Queen

Herbie Hancock

Barbara Hannigan

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14 May – Announcement of performing artists

Adam Lambert, Ghost & Robert Glasper confirmed for the Prize Ceremony

The Polar Music Prize is proud to present a star-studded lineup of Swedish and international artists who will honour this year’s Laureates at the awards ceremony and banquet on Tuesday, May 27.

We will have the honor to welcome: Ghost, Adam Lambert, Robert Glasper, esperanza spalding, Leo Genovese, Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth), Miriam Bryant, Erik Grönwall and the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir. The Polar Music Prize 2025 is set to be a magical night of celebrations!

(Photo of Adam Lambert by Nicholas Wilson)

Polar Talks 2025

Barbara Hannigan and Herbie Hancock in conversation with Nils Landgren

On Monday May 26, Polar Talks invite you to Hotel Kung Carl in Stockholm for two exclusive live interviews.

2 April – Ceremony 2025

esperanza spalding confirmed for the Polar Music Prize Ceremony in May

We are proud to announce that the amazing jazz musician, singer and composer esperanza spalding is confirmed for a live performance at The Polar Music Prize ceremony and banquet on May 27.

It is esperanza’s second time performing at the Polar Music Prize, the first time was in 2017 to honour Wayne Shorter, and we look forward to welcoming esperanza back to Stockholm.

The ceremony and banquet will be available through TV4 Play from 18:00 CET and from 20:00 CET on TV4 on the 27th. More artist will be announced soon.

And as a bonus – esperanza will do a live show at Maxim in Stockholm on May 26 together with Argentine pianist Leo Genovese. The show is presented by our friends at Fasching and the tickets are out now!

Laureates of 2025

Barbara Hannigan

Trailblazing conductor and soprano Barbara Hannigan is one of the Laureates of 2025.

Laureates of 2025

Herbie Hancock

Jazz pioneer Herbie Hancock is one of the Laureates of 2025.

Laureates 2025

Queen

Eclectic rock band Queen is one of the Laureates of the Polar Music Prize 2025.

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