Gewandhaus Leipzig

The Gewandhaus stages almost 700 events per year, attracting half a million visitors. In addition to the extensive range of concerts that forms the backbone of the schedule, the Gewandhaus plays host to a diverse spectrum of other functions, such as conferences, congresses, ceremonial events and receptions. The iconic Gewandhaus, the present building being the third to bear this name, is particularly renowned for the orchestra for which it is home, the illustrious Gewandhausorchester. The Gewandhaus promotes approximately 250 classical concerts each season: Große Concerte with the Gewandhaus Orchestra, chamber, choral and organ concerts, music festivals (for instance the annual Mendelssohn Festival and the International Mahler Festival in 2011), the Audio Invasion and many more. The Gewandhaus's concert season is complemented by a diverse and innovative programme of music education and outreach projects.

Coming by passenger car
 
If you are coming from the south with the A9 Motorway, the best way is to follow the Leipzig West Exit. In contrast, if you are coming from the north, take the turn at Schkeuditzer Kreuz (Schkeuditz Intersection) onto the A14 Motorway in the direction of Dresden and follow the Leipzig Mitte (Leipzig City Centre) Exit. Anyone coming from the German cities of Dresden or Halle on the A14 Motorway should also exit at the Leipzig City Centre Exit. After the exit, you go in the direction of Leipzig Zentrum/Hauptbahnhof (Leipzig Centre/Main Train Station) and there are signs directing you to the Tiefgarage Augustusplatz (Underground Garage at Augustus Square).

Coming by train
 
When you arrive at the Leipzig Main Train Station, leave the building through the East Hall, cross the street straight ahead at the traffic light and go up Goethestraße. You will reach the Gewandhaus after about 5 minutes.

All tickets for Gewandhaus promotions and Gewandhaus subscription cards are valid for free travel within the Leipzig public transport network (MDV zone 110, as well as one adjacent zone: 151, 156, 162, 164 or 168) up to three hours before and after the concert.