André Rieu

On 28 February 2026 André Rieu brings the waltz tradition to the Uber Arena in Berlin. The Dutch violinist and conductor from Maastricht appears on stage with his Johann Strauss Orchestra, blending Viennese waltzes with light, melodic orchestral pieces. The programme mixes arrangements of Strauss, excerpts from operettas, well-known film scores, popular songs and accessible classics — delivered with great joie de vivre and a close rapport with the audience. Rieu alternates between solo violin and baton, gives singers and the choir room to shine, and relies on interaction that imbues the evening with a sense of immediacy. Since the late 1980s he has established this format on major stages; in Berlin it comes with a rich sonic palette, prominent strings and the characteristic alternation between dance rhythms and more tranquil numbers. Anyone who wants to hear waltzes, operetta colours and film melodies in an orchestral set will find here a compact cross-section of that sound world — presented by an ensemble that has been cultivating it for years.