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Concerts We Recommend

Which type of concert setting are you looking for?

We select our recommendations independently and offer them as a guide to your concert experiences.

Informal Concerts

  • Relaxed concerts with a playful, cosy, atmosphere. Often with  audience interaction.

  • For age 0-4, especially children new to concerts and those who enjoy a fun, engaging experience.

  • May allow or encourage movement, especially for young children.

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Formal Concerts

  • Traditional concerts focused on attentive listening and musical appreciation.

  • For ages 4+ with some music experience, and those who enjoy a focused musical experience.

  • 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

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

4+

Medium - High

Big Band / Solo / Ensemble

5-15mins

Jazz / Classical

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

Performed by Sydney Conservatorium's tertiary level students, the program is quite academical.

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

Pirates Love Underpants

Venue

Sydney Opera house

Dates and Times

From Sunday 4 January 2026
Until Monday 12 January 2026

Event Duration

60 mins

Affordability

$41 - $59

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

4+

Low

Theatre

Varies

Family, Fun, exciting, Visual

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a hilarious quest for the legendary Pants of Gold in Pirates Love Underpants, based on the bestselling book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. It’s a swashbuckling, underpants-loving adventure for the whole family!

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

The Lion King

Venue

Capitol Theatre

Dates and Times

From Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Event Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

Affordability

From $60

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

6+

Low

Theatre

Varies

Bold, joyful,expressive

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

Watch a trailer here

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

Understaning Level

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.

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