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There is something hauntingly beautiful happening at Sir James McCusker Park – 52 crystalline human figures rising from the water, swaying with every breath of wind, changing with every shift of light, brought to life by Joondalup Festival. Crystal People is a meditation on community, transformation and our connection to…
Sydney Musical and Opera Society: Some Enchanted Evening
IPAC 32 Burelli St, Wollongong
Some Enchanted Evening presents Simon Militano (Baritone), South Pacific, Oklahoma, Carousel, Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast and Glenn Amer taking the audience on a theatrical journey. Hear songs from the Golden age of Broadway, Rodgers and Hammerstein and those made famous by big band specialists (Sinatra, Bennet and Sammy Davis Jr.)
UKARIA: Sergej Krylov with Konstantin Shamray
Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit
Pairing effortless lyricism with intense virtuosity, Italian-based violinist Sergej Krylov carries the influence of the great cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, with whom he regularly shared a stage as a young violinist. Krylov has held the multi-faceted role of Music Director of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra since 2008, while performing as soloist…
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Orange Chamber Music Festival: Acacia Quartet
St Joseph's Catholic Church 84 Hill St,, Orange
This year’s festival plays every corner of the Central West. Lior and Nomad String Quartet open at the Banksia Pavilion with Compassion and selections from The Blue Parade; Gryphon Baryton Trio performs Haydn in original instrumentation at Boree Cabonne Historic Homestead; tenor Andrew Goodwin and pianist Simon Tedeschi fill Orange…
Fremantle Chamber Orchestra: Music and Dance at Fremantle Town Hall
Fremantle Town Hall 8 William St, Fremantle
Locatelli’s Il pianto d’Arianna (the weeping of Ariadne) uses the fragment of a lost Monteverdi opera telling of Theseus’s abandonment of Ariadne. A solo violin sobs on Ariadne’s behalf. The final Largo, strewn with silences, eventually twists into the hopeful smile of a major key. Mozart and Beethoven contemporary Leopold…
Live At Yours: Sergej Krylov x Konstantin Shamray
Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit
Live at Yours opens its 2026 season in luminous style — within the mood-lit splendour of Toorak Synagogue, where golden arches and soft shadows create an atmosphere of quiet wonder. Italian-based violinist Sergej Krylov, hailed by Mstislav Rostropovich as one of the five greatest violinists in the world, joins Konstantin Shamray, a Live at Yours…
Australian Chamber Choir: Bach B Minor Mass [SOLD OUT]
Myers Library Myers St, Dunkeld
The Mass in B minor represents Bach at the height of his powers, synthesising his life’s musical experience into a timeless masterpiece that is a “greatest hits” of sacred choral writing. It’s ten years since the then newly-formed Melbourne Baroque Orchestra joined the ACC for sold-out performances of this great…
Coruscalia Collective: Earth Music
The Chapel at The Courtyard of Curiosities at Migration Museum 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide
Come and experience a musical world full of colour and innovation, transporting you from floods and fires to rivers and forests. Join Adelaide-based flute ensemble Coruscalia Collective as they explore the complex relationships between ecosystems, climate and humanity. Become immersed in soundscapes and melodies that will transport you from hazy…
The Parish Church of St James’ King Street: The Choir of St James Miserere
St James Church, Sydney 173 King St, Sydney
The Choir of St James’ presents a concert of heart-rending music, including the famous ‘Miserere Mei’ by Gregorio Allegri, works by William Byrd, and James MacMillan’s stunning setting of the Miserere.
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Opera Australia: BMW Opera for All
Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne
BMW Opera for All returns to Melbourne’s Federation Square for the fourth year running. The free, open-air concert, which showcases some of opera’s most popular arias, features soprano Julie Lea Goodwin, mezzo-soprano Emily Edmonds, tenor Asher Reichman and baritone Stephen Marsh accompanied by 20 musicians from Orchestra Victoria under the…
HIP Company: Light of Joy
St Andrew's Anglican Church, Subiaco 259 Barker Road, Subiaco
Stunning German Baroque music for Easter and Pentecost by J.S. Bach and contemporaries, performed by historical chamber orchestra and singers. Highlighting Bach’s sacred cantata Erwünschtes Freudenlicht (Light of Joy), the programme also features compositions by Pachelbel and Wilhelmine von Bayreuth written for Easter and Pentecost. Featuring singers Bonnie de la…
Fractio Modi: Kingdom of Heaven
St Brigid's Church, Red Hill 78 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill
Join Fractio Modi for a journey across seas and sands to the Holy Land. Troubadour song, Crusade lyric, and early polyphony feature in this program. We are thrilled to have special guest Nawres al-Freh join us for this program! Featuring: Anne Levitsky, soprano Madeline Gibbs, soprano Aaron Brown, rebec Philip…
Dancenorth Australia: Lighting the Dark
Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat 17 Lydiard St, Ballarat
Lighting the Dark is a bold new work by Chris Dyke, a Kaurna (Adelaide) based dancer and choreographer living with Down syndrome. With the mesmerising Dancenorth Ensemble by his side, Chris leads the way, transforming the stage into a portal where love and light illuminate the darkness. A masterpiece of…
Luminescence Chamber Singers: Gesualdo Tenebrae II – Duntroon
Anzac Memorial Chapel of St Paul Duntroon Cnr Robert Campbell Rd and Miles Road, Duntroon
