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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

In this screen-glazed, data-numbed world, we’re here to help you really, humanly feel something. To feel everything. To feel more.

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What to expect
About the TSO
About the TSO
Meet the orchestra
Meet the orchestra

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2026 | Live Sessions | Live Sessions at Hobart City Hall
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
2026 | Family Concerts | Superheroes!
Family Concerts
Popular times filling fast
Colorful comic-style illustration featuring two cartoon superheroes wearing capes and star-patterned costumes with ‘TSO’ on their chests. One character in a blue outfit with a red cape and mask raises a fist, while the other in an orange outfit

Superheroes!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's the TSO!
Saturday 12 Sep 2026
Various Times
Nipaluna / Hobart
South
2026 | FCH | Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto
Federation Concert Hall Series
Over half sold
A man playing the cello in a blue shirt.

Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto

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

The Cat Empire

We dare you not to start dancing.
Friday 25 Sep 2026
7:00pm
Nipaluna / Hobart
South
2026 | FCH | Triumph of the Spirit
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
2026 | Special Events | Art of the Score: The Music of John Williams
Special Events
The Music of John Williams

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
2026 | FCH | Eivind conducts Shostakovich's Tenth
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
2027 | Special Events | Ben Folds with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
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.

Ben Folds with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
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

Our Series

Feel spoilt for choice.

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

Special Events

Special Events

Feel like you’ve witnessed something special.

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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.'

Meet Eivind

Education and engagement

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For Schools

Classroom tools and concerts

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For Musicians

Training and mentoring opportunities for artists

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Thursday 3 September 2026

'Most euphoric night of my life': The Cat Empire's Tassie connection

Felix Riebl on the Tassie gig that ‘rebirthed’ one of Australia's most popular live music acts.

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Your money back guarantee

If you feel nothing during one of our concerts — not even a single flicker of emotion — we’ll give you your money back.

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