Following its debut at the Konzerthaus two years ago, “OUR PEOPLE” returns with an even more daring second instalment. BBC New Generation Artist pianist Kunal Lahiry and Grammy-winning tenor Freddie Ballentine reunite with Berlin’s vibrant Ballroom community to dismantle the traditional recital, creating a polyphonic space for queerness, remembrance, and self-assertion. With traditional concert seating removed and a catwalk taking center stage, four centuries of sound collide. The deep heritage of the Ballroom scene – rooted in the Black and Latinx communities of New York – merges with classical Lieder, spirituals, and the music of Nina Simone. From Baroque to House, boundaries dissolve as Voguers battle for prizes, guided by Master of Ceremonies Mandhla Ndubiwa. The evening is designed for fluid movement rather than a fixed perspective. Guests are invited to roam freely, discover new vantage points, and visit the bars throughout the night as the performance ultimately transforms into a vibrant, open celebration. Come dressed to impress, make yourself visible, and take up space.

6.00 pm Doors open & pre-party – 6.15 pm Voguing workshop with Xena Beauregard – 7.30 pm Concert & party

In our series “Berlin Tracks – Music of the City at the Konzerthaus,” musicians and ensembles from Berlin come together to boldly blend Western classical music from various centuries with styles that all call this city home – from voguing to strings and synthesizers to jazz. “Berlin Tracks” aims to inspire, connect communities, and invite listeners to follow the diverse musical threads that together make up the soundtrack of our city.