• Editor's Choice David Greco & Chad Kelly | Moorooduc Estate

    Peninsula Summer Music Festival: David Greco & Chad Kelly

    Moorooduc Estate 501 Derril Rd, Moorooduc, VIC, Australia
    Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula once again comes to life with classical music, world premieres and cross-genre collaborations. In 2026, co-Artistic Directors Melissa Doecke and Ben Opie present 18 events over nine days, including the world premiere of Aaron Wyatt’s Every Plant Has Its Own Dreaming at Peninsula Hot Springs, inspired by…
    Editor's Choice

    Peninsula Summer Music Festival: Nature Stories

    Main Ridge Estate 80 William Rd, Red Hill, VIC, Australia
    Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula once again comes to life with classical music, world premieres and cross-genre collaborations. In 2026, co-Artistic Directors Melissa Doecke and Ben Opie present 18 events over nine days, including the world premiere of Aaron Wyatt’s Every Plant Has Its Own Dreaming at Peninsula Hot Springs, inspired by…
    Editor's Choice

    Peninsula Summer Music Festival: Karin Schaupp at Port Phillip Estate

    Port Phillip Estate 263 Red Hill Road, Red Hill South, VIC, Australia
    Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula once again comes to life with classical music, world premieres and cross-genre collaborations. In 2026, co-Artistic Directors Melissa Doecke and Ben Opie present 18 events over nine days, including the world premiere of Aaron Wyatt’s Every Plant Has Its Own Dreaming at Peninsula Hot Springs, inspired by…
    Editor's Choice

    Peninsula Summer Music Festival: Every Plant Has Its Own Dreaming

    Peninsula Hot Springs 140 Springs Ln, Fingal, VIC, Australia
    Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula once again comes to life with classical music, world premieres and cross-genre collaborations. In 2026, co-Artistic Directors Melissa Doecke and Ben Opie present 18 events over nine days, including the world premiere of Aaron Wyatt’s Every Plant Has Its Own Dreaming at Peninsula Hot Springs, inspired by…
    Bad Hand

    Sydney Festival: Bad Hand

    Wharf 1 Theatre Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Bad Hand is a cabaret debut for theatre and screen star Natalie Abbott (Muriels Wedding the Musical, Aftertaste ABC) centred on navigating life’s unpredictability, grief and getting out of bed anyways. After the kind of loss that flips the script entirely, Abbott returns with her most personal show yet. It’s funny, raw…

    Tempo Rubato: Ceridwen McCooey and Beissel/Green

    Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Eugene Beissel and Caleb Green construct live electroacoustic music from minimalist textures and found sounds, exploring granular sampling and extended techniques for saxophone, viola and bass guitar. Ceridwen McCooey will perform a set of new music from her soon to be released album for solo cello, looping pedal and voice.
    Dear Camilla,

    Jennifer Hou: Dear Camilla,

    Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Violinist Patrick Galvin and pianist Jennifer Hou honour the profound influence of Galvin’s former teacher, Camilla Wicks, through a heartfelt program. The epistolary live performances weave storytelling amongst the works on the album (Sibelius, Chopin, Pärt, Beach) and new repertoire (Higdon, Mazolli, Greenhill) to reflect different aspects of Camilla’s teaching…

    Nexas Quartet & Alianza Music: Nexas Quartet at WollCon

    Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Gleniffer Brae, Murphys Avenue, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
    At culmination of Ensemble Explorers 2026, Nexas Quartet will deliver a featured performance that includes works by Gershwin and Bernstein, a great way to start the year learning and playing with friends! Nexas Quartet is one of Australia’s leading saxophone ensembles, celebrated for their dynamic performances, artistic versatility, and innovative…
    Summer Concerts

    Cello Dreaming: Folk & Originals

    Eudlo Hall Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebed Street, Eudlo, QLD, Australia
    Guest cellist Rachel Johnston joins our 2026 Summer Retreat Artists for an evening blending traditional Irish reels, classic tunes like Greensleeves, and new works by Ailbhe McDonagh, Daniel Delaney, Jeremy Crosmer, and Kaitlyn Raitz. The second half features headline duo Those Folk with special cello cameos, celebrating the meeting of…
    Tenzin Choegyal and Sisa-Sisa

    Bankstown Arts Centre: Tenzin Choegyal and Sisa-Sisa

    Bankstown Arts Centre 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown, NSW, Australia
    Bankstown Arts Centre presents two bold and captivating new works for Sydney Festival’s 50th anniversary, from 16-24 January 2026. Inviting audiences to celebrate the beauty of diverse and accessible art, Bankstown Arts Centre presents performances and workshops from Grammy-nominated Tibetan artist Tenzin Choegyal (16-18th January) and the world premiere of…
    Dear Camilla,

    Jennifer Hou: Dear Camilla,

    Tempo Rubato 34 Breese St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Violinist Patrick Galvin and pianist Jennifer Hou honour the profound influence of Galvin’s former teacher, Camilla Wicks, through a heartfelt program. The epistolary live performances weave storytelling amongst the works on the album (Sibelius, Chopin, Pärt, Beach) and new repertoire (Higdon, Mazolli, Greenhill) to reflect different aspects of Camilla’s teaching…
    Bad Hand

    Sydney Festival: Bad Hand

    Wharf 1 Theatre Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Bad Hand is a cabaret debut for theatre and screen star Natalie Abbott (Muriels Wedding the Musical, Aftertaste ABC) centred on navigating life’s unpredictability, grief and getting out of bed anyways. After the kind of loss that flips the script entirely, Abbott returns with her most personal show yet. It’s funny, raw…