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Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Queensland Symphony Orchestra welcomes you to Feel Every Note in 2026

A year of bold expression, deep connection and musical storytelling, in 2026 Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) invite you to join them on a journey exploring the emotional heart of music. 

From the timeless beauty of Beethoven and Mahler to the thrilling edge of contemporary Australian voices, QSO will celebrate composers who dared to innovate with works that both challenge and move us.

You’ll hear exciting new music that speaks to the world we live in now, and so much more from the classical canon, including a showcase of video game soundtracks, repertoire curated by audiences, world-leading soloists and conductors, and gala performances.

Season 2026. Feel Every Note.

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra at QPAC in 2026

QSO Favourites

Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites

7 Feb 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon, as voted by last year’s audience.

Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

8 Feb 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon in this 90 minute concert.

The Music of John Williams

Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of John Williams

27 - 28 Feb 2026
Concert Hall

Experience the unforgettable sound of film scores by the iconic John Williams, live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Maestro 1: Umberto’s Mahler 5

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 1: Umberto’s Mahler 5

20 - 21 Mar 2026
Concert Hall

Experience QSO’s 2026 Season Opener with two masterworks: Mahler’s 5th Symphony and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor.

Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss

17 Apr 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

An imaginative trombone takes centre stage for Gavin Higgins’ Book of Miracles in this 90 minute concert.

Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss

18 Apr 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

An imaginative trombone takes centre stage for Gavin Higgins’ Book of Miracles, with soloist Jörgen van Rijen, alongside stunning works by Respighi and R Strauss.

Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin

3 May 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Experience a violin showcase of electrifying flair featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Waxman, and Galzunov.

Italian Gala

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Italian Gala

15 May 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Led by Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, this rich program draws from opera and film, capturing the spirit of Italy.

Morning Masterworks 2: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 2: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

22 May 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Don’t miss the 2nd movement of Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2 alongside Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony in this 90 minute concert.

Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich

23 May 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Experience Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2, Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony, and Cathy Milliken’s Catalogue of Sky.

Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák

12 Jun 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Experience Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 in this 90 minute concert.

Maestro 4: Beethoven, Dvořák & Smetana

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 4: Beethoven, Dvořák & Smetana

13 Jun 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Don’t miss Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto, Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 and Smetana’s Bartered Bride Overture.

Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

17 - 18 Jul 2026
Concert Hall

Let the rhythm guide you with Ravel’s sweeping ballet score, Daphnis and Chloé, and James MacMillan’s First Percussion Concerto.

The Music of Video Games

Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of Video Games

24 - 25 Jul 2026
Concert Hall

From Assassin’s Creed to Sonic the Hedgehog and more, experience the most unforgettable video game soundtracks in symphonic force.

Music on Sundays 3: Fanfare & Flight

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 3: Fanfare & Flight

2 Aug 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Experience a journey through proclamation and introspection with music by Copland, Tchaikovsky and more.

Music on Sundays 4: Symphonic Stories

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 4: Symphonic Stories

30 Aug 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Experience a program of bold contrasts and vibrant textures with music by Copland, Gershwin, Mozart and more.

Maestro 6: La Mer

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 6: La Mer

4 Sep 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Experience a sea-inspired concert featuring music by Debussy, Ravel, Shostakovich and Stanhope, with piano soloist Stefan Cassomenos.

Morning Masterworks 4: La Mer

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 4: La Mer

4 Sep 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Don’t miss La Mer, a 90 minute sea-inspired concert featuring music by Debussy, Shostakovich and Stanhope.

Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances

25 - 26 Sep 2026
Concert Hall

A celebration of music that moves the body and soul featuring Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances and Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances.

Music on Sundays 5: Old Worlds, New Sounds

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 5: Old Worlds, New Sounds

11 Oct 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Experience a high-voltage program featuring Catherina Lee on violin and music by Dvořák, Bizet, Bruch and more.

Maestro 8: Scheherazade

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 8: Scheherazade

16 - 17 Oct 2026
Concert Hall

An evening of storytelling featuring Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Grieg’s folk-tinged Piano Concerto and Ella Macens’ Release.

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

23 - 24 Oct 2026
Concert Hall

Hear film scores from animations that captured your heart – from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Up and more.

Education Concert: Cinematic

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Education Concert: Cinematic

23 Oct 2026, 10am & 11:45am
Concert Hall

Experience famous film scores from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Up and more with this Education Concert. 

Morning Masterworks 5: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 5: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher

6 Nov 2026, 11:30am
Concert Hall

Experience Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, Mendelsson’s Hebrides overture and Salina Fisher’s Murmuring Light in this 90 minute concert. 

Maestro 9: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 9: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher

7 Nov 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall

Don’t miss Beethoven’s radiant Violin Concerto, Mendelssohn’s stunning Symphony No.3 and Salina Fisher’s Murmuring Light.

Maestro 10: Don Juan & Manfred

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 10: Don Juan & Manfred

27 - 28 Nov 2026
Concert Hall

The 2026 season finale features Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony and Richard Strauss’ Don Juan. 

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