Music

Chill out at the Archives and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Antarctica as part of this year's Enlighten program. Internationally acclaimed harpist, Alice Giles, shares her personal journey through music, sound and exquisite imagery. Afterwards, wander through the exhibition spaces...

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...

Russian pianist Polina Leschenko stars alongside Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) in sparkling concertos by Chopin and Górecki. The ACO play the much-loved Mendelssohn Octet and demonstrate their legendary Stradivarius, Guarneri and Guadagnini violins. Hear Paganini's...

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...

The Australian Chamber Orchestra collaborates with the Hilliard Ensemble, delving into medieval, renaissance and contemporary vocal music, as well as luscious string orchestra music. Hear Elgar's Serenade for strings, Sheryngham's Ah, gentle Jesu, Raskatov's Obikhod (Australian Premiere), Part's...

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

The Canberra Festival celebrates Canberra's city, its culture and its people with 17 days of events and activities throughout the ACT region. The Festival celebrates the 99th Birthday as the countdown to the Centenary of Canberra in 2013 continues! Highlights of the Canberra Festival include...

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...

Celebrating Canberra's 99th Birthday, Celebrate in the Park is Canberra's birthday party, and you are invited. Enjoy local and national artists, the kids concert, rides, amusements, activities, art and craft and delicious multicultural cuisine. The flagship event of the Canberra Festival,...

Celtic Thunder, Emmet Cahill, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, George Donaldson and Neil Byrne, are set to tour Australia for the very first time in February 2012. Celtic Thunder formed in 2008, comprising five diverse performers who are each a powerhouse in both their solo and ensemble songs. The group...

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...

Celebrate art, music and the environment over two and a half days at Corinbank Festival. This critically acclaimed, award-winning festival features roots, reggae, ska, rock, electronica, hip hop, folk, bluegrass and late night funk. Corinbank is only 40 minutes from Canberra City. Pack a tent and

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....

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...

For the first time ever, US superstar Dierks Bentley and Aussie country icon Lee Kernaghan are coming to Canberra, hot on the heels of their number one hit duet 'Scars'. 20 years of incredible hits have cemented Lee Kernaghan as the modern-day King of Australian Country Music. Since rocketing onto

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...

The legendary Dutch Swing College Band, is still Europe's most swingin' jazz band since 1945. For the true fan of good traditional jazz music there is only one Dutch Swing College Band. In the great tradition of the great swing bands like Benny Goodman, the Dorsey brothers Tommy and Jimmy, and...

Over four exclusive evenings see Canberra in a whole new light at ENLIGHTEN. Be entertained by spectacular lighting projections and late night openings at 11 world-class attractions. See blockbuster exhibitions combined with live music, outdoor bars and an eclectic array of special performances.

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...

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,...

Get ready for a double dose of fun when GIVERS and Alaskan band Portugal. The Man bring their bright breed of psych-pop to Canberra. Sydney band Guineafowl have been charged with the task of getting the crowd primed for some serious dancing before the main acts. Over 18s only. Tickets from...

Enjoy over eleven hours of live music from local and international acts. Soak up the energy and atmosphere that is Groovin the Moo (GTM). Make the most of their impressive double outdoor stages and mighty Moolin Rouge dance tent. There's an abundance of local food and market stalls along with...