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The brass ensemble of Gothenburg Symphony, choir and soloists plays a Christmas Celebration concert in Vara Konserthus.

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.

12 Dec 18.00

Close your eyes and imagine the horse-drawn sleigh and torches arriving amidst swirling snow in Rachmaninoff’s The Bells. With the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, conductor Nicholas Collon, choirs and vocal soloists.

13 Dec 15.00

Close your eyes and imagine the horse-drawn sleigh and torches arriving amidst swirling snow in Rachmaninoff’s The Bells. With the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, conductor Nicholas Collon, choirs and vocal soloists.

17 Dec 19.00

A whimsical winter concert featuring a French twist, with skilled conductor Stephane Denève. In The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, the magic brooms will be sweeping. We also hear Marie-Ange Nguci in Saint-Saëns’ second Piano Concerto.

18 Dec 19.00

A whimsical winter concert featuring a French twist, with skilled conductor Stephane Denève. In The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, the magic brooms will be sweeping. We also hear Marie-Ange Nguci in Saint-Saëns’ second Piano Concerto.

20 Dec 11.00

Coffee, sandwich and sweet chamber music with musicians and singers from the Gothenburg Symphony, a collaboration with the Friends of the Gothenburg Symphony.

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9 Jan 18.00

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.

10 Jan 15.00

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.

14 Jan 19.00

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 by Principal Guest Conductor Barbara Hannigan, who also sings at this performance. With the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and choir.

15 Jan 19.00

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 by Principal Guest Conductor Barbara Hannigan, who also sings at this performance. With the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and choir.

18 Jan 18.00

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.

23 Jan 18.00

Barbara Hannigan takes us on an emotional journey filled with birdsong and star-crossed lovers. Joining her with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is friend Bertrand Chamayou, performing Ravel’s hopeful and jazz-inspired Piano Concerto.

24 Jan 15.00

Barbara Hannigan takes us on an emotional journey filled with birdsong and star-crossed lovers. Joining her with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is friend Bertrand Chamayou, performing Ravel’s hopeful and jazz-inspired Piano Concerto.

27 Jan 19.00

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 Västra Götalands Ungdomssymfoniker gives you the whole story.

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28 Jan 19.00

Anything can happen when Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor and violinist Pekka Kuusisto takes the stage. This time, he presents a musical journey of discovery with Anne Sofie von Otter, with focus on man and nature.

29 Jan 19.00

Anything can happen when Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor and violinist Pekka Kuusisto takes the stage. This time, he presents a musical journey of discovery with Anne Sofie von Otter, with focus on man and nature.

3 Feb 18.00

How do you keep track of everything in a score? At this evening’s classical music lecture, conductor Johannes Gustavsson reveals the hard work that goes in before a concert, and familiarises us with a Swedish classic: Lars-Erik Larsson’s God in Disguise.

4 Feb 18.00

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.

7 Feb 18.00

Experience Sweden's premier competition for young classical soloists. We hear three accomplished musicians all performing together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

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10 Feb 18.00

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.

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15 Feb 11.00

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.

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15 Feb 18.00

An atmospheric and virtuosic evening with prominent pianist Roland Pöntinen and concertmaster Justyna Jara. Johannes Brahms’ three Violin Sonatas are romantic classics.

21 Feb 14.00

A family-friendly concert for you and your baby where Angelina Virta Mangs and musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra offer classical music adapted for the very youngest audience!

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22 Feb 18.00

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.

26 Feb 19.00

Join us in a visit to heaven on earth! Tomas von Brömssen narrates the story of Lars-Erik Larsson’s Swedish classic, performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and vocal soloists.

27 Feb 18.00

Join us in a visit to heaven on earth! Tomas von Brömssen narrates the story of Lars-Erik Larsson’s Swedish classic, performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and vocal soloists.

28 Feb 15.00

Meet the orchestra, which consists of musicians from the master's program in symphonic orchestral performance at the University of Music and Drama!

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4 Mar 19.00

Welcome the orchestra’s many colours and irresistible melodies in this 19th-century journey with conductor Thomas Dausgaard and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. We hear symphonies by Robert Schumann and Johan Svendsen.

11 Mar 19.00

Mahler’s symphonies are not for the faint of heart. With the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, you have the courage. Popular conductor Tabita Berglund also presents romantic songs by Ludvig Irgens-Jensen, who brings a sense of spring.

13 Mar 18.00

Sit back and enjoy South Korean violinist Clara-Jumi Kang in the beautiful violin concerto Symphonie Espagnole. Ryan Bancroft conducts the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Hillborg’s Cold Heat, in which flocks of birds travel across the water.

17 Mar 18.00

Our classical lecture series brings us to the world’s biggest instrument: the organ. Hans Davidsson goes in depth on the magic of the bellows and the construction of the concert hall’s large organ.

19 Mar 19.00

With soft melodies and technical challenges, this Violin Concerto by Max Bruch is beloved, and it is performed tonight by Nikolaj Znaider. We also hear Elgar’s infinitely beautiful Enigma Variations with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in all its splendour.

20 Mar 19.00

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Vara Konserthus together with conductor and violinist Nikolaj Znaider.

21 Mar 11.00

Coffee, sandwich and sweet chamber music with musicians and singers from the Gothenburg Symphony, a collaboration with the Friends of the Gothenburg Symphony.

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25 Mar 19.00

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.