Luminescence continues their three-year odyssey into the dark heart of the Renaissance, with the harrowing epicentre of Gesualdo's Tenebrae. Four centuries on, this totemic work from an Italian master remains shockingly avant-garde. Tormented by his own murderous crimes, and likely unheard in his lifetime beyond the walls of his own…
Canta Viva: Opera’s bad girl: Anna Bishop, the world’s first daringly defiant diva
Young Person's Theatre, Hamilton Cnr Lawson & Lindsay St, Hamilton, Newcastle
scandal, seduction, shipwreck and song. original diva anna bishop, a daring contemporary of queen victoria, shattered expectations and redefined independence when she left her famous composer husband to forge her own artistic path. bravely defying social norms of the time, and forced to leave her beloved children behind, she toured…
The Concourse: Barcelona Trio
The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood
Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance presents a mesmerising tribute to the legendary Paco de Lucía, bringing together three of Spain's finest guitarists, Xavier Coll, Luis Robisco, and Alí Arango, alongside world-renowned flamenco dancers Carolina Morgado and José Manuel Álvarez, with percussionist Lucas Balbo. Celebrated for over 1,200 concerts worldwide and…
Joondalup Festival: The Story of Edith Cowan at Joondalup Festival 2026
Telethon Community Cinema 270 Joondalup Dr, Joondalup
One woman’s story. A state’s transformation. A concert that brings it all to life at Joondalup Festival. Get ready for an unforgettable tribute to Western Australia’s most pioneering woman – Edith Cowan. This isn’t a history lecture delivered from dusty textbooks – it’s a living, breathing celebration that weaves together…
Perth Symphony Orchestra: The Story of Edith Cowan
Telethon Community Cinema 270 Joondalup Dr, Joondalup
An Orchestral Tribute To An Iconic West Australian One woman’s story. A state’s transformation. A concert that brings it all to life. Get ready for an unforgettable tribute to Western Australia’s most pioneering woman – Edith Cowan. This isn’t a history lecture delivered from dusty textbooks – it’s a living,…
Woodfordia Inc: Festival of Small Halls
Avenel Memorial Hall 15 Queen St, Avenel
Irish/Canadian powerhouse Irish Mythen is joined by South Australian troubadour Kaurna Cronin on the Festival of Small Halls Victorian Summer/Autumn Tour – and we’re headed to Foster for one night only.
Darwin Symphony Orchestra: From Common Ground
AANT Centre Darwin
Darwin Symphony Orchestra begins its new season with its first concert of the year, From Common Ground, set to take place on Saturday 14th March at The Playhouse, AANT Centre. This concert marks a new chapter for the DSO under the direction of Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Richard Mills AO, inviting audiences into an evening of deep listening - a journey where…
Australia Ensemble: Australia Ensemble Concert 1 2026
Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW 9 High St, Kensington
Written in exile in Switzerland, The Soldier’s Tale is Stravinsky’s musical farewell to Russia. To be ‘read, played and danced,’ a kaleidoscope of chorales, military marches and popular Western dance music (like ragtime), tells the story of the young soldier who sells his soul to the devil. The ensemble’s production of the…
Celtic Thunder: A Celebration of Their Greatest Songs
The Events Centre, Caloundra 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra
This unique production will bring audiences a heartfelt celebration of the group’s most beloved songs while reuniting past and present members for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and camaraderie. An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert—it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring…
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La Traviata
West Australian Opera: La traviata
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth
Verdi’s iconic tale of doomed love returns to Perth. The production, directed by Sarah Giles, one of Australia’s most thoughtful theatremakers, uses a lightly updated setting to delve deeply into the opera’s emotional heart. Lochlan Brown conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus, with Jessica Blunt as consumptive…
Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Devil’s Violin
Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank
The devil played the violin for Tartini in a dream. The music was charismatic, electrifying, fiendishly difficult and utterly transfixing. Tartini awoke and transcribed the melody, penning the Devil’s Trill sonata. It can only be played by someone astounding. Ilya Gringolts is that player, returning with his dazzling virtuosity and commanding stage presence for…
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Orange Chamber Music Festival: Silver Screen Serenades
Orange Uniting Church 217 Anson Street, Organge
This year’s festival plays every corner of the Central West. Lior and Nomad String Quartet open at the Banksia Pavilion with Compassion and selections from The Blue Parade; Gryphon Baryton Trio performs Haydn in original instrumentation at Boree Cabonne Historic Homestead; tenor Andrew Goodwin and pianist Simon Tedeschi fill Orange…
Canta Viva: Opera’s bad girl: Anna Bishop, the world’s first daringly defiant diva
Young Person's Theatre, Hamilton Cnr Lawson & Lindsay St, Hamilton, Newcastle
scandal, seduction, shipwreck and song. original diva anna bishop, a daring contemporary of queen victoria, shattered expectations and redefined independence when she left her famous composer husband to forge her own artistic path. bravely defying social norms of the time, and forced to leave her beloved children behind, she toured…
HIP Company: Light of Joy
St Andrew's Anglican Church, Subiaco 259 Barker Road, Subiaco
