Guildford International Concert Season 2025/26
Welcome to the 2025/2026 Guildford International Concert Season - a celebration of classical music at Surrey’s premiere concert venue, G Live.
Once again we’re delighted to present a fantastic programme of internationally renowned orchestras alongside an exciting series of concerts by the wonderful Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Musicians from around the world join us to perform audience favourites including Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Piano Concerto No. 2 by Rachmaninov and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” (famously used in the Hovis advert!).
Subscription packages:
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 7:30pm
This concert: 2 evocative short pieces by Frederick Delius – On Hearing the First Cuckoo of Spring & Summer Night on the River. This will be followed by Beethoven’s most popular piano concerto – his grand and compelling Emperor concerto, performed by the outstanding Ukrainian pianist Maria Pukhlianko.
Elgar: Enigma Variations
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 7:30pm
From Finzi’s pastoral exploration of the Severn Valley to Elgar’s sweeping beauty of the Malvern Hills, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra takes us on a magnificent musical journey through English landscapes and history.
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Friday, 29 May 2026, 7:30pm
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to G Live with a programme of masterworks by Dvořák, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. British virtuoso violinist Jack Liebeck brings his ‘flawless technical mastery’ and a ‘beguiling silvery tone’ to Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.
We are proud to welcome back The Cheryl King Trust as our Charity Partner. The trust aims to remove financial barriers that prevent young people in Surrey learning a musical instrument. Providing bursaries for instruments and singing lessons, as well as grants to local music ensembles, G Live hopes to shine a spotlight on their work, and to inspire more young people across Surrey to experience the joy of making music.
Lunchtime Concerts: Surrey University
Friday, 13 February 2026, 1:10pm
Experience an evening of exceptional chamber music as some of the University of Surrey’s top performance students bring a vibrant and varied programme to life.
Lunchtime Concerts: Ahmed Dickinson
Friday 17 April 2026, 1:10pm
Join internationally acclaimed Cuban guitarist Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas for an intimate and expressive solo recital, featuring a vibrant programme that bridges cultures, eras, and musical identities.
Lunchtime Concerts: Surrey University Chamber Choir
Fri 15th May 2026
The University of Surrey’s Chamber Choir, its finest vocal ensemble, presents an intimate evening of unaccompanied choral music.