Informal Concerts
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Relaxed concerts with a playful, cosy, atmosphere. Often with audience interaction.
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For age 0-4, especially children new to concerts and those who enjoy a fun, engaging experience.
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May allow or encourage movement, especially for young children.
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Formal Concerts
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Traditional concerts focused on attentive listening and musical appreciation.
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For ages 4+ with some music experience, and those who enjoy a focused musical experience.
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Feature a seated setting where stillness and attentiveness are expected during the performance.
Lunchbreak Concert
Venue
Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium or Music
Dates and Times
Wednesday & Thursday WEEKLY 12:30pm
Event Duration
Approx. 60 minutes
Affordability
Free entry, gold coin donation
CATS the Musical
Venue
Theatre Royal Sydney
Dates and Times
17 June - 6 Sep
Event Duration
2.5 hour
Affordability
$69.9-179.9 +$9.2 booking fee
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
4+
low
Orchestra and Singing and Dancing
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Memory from Cats: Watch
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ACO Families: The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee)
Venue
ACO On The Pier
Dates and Times
13 - 20 July 2025
Event Duration
1.5 hrs
Affordability
$39 + ($8.95 booking fee)
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
4+
low
chamber orchestra
varies
Music theatre, fun, programmatic, exciting
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ACO Production: The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee) watch trailer
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17th Young Maestros Community Concert with Guest Artists
Venue
Master Music Studio
Dates and Times
Saturday 19 July 2025 4:30pm
Event Duration
1 hr
Affordability
$10
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
4+
medium
piano, violin, marimba
3mins - 9mins
virtuosic, diverse, expressive
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Oliver Sun (Piano)
Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune watch
Ian Wu (Piano)
Medtner -Two Fairy Tales, Op. 20: No. 1 in B-flat minor watch
Trio Arcélo: Jaelyn Rim (Oboe), Dabi Kim (Cello), Diana Kim (Harp)
Bruch - Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano Op.83 Nos. 6 and 7 watch
Emma Rose Koeswandy (Piano)
Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 in A minor, S.244/11 watch
Scarlatti - Sonata in F-Sharp Major, K. 319 (L. 35) watch
Justin Gao (Marimba)
Golovko - The Blue Mountains watch
Regina Buenaventura-Alawadhi (Violin) with Brieley Cutting (Piano)
Saint-Saëns - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 watch
Glazunov - Meditation Op. 32 watch
Harry Wang (Violin) with Jack Cheng (Piano)
Hubay - Carmen, fantaisie brillante, Op. 3, No. 3 watch
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Mosman Concert Series | Kid’s Concert with Emily Who!
Venue
Mosman Concert Series
Dates and Times
Sunday 20 July 2025, 2:30pm
Event Duration
45mins
Affordability
$5 - $15
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
4+
low
string quartet
varies
Interactive, educational, fun, engaging, classical
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Mosman Concert Series is thrilled to announce a delightful event that promises to be the highlight of the year for families and young music lovers-Crescendo the Kookaburra’s Birthday!
With a blend of music, storytelling and interactive fun, members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (the Chanterelle String Quartet) and EMILY WHO, present Bolero, Beethoven, Brahms and original compositions in an entertaining 45 minute concert.
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Salut! Baroque | The Entrepreneur – Sydney
Venue
Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Dates and Times
Sunday 20 July 2025, 3.00pm
Event Duration
1hr15mins
Affordability
$40-$45
Emma Rose Koeswandy Piano Recital
Venue
Master Music Studio, Glebe
Dates and Times
20 July 2025, 5 PM
Event Duration
Approx. 1 hour
Affordability
From $5
Selby & Friends | A Ghostly Afternoon
Venue
Sydney City Recital Hall
Dates and Times
Tue 29 July 2025, 7pm
Event Duration
2 hrs
Affordability
$30 - $96 + $8.5 booking fee
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
6+
High
Trio (Violin, Cello, Piano)
25 mins - 35 mins
Virtuosic, sublime, dramatic
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Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918) – Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (1894 arr Linos Trio) watch
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) – Piano Trio No.5 in D major. Op. 70 No.1 ‘Ghost’ (1808) watch
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975) – Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 (1944) watch
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ENSEMBLES: 18th Young Maestros Community Concert
Venue
Master Music Studio
Dates and Times
Saturday 16 August 2025 4:30pm
Event Duration
1 hr
Affordability
$10
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
4+
low
Ensemble
captivating, classical, interactive
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Join Concerts for All for an enchanting hour of chamber music at our 18th Young Maestros Community Concert, this time celebrating the art of the ensemble. 🎻🎹
This special edition features exceptional young musicians performing together in ensembles! Experience the unique dialogue between instruments as our performers present a captivating program of classical masterpieces. This community concert is designed to welcome classical newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike, offering a relaxed atmosphere to appreciate the collaborative spirit of music-making.
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Harmony of Keys & The Bow: Season Two( Sydney)
Venue
Mosman Art Gallery
Dates and Times
Sunday 17 Aug 2025, 7pm
Event Duration
2 hrs
Affordability
$35 - $45
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
4+
medium
Violin & piano
4mins - 28mins
Virtuosic, grand, romantic, expressive
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Wieniawski: Polonaise Op.4 watch
Sarasate: Romanza Andaluza watch
Hubay: Carmen Fantasie Brilliante watch
Sarasate: Introduction et Tarentelle Op.43 watch
Ravel: La Valse watch
Kreisler: Tambourin Chinoi watch
Christian Li & Timothy Young: Fisherman’s Harvest Song watch
Franck: violin sonata watch
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Peter and the Wolf
Venue
Concert Hall Sydney Opera House
Dates and Times
Saturday 23 August 2025 10:30am
Saturday 23 August 2025 1:00pm
Event Duration
45 mins
Affordability
$37 -$45 + ($8.95 booking fee)
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
5+
low
Orchestra
30 mins
Enchanting, programmatic, spirited
HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO
PROKOFIEV Peter & the Wolf watch
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Met Concert: Dvorak 8
Venue
Marrickville Town Hall
Dates and Times
Sunday 31st August 3:00 pm
Event Duration
90 minutes with interval
Affordability
$24 - $57
What is Understanding Level?
Low: Music that is universally pleasant and straightforward, typically from the Classical or Romantic periods, or akin to popular movie scores. Pieces are short, usually under 8 minutes, making them approachable and easy for general audiences.
Medium: Includes a broader range of styles such as Baroque, Impressionist, and some Contemporary pieces. While still pleasant, the repertoire may contain less commonly performed works with academic value. The pieces may be longer, up to 15 minutes, offering a more varied listening experience.
High: Designed for the seasoned or professional listener, this level spans all genres and includes pieces of any duration. It may feature complex structures, dissonance, or avant-garde elements that require more focused listening and a deep appreciation of musical theory and history.
Explore More Concerts & Hear It Before You Go
There are more beautiful concerts out there! We recommend visiting websites like Classikon, or checking directly with venue websites such as the Opera House, City Recital Hall, Sydney Conservatorium, Riverside Theatre, and Capitol Theatre. These venues are the original sources for the concert information we share, and you can use them too. If you're unsure whether a concert is right for you, check their program and copy and paste the pieces' title and composer's name into YouTube to listen to a preview. This can help you decide if it's a concert you'd like to attend.