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July 2025
04
jul
05
jul
8 p.m.
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
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How to Train Your Dragon - Live in Concert (6+)
Follow Hiccup, a young Viking, and the dragon Toothless in an epic adventure full of humor and fire-breathing action.
August 2025
16
August
1 p.m.
Lowlands
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Symphonic Junction
RO × Joep Beving at Lowlands
Joep Beving, one of the most listened-to pianists in the world, joins forces with the Residentie Orkest. The breathtaking concert, which has already twice filled a sold-out Amare in The Hague, is now coming to Lowlands!
23
August
8 p.m.
Zuiderparktheater, The Hague
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Outdoor Concert
Zuiderpark Summer Concert
Sunshine and summer sounds meet in the open air. The Zuiderpark Summer Concert connects young and old, classical and light-hearted, neighborhood and city.
24
August
8 p.m.
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & highlights for the violin
Chief conductor Jun Märkl leads the Residentie Orkest in movements from Tchaikovsky's moving ballet Swan Lake. South Korean star violinist Bomsori Kim will solo in romantic showpieces for violin by Saint-Saëns and Wieniawski.
September 2025
07
September
11:00 a.m.
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Residentie Orkest in The Sunday Morning Concert
In this romantic opening concert of a new season of The Sunday Morning Concert, Leonard Elsenbroich plays Saint-Saëns' most popular Cello Concerto and Michał Nesterowicz conducts Mendelssohn's "Scottish.
12
September
8:15 p.m.
Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague

Chamber Music at the Nieuwe Kerk
Eighty Years Later
Music captures what words cannot: fear, loss, hope and courage. Eighty years after the end of World War II, we gather at the Nieuwe Kerk to listen.
16
September
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Holidays
Prinsjesdag Concert
At the Prinsjesdag Concert, we celebrate a new year and a new musical season, with festive, imaginative and romantic sounds.
22
September
8:30 p.m.
De Bijloke, Ghent
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Symphonic Junction
RO × Joep Beving in Ghent
Joep Beving is one of today's most listened-to pianists. With his "accessible music for complex emotions," he strikes a sensitive chord with thousands of fans.
26
September
8:15 p.m.
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
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Residentie Orkest: Price and Mendelssohn
No one can escape the seductive power of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. In Utrecht, the Residentie Orkest and South Korean star Bomsori Kim take up that challenge.
28
September
2:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Sunday Matinee
An American Dream
Masterpieces from two worlds: Mendelssohn's violin solos and Price's Third Symphony blend romantic finesse with unique cultural influences.
October 2025
03
October
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Symphonic Friday
A Night at the Opera
Maria Warenberg's incredible vocal talent dazzles in beautiful arias. The musical fireworks of Haydn, Mozart and Rossini shine just as brightly alongside her brilliant voice.
04
October
8:15 p.m.
De Harmonie, Leeuwarden

A Night at the Opera in Leeuwarden
Mezzo-soprano Maria Warenberg sings Haydn, Mozart and Rossini in Leeuwarden
10
October
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Symphonic Friday
Shostakovich's Symphony No. 6
Shostakovich's lesser-known Symphony No. 6 unveils an endlessly fascinating world of melancholy, sharp irony and surprising exuberance.
11
October
8:30 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

RO NOW
RO NOW Shostakovich's Symphony No. 6
A short but sweet evening of timeless music. Let yourself be carried away by Shostakovich's intriguing Symphony No. 6, a layered work that interweaves melancholy and sharp humour.
12
October
2:15 p.m.
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

Residentie Orkest in Utrecht
Everyone immediately recognizes the beginning of Grieg's Piano Concerto: the swelling timpani beats, the resolute piano chords. An absolute classic!
17
Oct
19
Oct
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Symphonic Friday / Sunday Matinee
Fauré's Requiem
Join us for a unique and varied evening as we welcome the Netherlands Radio Choir to perform Fauré's heavenly Requiem.
31
October
8:15 p.m.
Paard, The Hague

Symphonic Junction
Symphonic Junction - Nosferatu
Come to PAARD on Halloween for an evening of horror and music! We will screen the classic and cult film Nosferatu from 1922, accompanied by live music from the Residentie Orkest.
November 2025
05
November
8:15 p.m.
Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague

Chamber Music at the Nieuwe Kerk
Shostakovich & Brahms
An evening of perfect compositions at the Nieuwe Kerk. The finest chamber music by Shostakovich and Brahms, performed by extraordinary string players.
07
November
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Symphonic Friday
Elgar, Debussy & Ravel
A musical journey from England to France and Spain. Our full orchestra will perform Elgar, Debussy and Ravel, opening up the full spectrum of late-Romantic expression.
09
November
11:00 a.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning Concert: Elgar's Cello Concerto
A Sunday morning to brighten your day: from Elgar's intimate cello melodies to Ravel's exhilarating Boléro, with Debussy's sun-drenched Iberia in between.
14
Nov
16
Nov
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Symphonic Friday / Sunday Matinee
Walton & Beethoven
A thrilling concert for orchestra and piano. Beethoven's Emperor Concerto, played by star pianist Lucas Jussen, is paired with Walton's bold and unpredictable Symphony No. 1 - a captivating combination.
22
November
11:00 a.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

