AFCM 2025 Program by Day

AFCM Concert Conversations offer an engaging start to the day, beginning with Artistic Director Jack Liebeck in conversation with visiting Festival musicians, exploring various personal and professional aspects of their lives. This is followed by a 45-minute performance, with tea and coffee served beforehand.

Start Time: 10:00 am Finish Time: 12:00pm Doors Open: 9:45am Interval: 11:00am, 15 Min Tea & Coffee: from 9:30am

Tickets from $93 (AFCM Friends Exclusive Price) General Admission: $101 Concession: $97 Under 30: $30​​

• AFCM Concert Conversations are included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation along primary routes is provided.
• AFCM Concert Conversations are eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.

FREE EVENT

Experience the journey of Australia’s finest young chamber musicians as they refine their craft under the guidance of world-class mentors. These public masterclasses are FREE, offering a unique opportunity to watch Festival Artists tutor, guide, and inspire the next generation of talent.

Start Time: 1:00pm Finish Time: 2:00pm

​AFCM Illuminates combines insightful lectures and live performance, offering a unique fusion of knowledge and sound.

In Part 2 of The Shortest History of Music, Andrew Ford continues his engaging exploration of music's rich history. How did what we call 'classical music' develop? What role did music notation play? How did Joseph Haydn's career take him from being a liveried servant to the most famous composer in Europe? And why is Clara Schumann such an important figure in the story of the concert hall?​

Start Time: 3:00pm I Finish Time: 4:00pm

Tickets from $39 (Friends Exclusive Price) General Admission: $42 Concession: $41 Under 30: $30​

• AFCM Illuminates events are included in Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation is not provided.
• AFCM Illuminates events are eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.

Named in honour of the Festival’s founder, the AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series offers an excellent introduction for newcomers and a chance for familiar audiences to enjoy beloved favourites and discover new musical gems.

Celebrate the timeless charm of the clarinet, inspired by the legendary artistry of Benny Goodman.

Start Time: 5:00 pm Finish Time: 6:00pm

Tickets from $66 (AFCM Friend Exclusive Price) General Admission: $71 Concession: $69 Under 30: $30

• The AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series concerts are included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation along primary routes is provided.
  
• The AFCM Ray Golding Sunset Series concerts are eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.

The jewel in the crown each day of the Festival are these full-length Evening Concerts, presenting a wonderful range of repertoire, from classic favourites to lesser-known works and exciting new commissions.

Experience a musical showdown featuring works by Liszt, Brahms, Glass, Reich, and Tchaikovsky. Bold rivalries and spats are found amongst composers too, yet each person’s creative brilliance wins out.

Start Time: 7:30 pm Finish Time: 9:30 pm Doors Open: 7:10pm Interval: 20 Min

Tickets from $82 (AFCM Friend Exclusive Price) General Admission: $88 Concession: $85 Under 30: $30

• AFCM Evening Concerts are included in Gold and Gold Plus Subscriptions. Shuttle transportation along primary routes is provided.
• AFCM Evening Concerts are eligible for selection as part of a Silver or Silver Plus Subscription.