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JUPITER

Adelaide Town Hall

Feb
- Fri 13
- Sat 14

JUPITER

Mozart’s blissfully bright Jupiter rounds out the evening with its luminous interplay between strings and winds, culminating in a radiant, triumphant finale.

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AN EVENING ON BROADWAY

Her Majesty's Theatre

Feb
- Fri 20
- Sat 21

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AN EVENING ON BROADWAY

In an extraordinary celebration of musical theatre, relive timeless hits from Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Evita, The Sound of Music and more!

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WATER MUSIC

St Peter's Cathedral

Mar
- Thu 19
- Fri 20

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WATER MUSIC

Under the majestic arches of St Peter’s Cathedral, Baroque music comes alive with clarity and charm. Handel’s Water Music sparkles with lively rhythms and regal fanfares.

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NORDIC LIGHTS

Grainger Studio

Apr
- Fri 10
- Sat 11

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Journey from Australian shores to the elemental landscapes of Scandinavia with Max Richter, Sibelius and Thorvaldsdóttir. Barber’s Adagio for Strings concludes this program that explores the quiet language of strings.

Session

Symphony Series

IN THE QUIET

Adelaide Town Hall

Apr
- Fri 17
- Sat 18

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IN THE QUIET

Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony unfolds with yearning, sweeping strings that explore deep currents of longing and memory.

Session

Matinée Series

FESTIVITY

Elder Hall

Apr
- Wed 22

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FESTIVITY

The satisfying melodies of Mozart’s Symphony No.29 round out this celebratory program with buoyant strings and elegant woodwinds.

Session Wed 22 Apr 2026, 11:30am

Symphony Series

THE RING

Adelaide Town Hall

May
- Fri 29
- Sat 30

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THE RING

Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth leads the ASO in The Ring: An Orchestral Adventure, weaving Wagner’s vast mythic saga into a powerful, emotionally charged hour.

Session

Symphony Series

NATURE UNTAMED

Adelaide Town Hall

Jun
- Fri 5
- Sat 6

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NATURE UNTAMED

Britten’s feather-light arrangement of music by Mahler tantalisingly captures the fleeting beauty of nature. And Dvořák’s pastoral and triumphant Symphony No.8 reflects on the delicate balance between nature and humanity.

Session

ASO Live at the Movies

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON IN CONCERT

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Jun
- Sat 13

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON IN CONCERT

How To Train Your Dragon In Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by the full ASO in a thrilling experience for all ages.

Session Sat 13 Jun 2026, 7:00pm

Matinée Series

VITALITY

Elder Hall

Jun
- Wed 17

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VITALITY

From hushed lyricism to fiery folk rhythms, this concert celebrates the incredible versatility of the ASO’s string players.

Session Wed 17 Jun 2026, 11:30am

She Speaks

CONCERT 1

Elder Hall

Jun
- Fri 19

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CONCERT 1

Ensemble Lumen joins She Speaks in 2026 as part of the Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Series to spotlight the voices of women composers.

Session Fri 19 Jun 2026, 1:10pm

She Speaks

CONCERT 2

Elder Hall

Jun
- Sat 20

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CONCERT 2

Women composers, spanning continents and generations, meet in a weekend of musical storytelling.

Session Sat 20 Jun 2026, 7:00pm

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THE MUSIC OF JOE HISAISHI

Festival Theatre

Jun
- Fri 26
- Sat 27

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THE MUSIC OF JOE HISAISHI

Immerse yourself in the unforgettable music of Joe Hisaishi, beloved composer behind Studio Ghibli classics like Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle and Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Session

Symphony Series

SWANSONG

Adelaide Town Hall

Jul
- Fri 3
- Sat 4

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SWANSONG

Tchaikovsky’s deeply personal Symphony No.6 Pathétique closes this concert – his final completed work, imbued with impassioned beauty and a sense of farewell.

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Symphony Series

NEW GROUND

Adelaide Town Hall

Jul
- Fri 17
- Sat 18

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NEW GROUND

Renowned classical accordionist James Crabb premieres Holly Harrison’s new concerto, shaped by her lively rhythms and blues-infused style.

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Special Event

A NIGHT AT THE BALLET

Festival Theatre

Jul
- Fri 24
- Sat 25

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A NIGHT AT THE BALLET

Join Jonathan Lo, Music Director of The Australian Ballet, as he leads a celebration of some of the most treasured ballet scores ever written.

Session

Matinée Series

STORYTIME

Elder Hall

Jul
- Wed 29

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STORYTIME

Kyle Stegall’s tenor guides us through Britten’s Les Illuminations, while Adès reimagines Couperin’s elegant dances, and Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite wraps up this enchanting mid-week escape.

Session Wed 29 Jul 2026, 11:30am

Symphony Series

FRAMED IN SOUND

Adelaide Town Hall

Aug
- Fri 7
- Sat 8

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FRAMED IN SOUND

Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition uses the full colour of the orchestra to bring paintings to life – from ornate clocks and grand city gates to ballet costumes and a ghostly castle.

