“Lower your guard,” says incoming Artistic Director Matthew Lutton, heralding the return of Peter Sellars and contemporary music.

Next year, Pygmalion will make its Australian debut at the Adelaide Festival with a series of concerts surveying the European Baroque.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

Completing their 11th Australian tour, the “rock stars of Renaissance vocal music” deliver a sublime survey of chant over a thousand years.

The OA Orchestra and Concertmaster rise from the pit in blazing form, the Chorus once again affirming its place among the world’s best.

What is synaesthesia? How does it manifest itself in music makers and their listeners? We talk to a leading expert and musicians to find out.

State Opera South Australia’s Artistic Director Dane Lam and director Rodula Gaitanou talk about their new production of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

An all-star cast including Angel Blue, Jonas Kaufmann and Elīna Garanča will bring the iconic Arena di Verona production to life.

Filled with pinch-me moments, this is opera of and for the people – with one of the finest Abigailles you’re likely to hear.

A three-course feast of early music and a star-powered production by the late Robert Wilson are among the banner events for Adelaide Festival 2026.