Storytelling Through Music

Immerse yourself in these performances where our Orchestra brings the drama to storytelling. Bringing to life your favourites like Hansel & Gretel, Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story and the stories of Pasifika ancestors.

Magical Musical Experiences

Live orchestral music is a truly magical experience. Join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in these upcoming concerts at the iconic Sydney Opera House that are simply sensational.

An Orchestral Journey

Let the Sydney Symphony transport you on a journey of orchestral storytelling. Step into a world of wonder, where every note tells a story.

Legendary Classical Composers

Discover the timeless brilliance of legendary classical composers – performed live as it was meant to be experienced. You'll understand why their music has shaped centuries.

World-leading Pianists

Hear some of the most acclaimed pianists from around the world performing beautiful pieces with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Revel in Ravel

Ravel’s mercurial, evocative music has a singular ability to spirit us away to exotic locations and create deeply felt moods. What better way to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth than with these concerts celebrating some of his greatest works?

Solo with Strings

Experience the dazzling display of virtuosity live in these unforgettable concerts, featuring world-renowned soloists and the limitless beauty of string instruments.

Sydney Symphony Presents

From great stars of the stage and screen to breathtaking live to film experiences, these Sydney Symphony Presents concerts reveal a new side to songs and films you love through the beautiful world of orchestral music.

Signature Choir & the Sydney Symphony 

SOLD OUT | 20 & 21 June | Sydney Opera House

Be inspired by the spirit of the ocean in this joyous, uplifting concert that combines traditional and contemporary Pacific sounds and an 80-person choir with the power of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, live at the Sydney Opera House.

Donald Runnicles conducts Strauss & Beethoven

13 & 14 June | Sydney Opera House

Embark on an epic hero’s quest with Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles in this concert of myth and fantasy. Cinematic in scale, with an orchestra to match, you’ll be on the edge of your seat for the whole ride.

Bernstein & Korngold

27 & 28 June | Sydney Opera House

Full of gorgeous strings, brilliant brass and the irrepressible energy of mid-century America, this concert brings together three iconic composers for one rollicking good time.

Arabella Steinbacher performs Prokofiev

2–5 July | Sydney Opera House

From the unaccompanied solo violin that opens Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto to the dazzling display of orchestral colour in Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, this concert is a celebration of what it means to be alive.

Javier Perianes performs Saint-Saëns

30 July–2 August | Sydney Opera House

Prepare for a fascinating voyage through exotic landscapes to the great expanses of the human heart, with music by Saint-Saëns, Shostakovich and Rossini.

Stephen Layton conducts Bach, Mozart & Handel

21 & 23 August | Sydney Opera House

Stephen Layton is one of the world’s greatest choral conductors, an expert in vocal music from the Renaissance to the modern day. In this concert he conducts Baroque and Classical masterpieces by Bach, Handel, Mozart and Haydn, featuring guest soloist Sara Macliver.

Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony

12–14 September | Sydney Opera House

Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles leads this concert of dramatic music, from the defiance of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony to the heroism of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto.

Kutcha Edwards & the Sydney Symphony

14 October | Sydney Opera House

Come together at the Sydney Opera House as iconic activist and multi award-winning songwriter Kutcha Edwards – ‘quite possibly the finest contemporary singer of his generation’ (Rhythms Magazine) – presents Ngarli-Wangu, together with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey.

Simone Young conducts Siegfried

13 & 16 November | Sydney Opera House

Wagner’s Ring Cycle is one of the great achievements in Western art. And at its beating heart – packed with passion, violence, rage, betrayal and tragedy – sits the vast and sprawling legend of Siegfried.

Arabella Steinbacher performs Prokofiev

2–5 July | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

From the unaccompanied solo violin that opens Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto to the dazzling display of orchestral colour in Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, this concert is a celebration of what it means to be alive.

Ravel & Falla

10–13 July | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Spanish music is full of life. From Ravel’s heart-pounding conclusion to Bolero to Falla’s rousing The Three-Cornered Hat, this concert will thrill and transport you.

Listen to This: Discover Sibelius

22 July | City Recital Hall

Join Benjamin Northey and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for Listen to This, a concert helping you understand, explore, and listen to orchestral music like never before.