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Matinée Series

JUBILATION

Elder Hall

Sep
- Wed 2

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JUBILATION

The stunning acoustic of Elder Hall comes to life with violinist Tianyou Ma and the ASO in a dramatic and unforgettable afternoon.

Session Wed 2 Sep 2026, 11:30am

Sibelius: The Symphonies

CONCERT 1

Adelaide Town Hall

Sep
- Sat 12

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CONCERT 1

The ASO embarks on a profound exploration of all the symphonies by Jean Sibelius led by Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth.

Session Sat 12 Sep 2026, 7:30pm

Sibelius: The Symphonies

CONCERT 2

Adelaide Town Hall

Sep
- Wed 16

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CONCERT 2

The ASO embarks on a profound exploration of all the symphonies by Jean Sibelius led by Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth.

Session Wed 16 Sep 2026, 7:30pm

Sibelius: The Symphonies

CONCERT 3

Adelaide Town Hall

Sep
- Sat 19

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CONCERT 3

The ASO embarks on a profound exploration of all the symphonies by Jean Sibelius led by Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth.

Session Sat 19 Sep 2026, 7:30pm

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WALTJAPITI TJUNGU (TOGETHER, ONE FAMILY)

Grainger Studio

Oct
- Sat 3

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WALTJAPITI TJUNGU (TOGETHER, ONE FAMILY)

In a celebration of culture, voice and innovation, the ASO presents the first performances of three groundbreaking new works curated by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) and Soundstream New Music.

Session Sat 3 Oct 2026, 7:00pm

Sanctuary Series

CALM SEAS

Grainger Studio

Oct
- Fri 23
- Sat 24

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CALM SEAS

Unplug from the world outside and enjoy an hour of music that moves like a quiet tide.

Session

ASO Live at the Movies

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 In Concert

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Oct
- Sat 31

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HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 In Concert

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in Concert brings the final chapter to the big screen this Halloween as the ASO performs every note of the epic score from Alexandre Desplat.

Session Sat 31 Oct 2026, 7:00pm

Matinée Series

MIRACLE

Elder Hall

Nov
- Wed 4

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MIRACLE

Australian pianist Andrea Lam takes the spotlight and Haydn’s charming Miracle Symphony delights in this matinée concert.

Session Wed 4 Nov 2026, 11:30am

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ORIGINS OF THE UNIVERSE, OF LIFE, OF SPECIES, OF HUMANITY

Tatachilla Lutheran College, McLaren Vale

Nov
- Sun 8

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ORIGINS OF THE UNIVERSE, OF LIFE, OF SPECIES, OF HUMANITY

In association with Big Sing McLaren Vale, we venture into wine region to celebrate the beautiful science of our origins. A mass of voices joins the orchestra in a major new oratorio by Nicholas Buc.

Session Sun 8 Nov 2026, 3:00pm

Symphony Series

COMPLETELY UNFINISHED

Adelaide Town Hall

Nov
- Sat 21
- Sun 22

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COMPLETELY UNFINISHED

Some of the greatest music was never completed. Both Schubert and Mahler died before they finished their final symphonies and yet neither work sounds incomplete.

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Cathedral Series

ENDLESS SKY

St Peter's Cathedral

Nov
- Thu 26
- Fri 27

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ENDLESS SKY

Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Serenade for Strings maintains the heartwarming mood with airy strings that send music floating through St Peter’s Cathedral.

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Symphony Series

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JUPITER

JUPITER

Special Event

AN EVENING ON BROADWAY

AN EVENING ON BROADWAY

Cathedral Series

WATER MUSIC

WATER MUSIC

Sanctuary Series

NORDIC LIGHTS

NORDIC LIGHTS

Symphony Series

IN THE QUIET

IN THE QUIET

Matinée Series

FESTIVITY

FESTIVITY

Symphony Series

THE RING

THE RING

Symphony Series

NATURE UNTAMED

NATURE UNTAMED

ASO Live at the Movies

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON IN CONCERT

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON IN CONCERT

Matinée Series

VITALITY

VITALITY

She Speaks

CONCERT 1

CONCERT 1

She Speaks

CONCERT 2

CONCERT 2

Special Event

THE MUSIC OF JOE HISAISHI

THE MUSIC OF JOE HISAISHI

Symphony Series

SWANSONG

SWANSONG

Symphony Series

NEW GROUND

NEW GROUND

Special Event

A NIGHT AT THE BALLET

A NIGHT AT THE BALLET

Matinée Series

STORYTIME

STORYTIME

Symphony Series

FRAMED IN SOUND

FRAMED IN SOUND

Matinée Series

JUBILATION

JUBILATION

Sibelius: The Symphonies

CONCERT 1

CONCERT 1

Sibelius: The Symphonies

CONCERT 2

CONCERT 2