Concerts for the family Great experiences for the whole family

The family concerts invite to great experiences for music-loving ears of all sizes. Gather with us in Gothenburg's Concert Hall and create memories for a lifetime!

Here you will find family concerts – both magnificent experiences in the largest concert hall and dense musical magic in the smaller halls of Gothenburg Concert Hall.

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En illustration av ett barn som står på marken under en sol. Från solen strålar instrument.
Family Concert: In Search of Sunshine
7 Nov 13.00

A mystery about everyday joys – the light that takes you from one day to the next. With the help of a string quartet from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, we will go in search of the light that has disappeared. From age 6.

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Tre barn sitter i blåa konsertstolar och tittar in i kameran och ler. Det ena barnet håller en nalle i armarna.
Christmas Baby Concert
28 Nov 13.00

A festive concert for you and your baby. Classical music is adapted for the very youngest at this concert. Come along to Winter Wonderland and sing, dance and enjoy, with musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Ages 6 months to 2 years.

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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, Viktoria Tolstoy, Tomas von Brömssen and choirs. From age 6.

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Alfie Atkins Celebrates Christmas
19 Dec

Organizer: Teater Bristol | A cozy Christmas performance featuring music and songs, based on Gunilla Bergström’s beloved books about Alfie Atkins—perfect for the whole family! Recommended for children aged 2 and up.

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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 orkester på en scen. De är belysta av ett rödlila ljus.
VÄGUS: Mahler Symphony No. 1
26 Jan 19.00

Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 is solemn and melancholy, with folk tones and a stormy conclusion. The Västra Götaland Youth Orchestra take on a masterpiece. Conductor Andreas Hanson.

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Family Concert: Pippi Longstocking at the Concert Hall
30 Jan

It’s time for Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking to visit the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra! Pippi meets a real conductor and goes on a scavenger hunt among all the instruments. And can she get an entire orchestra to fall asleep? From age 6.

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Ett bord fyllt av instrument
Relaxed Performance
6 Feb 13.00

Attend a concert with musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, where all are welcome to listen to the music their own way. Simply put: a concert with a little more freedom.

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En kvinna sitter med två bebisar runt sig och de leker med instrument. De har blåa kläder mot ljusrosa bakgrund.
Baby Rhythmics
19 Mar

A playful, creative activity for you and your baby. Well-known melodies and rhymes are alternated with new acquaintances from classical music. Ages: 6-18 months.

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Kvinna sitter med två bebisar på golvet tillsammans med rytmik-instrument
Baby Rhythmics
23 Apr

A playful, creative activity for you and your baby. Well-known melodies and rhymes are alternated with new acquaintances from classical music. Ages: 6-18 months.

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Tre glada små barn i åldern 1-2 år sitter som publik i Stenhammarsalens blå stolar.
Baby Concert
8 May 14.00

A family concert for you and your baby, with classical music suitable for the very youngest audience members. Sing along, dance and enjoy, with musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Ages 6 months to 2 years.

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Unga musiker iklädda lila tröjor spelar blåsinstrument. Bilden är tagen från sidan.
Side by Side 2027: Festival Concert
15 Jun 15.00

Experience 2,000 young musicians and singers from around the world at the Side by Side music camp, as they appear alongside the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra at Scandinavium. A highlight for the whole family.

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Unga musiker iklädda lila tröjor spelar tillsammans på scen.
Side by Side 2027: Choirs in Concert
16 Jun 12.30

The ultimate concert for choir lovers! Choirs in Concert gathers all the singers from the Side by Side Music Camp with over 300 young people on stage. With musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

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Unga musiker iklädda lila tröjor spelar tillsammans på scen.
Side by Side 2027: Closing Concert
16 Jun 19.00

Closing celebration concert with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and participants from the advanced level of the Side by Side Music Camp. Classical masterpieces performed by the stars of today and tomorrow.

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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.

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The composers behind the most famous masterpieces

Take the opportunity to get to know some of the composers behind the most famous classical masterpieces and listen to their music. Maybe it will be the start of a lifelong friendship.

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Enjoy studying with playful app

Meet Octomonk, a playful free app for iPhone that helps you study better and get study peace with the help of classical music and a little mischief. The app is aimed at children aged 9-12, but of course also works well for older people with the child's mind left.

Octomonk
Glada ungdomar med cello i konserthusets foajé.

Develop your musicality with us

Musicians from Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, professional educators and singers inspire you in the Concert Hall - guaranteed energy injections for children and youth where you get to know even more people who love music.

Play & sing with us

Experience the concert magic

Gothenburg Concert Hall has enchanted music lovers since 1935! It is one of life’s great pleasures to come here, relax and take in the atmosphere in the beautiful surroundings, before being moved, exalted and overwhelmed by the evening’s music.

Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen
Musikerna i Göteborgs Symfoniker går mot kameran på röda mattan i konserthusets foajé.

A truly wonderful experience

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra consists of 109 musicians who are driven by their love of music and a desire to provide you with a truly wonderful experience that will live long in the memory. It is this passion and ambition that makes the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the National Orchestra of Sweden, one of the world’s foremost orchestras.

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