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Chamber Music Adelaide champions the vibrant chamber music community of South Australia. We're here to support over 160 musicians from Baroque specialists to experimental innovators - helping them create, perform, and thrive.

As Australia's only member-based chamber music organisation, we commission new Australian works, provide performance platforms, and advocate for the artists who make our musical landscape so rich and diverse.

Whether you're a lifelong chamber music devotee or curious to discover something new, there's a world of intimate, powerful musical experiences waiting for you.

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Explore our concert diary to find performances across Adelaide and regional South Australia- from grand cultural institutions to unexpected spaces, featuring everything from beloved classics to brand-new commissions

Composers

On the Terrace turns ten in 2026 and we're commissioning something special to celebrate.

We are inviting South Australian composers to create a new work around the theme of gathering and reinvention: a piece that honours where chamber music has been and imagines where it might yet go. The work will bring together two chamber ensembles and inclusive choir as the culminating performance of On the Terrace 2026. Two pathways are available: Independent ($8,500) and Mentored ($6,000).

EOIs close 23 June 2026.

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What’s On

Concert Diary
Vitality // ASO
June 17
Vitality // ASO

From hushed lyricism to fiery folk rhythms, this concert celebrates the incredible versatility of the ASO’s string players. Joseph Bologne’s Violin Concerto No.9 is a joyful window into the bright and energising performance styles of 18th-century France. Dvořák’s Nocturne offers a moment of tenderness and quiet melancholy before Bartók’s Divertimento dances between rustic spirit and shadowy reflection.

She Speaks // Elder Lunchtimes
June 19
She Speaks // Elder Lunchtimes

Presented in partnership with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO), She Speaks returns in 2026 to spotlight the voices of women composers…

Wild // Adelaide Chamber Singers
June 19
Wild // Adelaide Chamber Singers

From the haunting beauty of English folksongs to melodies born of forgotten landscapes, Adelaide Chamber Singers sing of love and longing, of solitude and nature’s quiet wisdom, of ghosts that linger and communities that gather in firelit evenings.

Wild // Adelaide Chamber Singers
June 19
Wild // Adelaide Chamber Singers

From the haunting beauty of English folksongs to melodies born of forgotten landscapes, Adelaide Chamber Singers sing of love and longing, of solitude and nature’s quiet wisdom, of ghosts that linger and communities that gather in firelit evenings.

Make Music Day
June 20
Make Music Day

For one day only, 40 venues across the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide will open their doors for a full day of live music - from relaxed daytime coffee sets to late-night performances.

Earth, Wind, Fire & Water: Music of the Elements // Lumina
June 20
Earth, Wind, Fire & Water: Music of the Elements // Lumina

Each element imbued with meaning: Earth as the foundation of our world, providing shelter and nurture. Wind as a rush of air; movement and breath. Fire, powerful and unquenchable. Water as life, washing through the world as oceans, rivers, and rain.

Collectif: Arc en Ciel // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
June 20
Collectif: Arc en Ciel // North Adelaide Baroque Hall

Collectif: Arc en Ciel features distinct voices weaving together in gradual, improvised harmony. This immersive, art-inspired experience invites you into a serene world of deep listening, where music, colour, and nature unite in an unforgettable journey of sensory discovery.

James Ehnes with Orion Weiss // UKARIA
June 21
James Ehnes with Orion Weiss // UKARIA

Superstar Canadian violinist James Ehnes joins forces with his longtime duo partner, the celebrated American pianist Orion Weiss, to present a recital of duo repertoire. Ehnes is one of the great violinists on the global stage: a fixture as concerto soloist with orchestras like the New York and London Philharmonics and the Boston Symphony, and recitalist at Carnegie Hall, Verbier Festival and other venues across Europe, Ehnes is a two-time GRAMMY Award-winner with an extensive discography. Weiss is one of the most sought-after concert pianists in the US: a regular soloist with LA and New York Philharmonics, he is renowned for his 'powerful technique and exceptional insight’. For their recital at UKARIA, Ehnes and Weiss offer a rare opportunity for Australian audiences to experience two star soloists in an exceptionally intimate setting…

Wild // Adelaide Chamber Singers
June 21
Wild // Adelaide Chamber Singers

From the haunting beauty of English folksongs to melodies born of forgotten landscapes, Adelaide Chamber Singers sing of love and longing, of solitude and nature’s quiet wisdom, of ghosts that linger and communities that gather in firelit evenings.

Pared to Two // Burnside Community Concert
June 23
Pared to Two // Burnside Community Concert

In an intimate dialogue between oboe and cello, 'Pared to Two' explores transformation through sound, from the smoky nostalgia of Piazzolla's Café 1930 to the mythic world of Britten's Pan, inspired by Ovid's tales of metamorphosis. The program features the world premiere of Sally Whitwell's Miniature, a new work that distils musical ideas into their purest essence, and finishes with excerpts from Vivaldi's Sonata in C minor RV53.

Name: Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van't Hoff // Musica Viva Australia
June 25
Name: Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van't Hoff // Musica Viva Australia

Musica Viva Australia is excited to present the London-based Doric String Quartet performing Thomas Ades with the brilliance of Australian clarinettist and FutureMaker Lloyd Van't Hoff…

Chamber in the Community // Darwin Song
June 26
Chamber in the Community // Darwin Song

Nathan May with Julian Ferraretto

Singer-songwriter Nathan May, proud descendant of the Arabana, Yawuru and Marridjabin peoples, shares his songs reflecting on family, connection to country, and truth-telling. Alongside violinist Julian Ferraretto, known for his genre-crossing style, the performance draws on country and folk genres, blending music and storytelling.

