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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.
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.
Rachmaninoff The Bells
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.
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.
Polstjärnepriset 2026
A nerve-wracking afternoon in Gothenburg Concert Hall as four young finalists compete for first prize in Polstjärnepriset. The soloists performing with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra are aged 14-18. Who will be this year's winner?
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.
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.
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.
Meeting of Masters: Ravel & Messiaen
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.
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.
Pekka Kuusisto & Anne Sofie von Otter
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Soloist Prize 2026
Experience Sweden's premier competition for young classical soloists. We hear three accomplished musicians all performing together with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and conductor Anna-Maria Helsing.
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.
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.
God in Disguise
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.
University of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Meet the orchestra, which consists of musicians from the master's program in symphonic orchestral performance at the University of Music and Drama!
Schumann Symphony No. 2
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.
Mahler 4 with Tabita Berglund
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 Irgens-Jensen with soprano Ida Falk Winland.
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra & Clara-Jumi Kang
Sit back and enjoy South Korean violinist Clara-Jumi Kang in the beautiful violin concerto Symphonie Espagnole. Ryan Bancroft also conducts the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Hillborg’s powerful Beast Sampler and Mahler Symphony No 1..
Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1
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.
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.
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.
Chamber music with Kuusisto
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.
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.
Italian Emotions with the Gothenburg Opera
Warm winds and young love are on the programme as the Göteborg Opera Orchestra and choir 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.
Bruckner & Mozart with Jacquot
Mozart’s popular Piano Concerto No. 24, 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.
Dvorák Cello Concerto
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.
Soulful strings
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.
Classical AW with Bach
Join Gothenburg’s most classic after work! Hear music by J.S. Bach and Britten in a breathtaking performance by tenor Andrew Staples, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and choir. The evening continues in the foyer bars after the concert.
Ravel Bolero
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.
Goran Kajfeš Subtropic Arkestra
Enter a subtropical landscape with influences from across the globe. With a blend of post-rock and cosmic jazz, trumpet player Goran Kajfeš is a unique feature of the Swedish music scene.
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.
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.
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.
Spring Delight with Gershwin
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!
Music for a summer evening
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.
Classical AW: French Summer
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.
Which concert do you choose?
In our wide range, there is something to suit everyone. Find your favourite in the concert calendar!
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.
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.
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