April


May


3 May 11.00
Coffee Music

A perfect Saturday morning with classical music in relaxed company, with musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony.

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8 May 19.30
Karin Rehnqvist: Silent Earth

Poetic and thought-provoking, with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Eva Ollikainen, conductor; Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble; and Gothenburg Symphony Choir.

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9 May 18.00
Karin Rehnqvist: Silent Earth

Poetic and thought-provoking, with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Eva Ollikainen, conductor; Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble; and Gothenburg Symphony Choir.

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14 May 19.30
Jan Lisiecki plays Chopin

Elegant and virtuosic, with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor; and Jan Lisiecki, piano.

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15 May 19.30
Jan Lisiecki plays Chopin

Elegant and virtuosic, with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra; Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor; and Jan Lisiecki, piano.

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17 May 15.00
Gothenburg Symphony plays in Stockholm

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra plays in the Stockholm Concert Hall together with chief conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali and pianist Jan Lisiecki.

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20 May 18.00
The Orchestra Lineup

Just like in a football team. Everyone has different roles in an orchestra. But who decides what? And how to get 100 people to hit the target? Learn more about classical music in the Classical Curiosity lecture series.

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21 May 19.30
Gothenburg Symphony plays in Stuttgart

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra on tour with chief conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali and pianist Jan Lisiecki.

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23 May 18.00
Joyce DiDonato and Norwegian National Opera Orchestra

Love and evil death with the Norwegian National Opera Orchestra; Edward Gardner, conductor; and Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano.

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26 May 19.30
Gilbert Holmström Quintet 

Nostalgic jazz and beautiful interplay with legendary saxophonist Gilbert Holmström. The concert replaces the previously announced Wesseltoft & Schwarz, and purchased tickets remain valid.

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29 May 19.30
Spring party with Santtu-Matias Rouvali

Join us in celebration as Gothenburg Symphony's Chief Conductor closes the season with a fireworks display of music together with the orchestra and pianist Frank Dupree!

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June


6 Jun 14.00
National Day Concert 2025

The Gothenburg Symphony and guests play in a verdant Slottsskogen.

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15 Jun 11.30
Side by Side 2025: Beginners in Concert

Welcome to a cozy lunch concert at Världskulturmuseet with the youngest participants from the international music camp Side by Side! Free entry.

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17 Jun 15.00
Side by Side 2025: Festival Concert

A magical musical experience where the Side by Side camp's over 2000 young musicians and singers play together with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in a powerful musical manifestation in Scandinavium.

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17 Jun 19.30
Side by Side 2025: Wind & String in Concert

A really intense musical experience is when the international music camp Side by Side gives a grand concert with a string orchestra, a wind orchestra and a symphony orchestra - all in one!

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18 Jun 12.30
Side by Side 2025: Choirs in Concert

Choirs in Concert gathers all choir participants from the international music camp Side by Side in a choir concert with 300 young singers on stage!

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18 Jun 14.30
Side by Side 2025: Open Choir in Concert

The international music camp Side by Side offers a wonderfully energizing moment in the beautiful Götaplats foyer together with the children and young people from Open Choir.

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18 Jun 19.00
Side by Side 2025: Closing Concert

Festive concert in Gothenburg Concert Hall with Gothenburg Symphony and advanced orchestras and choirs from Side by Side music camp. A programme full of classical masterpieces performed by the stars of today and tomorrow.

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Ung kvinna spelar cello i orkester.
18 Jun 19.00
GSOplay: Side by Side Closing Concert 2025

Festive concert in Gothenburg Concert Hall with Gothenburg Symphony and advanced orchestras and choirs from Side by Side music camp.

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August


September


2 Sep 18.00
Classical Curiosity: Lyrics & Music

How do words become notes? At this evening’s lecture, we learn about the art of combining music and lyrics, and giving sound to poetry. Conductor Johannes Gustavsson and a guest bring us closer to the wonderful world of classical music.

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4 Sep 19.00
Season Opening with Barbara Hannigan

A carnival is in town and you’re invited! Principal Guest Conductor Barbara Hannigan opens the season with musical fireworks ranging from Berlioz to Barbara Streisand, together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

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5 Sep 18.00
Season Opening with Barbara Hannigan

A carnival is in town and you’re invited! Principal Guest Conductor Barbara Hannigan opens the season with musical fireworks ranging from Berlioz to Barbara Streisand, together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

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7 Sep 18.00
Stravinsky up close

At this chamber music concert, the incredible Barbara Hannigan brings us closer to the innovative composer through poetic songs, the Septet and the concerto Dumbarton Oaks. Featuring musicians of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

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11 Sep 19.00
From Here to Eternity

Experience the masterpiece that director Stanley Kubrick turned into space music: Ligeti’s visionary Atmosphères, performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Barbara Hannigan also conducts music by Haydn and Strauss that moves through time and space.

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12 Sep 18.00
From Here to Eternity

Experience the masterpiece that director Stanley Kubrick turned into space music: Ligeti’s visionary Atmosphères, performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Barbara Hannigan also conducts music by Haydn and Strauss that moves through time and space.

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18 Sep 19.00
John Adams & Víkingur Ólafsson

Hear Víkingur Ólafsson, the world’s most-streamed classical artist, perform John Adams’ new piano concerto, After the Fall. The conductor is the composer himself. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra also presents music by Stravinsky and Debussy.

