Music

Head to Canberra for your chance to be or see the greatest guitarist in Australia who never played. See the Australian Qualifying Heats on Thursdays. Don't miss the Australian and New Zealand Grand Final on Saturday 29 May. This has to be seen to be believed! Check their website for full details.

Do not miss ABBA Mania's recreation of ABBA's last ever live concert in 1979. Relive the memories with over two hours of dance inducing hit songs like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Waterloo, Fernando, Take A Chance On Me, Super Trouper and The Winner Takes It All. ABBA Mania brings the 70'...

Al Di Meola is a bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner and virtuoso of the highest order. He has also been recognized over the past 30 years as a prolific composer and respected artist. Di Meola’s dazzling technique on acoustic and electric guitars has afforded him regal status among fretboar...

See the electrifying duo of violinist Alina Ibragimova and pianist Cédric Tiberghien. Russian-born Ibragimova is an artist of outstanding sensitivity and technical command. Tiberghien, born in France, has an impressive international career as a soloist and chamber musician. Both artists have a uniqu...

Brother and sister duo Angus and Julia Stone are back. Their new single And The Boys comes from their forthcoming sophomore album Down The Way. The lyrics inspire joy gained from lost love. It takes you from darkness to light with its driving drum beat, beautiful touches of melatron and moog behind ...

The Atos Trio features Thomas Hoppe on piano, Annette von Hehn on violin, and Stefan Heinemeyer on cello. There's a physical ease between the trio and they show an unbounded joy in playing together. Small wonder that this ensemble has garnered swathes of rave reviews and competition awards. On its f...

Come and celebrate what's great about being an Aussie in the nation's capital. Enjoy something for everyone, from bush picnics and live music festivals to children's festivals. Stay for the fireworks finale and water spectacular on Lake Burley Griffin.

Australia Day Live is a national tribute to everything that is great about Australia and being Australian. It brings together the Australian of the Year Awards and some of Australia’s hottest home-grown music talent. Celebrate underneath the national flag at the apex of Parliament House, which is sp...

Hear why the Australian Chamber Orchestra is known as an orchestra of soloists as the Principals introduce you to some of their favourite pieces. Featured Australian Chamber Orchestra principals are Helena Rathbone - Guest Director and Lead Violin, Christopher Moore - Viola, Timo-Veikko Valve - Cell...

Hear the awarded Richard Tognetti's selection of one mass, one motet and one cantata from Bach’s vast catalogue. Two of Australia’s leading Baroque singers, Sara Macliver and Fiona Campbell, and two of the most exciting singers from the British vocal scene, Nicholas Mulroy and Matthew Brook, sing on...

Marvel at Patricia Kopatchinskaja's performances with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Kopatchinskaja is captivating and a perfect guest director. Witness her free-spirited, imaginative, vivid, and shoeless recital for yourself. Hear not one, not two, but three concertos, including a rarity by Hayd...

Experience Beatlemania with this fully produced multimedia theatrical production. Beatlemania on Tour takes you across the universe on a magical mystery tour. Explore the Beatle’s revolution in popular music and culture. Relive songs like I Want To Hold Your Hand, She Loves You, A Hard Days Night, a...

The Canberra Festival is nine days of exhibitions, displays, sporting events, music, film, dance and theatre. Favourites include the Balloon Spectacular, the free family concert Celebrate in the Park and Canberra’s unique short film competition. See the Canberra Symphony play outdoors at Stage 88. E...

Come to the nation's capital in Autumn and experience compelling music making. Find yourself in wonderful venues that include embassy buildings. See international performers who come through the aid of those embassies. Hear Australian performers from across the nation. Witness the colourful ambience...

Verdi's Requiem will be an unforgettable evening of epic proportions. Book early for what promises to be another sold-out Grand Gala event. Nicholas Milton conducts this stunning journey through death, hope, eternal love and the human desire for forgiveness. The huge orchestra and massed choir join ...

This free concert celebrates Canberra's 97th birthday out loud! Headline acts include Eskimo Joe, Cassie Davis and Dragon. The big names will be supported by local acts Who’s Ya Daddy, The Trivs and Manilla Green. There is something for everyone at Celebrate In The Park. Roary the Racing Car Show wi...

Book your tickets now to see Deep Purple rock Canberra! Live through Smoke On The Water, Black Night, Hush, Highway Star, Woman From Tokyo and much more live on stage. Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse and Don Airey will rock the foundations. Deep Purple's special guest band for the n...

NightFest returns to Floriade with style in 2010! Experience an array of live entertainment and great activities set amongst spectacularly lit garden beds. See breathtaking views of the park and our city at night from the top of the giant ferris wheel. Shop for something special at the bustling nigh...

Don't miss Canberra’s premier music event on the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin. See some of the biggest national and international artists perform at what has been described as Australia's most astonishing festival location. There's no better way to celebrate the end of exams, the start of summer...

See Grinspoon live; fresh from Big Day Out and a special one off show with Cold Chisel at the V8 supercars after party. The band is also now on their sixth studio album. In celebration of all these great things, Grinspoon are hitting the road for their first major national tour since 2008. Come and ...

Rumble with an incredible array of artists for five spectacular shows over one day! Line up includes: Ajax, Empire of the Sun, Funkoars, Grinspoon, Illy, Jonathan Boulet, Kid Koala Presents The Slew Live (USA), Killaqueenz, Kisschasy, Lisa Mitchell, Muph and Plutonic, Silverchair, Spoon (USA), Tegan...

Witness the Harlem Gospel Choir live in Canberra. This incredible group has performed for Nelson Mandela, Sir Elton John, and Pope John Paul II. The choir has performed with Andre Rieu, Jessica Simpson, Cindy Lauper, U2 and Bono. Their credentials are impeccable. Feel the magic for yourself. Ticke...

Get ready to yell 'surprise!'. Come and celebrate with the Hi-5 Surprise! Live Tour 2010. The 10-year anniversary live show is bright, funny and packed with upbeat songs, dancing and party games, a wonderful treat for all. Join the Hi-5 team of Casey, Stevie, Fely, Tim and Lauren as they plan a wond...

Enjoy music by Vivaldi, Corelli, Caldara, Sammartini and Geminiani. The Italians were happy to dabble in opera, song, dance, theatre, ballet and chamber music. More than any group, they epitomised the excitement of the baroque period, the opportunities which emerged and the rewards for those prepare...

Beethoven’s sonata is the psychological pivot of Leo Tolstoy’s novella “The Kreutzer Sonata”, about a man who kills his adulterous wife. That she and her violinist lover play the Kreutzer together is testament to its emotional power. Janácek’s violent reaction to the piece inspired his first string ...