A Performance for the Whole Family
Sinterklaas Concert
There's a New Sint in town, ready to shake things up!
28
November
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Symphonic Friday
Dvořák's Symphony No. 9
A favourite from the Romantic era: Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9. His journey to New York left a deep impression on him - and inspired him to compose a deeply impressive work.
29
November
8:15 p.m.
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 & Julia Hagen in Schumann's Cello Concerto
Dvořák's Ninth Symphony, "From the New World," is definitely his most famous symphony. The work, written during Dvořák's New York years, is full of nostalgia for Bohemia.
30
November
2:15 p.m.
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
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Residentie Orkest plays Dvořák 9
The impassioned conductor Pablo González with Dvořák's world-famous Ninth and Schumann's glowing Cello Concerto, played by star cellist Julia Hagen in TivoliVredenburgs Great Hall.
December 2025
05
December
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Symphonic Friday
Schubert & Brahms
A beautiful balance of playful lightness, tension and sweeping passion. Schubert's youthful Symphony No. 3 forms a wonderful contrast with Mayer and Brahms.
12
Dec
14
Dec
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Symphonic Friday / Sunday Matinee
Mahler's Symphony No. 1
A classic paired with rediscovered gems: the Residentie Orkest performs Mahler's Symphony No. 1, Titan, alongside works by the forgotten Jewish composer Schulhoff.
20
December
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Holidays
Handel's Messiah
Tonight, a world-famous 'hallelujah' will ring out. Celebrate warmth and joy during the darkest days of the year with Handel's Messiah.
21
December
3 p.m.
Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague

Chamber Music at the Nieuwe Kerk
Christmas at the Nieuwe Kerk
Celebrate Christmas at the Nieuwe Kerk with beautiful carols and Christmas songs, accompanied by the rich, warm sounds of our brass ensemble.
January 2026
09
January
8 p.m.
Theater & Congress Orpheus, Apeldoorn

New Year's concert in Apeldoorn
Celebrate the new year in style with the Residentie Orkest's New Year's Concert! Experience a dazzling programme filled with French flair and virtuosity.
10
January
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Holidays
New Year's Concert
Celebrate the new year in style with the Residentie Orkest's New Year's Concert! Experience a dazzling programme filled with French flair and virtuosity.
16
January
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Symphonic Junction
Rufus Wainwright & Residentie Orkest
After more than a decade, Rufus Wainwright returns to the Residentie Orkest with a major survey of his work at the fault line between pop and classical.
17
January
8:15 p.m.
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

Symphonic Junction
Rufus Wainwright & RO in Utrecht
The Residentie Orkest honors Rufus Wainwright with a major survey of his work in the main hall of TivoliVredenburg.
18
January
8:15 p.m.
Music Building, Eindhoven

Symphonic Junction
Rufus Wainwright & RO in Eindhoven
Rufus Wainwright is among the greats of his generation. He released 11 studio albums, composed operas and collaborated with artists such as Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and the Pet Shop Boys.
24
January
7:30 p.m.
Amare Studio, The Hague

Close to Classics
Close to Classics
Shoulder to shoulder with the musicians of the Residentie Orkest. Hear what they hear, feel what they feel and experience a breathtaking performance like never before, right in the heart of the music.
31
January
8:15 p.m.
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

Final of the Oskar Back Competition
The Dutch Violin Competition is the premier competition for young violin talent. The festival concludes with the grand finale in the Oskar Back category in the Great Hall, with the Residentie Orkest conducted by Otto Tausk.
February 2026
01
February
11:00 a.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning Concert: Mendelssohn & Ravel
Today, Mendelssohn's boldness and inventiveness meet Ravel's love of colour and rhythm. A thrilling morning full of youthfulness and flair, captured in refined technique.
06
Feb
08
Feb
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Symphonic Friday / Sunday Matinee
Smetana & Schulhoff
Is there a greater source of inspiration than nature? Composers Schulhoff and Smetana both drew from the landscapes of their homelands to compose their own musical tributes.
18
February
8:15 p.m.
Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague

Chamber Music at the Nieuwe Kerk
Mozart & Spohr
A unique opportunity to experience the versatility and expressiveness of chamber music, featuring a special combination of strings and winds. Tonight, every instrument will take centre stage.
March 2026
06
Mar
22
Mar
8 p.m.
National Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam
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Theory of Flames by Van der Aa
In this new film opera, Michel van der Aa explores current themes of disinformation and conspiracy theories. A must-see for lovers of contemporary opera and visual storytelling.
07
March
11:00 a.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

