Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to host London Philharmonic Orchestra for first time in 17 years

One of the world’s best orchestras is set to perform at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall.

The London Philharmonic Orchestra will return to the iconic Scottish venue to perform Gustav Mahler’s Fifth Symphony on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

The performance will be the first time the Grammy winners have appeared north of the border since 2008.

Conductor Robin Ticciati will be joined by pianist Francesco Piemontesi for Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto before the LPO takes the audience on a blockbuster journey from darkness to light with Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, told in funeral marches, Viennese waltzes and the rapturous Adagietto.

The orchestra has been celebrated as one of the world’s greatest since it was founded in 1932 by Sir Thomas Beecham.

The LPO a has garnered worldwide fame over the decades, most notably playing the national anthems of the world at every medal ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, and appearing on the soundtracks of major films, including The Lord of the Rings.

Billy Garrett, director of Culture, Tourism and Events at Glasgow Life, said: “It’s wonderful that one of the world’s great orchestras, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, is returning to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

“As a UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow is internationally renowned as a great place to enjoy live music and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is central to the city’s music scene and offer. The audience can look forward to a memorable performance.”

The London Philharmonic Orchestra added: “We’re thrilled to be returning to Glasgow in 2025, it will be a real honour to perform Mahler’s Fifth Symphony at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. This concert, conducted by Robin Ticciati, promises to be a very special evening.”