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ACO Up Close 2026
An intimate season of extraordinary music at ACO On The Pier.
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8-25 JAN
Sydney Festival at ACO On The Pier
Summer is on its way, and we’re thrilled to announce the lineup of Sydney Festival events coming to ACO On The Pier in January.
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ACO On The Pier
An iconic location, unrivalled views and unlimited capability - tucked under the Harbour Bridge is a venue space to remember.
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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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Summer 2026
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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AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON OF MUSIC
ACO 2026 Season
'Welcome to a season where time bends, breath holds, and music remembers what the clock forgets'
- Artistic Director Richard Tognetti.
- 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%.
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%
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%
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%
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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How to find us
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.
