D-bü – Wettbewerb

Musical Finale and Award Ceremony

Pierre Boulez Saal

D-bü (spoken as in German „Debut“) is a new competition of German music academies and conservatories that takes place for the first time in December 2017 in Berlin. Its distinguishing feature is the range of entries: almost all kinds of performances are possible, as long as they are not “normal” classical concerts. As a new format that’s radically different from traditional competitions, D-bü puts the focus on innovation and originality.

For its concluding event, which will feature all entries to the competition, D-bü comes to the Pierre Boulez Saal. The eight entry projects will be presented in short video clips, with musical performances by PODIUM Festival Strings. Following the presentation the winners will be announced.

Artists

YOUR VISIT

How to get there

Pierre Boulez Saal
Barenboim-Said Akademie
Französische Straße 33d
10117 Berlin, Germany

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Public transport

U-Bahn U2 Hausvogteiplatz (350m) U5 Museumsinsel, U6 Unter den Linden (600m)
Tram M1, M12 Mitte / Am Kupfergraben
Bus 147 Werderscher Markt (100m), 100, 300, N5 Staatsoper (300m)

By Car
Q-PARK parking garage Unter den Linden / Staatsoper
Bebelplatz 2
10117 Berlin

Theater rate (5:30 pm – 11:30 pm by prepayment): €10

More information on getting there by public transport, bike, or car is available on our Getting there page.

Opening Hours

Box Office

During the summer, the box office will be closed from June 30 to August 1 and from August 11 to September 5, 2025.

Monday to Friday 2 pm to 6 pm
Closed on weekends and holidays
On performance days, the box office is open one hour prior to an event on weekdays and two hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Papagena Call Center

Ticket hotline +49 30 4799 7411

Monday to Saturday 9am to 8pm
Sunday and public holidays 2pm to 8pm

Food & Drinks

Casalot Catering welcomes Pierre Boulez Saal visitors before and after concerts, serving a variety of dishes of Arab cuisine.

On concert nights, the catering opens one hour before the start of an event and remains open after the performance. You may also place pre-orders for intermission right at the counter.

More info on our catering here.

Accessibility

To book wheelchair-accessible seating, other seats for visitors with disabilities, or companion seats, please contact us directly.

+49 30 4799 7411 | tickets@boulezsaal.de

All wheelchair seats are accessible by elevator. All visitors, including patrons using a wheelchair, will enter the Pierre Boulez Saal through the main entrance. Tickets will be checked at the hall doors.

In order to make access as easy as possible, we kindly ask that you inform us of your requirements when booking your tickets.

Restrooms for visitors with disabilities are located in the basement and on the balcony level and are accessible by elevator.

Four parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are available on the street Hinter der Katholischen Kirche.