Season 2026-2027 Classical moments

Music that creates space for something else. A moment where you can stop, listen and share the experience with someone you love. Here you will find concerts with community and classical masterpieces that are loved by many.

Music puts us in motion. It breaks off everyday life, evokes emotions och brings us closer. Pick your favourite.

Meet the music together
En illustrativ bild där två barn flyger i rymden. På marken står en orgel.
Family Concert: Together in Space
3 Oct 15.00

Let’s go to outer space! At this concert, we hear famous space music such as Holst’s The Planets, sounds from NASA’s archives, and voices from poetry. A journey with musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, whose sounds echo out into the Milky Way. From age 6.

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Kvinna dirigerar en orkester med kraftfulla gester.
A star encounter with Canellakis & Hadelich
18 Nov 19.00

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.

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Kvinna dirigerar en orkester med kraftfulla gester.
A star encounter with Canellakis & Hadelich
19 Nov 19.00

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.

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En finklädd sminkad kvinna sitter i en hukad yogaposition och blundar. Det ligger ett horn bredvid henne.
Yoga Concert: Warmth
22 Nov 10.00

At this yoga concert, you get to practice gentle and organic movement. We are led by the music, from outer movements to inner glow, with rest accompanied by cellos from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. A moment to melt and breathe.

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En brassensemble med både kvinnor och män står finklädda i en trappa. Bilden pryds av röda julband.
Christmas celebration
27 Nov 18.00

Christmas begins at Gothenburg Concert Hall. Hear new and old Christmas tunes as the Gothenburg Symphony brass ensemble, choirs and soloists present dazzling music for a winter evening. Tomas von Brömssen is our host.

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Family Concert: Children’s Christmas Celebration
28 Nov 15.00

Bring the whole family and enjoy a cosy, starlit evening of the most beautiful Christmas music! A festive concert for all ages with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s brass ensemble, Tomas von Brömssen, choirs and soloists. From age 6.

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En brassensemble med både kvinnor och män står finklädda i en trappa. Bilden pryds av röda julband.
Christmas celebration
28 Nov 18.00

Christmas begins at Gothenburg Concert Hall. Hear new and old Christmas tunes as the Gothenburg Symphony brass ensemble, choirs and soloists present dazzling music for a winter evening. Tomas von Brömssen is our host.

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Vikingur sitter och lutar sig mot ett piano
Víkingur Ólafsson and Herbert Blomstedt
10 Dec 19.00

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.

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Vikingur sitter och lutar sig mot ett piano
Víkingur Ólafsson and Herbert Blomstedt
11 Dec 18.00

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.

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En kvinna med långt hår dirigerar en orkester med händerna.
Ein deutsches Requiem
17 Dec 19.00

Brahms’s magnificent choral work reminds us of what Christmas may be most deeply about: hope, humanity and togetherness. Featuring the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, soprano Christina Nilsson, baritone Christoph Pohl and conductor Marie Jacquot.

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En kvinna med långt hår dirigerar en orkester med händerna.
Ein deutsches Requiem
18 Dec 18.00

Brahms’s magnificent choral work reminds us of what Christmas may be most deeply about: hope, humanity and togetherness. Featuring the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, soprano Christina Nilsson, baritone Christoph Pohl and conductor Marie Jacquot.

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En hand stämmer en cello, närbild på fingrarna på stämskruven.
Polstjärnepriset Award 2027
5 Jan 15.00

An exciting afternoon at Gothenburg Concert Hall as four finalists compete for first place in the Polstjärnepriset Nordic Edition. The competing soloists who perform with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra are 14–18 years of age.

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En dirigent med svart skjorta står på pulten framför orkestern och dirigerar.
Orphei Drängar sing Sibelius
9 Jan 15.00

Hear the fateful Kullervo – music filled with power, choral sounds and mystery. The magnificent male choir Orphei Drängar sing, and Santtu-Matias Rouvali leads the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in Sibelius’ spectacular symphonic poem.

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En finklädd sminkad kvinna sitter i en hukad yogaposition och blundar. Det ligger ett horn bredvid henne.
Family Yoga: Together
21 Feb 11.00

Welcome to a yoga concert for children and adults! Through simple movements, curious presence and quiet moments, we will move, breathe, and rest side by side. With musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

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En kör står uppradad på scenen och sjunger.
To the Light with Mendelssohn and Fauré
12 Mar 18.00

Barbara Hannigan gathers the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and soloists in a concert that ushers towards lighter times. Hear Mendelssohn’s peaceful journey across the sea, and Fauré’s beloved Requiem.

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En kör står uppradad på scenen och sjunger.
To the Light with Mendelssohn and Fauré
13 Mar 15.00

Barbara Hannigan gathers the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and soloists in a concert that ushers towards lighter times. Hear Mendelssohn’s peaceful journey across the sea, and Fauré’s beloved Requiem.

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Svartvit bild av en glad violinist.
Classical After Work: Pettersson's 7th
24 Mar 18.00

Come as you are to a classical after-work evening of music, mingling and drinks from the bar. Experience the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in a Swedish classic. Allan Pettersson composed Symphony No. 7 based on his own life.

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En svartvit bild på en violinist i profil som tittar in i kameran och spelar på sitt instrument. Foto mot studioduk, ingen bakgrund.
Classical AW: Spring Glow with Gothenburg Symphony
5 May 18.00

Enjoy a Wednesday evening of mingling and music as the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra play Mozart and Tchaikovsky with glowing elegance. Concertmaster Sara Trobäck leads the orchestra, and Håvard Lysebo is flute soloist.

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En helkroppsbild av en svartklädd man med kort hår och glasögon står i profil i en trappa. Han dirigerar mot en vägg som är belyst med gult och rött.
On the Road with Byström & Beethoven
2 Jun 19.00

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.

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Kvinna står i folkdräkt vid vatten och spelar violin. Grönskande träd i bakgrunden.
National Day Concert 2027
6 Jun 14.00

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.

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