Discover this season’s classical highlights. Timeless masterpieces like Carmina Burana, Mozart’s piano concertos, and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. Concerts filled with power, beauty, and magic that you simply can’t miss.
Season Opening with Pekka Kuusisto
Enjoy vibrant saxophone and shimmering sunrise as the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Pekka Kuusisto launch the season. High energy is guaranteed with the sounds of Anders Hillborg, Ida Moberg and Mahler.
Anna Lapwood plays Max Richter
Hear phenomenal organist Anna Lapwood with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. We move from divine mysteries to cosmic melodies and the world of film in music by Richter, Zimmer, Arakelyan and Saint-Saëns.
Hasselblad Concert: The Seasons in New Colours
Hear a new take on Vivaldi’s energetic Seasons, and Schumann’s imaginative Piano Concerto. Conductor Kent Nagano returns to the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the winner of the 2026 Hasselblad Award - Zanele Muholi. Soloist is Rudolf Buchbinder.
Myth and Mystery with Barbara Hannigan
Barbara Hannigan takes on Ligeti’s Macabre once again, which she made a modern classic. But first, Bartók’s erotic tale, Vivier’s journey through space, and a dazzling Haydn symphony. All with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.
Beethoven Violin Concerto
Experience two moving, boldly vibrant masterpieces: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Pictures at an Exhibition. Japanese violinist Akiko Suwanai is back with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in the company of conductor Kahchun Wong.
A star encounter with Canellakis & Hadelich
Highly in-demand conductor Karina Canellakis performs with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra with star violinist Augustin Hadelich. Hear Bartók’s intense Violin Concerto and Shostakovich’s masterful final symphony.
Víkingur Ólafsson and Herbert Blomstedt
The incredibly popular Víkingur Ólafsson is back with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, this time with maestro Herbert Blomstedt. Experience a unique evening with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4.
Víkingur Ólafsson plays Bach & Beethoven
Follow along to a dreamy landscape together with Icelandic star pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. The great masters of classical music are presented through a heartfelt selection from Ólafsson’s latest solo album, Opus 109.
Electric guitar through fire & water
A world premiere by composer Ming Tsao that gives off sparks! The electric guitar is in focus, backed by the entire Gothenburg Symphony. Conductor Brad Lubman also hands us Stravinsky’s famous suite from The Firebird and music from Star Wars.
Mozart with Martin Fröst
Join in for mischief and play! Clarinet star Martin Fröst and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra play Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, a piece in constant motion. We promise a sugar rush and pounding hearts.
Pekka Kuusisto in Sibelius Violin Concert
Explosiveness, tempo and rest as Pekka Kuusisto plays and conducts Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. In Kuusisto’s hands, the music is born anew.
Shimmering Horn Concerto by Helen Grime
High intensity and cinematic tones prevail as Alec Frank-Gemmill plays a fresh horn concerto by Helen Grime, together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Korngold’s symphony is gentle and moving under the baton of Eun Sun Kim.
La voix humaine & Metamorphosen
Experience Barbara Hannigan as soprano and conductor in Poulenc’s renowned one-act opera. Hear the gripping performance about the last conversation between two lovers. As starter Strauss’ Metamorphosen.
Organ Concert: Anna von Hausswolff in Depth
Internationally acclaimed Anna von Hausswolff takes over the Concert Hall’s large organ in a unique solo programme. Hear works from the theatre and stage for organ, woodwinds and electronic instruments, all with von Hausswolff’s distinctive sense of atmosphere.
Spring Concert with Heyward & Hardenberger
Hear light conquer darkness as world-renowned trumpet player Håkan Hardenberger returns to perform with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. He is accompanied by Jonathon Heyward, rising star from Baltimore, who leads the orchestra in Shostakovich’s gripping Symphony No. 7.
Berliner Philharmoniker & Leif Ove Andsnes
The world’s most famous symphony orchestra performs in Gothenburg. Under the baton of chief conductor Kirill Petrenko, Berliner Philharmoniker and pianist Leif Ove Andsnes present Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto.
Barber Cello Concerto
American 20th century meets Russian late-Romanticism in a rich and emotional programme with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Hear Barber’s heartfelt Cello Concerto with Chinese cellist Li-Wei Qin, now in Sweden for the first time.
On the Road with Byström & Beethoven
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and conductor Pekka Kuusisto conclude the season with power and energy. We hear Britta Byström’s colourful orchestral adventure and celebrate Beethoven’s anniversary with the life-affirming Symphony No. 7.
National Day Concert 2027
The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra join together in the lush Slottsskogen with conductor and violinist Pekka Kuusisto. A tradition that gathers tens of thousands for relaxation, community and a sing-along.
Discover music your way
At the Concert Hall, there are musical experiences for everyone – from grand classics and beloved soloists to unexpected musical surprises. Here, we’ve gathered our best tips to help you find the music that suits you.