19–22 February | Sydney Opera House

The eight horns opening Mahler’s Third Symphony set the tone for the monumental drama about to unfold. Bold and glowing, with just a hint of suspense, it’s a riveting introduction to our 2025 Season.

28 February – 2 March | Sydney Opera House

Experience the best of British with two rare gems by Elgar and Vaughan Williams, masterfully led by Chief Conductor Simone Young, alongside the world premiere of Australian composer Carl Vine’s Dreams Undreamt.

3–6 September | Sydney Opera House

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. 

31 October – 2 November | Sydney Opera House

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

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.

26–29 November | Sydney Opera House

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.

19–22 February | Sydney Opera House

The eight horns opening Mahler’s Third Symphony set the tone for the monumental drama about to unfold. Bold and glowing, with just a hint of suspense, it’s a riveting introduction to our 2025 Season.

28 February – 2 March | Sydney Opera House

Experience the best of British with two rare gems by Elgar and Vaughan Williams, masterfully led by Chief Conductor Simone Young, alongside the world premiere of Australian composer Carl Vine’s Dreams Undreamt.

26 March | City Recital Hall

Schubert’s evocative and intensely moving Winterreise follows our protagonist’s journey to forget a lost love. With one lone voice accompanied by one single piano, this cycle of 24 songs takes us through a bleak, wintry landscape, exploring hope, despair and fate along the way.

30 March | City Recital Hall

A composer’s final works are often their most captivating, with a lifetime of experience reflected in exquisite technique.

28 February – 2 March | Sydney Opera House

Experience the best of British with two rare gems by Elgar and Vaughan Williams, masterfully led by Chief Conductor Simone Young, alongside the world premiere of Australian composer Carl Vine’s Dreams Undreamt.

6–8 March | Sydney Opera House

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.

28 & 29 March | Sydney Opera House

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.

9–12 April | Sydney Opera House

Experience the expressive range and power of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, from Mozart’s effervescent Piano Concerto No.19 to Bruckner’s magnificent wall of sound in his Seventh Symphony, and the world premiere of Blue Light Sphere by Australian composer Kate Moore.

26 March | City Recital Hall

Schubert’s evocative and intensely moving Winterreise follows our protagonist’s journey to forget a lost love. With one lone voice accompanied by one single piano, this cycle of 24 songs takes us through a bleak, wintry landscape, exploring hope, despair and fate along the way.

28 & 29 March | Sydney Opera House

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.

30 March | City Recital Hall

A composer’s final works are often their most captivating, with a lifetime of experience reflected in exquisite technique.

7 April | City Recital Hall

Gramophone magazine calls Lise de la Salle ‘a talent in a million.’ Since her first concert at just nine years old she’s performed at the great concert houses of the world, including the Berlin Philharmonie and the Hollywood Bowl – and now it’s your turn to see this extraordinary artist in person, up close and personal at the City Recital Hall.

9–12 April | Sydney Opera House

Experience the expressive range and power of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, from Mozart’s effervescent Piano Concerto No.19 to Bruckner’s magnificent wall of sound in his Seventh Symphony, and the world premiere of Blue Light Sphere by Australian composer Kate Moore.

16–18 May | Sydney Opera House

Passions flare and fates collide in this concert of palpable emotion, with Brahms’ fiery Piano Concerto No.1, performed by Sir Stephen Hough and the Sydney Symphony, paired with Prokofiev's intoxicating Romeo and Juliet and the world premiere of LiFT by Australian composer Iain Grandage.

4–7 June | Sydney Opera House

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.

20 March | City Recital Hall

Experience the world-class brass musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at their best in this glowing all-brass concert.

26 March | City Recital Hall

Schubert’s evocative and intensely moving Winterreise follows our protagonist’s journey to forget a lost love. With one lone voice accompanied by one single piano, this cycle of 24 songs takes us through a bleak, wintry landscape, exploring hope, despair and fate along the way.

30 March | City Recital Hall

A composer’s final works are often their most captivating, with a lifetime of experience reflected in exquisite technique.

7 April | City Recital Hall

Gramophone magazine calls Lise de la Salle ‘a talent in a million.’ Since her first concert at just nine years old she’s performed at the great concert houses of the world, including the Berlin Philharmonie and the Hollywood Bowl – and now it’s your turn to see this extraordinary artist in person, up close and personal at the City Recital Hall.

12–15 March | Sydney Opera House

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

3–5 April | Sydney Opera House

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

14–16 August | Sydney Opera House

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.

25–27 September | Sydney Opera House

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.

6–8 March | Sydney Opera House

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.

1–3 May | Sydney Opera House

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.

7–10 May | Sydney Opera House

Still only 23 years old, Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich has been captivating audiences worldwide for years – precisely why he was signed to Deutsche Grammophon at just 16. In his Australian debut, he performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto.

29 & 30 August | Sydney Opera House

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

18–20 September | Sydney Opera House

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.

22–25 October | Sydney Opera House

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