Classical

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

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

Solo Bach cantatas with Miriam Allan

Sopranista Maayan Licht makes his Australian debut - in style!

Enjoy a vibrant lunchtime concert with the NSW Police Band at St James

A night where baroque fire meets rock-star glamour

The woman who inspired Vivaldi. The story history almost forgot.

Flautist Jonathan Henderson & pianist Alex Raineri present an uplifting duo recital: works by Beethoven, Bartók & more

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

New is now. Now is new.

Experience a night of moving music and astronomical exploration

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

An afternoon of dazzling virtuosity

A Wednesday lunchtime escape concert of delightful piano music at St James

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.

Experience classical music in one of Sydney’s historical landmarks

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.

An immersive new multimedia work created by Skye McIntosh, Artistic Director of the Australian Haydn Ensemble

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

Alice Giles, Jonathan Henderson and James Wannan present a programme of French music and contemporary living composers.

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

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

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

C.P.E. Bach’s Magnificat & Handel’s Zadok the Priest, plus additional festive works

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