Music knows no bounds. It opens doors to new worlds, and allows us to feel more than we ever thought possible. Here, you decide when you want to let the concert magic take centre stage in your life.
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Christmas Celebration
Christmas begins at Gothenburg Concert Hall! The Gothenburg Symphony brass ensemble, choir and soloists present dazzling music for a winter evening together with Peter Apelgren and Anna Mannheimer.
Beethoven with Leif Ove Andsnes
Celebrated pianist Leif Ove Andsnes tours the world with Beethoven’s piano concertos. Now he returns to Gothenburg with the light and gently floaty Piano Concerto No. 3. Conductor Magnus Fryklund and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra also present festive New Year music.
Classical AW with Tchaikovsky
Stop by the Concert Hall on your way home for music and mingling. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 is bursting with big emotions and musical concepts. Enjoy the ride with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and conductor Kristian Sallinen.
Yoga Concert: Love
Allow yourself to be surrounded by the sounds of a string quartet from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, with gentle movement sequences in each piece. Yoga teacher Lene Skomedal takes us closer to classical music at this yoga concert. This time, we place extra focus on the heart.
Pair of Brahms
An atmospheric and virtuosic evening with prominent pianist Roland Pöntinen and concertmaster Justyna Jara. Johannes Brahms’ three Violin Sonatas are romantic classics.
In the Land of Fairy Tales
With us, there is a magical path leading into the world of myths. Lose yourself among heroes and wizards, tender lovers and exotic birds. Here are immortal melodies and stories that never cease to captivate.
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Family concert: Children’s Christmas Celebration
A cosy, starlit evening of the most beautiful Christmas music! Bring the whole family for a festive concert featuring the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s brass ensemble, choirs and soloists.
VÄGUS Peer Gynt
You can go your own way – the message is clear in the tale of the rebel Peer Gynt. And Edvard Grieg's music contains everything a tale should have. The Youth Symphony of Västra Götaland gives you the whole story with actor Mattias Nordkvist as Peer.
The Sports Holiday Orchestra concert
Award-winning conductor Ron Davis Alvarez gathers young orchestral musicians aged 11-19 for the popular Sports Holiday Orchestra. Together they offer a taste of the classical repertoire.
Family concert: Bamse and the Secret of the Sea
Bamse is back, with a new movie adventure about Mini-Hopp, who is trying to learn to play violin – while mysterious things keep happening. Hear the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra perform the music live with the film!
Relaxed Performance
A concert with musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra where everyone, regardless of temperament, age and capacity, is welcome to enjoy the music in their own way. Quite simply a concert with a little more freedom.
Let the Mind Soar
Experience music that moves through time and space. Here are sounds that open doors to other dimensions. Perhaps your mind travels to the world of imagination, or perhaps you turn your gaze inward. Either way, we might bring you closer to the answer of the riddle.
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BAGS plays Telemann
The Baroque Academy Gothenburg Symphony takes the stage with notes of royalty. Allow yourself to dream of gilded parlours of the 18th century, with Telemann’s Tafelmusik.
Winter Magic with Denève
A whimsical winter concert featuring a French twist, with skilled conductor Stéphane Denève. In The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, the magic brooms will be sweeping. We also hear Marie-Ange Nguci in Saint-Saëns’ second Piano Concerto.
The White Book
In this unique world premiere, we hear Laura Bowler’s composition inspired by The White Book by Nobel Prize-winner Han Kang. The work was commissioned for Principal Guest Conductor Barbara Hannigan, who also sings at this performance. With the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and choir.
Beyond Words with Kuusisto and Barruk
A concert about the power of language with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Sámi singer Katarina Barruk, whose incredible stage presence combines folk tunes and pop in symphonic dress. Pekka Kuusisto leads the orchestra in Sibelius’ versatile Symphony No. 5.
Boundless brilliance
Let yourself be spellbound as the world’s top soloists make the impossible possible. Here are concerts with artistry at the highest level. Enjoy gentle melodies, soaring solos, and technical challenges mastered to perfection.
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Sámi folk pop with Mirja Palo
Mirja Palo has Finnish roots, but sings in northern sámi. With a kantele, percussion and guitar, she combines folk music with influences from pop and sound art. The result is a story of humankind’s inner strength.
Brazilian swing with Simone Moreno
Singer Simone Moreno presents funky swing with her nine-man band. Dive in to this beautiful combination of Afro-Brazilian pop, reggae, soul, samba and Nordic influences.
Explore New Ground
Embark on an expedition through musical frontiers. Meet composers who create new expressions and soundscapes. For those who seek the unexpected and want to be surprised.
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Jazz from darkness to light: Benjamin Koppel
Hear a supergroup present jazz sounds that inspire hope and reflection. Danish saxophone player Benjamin Koppel’s album Story of Mankind is an outcry at the state of the world and its injustices.
Jazz from the South: Francesca Tandoi Trio
Italian pianist Francesca Tandoi heads up her own trio and has the entire world at her feet. Join us for an evening of memorable jazz songs in thought-provoking arrangements.
"Music can lift your gaze and make everything feel okay"
Get to know Sara Trobäck, concertmaster of the Gothenburg Symphony, her thoughts on music, and what she is particularly looking forward to in the 2025-2026 season.
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Organ favourites with Johannes Skoog
We hear Royal Court Organist Johannes Skoog in a solo concert. He gathers masterful, atmospheric pieces by Ravel and Debussy, along with other favourites from the organ repertoire.
Salonen Sinfonia Concertante
Esa-Pekka Salonen is back with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra as conductor and composer! In his Concerto for Organ and Orchestra, he uses every imaginable register – true to his multifaceted artistry. We also hear the dazzling Poème de l’Extase by Scriabin.
Anna Lapwood: Music of the Stars
Sit back and enjoy a journey through the stars with music from Interstellar and Star Wars. Acclaimed organist and music profile Anna Lapwood makes her debut in Gothenburg with an imaginative organ programme from the world of film.
"We went out in the streets and felt the same atmosphere as in the music"
Get to know Arno Tri Pramudia, trombonist in Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, his thoughts on music, and what he is particularly looking forward to in the 2025-2026 season.
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BAGS plays Telemann
The Baroque Academy Gothenburg Symphony takes the stage with notes of royalty. Allow yourself to dream of gilded parlours of the 18th century, with Telemann’s Tafelmusik.
Hannigan sings John Zorn
Barbara Hannigan and pianist Bertrand Chamayou have garnered acclaim in the US and Europe for their chamber music programme. Hear John Zorn’s dazzling song cycle Jumalattaret, paired with music by Messiaen and Scriabin.
Pair of Brahms
An atmospheric and virtuosic evening with prominent pianist Roland Pöntinen and concertmaster Justyna Jara. Johannes Brahms’ three Violin Sonatas are romantic classics.
"I love how Strauss can make us feel as though we are in another dimension."
Get to know Manon Briau, violist in Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, her thoughts on the music, and what she is particularly looking forward to in the 2025-2026 season.
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In our wide range, there is something to suit everyone. Find your favourite in the concert calendar!