Sydney Symphony Orchestra Presents 2026
Catch pop culture soundtracks like you've never heard them before, as this renowned orchestra returns with a brand-new season of imaginative and unexpected performances.
Overview
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is stacked with world-class talent, but they don't just perform Rossini overtures and Beethoven concertos. Instead, they regularly light up venues with symphonic screenings featuring cinematic classics, such as Toy Story and Home Alone, alongside scores by Hollywood's composing legends. In 2026, the Sydney Symphony Presents series is adding a little more adventure to the mix, performing film scores, gaming soundtracks and throwback hits like you've never heard them before.
First up on Thursday, January 22, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is taking the Hordern Pavilion back, way back, with Disco Never Dies. Putting out a call to all dancing queens and raining men, this sprawling venue will be transformed into a rhythmic paradise, complete with sequins, mirror balls and vintage fashion. Joined by powerhouse performers Timomatic and Paulini, carve up the d-floor as intricate spring arrangements and booming brass melodies offer new interpretations of ABBA and Earth, Wind and Fire classics.
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On Saturday, February 7, the tone shifts towards Tinseltown, as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra reunites with Art of the Score podcast hosts Andrew Pogson and Dan Golding for The Music of John Williams: Episode II. Taking a deep dive into the iconic composer's seven-decade career, the ICC Sydney Theatre combines surround sound and cutting-edge visuals to bring new meaning to Williams' musical work on films ranging from Superman and Star Wars to Happy Potter, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park.
Finally, gamers will be attending ELDEN Ring: Symphonic Adventure in their droves when it makes its official Australian debut on Thursday, March 12–Saturday, March 14. Conceived as a fully immersive performance, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will join forces with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to bring the dramatic soundscape of the landmark video games to life. Surrounded by in-game visuals, atmospheric lighting and familiar sound effects, expect a performance befitting Malenia — one that has never missed a beat.
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