2021 CONCERTS AND EVENTS
Carnival of the Animals
Join the DSO menagerie for a carnival of fun!
Bring the whole family along to enjoy Camille Saint-Saëns’ enchanting The Carnival of the Animals and other animal-themed orchestral favourites. Hosted by Darwin's own Shalom Kaa, this will be a magical musical adventure through the animal kingdom.
Time
Sat 20 March 2021, 6.30pm
Venue
Darwin Entertainment Centre
DSO at Barunga
A powerful exploration of culture and place
Join DSO for a stunning sunset concert at the iconic Barunga Festival. Featuring guest artists Manuel Dhurrkay, Don Nunggarrgalu, Guwanbal Gurriwiwi and Ripple Effect Band this rich cross-cultural collaboration in the beautiful surrounds of Barunda should not be missed.
Time
11 - 13 June 2021
Venue
Barunga Festival
Sitzler Symphony: DISCO
Join us for a night boogie wonderland
Don’t miss this spectacular night under the stars, dancing to great disco hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s! Featuring DSO performing lush symphonic arrangements of the best hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, ABBA, Gloria Gaynor and more! Special guest musicians and dancing queens will transform the Gardens Amphitheatre into a glittering dance floor.
Time
Sat 26 June 2021, 6.30pm
Venue
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre
Wavelengths
Classical favourites and a dynamic collaboration
Ripple Effect Band are an all-female rock band from Maningrida. For this special event, they have collaborated with emerging composer Alex Turley to produce an innovative cross-cultural performance that pushes musical boundaries.
This exciting premiere will be followed by Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante and Tchaikovsky’s rousing Symphony No. 5.
Time
Sat 21 August 2021, 7.30pm
Venue
Darwin Entertainment Centre
Pictures
A multi-artform feast for the senses
Immerse yourself in a multi-layered collaboration between DSO and vibrant local dance company Slide Youth Dance. Featuring performances of favourites from beloved film scores, this event pairs these works with specially choreographed dance pieces performed live with the orchestra.
This dynamic collaboration will be followed by a performance of Mussorgsky’s much-loved Pictures at an Exhibition.
Time
Sat 30 October 2021, 7.30pm
Venue
Darwin Entertainment Centre
Family Proms
Sparking intrigue in classical music for kids and grown-ups alike
This fun and interactive special event introduces the whole symphony orchestra to new listeners.
Time
Sat 27 November 2021, 11am
Venue
Darwin Entertainment Centre
Two Fifths
Two powerful works draw the season to a triumphant close
Don’t miss DSO’s spectacular finale to their 2021 season featuring performances of two mighty orchestral works – Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto and Shostakovich’s brooding Symphony No. 5.
Time
Sat 27 November 2021, 7.30pm
Venue
Darwin Entertainment Centre
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Sonic Safari
A fun-filled musical event set among the NT's unique fauna
Hop on board our Sonic Safari at Crocosaurus Cove and enjoy a fun-filled concert of snappy scales and swampy sounds played by DSO ensemble.
Sat 15 May 2021, 8.30am
Crocosaurus Cove
Storytime
Your favourite stories brought to life with music
Join DSO musicians for some storytelling fun as they bring beautiful children’s picture books to life with music. This engaging event brings music and literacy education together.
Sat 11 September 2021
Time and venue TBC