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.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra at QPAC in 2026
Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites
This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon, as voted by last year’s audience.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites
This feel-good concert features some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon in this 90 minute concert.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of John Williams
Experience the unforgettable sound of film scores by the iconic John Williams, live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 1: Umberto’s Mahler 5
Experience QSO’s 2026 Season Opener with two masterworks: Mahler’s 5th Symphony and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 1: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss
An imaginative trombone takes centre stage for Gavin Higgins’ Book of Miracles in this 90 minute concert.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss
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.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin
Experience a violin showcase of electrifying flair featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Waxman, and Galzunov.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Italian Gala
Led by Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, this rich program draws from opera and film, capturing the spirit of Italy.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 2: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich
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.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 3: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich
Experience Rachmaninov’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2, Shostakovich’s emotional 5th Symphony, and Cathy Milliken’s Catalogue of Sky.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 3: Beethoven & Dvořák
Experience Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 in this 90 minute concert.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 4: Beethoven, Dvořák & Smetana
Don’t miss Dvořák’s radiant Cello Concerto, Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 and Smetana’s Bartered Bride Overture.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan
Let the rhythm guide you with Ravel’s sweeping ballet score, Daphnis and Chloé, and James MacMillan’s First Percussion Concerto.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of Video Games
From Assassin’s Creed to Sonic the Hedgehog and more, experience the most unforgettable video game soundtracks in symphonic force.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 3: Fanfare & Flight
Experience a journey through proclamation and introspection with music by Copland, Tchaikovsky and more.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 4: Symphonic Stories
Experience a program of bold contrasts and vibrant textures with music by Copland, Gershwin, Mozart and more.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 6: La Mer
Experience a sea-inspired concert featuring music by Debussy, Ravel, Shostakovich and Stanhope, with piano soloist Stefan Cassomenos.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 4: La Mer
Don’t miss La Mer, a 90 minute sea-inspired concert featuring music by Debussy, Shostakovich and Stanhope.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances
A celebration of music that moves the body and soul featuring Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances and Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 5: Old Worlds, New Sounds
Experience a high-voltage program featuring Catherina Lee on violin and music by Dvořák, Bizet, Bruch and more.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 8: Scheherazade
An evening of storytelling featuring Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Grieg’s folk-tinged Piano Concerto and Ella Macens’ Release.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation
Hear film scores from animations that captured your heart – from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Up and more.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Education Concert: Cinematic
Experience famous film scores from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Up and more with this Education Concert.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Morning Masterworks 5: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher
Experience Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, Mendelsson’s Hebrides overture and Salina Fisher’s Murmuring Light in this 90 minute concert.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 9: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher
Don’t miss Beethoven’s radiant Violin Concerto, Mendelssohn’s stunning Symphony No.3 and Salina Fisher’s Murmuring Light.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 10: Don Juan & Manfred
The 2026 season finale features Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony and Richard Strauss’ Don Juan.
