Classical

A celebration of musical landscapes brought together in a vibrant mid‑winter concert

Four cities. One voice. Endless drama.

A series of spectacular Organ Recitals on the St James Dobson Organ

Experience classical music in one of Sydney’s historical landmarks

Star of ABC's 'The Piano'

Two of America’s finest youth orchestras: The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies and the Spokane Youth Symphony

An exquisite lunchtime concert of piano Prodigies

Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts

Experience the magic of music at Nocturne, a free four-week concert series in the stunning Pier Pavilion.

An unforgettable night of music

Take a brilliant musical imagination, a creation story, and a radiant choir and orchestra and you get Haydn’s Creation.

Opera... in a pub? You heard right. Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub

A Concert with Juilliard-trained guitarist Alberta Khoury, showcasing expressive and refined artistry at St James

Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new show, brought to life with live music by an ACO string quartet.

Piano miniatures are transformed into vivid vocal works - the mazurka as both intimate song and expressive conversation

Ensemble Offspring presents a brand new work from Mark Munk Ross alongside a panel discussion on "The Lucky Country?"

An inspiring program of hymns and stirring anthems

On a single night, two lovers confront longing, desire and confession.

With Art of the Score & the Sydney Symphony

East Meets West in Opera

Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano

Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge, with a revolving set and a Fiat 500.

Chamber music meets the art of storytelling

Intimate recital/talk series in the historic Friends Room of the State Library of NSW

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.

Haydn, Richter, Mysliveček & Beethoven

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story.

Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.

New is now. Now is new.

Showcasing our tour to Portugal/Spain, featuring Romancero Gitano by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Ermanno Brignolo Guitar

Australia's finest classical musicians from home and around the world return in August

A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland.

At the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Distilled and delightful, tiny opera at its best.

A richly curated program that journeys through musical landscapes both familiar and new

Hunter Hill's annual classic gala night

Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover infinite new wonders

Brett Weymark leads the Festival Chorus and three fantastic soloists in Benjamin Britten’s powerful denunciation of war.

A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW

An ambitious all-Haydn all-period instruments program

Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary cellist Mischa Maisky, joined by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky.

Showcasing the magnificence of the voice

The Latvian Radio Choir spreads its wings and soars with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey

Seduction, ambition and divine consequence

From baroque to tango, an afternoon of contemporary innovation

Messiah is back for 2026. Join us for all the seasonal grandeur and joy of Handel’s best-loved oratorio. Hallelujah!