Stunning German Baroque music for Easter and Pentecost by J.S. Bach and contemporaries, performed by historical chamber orchestra and singers. Highlighting Bach’s sacred cantata Erwünschtes Freudenlicht (Light of Joy), the programme also features compositions by Pachelbel and Wilhelmine von Bayreuth written for Easter and Pentecost. Featuring singers Bonnie de la…
Live At Yours: Sergej Krylov x Konstantin Shamray
Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit
Live at Yours opens its 2026 season in luminous style — within the mood-lit splendour of Toorak Synagogue, where golden arches and soft shadows create an atmosphere of quiet wonder. Italian-based violinist Sergej Krylov, hailed by Mstislav Rostropovich as one of the five greatest violinists in the world, joins Konstantin Shamray, a Live at Yours…
UKARIA: Sergej Krylov with Konstantin Shamray
Ukaria Cultural Centre 119 Williams Rd, Mt Barker Summit
Pairing effortless lyricism with intense virtuosity, Italian-based violinist Sergej Krylov carries the influence of the great cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, with whom he regularly shared a stage as a young violinist. Krylov has held the multi-faceted role of Music Director of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra since 2008, while performing as soloist…
Coruscalia Collective: Earth Music
The Chapel at The Courtyard of Curiosities at Migration Museum 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide
Come and experience a musical world full of colour and innovation, transporting you from floods and fires to rivers and forests. Join Adelaide-based flute ensemble Coruscalia Collective as they explore the complex relationships between ecosystems, climate and humanity. Become immersed in soundscapes and melodies that will transport you from hazy…
Coruscalia Collective: Earth Music
The Chapel at The Courtyard of Curiosities at Migration Museum 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide
Come and experience a musical world full of colour and innovation, transporting you from floods and fires to rivers and forests. Join Adelaide-based flute ensemble Coruscalia Collective as they explore the complex relationships between ecosystems, climate and humanity. Become immersed in soundscapes and melodies that will transport you from hazy…
Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Devil’s Violin
Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank
The devil played the violin for Tartini in a dream. The music was charismatic, electrifying, fiendishly difficult and utterly transfixing. Tartini awoke and transcribed the melody, penning the Devil’s Trill sonata. It can only be played by someone astounding. Ilya Gringolts is that player, returning with his dazzling virtuosity and commanding stage presence for…
Coruscalia Collective: Earth Music
The Chapel at The Courtyard of Curiosities at Migration Museum 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide
Come and experience a musical world full of colour and innovation, transporting you from floods and fires to rivers and forests. Join Adelaide-based flute ensemble Coruscalia Collective as they explore the complex relationships between ecosystems, climate and humanity. Become immersed in soundscapes and melodies that will transport you from hazy…
Editor's Choice
La Traviata
West Australian Opera: La traviata
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth
Verdi’s iconic tale of doomed love returns to Perth. The production, directed by Sarah Giles, one of Australia’s most thoughtful theatremakers, uses a lightly updated setting to delve deeply into the opera’s emotional heart. Lochlan Brown conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus, with Jessica Blunt as consumptive…
Editor's Choice
La Traviata
West Australian Opera: La traviata
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth
Verdi’s iconic tale of doomed love returns to Perth. The production, directed by Sarah Giles, one of Australia’s most thoughtful theatremakers, uses a lightly updated setting to delve deeply into the opera’s emotional heart. Lochlan Brown conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus, with Jessica Blunt as consumptive…
Editor's Choice
La Traviata
West Australian Opera: La traviata
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth
Verdi’s iconic tale of doomed love returns to Perth. The production, directed by Sarah Giles, one of Australia’s most thoughtful theatremakers, uses a lightly updated setting to delve deeply into the opera’s emotional heart. Lochlan Brown conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus, with Jessica Blunt as consumptive…
Editor's Choice
La Traviata
West Australian Opera: La traviata
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth
Verdi’s iconic tale of doomed love returns to Perth. The production, directed by Sarah Giles, one of Australia’s most thoughtful theatremakers, uses a lightly updated setting to delve deeply into the opera’s emotional heart. Lochlan Brown conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus, with Jessica Blunt as consumptive…
Editor's Choice
La Traviata
West Australian Opera: La traviata
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth
Verdi’s iconic tale of doomed love returns to Perth. The production, directed by Sarah Giles, one of Australia’s most thoughtful theatremakers, uses a lightly updated setting to delve deeply into the opera’s emotional heart. Lochlan Brown conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus, with Jessica Blunt as consumptive…
Editor's Choice
La Traviata
West Australian Opera: La traviata
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth
Verdi’s iconic tale of doomed love returns to Perth. The production, directed by Sarah Giles, one of Australia’s most thoughtful theatremakers, uses a lightly updated setting to delve deeply into the opera’s emotional heart. Lochlan Brown conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus, with Jessica Blunt as consumptive…
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