For International Recognition of Excellence in the World of Music
The Polar Music Prize is an international music prize celebrating the power and importance of music.
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The music at the banquet
Relive the magic of the Ceremony and Banquet through our YouTube playlist featuring all the stunning musical performances on the Polar Music Prize stage.
The Ceremony
Watch the whole Ceremony from May 27 including the Laureates acceptance speeches and amazing performances by Bertrand Chamayou, Esperanza Spalding & Robert Glasper and Adam Lambert on our YouTube channel.
THANK YOU!
What a magical evening we had last night!
A heartfelt thank you to our brilliant Laureates, the incredible artists and musicians on stage, our wonderful guests, and the dedicated staff – each of you helped make the night truly unforgettable.
You can find photos from the entire evening on our Flickr page.
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)
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.
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!
Barbara Hannigan
Trailblazing conductor and soprano Barbara Hannigan is one of the Laureates of 2025.
Herbie Hancock
Jazz pioneer Herbie Hancock is one of the Laureates of 2025.
Queen
Eclectic rock band Queen is one of the Laureates of the Polar Music Prize 2025.
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Previous Laureates
Marie Ledin Managing Director marie.ledin@polarmusicprize.org
Alfons Karabuda Chairman of the Polar Music Prize Award Committee alfons@polarmusicprize.org
Polar Music Prize Po Box 55777 SE-114 83 Stockholm Sweden
Visiting address: Banérgatan 16