A Performance for the Whole Family
Anne the Cat (4+)
A concert full of fantasy and warmth, where music and stories come together to create an unforgettable adventure. Will you join Anne the Cat on her journey?
13
March
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Symphonic Friday
Chopin & Sibelius
Three works showcasing a fascinating combination of styles, emotions and musical influences, featuring the return to The Hague of the world-renowned pianist Nelson Goerner.
15
March
11:00 a.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning Concert: Chopin & Sibelius
Start your Sunday morning in the soothing embrace of music. Today, we're bringing you two delightful masterpieces to leave you feeling relaxed and inspired.
21
March
8:30 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

RO NOW
RO NOW: Symphonic Waltzes
A short but sweet evening of timeless music. Immerse yourself in Viennese splendour with Richard Strauss's musical delights and Johann Strauss Jr.'s dazzling waltzes.
April 2026
01
Apr
04
Apr
7 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Holidays
St Matthew Passion
Our most beloved Easter tradition: performing Bach's St Matthew Passion, a moving masterpiece about suffering, betrayal and sacrifice.
02
Apr
03
Apr
7:30 p.m.
Pieterskerk, Leiden

St Matthew Passion in Leiden
In 2026, the Residentie Orkest, Netherlands Chamber Choir and Haags Matrozenkoor will perform the Matthäus at the invitation of the Pieterskerk Leiden.
08
April
8:15 p.m.
Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague

Chamber Music at the Nieuwe Kerk
Schubert's Octet
Schubert's Octet is a masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of chamber music - grand yet intimate, symphonic yet charming. A true gem for music lovers.
18
April
11:00 a.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

A Performance for the Whole Family
Fanny & Nannerl Take Over! (6+)
Very nice, a brilliant brother - but not if you are overshadowed all the time! Fanny Mendelssohn and Nannerl Mozart are all over it for a while.
24
April
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Symphonic Friday
Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
Anna Clyne's cello concerto Dance meets Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony - one contemporary, one classical, but both full of lyricism and energy.
26
April
2:15 p.m.
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
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Residentie Orkest with Beethoven's Pastoral
In Utrecht, the Residentie Orkest will play Beethoven's delightful Pastorale and Anna Clyne's hot-blooded Dance for cello and orchestra, played by star cellist Camille Thomas.
May 2026
02
May
8:30 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

RO NOW
RO NOW: Le Sacre du printemps
Let yourself be swept away by Stravinsky's Sacre (The Rite of Spring) - a revolutionary, rhythmic composition that sparked the most famous riot in classical music history.
03
May
2:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Sunday Matinee
Le Sacre du printemps
An afternoon of groundbreaking music: Adams, Jeths, Kortekaas and Stravinsky's revolutionary Sacre (The Rite of Spring). Classical, contemporary and ecstatic.
08
May
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague

Symphonic Friday
A British Evening
From Mendelssohn's crashing waves to Handel's fireworks: a journey through British musical history. Egarr conducts an evening full of nature, romance and royal grandeur.
22
May
8:15 p.m.
Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Symphonic Friday
Bruckner & Sibelius
Let yourself be swept away by Sibelius's Finnish landscapes and Bruckner's symphonic grandeur in this stunning musical season finale.
30
May
8:15 p.m.
Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague

Chamber Music at the Nieuwe Kerk
Pärt & Tavener
A musical experience for the soul, full of meditative beauty and silence. "Make haste slowly", the strings seem to sing.
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Short & sweet
RO NOW
The best symphonic music, short and sweet!
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Jun's Picks
Enter a new musical era with our chief conductor
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Top Pianists
The grandest of grand piano
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Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Memorable Moments
The Big Three
Three masterpieces you simply can't miss in your 2025/26 musical season!
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Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Memorable Moments
The Big Three - €29 to age 29
A special discount on three absolute masterpieces for everyone up to age 29!
Classical Music on Sundays
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Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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A perfect afternoon
Sunday Matinee
Majestic symphonic music on Sunday afternoons
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Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Easy like Sunday morning
Sunday Morning
Relax and unwind on Sunday mornings
Extended Series
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Memorable Moments
Holidays
Musical highlights to celebrate together
Classical music up close
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Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague
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Up Close & Personal
Up Close - Small
Three intimate chamber music concerts
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Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague
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Up Close & Personal
Up Close - Large
Three full-ensemble chamber music concerts
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Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague
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Up Close - Complete
All six chamber music concerts of the season
Symphonic Friday
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Amare Concert Hall, The Hague
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Friday evening fun
Symphonic Friday
Symphonic Friday - Extra Large
Fourteen Symphonic Friday concerts. Our very best series!
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Friday evening fun
Symphonic Friday
Symphonic Friday - Large
Seven fabulous Friday evenings for the real enthusiasts!
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Friday evening fun
Symphonic Friday
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Five fabulous Friday evenings
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Three fabulous Friday evenings