From 7 to 18 October 2026, the Göteborg International Organ Festival returns under the theme Roots, inviting audiences to explore the rich origins of organ music through concerts, lectures, workshops and artistic encounters. Organized by the Göteborg International Organ Academy (GIOA), the festival has earned an international reputation as one of Europe's leading meeting places for organists, scholars and music lovers.
Set against the backdrop of Göteborg's remarkable collection of historic and modern organs, the festival presents a diverse programme featuring internationally acclaimed performers, young talents and innovative projects. The event reflects GIOA's mission to connect historical performance practice with contemporary artistic expression while making the organ accessible to audiences of all ages.
Alongside its concerts, the festival offers masterclasses, educational activities and opportunities for dialogue between performers, instrument builders and researchers. Through this unique combination of performance, scholarship and education, Göteborg continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe's foremost centres for organ culture.
