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Give the gift of an unforgettable Sydney Symphony live experience this Christmas! From iconic film music brought to life and romantic date night ideas, to timeless classics performed by world-class artists and unmissable special collaborations, we’ve handpicked some special concert experiences to leave under the tree for your loved ones!

Hear some of the most iconic film music of all time brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in these must-see concerts in 2025.

Whether you want to be swept away by romantic music, relive the glory days of disco in a unique performance with orchestra, or put your classical music knowledge to the test in a special trivia-meets-concert presentation, these concerts are your ticket to a perfect night out.

Experience some of the biggest moments in the 2025 Season in these moments. These concerts will be some of the highlights of the 2025 Season, with tickets already selling fast.

From the thrilling next instalment in Wagner’s Ring Cycle with Chief Conductor Simone Young, to special new collaborations with extraordinary artists, these concerts are a chance to hear something exceptional and extraordinary with the Sydney Symphony.

Movie Experience

The Music of Hans Zimmer

7 February 2025 | ICC Sydney Theatre

Following three sold-out shows in 2023, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and podcasters Art of the Score bring the awesome power of Hans Zimmer’s biggest film scores to life, with an epic encore performance of The Music of Hans Zimmer.

Disney in Concert

12–15 March 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Join us as Disney in Concert returns to the Sydney Opera House in this new, spectacular concert experience.

Gladiator Live in Concert

3–5 April 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Experience a concert of epic proportions when the Sydney Symphony Orchestra presents Gladiator Live in Concert.

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

14–16 August 2025 | 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.

Date Night

Disco Wonderland: A Night at Studio 54

1 February 2025 | Hordern Pavilion

You are invited behind the velvet ropes of New York’s Studio 54, as the boundless hedonism and pulsating music of the glory days of disco is brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in this unique experience.

Romantic Classics with the Sydney Symphony

14 February 2025 | Sydney Town Hall

Make Valentine’s Day unforgettable with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and some of the most beautiful music ever written.

The Sydney Symphony presents QuizMaestro

15 February 2025 | Sydney Town Hall

Put your knowledge of classical music to the ultimate test at QuizMaestro, a trivia night featuring live performances by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

James Ehnes performs Brahms’ Violin Concerto

6–8 March 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

The soaring first movement of Brahms’ Violin Concerto is worth the price of admission alone. It’s a breathtaking introduction to one of the most incredible concertos ever written. And in the hands of Canadian violin virtuoso James Ehnes, it leaps off the stage.

Big Hitters

Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony

1–3 May 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

From the power and passion of Tchaikovsky’s final symphony to Debussy’s dreamlike Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and the Sydney premiere of Samuel Barber’s touching Cello Concerto, this concert will leave you glowing.

Stephen Hough performs Mendelssohn

4–7 June 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Sir Stephen Hough applies his considerable talents to Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No.1, together with Sir Donald Runnicles, in this concert that takes you deep into the heart of the Romantic era.

Lang Lang and the Sydney Symphony

18 June 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Dive into the swirling colour of Saint-Saëns with global sensation Lang Lang, and the Sydney Symphony performing some of the greatest Romantic pieces ever written. Don’t miss out on a ticket to see this superstar in his only performance with orchestra in Sydney.

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with Simone Young

26–29 November 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

The ‘Ode to Joy’, the finale of Beethoven’s irrepressible Ninth Symphony, is one of the most famous melodies ever written. It’s a special moment in music that makes us feel connected to each other, and for over 200 years it has engulfed us in its boundless energy. When you hear it live, the power of so many triumphant voices is astonishing.

Special Events

Daniil Trifonov performs Rachmaninov

28 & 29 March 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

The Times (London) calls Daniil Trifonov ‘the most astounding pianist of our age.’ In his first appearance with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra since 2017, the Grammy Award-winning performer tackles Rachmaninov’s final Piano Concerto, a piece that showcases Trifonov’s tremendous ability in spirited dialogue with the world-class musicians of our Orchestra.

Signature Choir & the Sydney Symphony 

20 & 21 June 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

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.

Kutcha Edwards & the Sydney Symphony

14 October 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

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 2025 | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

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.

Gift Certificates

If you don’t know what to choose, why not give them the flexibility of a gift certificate? The Sydney Symphony gift certificates* can be purchased online or over the phone, for any amount, and are valid for three years from the date of purchase.

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*Sydney Symphony Orchestra gift certificates can be redeemed for concert tickets or merchandise online, over the phone on (02) 8215 4600 (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm), or in person at the Sydney Symphony Box Office.

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