Music

If you could fuse together the Backstreet Boys and an East German Lutheran boys' choir, you'd probably end up with something like Amarcord. Hear resounding and powerful interpretations of Renaissance madrigals, works by the great composers from the 18th and 19th Centuries and new versions of folk  ...

Like a good wine and cheese, Marwood and Madžar go really well together. They're so in sync, they've even been referred to as musical soul mates. Friends and collaborators for over twenty years, both are among the best on their instrument in the world. Marwood's cerebral and expressive style is  ...

An expanded Australian Chamber Orchestra teams up with one of the finest British choirs and an exceptional line-up of soloists in Beethoven's epic Symphony No.9, Ode to Joy. Hear Messiaen Prayer of Christ ascending towards his Father, from L'Ascension, Brahms' Geistliches Lied, Beethoven's Calm  ...

Musical firebrand Richard Egarr directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in music from the Baroque and Classical periods, including Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel and more. Hear Corelli's Concerto Grosso, Op.6 No.1, Castello's Two Sonatas, "per stromenti d'arco" , Biber's Battalia, Vivaldi's Violin  ...

Steven Osborne is guest pianist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in an entirely Russian program featuring Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence. Hear Prokofiev's (arr. Barshai/Tognetti) Visions fugitives, Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.1, Shostakovich's Octet and  ...

Small in scale but exceptionally musically and emotionally ambitious is the Australian Chamber Orchestra's concert combining Schubert's Trout Quintet and Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time. See brilliant young Palestinian-Israeli pianist Saleem Abboud Ashkar and clarinettist Paul Dean. Hear  ...

See Boy and Bear live in Canberra as they thank their fans for a year of big journeys and greater accomplishments. It doesn't seem that long ago that the nation was falling in love with one of Boy and Bear's pivotal first singles, 'Mexican Mavis'. The Sydney quintet are playing intimate rooms,  ...

Don't miss one of Australia's most innovative and inspiring music celebrations - the Canberra International Music Festival. Experience the sheer magic of music soaring through Canberra's iconic spaces over 10 days. Choose from a sparkling program of over 30 events featuring classical, jazz and  ...

Witness the music and the magic that defined a generation. Cliff Joins the Beatles is a tribute to the greatest band ever known and the most timeless artist of the rock n' roll era. Enjoy over two hours with unforgettable hits that shaped an era. Join Australian music legend Marty Rhone and the  ...

Experience the lyrical beauty and sublime artistry of one of the world's great and beloved voices, as Dame Kiri Te Kanawa performs operatic favourites by Mozart, Handel, Strauss, Puccini and more, accompanied by renowned New Zealand pianist Terence Dennis. Book your tickets through Ticketek.  ...

With in excess of 25 million fans on Facebook and over half a billion views on YouTube, multiple Grammy Award Winner David Guetta is one of the most watched people on the planet. His latest album 'Nothing But The Beat' includes hits such as 'Turn Me On' (featuring Nicky Minaj) 'Little Bad Girl'  ...

San Francisco's Dead To Me and Reno's Cobra Skulls are stopping off in Canberra on their Australian tour. These two bands embody the modern day punk scene, if there is one at all and aim to teach Aussies a thing or two. Over 18s only. Tickets from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $5.95 per  ...

Monique Montez joins Deni Hines in Dusty the Concert to celebrate Dusty Springfield's musical achievements and hit songs. See two of Australia's leading theatre and pop vocalists, performing together and solo, backed by an amazing band in authentic 60's costumes. Enjoy You Don't Own Me, Son of  ...

Be amazed by cutting edge Sydney group Ensemble Offspring with their latest show New Radicals. New Radicals features a mix of acoustic and electronic sound spectrums from the rhythmic, to the fragmented, and the minimalistic. The group take on a hand- picked group of composers from around the  ...

Don't miss Evanescence when they come to Canberra. Evanescence are renowned for their classically influenced haunting, hammering hard rock sound, beautifully lead by Amy Lee's wrenching vocals ranging from delicate to dramatic, primal to passionate. Their unique sound has lead to combined album  ...

Experience spectacularly lit garden beds, live entertainment and bustling night markets at Floriade NightFest. See breathtaking views from the giant ferris wheel and grab a bite to eat and a drink as you wander through Commonwealth Park. Floriade NightFest will serve up five fun-filled evenings.  ...

G3 2012 gives you three guitar heroes, three bands and the infamous G3 Jam, all in one show! G3 guitar gods Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are joined by the renowned Steve Lukather. You'll hear individual sets by each guitarist with their own bands before they join Satriani and his band on stage for  ...

Drawing comparisons with the likes of Nina Simone and Norah Jones, latest Jazz/Blues/Folk sensation, singer songwriter Krystle Warren appears in concert for one night only. Originally from Kansas City to a busker on the Streets of New York and Paris. Be transported by her sultry and husky tone,  ...

Enjoy over eleven hours of live music! The lineup includes 360, Adrian Lux (SWE), Andrew W.K. (USA - One Man Party Tour), Beni, Big Scary, Bluejuice, Chiddy Bang (USA), City and Colour (CAN), Digitalism (GER), The Getaway Plan, Gold Fields, Hermitude, Hilltop Hoods, Kaiser Chiefs (UK), Kimbra,  ...

Guy Sebastian is headlining his own show in Canberra, coinciding with the release of his seventh album, Armageddon. Since Australian Idol, his success has carried over into six multi-platinum albums, countless sell out tours and a string of awards. Sebastian is the only Australian male artist in  ...

John Butler returns to his roots with Tin Shed Tales. Hear some brand new songs alongside tracks from John's extensive catalogue. Don't miss the opportunity to catch the most intimate performance this versatile artist has ever undertaken. It will be a unique experience for any music lover. The  ...

From classics by Mozart and Brahms to a world premiere by Kerry, Kuss Quartet and Naoko Shimizu perform the landmarks of the string quintet at the highest possible level. Making their Australian debut, Berlin's most fascinating quartet meets this internationally acclaimed Japanese violist to  ...

Hear the Llewellyn Choir, as a 100+ group of singers augmented by guest choristers from around Canberra, performing Bach's St Matthew Passion, one of the best of Bach's large scale choral works. Soloists include Michael Martin, Stephen Bennett, Rebecca Collins, Christina Wilson and Rohan  ...

Be swept up in the stylishly sexy decadence straight out of La Dolce Vita in Oz Opera's new production of Mozart's classic opera. He's stolen kisses and broken hearts, but has opera's great Casanova gone a step too far? Find out in this exciting new production of Mozart's classic masterpiece,  ...

Thrill to the sounds of the Royal Military College Band! Canberra Theatre Centre and the Royal Military College host the Music at Midday Concerts six times a year. These lunchtime concerts are very popular all year round, and especially in winter. Get there early for a good seat. Entry to the  ...