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The votes are in! Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has been crowned the top spot in the  100 countdown of the greatest music o...
15/06/2026

The votes are in! Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony has been crowned the top spot in the 100 countdown of the greatest music of all time 👑

Join the MSO and conductor this June 19 & 20 for a massive celebration featuring highlights from the countdown!

➡️ Swipe through to see the stacked line-up of guest artists

We can't wait to see you there!

A hidden location. A trail of clues. A room full of curious music lovers.Last week, Secret Symphony transformed another ...
11/06/2026

A hidden location. A trail of clues. A room full of curious music lovers.

Last week, Secret Symphony transformed another unexpected corner of Melbourne into a one-night-only musical adventure. ✨

From the first clue to the final note, thank you to everyone who joined us and embraced the mystery. These moments remind us that music can surprise us, bring us together, and make the familiar feel entirely new.

We can't wait to discover where the adventure takes us next...


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⚡ Finally, we can share the news... We're thrilled to announce Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert is c...
10/06/2026

⚡ Finally, we can share the news...

We're thrilled to announce Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert is coming to Melbourne in 2027.

Experience every magical moment brought to life by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as we perform John Williams' unforgettable score live while the beloved third film is projected on a giant screen.

From the Knight Bus to Dementors, Buckbeak to Sirius Black, this is the wizarding world like you've never experienced it before.

📍 The Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
📅 17-19 September 2027
🎟️ Sign up for early access to tickets!
Visit our website, or click the link in bio.

Join us as we celebrate fifty years of ABC Classic Classic on Front Row with Megan Burslem, today (Saturday June 6) at 2...
05/06/2026

Join us as we celebrate fifty years of ABC Classic Classic on Front Row with Megan Burslem, today (Saturday June 6) at 2.30pm on ABC TV.

Originally presented as part of our 2026 Sidney Myer Music Bowl series, the 50 Years of ABC Classic concert features a program of all-Australian works by Australian artists in a musical love letter to the radio broadcaster.

50 Years of ABC Classic will also be available on ABC iView from Saturday June 6.


Photography by Mark Gambino

Stories of land, water, memory and identity came to life at Bunjil Place as the MSO brought a special evening of contemp...
05/06/2026

Stories of land, water, memory and identity came to life at Bunjil Place as the MSO brought a special evening of contemporary Australian music to Narre Warren.

Featuring works from the First Voices program alongside music by a new generation of Australian composers, the concert celebrated connection to place, culture and community. 🎶

Thank you to everyone who joined us for MSO in Your Neighbourhood.

Proudly supported by the Hansen Little Foundation.
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04/06/2026

🪄 The Chamber has been opened... and this time, the orchestra is coming too.
 
Return to Hogwarts for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert, where every spell, mystery and flying car adventure is brought to life with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ unforgettable score live as the film plays on the big screen.
 
Whether you’re introducing the next generation to Harry Potter or reliving the magic yourself, this is one journey to Hogwarts you won’t want to miss. ✨
 
⚡ Tickets selling fast! Click the link in our bio or visit our website for more details.

A powerful evening of storytelling, creativity and connection. ✨Last night’s First Voices Showcase celebrated the next g...
04/06/2026

A powerful evening of storytelling, creativity and connection. ✨

Last night’s First Voices Showcase celebrated the next generation of First Nations composers, culminating in the world premiere of brand-new orchestral works developed through MSO’s First Voices program. Conducted by Aaron Wyatt, the performance highlighted the extraordinary talent, perspectives and musical voices helping shape the future of Australian orchestral music.

Thank you to the composers, musicians and audience who joined us for this special evening.

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Music & Ideas is supported by City of Melbourne

💻 Can't make it in person? Join us online for the livestream of the First Voices Showcase.Experience an evening of new m...
02/06/2026

💻 Can't make it in person? Join us online for the livestream of the First Voices Showcase.

Experience an evening of new music, storytelling and First Nations voices as emerging composers share world premieres developed through MSO's First Voices program.

Conducted by Aaron Wyatt, this special Music & Ideas event celebrates the next generation of First Nations composers and the future of Australian orchestral music.

📅 Wednesday 3 June, 6.30pm

Watch live on the MSO YouTube channel:
youtube.com/watch?v=ak4LBDlMN4c

Music and Ideas is supported by City of Melbourne

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Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road Level
Melbourne, VIC
3006

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
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