One of the attractions of Kostroma is the State Philharmonic society, which was formed according to the Ministry of culture of the USSR in 1961. Since 1970, Kostroma Philharmonic was included in the list of the best among all Russian cities. Here were some of the most prominent artists, which include: E. Gilels, D. Bashkirov, M. Rostropovich, V. Klimov, E. Obraztsova, M. Magomayev, A. Pakhmutova, as well as great conductors: Kalinin N., Kolobov, E., M. Nekrasov and others.

In modern times Kostroma Philharmonic includes several creative professional ensembles: folk instrumental orchestra, Symphony orchestra, Chamber choir of Ballet and a Jazz Quartet.

As for the form of work with the audience, then at the Philharmonic applies abonementskaya system, and the system prompts world-renowned performers and promotion of traditional classical music. Various bands of the Philharmonic on tour in many cities of Russia, as well as travel abroad. Kostroma Philharmonic hall includes 450 seats, has excellent acoustics and is equipped with the latest sound and light equipment.

One of the outstanding teams became the Governor's Symphony orchestra, which occurred in the spring of 2007 with the support of the Kostroma Governor. For the first year of activity, the orchestra was able to prepare a large number of concert programs, including the best examples of Russian and Western European classics. A distinctive feature of the team was high level of professionalism, which led to its popularity not only in the city but also in the field. The orchestra works closely with the Academic chamber choir, creating new and interesting projects.

The chief Director and artistic Director of the State folk instrumental orchestra is Honored cultural worker of the Russian Federation, Sorokin Vladimir Ivanovich. The team comprises 25 people dressed in black suits. As for musical instruments, the team used domra, balalaika, flute, chromatic and many others. The orchestra at a decent level is to the public the true talent of the Russian Kostroma land, even abroad.

At the Philharmonic works, the Ballet troupe, choreographer which is Evgeny Loginov mefodevich. The establishment of the company occurred in 2006. The extraordinary talent of Eugene Mefodevich is manifested in the skillful connection of images and symbols: inseparable and different, plastically music, and also transmitted through the language of dance. Ballet collaborates with Leonid Yakobson and Boris Eifman.

Jazz Quartet works under the guidance Jurikova Michael – the Winner of numerous jazz festivals, as well as a talented musician and author of programs about jazz. The ensemble has gone on for over ten years and his work has implemented a large number of interesting applications, ranging from Blues to fusion. At the heart of the jazz ensemble is the fruitful cooperation with the leading jazz musicians: Goloschekin David, Markova Angelica, Baze August.

Academic chamber choir was established in 2004, and his head was'kov Alex is a talented Director and laureate of the Russian competition of conductors. The team has a high level of professionalism, as well as the rapid development of various areas of choral art. The repertoire is constantly updated and includes sacred and secular works of foreign and Russian composers 15-21 centuries. For the whole period of its activity, the chamber choir received the highest score from professionals, including: Animados M. – people's artist of the Russian Federation, V. Semenyuk – Honored artist of the Russian Federation and L. Popova – Honored art. The choir collaborates with various creative teams of Kostroma and theatre from Moscow "New Opera".