Editor's Choice

Penrith Conservatorium of Music: Chopin – A Stranger In Paris

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Following a recital in Adelaide on 26 October, French-British pianist Emmanuel Despax joins the Richard Bonynge Ensemble to explore themes of exile, memory and identity. From Chopin’s shimmering Berceuse to the Sonata No. 2 and a rare chamber arrangement of his Piano Concerto No. 1, this is the portrait of…
Sydney International Jazz Festival 2025

Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival: Hetty Kate – Spring

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Paris-based Australian jazz vocalist Hetty Kate presents songs from her latest release, a sparkling homage to the most effervescent of seasons — Spring. This album marks the first chapter in Jazz in Four Seasons, a globe-spanning four-album journey through the calendar year. Recorded in Prague with four of the city’s…

Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival: Samara Joy

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Five-time Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Sydney for the first time, joined by her outstanding seven-piece band. A Bronx native steeped in gospel and classic R&B, Joy rose to prominence after winning the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition while studying at SUNY…

The Joan: A Musical Affair

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Experience the magic of musical theatre like never before with A Musical Affair! Stars of stage and screen Olivia Vásquez and Jake Tyler take to the stage to honour the timeless legacy of musical classics, in this unforgettable performance. Featuring songs from Guys & Dolls, Moulin Rouge, West Side Story,…

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre: The Vegetable Plot – Pineapple People (Show)

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Get ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy from award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot. Starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo, this zingy show is bursting with juicy songs and tropi-cool puppetry for the whole family. Pear the show with the workshop for…

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre: The Vegetable Plot – Pineapple People (Workshop)

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Get ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy from award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot. Starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo, this zingy show is bursting with juicy songs and tropi-cool puppetry for the whole family. Pear the show with the workshop for…

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre: The Vegetable Plot – Pineapple People (Show)

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Get ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy from award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot. Starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo, this zingy show is bursting with juicy songs and tropi-cool puppetry for the whole family. Pear the show with the workshop for…

Royal Australian Navy Band: Last Night of the Proms

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Marvel at the magnificent sound of the 40-piece Royal Australian Navy Band as they celebrate the 130th anniversary of The Proms! The Last Night of the Proms is a classical music feast that celebrates the traditional promenade concerts made famous by the BBC in London, with a mix of arrangements…

Penrith Conservatorium of Music: Penrith Youth Orchestra and the Australian Haydn Ensemble

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
An afternoon of classical brilliance. Join us for this special concert as Penrith Youth Orchestra teams up with the acclaimed Australian Haydn Ensemble. This performance brings together the vibrant energy of Western Sydney’s rising young musicians, and the refined artistry of Australia’s leading period-instrument professionals. The afternoon will feature music…

Penrith Symphony Orchestra: Opera Gala

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
A magical evening of opera comes to the Joan, with wonderful moments from some of the greatest exponents of the genre. PSO welcomes back two compelling artists from Opera Australia in an unmissable program.

The Joan: Robbie Mann and his Ragtime Band

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Join Australia’s master of stride and ragtime piano Robbie Mann and his Ragtime Band for a morning of rags, blues, dances and jazz songs. From Joplin to Jelly Roll, Buddy Bolden to Bix Beiderbecke, your feet will be tapping and your fingers snapping to the rambunctious and jubilant music of…

The Joan: John Waters Radio Luxembourg

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
Iconic star of stage and screen John Waters celebrates the songs of the British Pop Invasion that changed modern music forever. The newest show from John Waters, featuring Stewart D’Arrietta and the Chartbusters presents an era of music that remains in the cellular memory of fans over generations. From the evocative strains of Where Do You Go to…