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19 Sep 10.00
Baby rythmics

A playful and creative moment for you and your baby where well-known melodies and rhymes are interspersed with new acquaintances in classical music.

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19 Sep 13.00
Baby rythmics

A playful and creative moment for you and your baby where well-known melodies and rhymes are interspersed with new acquaintances in classical music.

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19 Sep 18.00
John Adams & Víkingur Ólafsson

Hear Víkingur Ólafsson, the world’s most-streamed classical artist, perform John Adams’ new piano concerto, After the Fall. The conductor is the composer himself. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra also presents music by Stravinsky and Debussy.

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20 Sep 11.00
Coffee Music

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 Sep 19.00
Vibrant Violin Concerto with Bahari

Paul Hindemith’s intense Violin Concerto is fiery. The piece was first performed in Amsterdam in 1939, and still today, we can sense the energy that permeated that time. Performing the solo is Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s Artist in Residence, Ava Bahari.

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25 Sep 19.00
Vibrant Violin Concerto with Bahari

Paul Hindemith’s intense Violin Concerto is fiery. The piece was first performed in Amsterdam in 1939, and still today, we can sense the energy that permeated that time. Performing the solo is Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s Artist in Residence, Ava Bahari.

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26 Sep 19.30
Paul Carrack "How Long - 50th Anniversary Tour"

Organizer: A Star Entertainment | With a musical legacy spanning over five decades, featuring timeless classics.

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27 Sep 13.00
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.

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27 Sep 19.30
Jethro Tull presents "The Seven Decades Tour"

Organizer: A Star Entertainment | Jethro Tull's music spans multiple genres, from blues to progressive rock. Experience their unique style and iconic songs like "Aqualung," "Thick As A Brick," and "Living In The Past"—a true celebration of rock history!

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29 Sep 19.00
Rising jazz star: Kinga Głyk

Hear the young, Polish bass player in swinging standards as well as her own compositions. With roots in jazz and funk, Kinga Głyk has an online audience of millions.

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30 Sep 19.00
Nordic sounds with VÄGUS

Calle, Janne and Wille were the composers who created the Nordic sound. The Västra Götalands Youth Symphony Orchestra brings our classical masters to a new generation.

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October


3 Oct 18.00
Wagner The Ring Without Words

Experience the mystical power of Wagner’s operas, performed here in symphonic format by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Santtu-Matias Rouvali. As a bonus, we hear poetic singing with soprano Cornelia Beskow.

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4 Oct 15.00
Wagner The Ring Without Words

Experience the mystical power of Wagner’s operas, performed here in symphonic format by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and Santtu-Matias Rouvali. As a bonus, we hear poetic singing with soprano Cornelia Beskow.

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7 Oct 18.00
Classical Curiosity: Passion for Piano

Join us as the incredible piano duo Erik Risberg and Bengt Forsberg discuss familiar and unfamiliar works from the piano repertoire. The concert will feature piano four hands and delights from music history.

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9 Oct 19.00
Hasselblad Award Concert: Carmina Burana

Experience the masterpiece Carmina Burana, beloved for its power and mystique. This thundering drama with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and vocal soloists is conducted by Emilia Hoving and is part of the 2025 Hasselblad Award celebration.

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10 Oct 18.00
Carmina Burana

Experience the masterpiece Carmina Burana, beloved for its power and mystique. This thundering drama with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, choir and vocal soloists is conducted by Emilia Hoving.

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11 Oct 11.00
Coffee Music

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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15 Oct 19.00
Nordic Light

Irresistible classics of the Nordic repertoire, with master conductor Neeme Järvi and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. The crowning jewel is a lyrical Cello Concerto by Saint-Saëns with soloist Truls Mørk.

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16 Oct 10.00
Baby rythmics

A playful and creative moment for you and your baby where well-known melodies and rhymes are interspersed with new acquaintances in classical music.

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16 Oct 13.00
Baby rythmics

A playful and creative moment for you and your baby where well-known melodies and rhymes are interspersed with new acquaintances in classical music.

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19 Oct 11.00
Yoga concert: Ground

Feel the floor vibrate as the large concert hall organ surrounds you with beautiful sound on the large stage. Yoga teacher Lene Skomedal takes us closer to classical music at this yoga concert. To ground ourselves, we will place extra focus on the hips and legs.

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19 Oct 18.00
Peter Friis Johansson plays Cage

Composer John Cage’s compositions fascinate with intimacy and mood. Hear well-known pianist Peter Friis Johansson in a solo concert that includes plastic, screws, nuts and erasers. And of course, a piano.

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24 Oct 18.00
Autumn Serenades with the Gothenburg Symphony

Beautiful music for evening, featuring Mozart in his best mood and an oboe concerto with notes of folk music, composed by songwriter Lille Bror Söderlundh. The soloist is Mårten Larsson and concertmaster Sara Trobäck conducts the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.

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24 Oct 19.00
Throat singing from the steppes of Mongolia

Experience a mystical, captivating musical cosmos, originating from nomads. The quartet Huun-Huun-Tu explores Mongolian music and has brought the unique sound of throat singing around the world.

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29 Oct 18.00
The Fall Break Choir: Requiem of Fauré

Enjoy the quiet and solemn music of Gabriel Fauré. The Fall Break Choir invite you to a touching French masterpiece.

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31 Oct 19.30

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