Canberra International Music Festival

Step into five days of extraordinary performances at the Canberra International Music Festival, where acclaimed artists from around the world transform the capital into a vibrant stage. Centred on the theme Liberté, this year’s program explores the constraints artists have endured across history, while showcasing the power of creativity to transcend them. From the stirring sounds of French bagpipes to the precision of Finnish virtuosos, from intimate Schubert lieder at dusk to evocative soundscapes drifting across the water at sunrise, the festival offers a rich and unexpected journey through classical and contemporary music, crafted for those who seek something beyond the ordinary.