German Embassy Spring Gala: Concert, German Wine Reception & Dinner

You are cordially invited to the Embassy of Germany for the rare delight of a spring gala in Washington, DC, as the International Club of DC and the German Wine Society with the gracious cooperation of the Embassy of Germany present an elegant evening of German classical music, fine German wines, and seasonal cuisine in one of Washington’s most distinguished diplomatic settings.

The evening begins in the Embassy’s Carl Schurz Hall with a German wine reception, introductory remarks, and a chamber music concert featuring a joyful program of German and European compositions. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and German sparkling wine for a prelude to a magic evening of German culture, music and cuisine. As you meet guests and diplomats indulge in a celebration of German culture and wine in a magical setting.

Guests joining us for the full evening will then continue to the Embassy House for a buffet dinner and dessert prepared by Chef Mikko Kosenen at the German Embassy. The dinner celebrates one of Germany’s most beloved spring traditions, Spargelzeit, accompanied by a curated selection of fine German wines representing seven of Germany’s renowned wine regions.

This special evening offers the rare pleasure of experiencing German culture through music, wine, and cuisine while enjoying the beauty and atmosphere of the Embassy of Germany. Guests may reserve either the reception and concert or the full evening including dinner. You are welcome to attend on your own or with friends. Seating is limited, especially for dinner, and advance registration is required.

Make your reservations now. Discounted pricing is available for a limited time and that prices are subject to increase as we approach the date of the event.

Wine Reception Appetizers Menu

Pretzel bites with beer- cheese dipping sauce
German bratwurst pig in blanket with mustard
Asparagus-cheese quiche
Herring on potato with mustard mayonnaise
Duck confit arancini with cherry sauce

Buffet Dinner Menu for Gala Benefactor Reservations
(Menu is tentative and subject to change without notice)

Assortment of bread
Green salad with lingonberry dressing
German style potato salad
Pasta Salmon salad
Grilled white asparagus with hollandaise sauce
Roasted spring vegetables
Chicken Schnitzel with lemon and capers
Black forest ham
Spaetzle with mushrooms, ham

Dessert Menu (subject to change):

Apple strudel with vanilla sauce
Black forest cake
Rice porridge with red berry soup

Agenda
Times are approximate and subject to change at our sole discretion. Please arrive on time.

5:30 PM Admission Commences

Admission commences. Entry to Embassy passing through security (Kindly plan to enter no later than 6:15 pm). We are unable to issue refunds if you arrive after 6:15 PM and are denied admission.

Proceed to the Carl Schurz Hall in the main Embassy building.
Enjoy a German wine Reception.
Welcome Remarks
Chamber music concert

7:00 PM Concert concludes.

Event concludes at 7:30 PM for guests with Chamber Concert & Wine Reception Tickets

Guests with Gala Benefactor reservations with dinner are invited to join us at Embassy House for the Spargelfest dinner with German wine pairings.

9:00 PM dinner concludes with event concluding at 9:30 PM.

Agenda times may change at our sole discretion. Please arrive on time.

Ticket Terms

Kindly note by purchasing a ticket, you accept responsibility to arrive for the event on time. Due to expenses incurred, we are unable to offer refunds if you are unable to attend the event for any reason. Purchase of tickets for the event constitutes your acceptance of our no-refund policy. Event details are subject to change as we continue to refine the event.

Tickets will be released to the person who purchased the tickets upon presenting photo ID. If you purchased more than one ticket, please arrive for admission with your guest(s).