26 Mar 19.00

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Stockholms Konserthus together with principal conductor Pekka Kuusisto and singer Katarina Barruk.

29 Mar 18.00

Principal Guest Conductor Pekka Kuusisto selects music by Swedish Amanda Maier-Röntgen and Andrea Tarrodi. To conclude, we hear one of Brahms’ passionate Sextets, all performed by musicians from the orchestra.

8 Apr 19.00

Warm winds and young love are on the programme as the Göteborg Opera Orchestra takes the stage. Listen to Rome’s majestic fountains and enjoy the fateful drama La Gioconda with emerging Swedish star Åsa Jäger in the leading role. Vincenzo Milletarì conducts.

17 Apr 18.00

Mozart’s popular Piano Concerto, led by Marie Jacquot with Markus Schirmer at the piano. After the interval, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra also presents Bruckner’s Symphony No.6, which contains an entire lifetime of emotions.

18 Apr 15.00

Mozart’s popular Piano Concerto, led by Marie Jacquot with Markus Schirmer at the piano. After the interval, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra also presents Bruckner’s Symphony No.6, which contains an entire lifetime of emotions.

22 Apr 19.00

Conductor Marta Gardolińska presents a rare French gem: Mel Bonis’ orchestral tribute to three legendary women. In addition, we hear Dvorák’s beloved Cello Concerto, with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s Claes Gunnarsson as soloist.

23 Apr 19.00

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Vara Konserthus together with conductor Marta Gardolinska.

25 Apr 11.00

Coffee, sandwich and sweet chamber music with musicians and singers from the Gothenburg Symphony, a collaboration with the Friends of the Gothenburg Symphony.

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26 Apr 18.00

Musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra serve a four-course meal of strings on a silver platter. We hear Strauss’ final opera, a string quartet by Nancy Dalberg and enthusiastic dialogues for viola and violin composed by Clarke and Mozart.

29 Apr 18.00

Hear music by J.S. Bach and Britten in a breathtaking performance by tenor Andrew Staples. Classical AW offers both mingling and music. With the Baroque Academy Gothenburg Symphony and choir.

13 May 19.00

With its hypnotic power, Ravel’s Bolero is endlessly fascinating. This famous orchestral work grows by the minute, blossoming at last to the fullest in a magnificent climax. François Leleux conducts the orchestra and is the soloist in Haydn’s mysterious Oboe Concerto.

21 May 19.00

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.

22 May 18.00

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.

23 May 11.00

Coffee, sandwich and sweet chamber music with musicians and singers from the Gothenburg Symphony, a collaboration with the Friends of the Gothenburg Symphony.

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24 May 18.00

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.

27 May 19.00

When spring is at its loveliest, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra presents Gershwin’s sensational Piano Concerto with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. We also hear the world premiere of Broström’s new symphony. This magical evening is led by Santtu-Matias Rouvali!

28 May 19.00

When spring is at its loveliest, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra presents Gershwin’s sensational Piano Concerto with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. We also hear the world premiere of Broström’s new symphony. This magical evening is led by Santtu-Matias Rouvali!

31 May 18.00

Ensemble Caplet consists of harp, flute and strings. Together with singers from the Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble, they fill the summer evening with achingly beautiful notes of love and the season.

3 Jun 18.00

Conductor Ludovic Morlot drops in from Barcelona to present a concert with a French theme for early summer, together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Stop by after work and enjoy a Wednesday evening of mingling and music of perfect format.

6 Jun 14.00

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir, conductor Tobias Ringborg and guests plays in beautiful Slottsskogen. A tradition that brings together tens of thousands and becomes a moment for relaxation, community and singing.

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December

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Vara Konserthus

BAGS plays Telemann

Rachmaninoff The Bells

Rachmaninoff The Bells

Winter Magic with Denève

Winter Magic with Denève

Coffee Music

January

Beethoven with Leif Ove Andsnes

Beethoven with Leif Ove Andsnes

The White Book

The White Book

Hannigan sings John Zorn

Meeting of Masters: Ravel & Messiaen

Meeting of Masters: Ravel & Messiaen

VÄGUS Peer Gynt

Pekka Kuusisto & Anne Sofie von Otter

Pekka Kuusisto & Anne Sofie von Otter

February

Classical Curiosity: Scores in Depth

Classical AW with Tchaikovsky

The Soloist Prize 2026

The Sports Holiday Orchestra concert

Yoga Concert: Love

Pair of Brahms

Baby Concert

Organ favourites with Johannes Skoog

God in Disguise

God in Disguise

University of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

March

Schumann Symphony No. 2

Mahler 4 with Tabita Berglund

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra & Clara-Jumi Kang

Classical Curiosity: Queen of the Instruments

Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Vara Konserthus

Coffee Music

Beyond Words with Kuusisto and Barruk

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Stockholm

Chamber music with Kuusisto

April

Italian Emotions with the Gothenburg Opera

Bruckner & Mozart with Jacquot

Bruckner & Mozart with Jacquot

Dvorák Cello Concerto

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in Vara Konserthus

Coffee Music

Soulful strings

Classical AW with Bach

May

Ravel Bolero

Salonen Sinfonia Concertante

Salonen Sinfonia Concertante

Coffee Music

Anna Lapwood: Music of the Stars

Spring Delight with Gershwin

Spring Delight with Gershwin

Music for a summer evening

June

Classical AW: French Summer

National Day Concert 2026