Deutsche Grammophon, the renowned classical music label with a history of nearly 130 years, will bring its first-ever official in-person festival to Guangzhou. In partnership with Xinghai Concert Hall, it will present the Deutsche Grammophon Festival 2026 from November 15 to 18, 2026.
The four-day event will feature more than 13 concerts, exhibitions, sharing sessions and other activities. Violinist Daniel Hope will lead the festival, joined by cellist Jian Wang, pianists Xiaofu Ju and Yingjia Xue, guzheng player Yang Yang, vocalist Gong Linna and the Air Ensemble.
Concert highlights
November 16:
Jian Wang and Yingjia Xue will open the concert program with a performance of lyrical melodies.
November 17:
Daniel Hope and Jian Wang will join Nicola Mosca, principal cellist of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Xiaofu Ju and Yang Yang. Featuring instruments such as violin, cello, piano, guzheng and Irish harp, the concert will take audiences on a musical journey across eras and cultures.
November 18:
Daniel Hope and the Air Ensemble will perform with renowned vocalist Gong Linna. The program spans more than four centuries of music, featuring works from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as music inspired by the traditions of Ireland and China.
Event information
Concert dates: November 16 to 18
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangzhou (广州星海音乐厅交响乐演奏大厅)
Ticket prices: 180, 280, 380, 480 and 680 yuan
Note: Children who are over 1.2 meters tall or aged six and above must have a ticket to enter. Children who meet neither of these criteria are not permitted to enter.
Scan the QR code to purchase tickets or sign up for other events.
Ticket giveaway
We're giving away tickets to the concerts on November 17 and 18, both at 8 p.m., at Xinghai Concert Hall!
Scan the QR code below and complete the registration form by the evening of November 14. Winners will be selected at random and notified through the contact information provided.
Author | Huang Xinying
Photos | Xinghai Concert Hall