James Huon George // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
June 27
James Huon George // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
The Gesualdo Six // UKARIA
June 28
The Gesualdo Six // UKARIA


The Gesualdo Six is an award-winning and critically-acclaimed vocal ensemble made up of some of the UK’s most esteemed consort singers. The group, who are lauded for their ‘imaginative programming and impeccable blend’, has toured around the world and records exclusively for Hyperion Records (their tenth album was released in August 2025). Following their residency at the 2023 A Cappella Academy, The Gesualdo Six returns to UKARIA with a program that traces the evolution of the vocal consort tradition…

Chamber in the Community // Voyage
June 29
Chamber in the Community // Voyage

Megan Robson, Guitar, Bridget McCullough, Viola, Gemma Vice, Flute

Every journey has its shape - a departure, a period of exile, and the quiet relief of homecoming. That arc sits at the heart of this program from Inflorescence Trio, three Elder Conservatorium graduates who are exciting emerging voices in chamber music.

Adelaide Baroque // House Concerts: Sunday afternoon at the Schönbrunn Palace
July 5
Adelaide Baroque // House Concerts: Sunday afternoon at the Schönbrunn Palace

In 18th-century Vienna, house concerts (or chamber music performances) were a significant part of the musical culture, particularly among the aristocracy and emerging middle class. These events were intimate gatherings in private residences, contrasting with the large public opera houses and concert halls that became more common later in the century. We present the music of Haydn, Beethoven and Corelli.

Adelaide Baroque // House Concerts: Sunday afternoon at the Schönbrunn Palace
July 5
Adelaide Baroque // House Concerts: Sunday afternoon at the Schönbrunn Palace

In 18th-century Vienna, house concerts (or chamber music performances) were a significant part of the musical culture, particularly among the aristocracy and emerging middle class. These events were intimate gatherings in private residences, contrasting with the large public opera houses and concert halls that became more common later in the century. We present the music of Haydn, Beethoven and Corelli.

The Lost Art of Listening // Illuminate Adelaide and Vitalstatistix
July 10
The Lost Art of Listening // Illuminate Adelaide and Vitalstatistix

In a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, The Lost Art of Listening, created and composed by Hilary Kleinig,  brings people together with their phones to play in a shared sonic experience that explores listening and its place in human existence, framed by a stillness that is rare today. 

Featuring cult pianist Erik Griswold, this performance for prepared piano and smartphone choir, combines field recordings, vintage synths, and the sounds of the elements, creating vibrations that travel through your body and swirl through space.

Weinstein & Odermatt // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
July 11
Weinstein & Odermatt // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
The Lost Art of Listening // Illuminate Adelaide and Vitalstatistix
July 11
The Lost Art of Listening // Illuminate Adelaide and Vitalstatistix

In a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, The Lost Art of Listening, created and composed by Hilary Kleinig,  brings people together with their phones to play in a shared sonic experience that explores listening and its place in human existence, framed by a stillness that is rare today. 

Featuring cult pianist Erik Griswold, this performance for prepared piano and smartphone choir, combines field recordings, vintage synths, and the sounds of the elements, creating vibrations that travel through your body and swirl through space.

The Lost Art of Listening // Illuminate Adelaide and Vitalstatistix
July 11
The Lost Art of Listening // Illuminate Adelaide and Vitalstatistix

In a world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, The Lost Art of Listening, created and composed by Hilary Kleinig,  brings people together with their phones to play in a shared sonic experience that explores listening and its place in human existence, framed by a stillness that is rare today. 

Featuring cult pianist Erik Griswold, this performance for prepared piano and smartphone choir, combines field recordings, vintage synths, and the sounds of the elements, creating vibrations that travel through your body and swirl through space.

Joshua Batty and Friends // UKARIA
July 12
Joshua Batty and Friends // UKARIA

Perfect Imperfections is a bold reimagining of the flute as an instrument of power, soul, and raw humanity. This journey takes us into the emotional landscapes of each listener, inviting us to find beauty within imperfection, connection through vulnerability, and uplift through music…

Name: Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek // Musica Viva Australia
July 14
Name: Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek // Musica Viva Australia

Event description: Prepare to be kissed by a fairy, haunted by a dream and transformed by music when Canadian virtuoso violinist Leila Josefowicz and fellow-Canadian pianist John Novacek bring their fantastical tales and captivating sounds to tour Australia. ..

Sitkovetsky Trio // UKARIA
July 18
Sitkovetsky Trio // UKARIA

The Sitkovetsky Trio is one of the pre-eminent piano trios at work on today’s global stage. Formed by classmates at the UK’s Menuhin School over twenty years ago, the trio performs regularly in venues such as Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and London’s Wigmore Hall, and their extensive discography for BIS Records has won numerous awards…

Sitkovetsky Trio with Stefanie Farrands // UKARIA
July 19
Sitkovetsky Trio with Stefanie Farrands // UKARIA

For their second concert, the Sitkovetsky Trio is joined by Australia’s own Stefanie Farrands, Principal Viola of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, in a program of distinctively Hungarian flavour. The scene is set with Haydn’s Hungarian-influenced Piano Trio No. 39 in G major, written during one of Haydn’s ‘liberating’ sojourns in London and dedicated to his student and intimate confidant Rebecca Schroeter…

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