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2026 Season
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AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON OF MUSIC

Welcome to the ACO 2026 Season

'Welcome to a season where time bends, breath holds, and music remembers what the clock forgets'
- Artistic Director Richard Tognetti.

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5-18 Feb 2026

Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody

A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.
Touring to Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane and Canberra. Tickets from $59 or subscribe to save up to 35%.

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12-28 Mar 2026

The Devil's Violin

Ilya Gringolts directs the ACO in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.
Touring to Wollongong, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra. Tickets from $49 or subscribe to save up to 35%

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14-30 May 2026

Schubert’s Fantasy & Octet

Richard Tognetti leads an ACO octet to celebrate the greatest of musical poets.
Touring to Newcastle, Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide, Wollongong and Melbourne. Tickets from $49 or subscribe to save up to 35%

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13-23 Jun 2026

Isles of Light

A genre-defying voyage from the pastoral majesty of Vaughan Williams to the experimental universe of Kate Bush, directed by British virtuoso Lawrence Power.
Touring to Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Tickets from $49 or subscribe to save up to 35%

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25 Jul - 9 Aug 2026

From Winter’s Stillness

Trio Mediæval and Arve Henriksen join Richard Tognetti and the ACO for a soul-stirring evocation of ancient landscapes and Northern light.

Touring to Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane. Tickets from $69 or subscribe to save up to 35%

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3-19 Oct 2026

Pekka Kuusisto: Legends & Luminaries

Singular artist Pekka Kuusisto makes his long-awaited return to direct the ACO in music that transcends age and time.
Touring to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane. Tickets from $49 or subscribe to save up to 35%

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12-25 Nov 2026

Beethoven’s Pastoral

Richard Tognetti directs the ACO in a thrilling season finale featuring Beethoven’s epic and transportive Sixth Symphony.
Touring to Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Tickets from $69 or subscribe to save up to 35%

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Richard Tognetti

Vinyl & CD: Beethoven Brahms

A landmark album celebrating ACO’s legacy and 35 years of Richard Tognetti’s leadership.

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18-22 Dec

ACO Families: Carols on the Pier

Carols by the water. World-class music. Tickets from $49, kids under 2 free.

ACO Up Close featuring Le Gateau Chocolat

TUE 25 NOV

ACO Up Close: Le Gateau Chocolat in Raw Cacao

Step into Raw Cacao – an intimate, genre-defying performance by Le Gateau Chocolat.

Timo-Veikko Valve leading ACO Up Close: AYO Momentum Ensemble

FRI 28 NOV

ACO Up Close: Timo-Veikko Valve & AYO Momentum Ensemble

Tipi Valve leads AYO Momentum Ensemble in a program blending Finnish roots with Australian style.

ACO On The Pier

Coming up at ACO On The Pier

Discover what's coming up at the ACO's venue in Sydney's Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

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ACO On The Pier

The Australian Chamber Orchestra's venue, ACO On The Pier, is situated at the Northern end of Pier 2/3 in Sydney's Walsh Bay. Entrance is via the ground floor on both the eastern or western side of the Pier. Take the stairs or lift to Level 1.

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Welcome to the ACO 2026 Season

Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody

The Devil's Violin

Schubert’s Fantasy & Octet

Isles of Light

From Winter’s Stillness

Pekka Kuusisto: Legends & Luminaries

Beethoven’s Pastoral

Vinyl & CD: Beethoven Brahms

ACO Families: Carols on the Pier

ACO Up Close: Le Gateau Chocolat in Raw Cacao

ACO Up Close: Timo-Veikko Valve & AYO Momentum Ensemble

Coming up at ACO On The Pier

ACO On The Pier