AYO Summer Music Festival

The Australian Youth Orchestra is transforming Adelaide into a classical music festival for the summer of 2025. Enter a world of vibrant colour and timeless drama at the Australian Youth Orchestra’s Summer Music Festival, where every note tells a story. Led by internationally acclaimed conductors Alexander Briger, Natalia Luis-Bassa, and Andrew Haveron, and creatively directed by the brilliant Monica Curro, this year’s festival is a feast for the senses. Immerse yourself in the romance of Strauss, the drama of Dvořák, and the Nordic beauty of Sibelius. Be transported to the battlefields of Eastern Europe with Janáček’s Taras Bulba and explore contemporary gems by Mexican composers Gabriela Ortiz and Arturo Márquez. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear three contrasting works by Australia’s own Jessica Wells, this year’s composer-in-residence.