The Concert Hall is among Stockholm's most notable buildings and a common stop on walking tours or tours that focus on city center highlights. The best way to experience the elegant building is to attend a concert, play, or art exhibition; the second-best way is to take a guided tour of the interior—these focus on art and architecture, family visits, and the Nobel Prize awards. Purchase tickets from the concert hall's website.
The hall is ideal for travelers interested in neoclassical architecture
Visitors must leave backpacks, large bags, outdoor clothing, umbrellas, and large objects in cloakrooms.
Outside food and drinks—besides water—are not permitted inside.
No formal dress code exists, but guidelines may apply during special events.
The concert hall is wheelchair-accessible, with a ramp to the entrance, a lift to the box office, and accessible restrooms and seating.
Many live performances are streamed for free through the Konserthuset Play initiative.
The concert hall is located in the center of Stockholm near the Hötorget city square and is easily reachable on foot, by public transportation, or by car. On public transport, take Metro lines Nos. 17, 18, or 19 or the bus lines Nos. 1 or 57 to Hötorget. Parking is available at the Hötorget car park—where concert-goers receive a 20 percent discount—or the in-house parking garage on Sveavägen.
The concert hall hosts hundreds of concerts throughout the year—for live performances, it's best to arrive before the first bell rings, usually five minutes before showtime. Top events at the hall are the Nobel Prize award ceremony held every year on December 10—the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death—and the Polar Music Prize Awards held annually, usually in spring.
The Stockholm Concert Hall is the home of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and hosts primarily classical concerts, sometimes several times a week. That said, you can easily catch other types of performances, from educational performances for kids to jazz, world music, and organ music concerts—check the program schedule on the concert hall's website for details.