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    • Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Winter Gala

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Winter Gala

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Our Winter Gala will warm you up with a trip to Buenos Aires for Ginastera's Variaciones concertantes, which expertly combines classical and Latin music in the Argentinian composer's unique (and ultra-cool) style. Also playing it cool is Leonard Bernstein’s suite of symphonic dances from West Side Story. You’ll want to…

    • Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Winter Gala

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Winter Gala

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Our Winter Gala will warm you up with a trip to Buenos Aires for Ginastera's Variaciones concertantes, which expertly combines classical and Latin music in the Argentinian composer's unique (and ultra-cool) style. Also playing it cool is Leonard Bernstein’s suite of symphonic dances from West Side Story. You’ll want to…
    Editor's Choice Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Finnis

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Finnis

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Chief Conductor Jaime Martín leads the MSO in Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune – composed in 1894 and inspired by Stéphane Mallarmé’s symbolist poem – and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, written in 1888 during a period of self-doubt and personal turmoil. The program also features the Australian premiere of Edmund Finnis’s…
    The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand

    GK Live: The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in The Way We Were, a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider. More than a tribute, The Way We Were is a heartfelt journey through the songs and stories that defined an era and an icon. A spectacular celebration of Barbra Streisand’s…
    Editor's Choice Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Finnis

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Finnis

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Chief Conductor Jaime Martín leads the MSO in Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune – composed in 1894 and inspired by Stéphane Mallarmé’s symbolist poem – and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, written in 1888 during a period of self-doubt and personal turmoil. The program also features the Australian premiere of Edmund Finnis’s…

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Quick Fix – Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Tchaikovsky’s decisive Symphony No.5 will leave you firmly grounded in the human experience as it travels through the universal experiences of challenge and triumph. The opening notes establish the role of ‘fate’ (much like another famous 'Fifth' Symphony by Beethoven). While the reoccurring theme throughout this work may reflect Tchaikovsky's…
    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Jaime conducts Mahler 6

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Jaime conducts Mahler 6

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Mahler’s Sixth Symphony is a spectacle. The percussionist will flex their muscles, raise a massive hammer in the air, and blow it down with full force inside the concert hall! It’s a climactic point in the symphony that explores philosophical themes of fate and existential angst. Mahler composed it before…
    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Jaime conducts Mahler 6

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Jaime conducts Mahler 6

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Mahler’s Sixth Symphony is a spectacle. The percussionist will flex their muscles, raise a massive hammer in the air, and blow it down with full force inside the concert hall! It’s a climactic point in the symphony that explores philosophical themes of fate and existential angst. Mahler composed it before…
    Editor's Choice Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich

    Australian World Orchestra: Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Celebrating the AWO’s 15th anniversary, Chief Conductor Alexander Briger conducts Stravinsky’s Petrushka and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, written in 1953 in the wake of Stalin’s death and widely regarded as one of the composer’s most powerful symphonic statements. The program also includes the world premiere of Jonathan Mills’ Songs for…

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Metropolis – Sounds of Cinema

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    A celebration of some of Australia’s – and the world’s – finest living composers, Metropolis showcases the MSO’s commitment to contemporary symphonic music. In 2026, the MSO explores the fascinating world of Foley – the art of creating sound effects for film – in Thomas Meadowcroft's remarkable concerto. You'll also…

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Chorus in a Day

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Principal Guest Conductor Benjamin Northey leads community choristers alongside members of the MSO Chorus in this performance of Fauré’s Requiem. Applications to participate open in May 2026!
    How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

    Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon 2 is that rare sequel that’s a worthy successor to the original. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, the acclaimed adventure continues featuring ground-breaking animation, brilliant storytelling and stirring emotion. When Hiccup and…