When does the concert start?

The concert begins on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Doors open at 10:30 AM.

Where does the concert take place?

In the Heilig-Kreuz Church at Bochumer Straße 115 in Gelsenkirchen.

What is the ticket price?

Tickets are available from 16 euros.

What kind of music can the audience expect?

The program includes opera highlights and crossover arrangements referencing Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Wagner, and Donizetti.

Is the venue indoors?

Yes, the concert takes place indoors in the Heilig-Kreuz Church.

How many seats does the venue offer approximately?

The large hall of the Heilig-Kreuz Church has a capacity of about 700 people.

Opera meets crossover: UWAGA! ignites a sound flood in Gelsenkirchen

Name: 4th Sunday Concert - UWAGA! goes OPER
Start: 2026-06-14T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-14T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche

An opera Sunday full of energy in the Heilig-Kreuz Church

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the 4th Sunday Concert in Gelsenkirchen breaks the boundaries between classical music and crossover. In the Heilig-Kreuz Church, the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen meets UWAGA! and transforms grand opera melodies into an exhilarating live experience between Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini.

When opera meets crossover

UWAGA! stands for a sound image that is both virtuoso and surprisingly striking. The ensemble blends pop, jazz, Balkan, blues, and chamber music precision into a stage performance that thrives on rhythm, temperament, and musical joy. Especially in collaboration with orchestral colors, a special tension arises that leaves a lasting impression on the concert experience.

The acoustics of the Heilig-Kreuz Church

The Heilig-Kreuz Church in Gelsenkirchen is much more than a classic venue as a refurbished location. The historic nave offers an atmospheric setting in which the orchestration of NPW and the direct, powerful sound of UWAGA! unfold impressively. The hall is designed for about 700 people, creating a concert atmosphere that feels both intimate and powerful.

Great melodies reimagined

The program features opera highlights from Bizet, Mozart, Wagner, Donizetti, and Verdi. This is precisely the charm of the morning: familiar opera literature does not appear as a museum piece, but as a lively, immediate concert concept. The mix of precise conducting, fine string arrangements, and passionate transitions promises an audience experience with goosebump moments.

A morning for opera lovers and crossover fans

This Sunday concert is aimed at listeners who love classical melodies and simultaneously seek fresh, unconventional concert formats. The collaboration between the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen and UWAGA! brings movement into the opera world, transforming well-known arias and themes into an exhilarating live spectacle.

Conclusion

Anyone who is present on June 14, 2026, in Gelsenkirchen will experience opera in a surprisingly modern form: musically detailed, emotionally charged, and compellingly live. The 4th Sunday Concert - UWAGA! goes OPER promises a morning that delights classical music lovers and immediately appeals to curious concertgoers. Experience it live now and secure your tickets.