UKARIA has announced its First Release program for 2026, with 24 concerts scheduled between February and August – prestigious Australian debuts and world-premiere works among them.

UKARIA. Photo © Randy Larcombe

“Our approach to curation is based around sound, and we are always searching for artists who inspire us to listen,” said UKARIA’s CEO Alison Beare. “The selection of music is artist-led, so each program is a deeply personal expression of what they want to explore and create.”

A procession  of powerhouse international guest ensembles arrives at the idyllic Adelaide Hills venue over the year. Returning to Australia for the first time in six years, American vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth bring works by William Brittelle, Caroline Shaw, Missy Mazzoli to UKARIA on 15 February.

The UK’s The Gesualdo Six return for a performance on 28 June, and the two-time Grammy-winning Attacca Quartet makes its UKARIA debut on 2 August with a program including music by Shaw, Beethoven, Ravel and Radiohead.