Simone Young conducts Richard Strauss

3–6 September | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Chief Conductor Simone Young is one of the world’s leading interpreters of Richard Strauss’ music. In this concert she draws out the vast power of three very different works, alongside Australian pianist Andrea Lam and the virtuosity of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. 

Donald Runnicles conducts Sibelius and Wagner

18–20 September | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Join us on this thrilling voyage across two striking visions of the ocean paired with Sibelius’ sweeping Symphony No.2, as world-renowned Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles summons every ounce of passion from the talented musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Daniel Müller-Schott performs Tchaikovsky

22–25 October | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

The enchanting worlds of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Dukas are full of magic and mischief, and utterly captivating to experience firsthand.

Arabella Steinbacher performs Prokofiev

2–5 July | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

From the unaccompanied solo violin that opens Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto to the dazzling display of orchestral colour in Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, this concert is a celebration of what it means to be alive.

Stephen Layton conducts Bach, Mozart & Handel

21 & 23 August | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Stephen Layton is one of the world’s greatest choral conductors, an expert in vocal music from the Renaissance to the modern day. In this concert he conducts Baroque and Classical masterpieces by Bach, Handel, Mozart and Haydn, featuring guest soloist Sara Macliver.

Mozart & Beethoven

29 & 30 August | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

These brilliant masterpieces by Beethoven and Mozart are often overlooked, but no less accomplished.

Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony

12–14 September | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles leads this concert of dramatic music, from the defiance of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony to the heroism of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto.

Daniel Müller-Schott performs Tchaikovsky

22–25 October | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

The enchanting worlds of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Dukas are full of magic and mischief, and utterly captivating to experience firsthand.

Arabella Steinbacher performs Prokofiev

2–5 July | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

From the unaccompanied solo violin that opens Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto to the dazzling display of orchestral colour in Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, this concert is a celebration of what it means to be alive.

Eva Gevorgyan in Recital

It’s always exciting to catch a star on the rise, and at just 20 years of age Eva Gevorgyan is a phenomenon.

7 July | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Ravel & Falla

10–13 July | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Spanish music is full of life. From Ravel’s heart-pounding conclusion to Bolero to Falla’s rousing The Three-Cornered Hat, this concert will thrill and transport you.

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet in Recital

20 October | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Ravel’s mercurial, evocative music has a singular ability to spirit us away to exotic locations and create deeply-felt moods. It’s only fitting that we mark the 150th anniversary of his birth with a very special recital by acclaimed French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.

Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition

31 October–2 November | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

This concert is a celebration of everything stirring and sensuous in Romantic music, led by Chief Conductor Simone Young.

Arabella Steinbacher Performs Prokofiev

2–5 July | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

From the unaccompanied solo violin that opens Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto to the dazzling display of orchestral colour in Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, this concert is a celebration of what it means to be alive.

Peter and the Wolf

23 August | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House for Peter and the Wolf, an enchanting musical tale that has been inspiring young music lovers for generations.

Mozart & Beethoven

29 & 30 August | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

These brilliant masterpieces by Beethoven and Mozart are often overlooked, but no less accomplished.

Daniel Müller-Schott Performs Tchaikovsky

22–25 October | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

The enchanting worlds of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Dukas are full of magic and mischief, and utterly captivating to experience firsthand.

Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition

31 October–2 November | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

This concert is a celebration of everything stirring and sensuous in Romantic music, led by Chief Conductor Simone Young.

Toy Story in Concert

16–19 July | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Experience this groundbreaking family favourite like never before, as we celebrate its 30th anniversary by travelling to infinity…and beyond!

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

14–17 August | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Experience the iconic adventure that launched the legendary Star Wars franchise, accompanied by the full Force of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams' Oscar®-winning score live to film.

The Music of Joe Hisaishi

24–27 September | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Experience the extraordinary music of Joe Hisaishi in a new concert event celebrating one of the world’s most beloved modern composers, performed live in concert by the Sydney Symphony.

Lime Cordiale with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

16–18 October | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Join Lime Cordiale on this transformative emotional journey at the Sydney Opera House, together with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

2 & 3 December | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Australia’s own genre-hopping superstars King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard add another string to their bow with their first-ever orchestral concerts!