TasmanianSymphonyOrchestra

Featured concerts and events

Live Sessions
A smiling man sitting at a drum kit.

Live Sessions at Hobart City Hall

Think you know orchestral music? Think again.
Tuesday 8 Sep 2026
7:00pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South
Federation Concert Hall Series
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Cellist Jonathan Békés playing the cello, wearing a blue patterned shirt. He is captured in a focused moment, holding the cello with one hand on the fingerboard and the other on the bow. The background features an artistic double exposure adding depth

Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto

French elegance, Japanese stillness and universal, tangible beauty.
Saturday 19 Sep 2026
7:30pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South
Special Events
The Cat Empire

The Cat Empire

We dare you not to start dancing.
Friday 25 Sep 2026
7:00pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South
Federation Concert Hall Series
The TSO Chorus performing, with members dressed in black and holding sheet music. They are singing passionately, set against a warm background featuring a large candle and blurred golden lights that evoke a festive atmosphere.

Triumph of the Spirit

Hypnotic, spiritual, soul-reaching.
Saturday 10 Oct 2026
7:30pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South
Special Events
Art of the Score: the music of John Williams with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Art of the Score: The Music of John Williams

Music from your favourite films, brought to life arena-style.
Saturday 31 Oct 2026
7:30pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South
Federation Concert Hall Series
Eivind Aadland conducting, captured with a dynamic double exposure effect that shows his arms and baton in motion. The background features an abstract pattern of wooden blocks, enhancing the sense of energy and rhythm

Eivind conducts Shostakovich's Tenth

Inspired by the death of Stalin. Emotionally complex, infinitely intense.
Saturday 14 Nov 2026
7:30pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South
Special Events
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Ben Folds sitting at a piano.

Ben Folds with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Beloved Ben Folds tracks take on new life with the TSO.
Saturday 6 Feb 2027
7:30pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South

Under the spotlight

Feel like you're witnessing something special.

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Ben Folds sitting at a piano.

Ben Folds with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Beloved Ben Folds tracks take on new life with the TSO.
Saturday 6 Feb 2027
7:30pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South

Our Series

Feel spoilt for choice.

From iconic symphonies to contemporary collabs, we’ve got a concert for everyone.

Special Events

Special Events

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Federation Concert Hall Series

Federation Concert Hall Series

Feel each note rush through your veins.

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6pm Series

6pm Series

Feel an hour of music bring you to life.

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Music at Woolmers

Music at Woolmers

Feel a small ensemble make the world stand still.

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Live Sessions

Live Sessions

Feel like the rules are being broken.

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Family Concerts

Family Concerts

Feel music reach them for the first time.

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TSO for Schools

TSO for Schools

Feel their world open up.

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Meet our Chief Conductor & Artistic Director, Eivind Aadland

'There are no rules to think about ... just come and enjoy the music.'

Education and engagement

For Schools

Classroom tools and concerts

For Musicians

Training and mentoring opportunities for artists

News

Monday 24 Aug 2026

Ben Folds reuniting with the TSO for our first event of 2027

Iconic American singer-songwriter, composer and pianist Ben Folds returns to Hobart this February as part of his national orchestral tour.

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