Classical

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

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

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.

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

70 minutes of new music for spatialised winds and percussion

Soprano spinto concert by local performers

Experience classical music in one of Sydney’s historical landmarks

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

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

Haydn, Richter, Mysliveček & Beethoven

Eason plays Chopin, Scriabin, Mozart, Liszt and Brahms

The Bokonon Orchestra presents its debut charity concert in support of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation

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.

Sopranista Maayan Licht makes his Australian debut - in style!

A night where baroque fire meets rock-star glamour

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.

Classical lyricism meets spectral electro-acoustics

Opera in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub.

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

Alexander Gavrylyuk and Richard Tognetti perform an electrifying evening of Szymanowski, Prokofiev and Brahms.

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!