The Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra significantly shapes the cultural life of the city with its concerts. In 2020, the orchestra celebrated its 150th founding anniversary, but its roots go back to the 15th century. Guest tours regularly take the Dresden Philharmonic to music centres all over the world.

Since the reopening of the Kulturpalast in 2017, the Dresden Philharmonic has been performing in the new concert hall. With its unique acoustics and architecture, it functions as the ideal venue for the world-renowned orchestra. The annual highlights include the Dresden Music Festival, which is held there.