Save the date for free concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) returns in February with a trio of outdoor performances at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
A more than 60-year tradition continues on February 5, 15 and 22 as the MSO stages its Sidney Myer Free Concerts series once again.
The 2025 free summer series opens with Cybec Assistant Conductor Leonard Weiss leading the MSO for Journeys and Adventures featuring stories of exploration, playful moments and roaring showstoppers.
A Symphonic Showcase, led by MSO’s Principal Conductor Benjamin Northey rounds out the season with two world premieres and a program filled with passion and drama.
Chief Conductor Jaime Martín also makes his debut at the Bowl conducting a program featuring acclaimed Czech composer Antonin Dvořák, legendary American composer George Gershwin and French composer Maurice Ravel’s best-known work Boléro.
“It is an absolute thrill to make my debut in this iconic concert series at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl,” Mr Martin said.
These free concerts are an extraordinary gift to Melburnians and visitors to this wonderful city.
“They are a celebration of music, community, and Melbourne’s vibrant summer spirit. Sharing the joy of live orchestral music with such a diverse audience, under the stars in this beloved venue, is truly special.”
At the first concert on Wednesday, February 5, conductor Leonard Weiss and the MSO will perform Journeys and Adventures featuring a thrilling orchestral exploration of crowd favourites including John Williams’ music from cinematic blockbusters Star Wars and E.T.
On Saturday, February 15, Jaime conducts at the Bowl: Dvořák, Gershwin and Ravel promises a blissful evening of fabulous music in the great outdoors and a not-to-be-missed opportunity to see the MSO’s much-loved Chief Conductor Jaime Martín.
Benjamin Northey and the MSO will then deliver a Symphonic Showcase on Saturday, February 22, featuring two masterpieces of 20th century orchestral music and two works receiving their world premiere.
It’s free to enter all concerts and no bookings are required. At each event gates will open at 4.30pm with entry on a first-in basis.
The concerts begin at 7.30pm and last around two hours including interval. All three performances will also be broadcast live on MSO YouTube and ABC Classic.
The free series is made possible by the MSO Sidney Myer Trust Fund, in association with ABC Classic, The University of Melbourne and Arts Centre Melbourne, with generous support from the City of Melbourne, Premier Production Partner CVP and Major Audio Partner Norwest.

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