AFCM Illuminates

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Botanical Rarities

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
AFCM Illuminates combines insightful lectures and live performance, offering a unique fusion of knowledge and sound. Botanical Rarities, presented in partnership with James Cook University, explores the connections between music and the natural world.
Ray Golding Sunset Series

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Viennese Sunset

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Named in honour of the Festival’s founder, the AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series offers an excellent introduction for newcomers and a chance for familiar audiences to enjoy beloved favourites and discover new musical gems. Two favourite Viennese sons, juxtaposed with an Australian star.
Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Disney: Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Crown Theatre Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood, WA, Australia
This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life in Disney's reimagined production boasting all the spectacle and grandeur audiences know and love. The incredible new production from the producers of The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Aladdin and Frozen will premiere at Crown Theatre in July 2025 for a…

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Baroque Temptations

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
The jewel in the crown each day of the Festival are these full-length Evening Concerts, presenting a wonderful range of repertoire, from classic favourites to lesser-known works and exciting new commissions. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the baroque era.

AFCM Concert Conversations

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Concert Conversations 5

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
​AFCM Concert Conversations offer an engaging start to the day, beginning with Artistic Director Jack Liebeck in conversation with visiting Festival musicians, exploring various personal and professional aspects of their lives. This is followed by a 45-minute performance, with tea and coffee served beforehand.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: International Masterclasses Concert

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
​Be entertained by Australia's finest young talent. This afternoon the AFCM Pathways Program presents the AFCM International Masterclasses students, showcasing all they’ve learned from their 10 days of coaching.
AFCM Illuminates

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: The Ageing Brain

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
​​AFCM Illuminates combines insightful lectures and live performance, offering a unique fusion of knowledge and sound. The Ageing Brain - presented in partnership with The Guardian - examines the relationship between neuroscience and music.
Ray Golding Sunset Series

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: The Final Sunset

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
​Named in honour of the Festival’s founder, the AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series offers an excellent introduction for newcomers and a chance for familiar audiences to enjoy beloved favourites and discover new musical gems. The final Sunset concert brings the series to a stunning close.
Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Disney: Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Crown Theatre Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood, WA, Australia
This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life in Disney's reimagined production boasting all the spectacle and grandeur audiences know and love. The incredible new production from the producers of The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Aladdin and Frozen will premiere at Crown Theatre in July 2025 for a…
Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Disney: Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Crown Theatre Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood, WA, Australia
This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life in Disney's reimagined production boasting all the spectacle and grandeur audiences know and love. The incredible new production from the producers of The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Aladdin and Frozen will premiere at Crown Theatre in July 2025 for a…

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Arcadian Concert on Magnetic Island-Yunbenun

SeaLink Breakwater Terminal 2 Sir Leslie Thiess Dr,, Townsville City, QLD, Australia
Celebrate the grand finale of AFCM 2025 with the Arcadian Concert on Magnetic Island-Yunbenun. Set at the newly remodelled Arcadian Surf Club overlooking Alma Bay, this unforgettable afternoon combines live music from Festival musicians with stunning ocean and sunset views. Enjoy a curated selection of cocktails and delicious canapes as…

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