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FRI 20 - SUN 22 NOVEMBER 2026

Oberon Chamber Music Festival 2026

Tickets are now on sale for the fourth edition of the Oberon Chamber Music Festival this November, which brings leading Australian classical musicians to Oberon for a weekend of concerts at the Malachi and other venues in the district. The 2026 Festival Pass will give you access to all six ticketed concerts at a discount of 5%. You have a choice of great seats for the four Malachi concerts, get access to the concerts at Mayfield Garden chapel and St Barnabas church, and join the Festival Saturday Lunch gathering at the old Bank garden.

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FRI 20 NOVEMBER 2026, 6:30 PM

Festival Opening Gala

The fourth edition of the Oberon Chamber Music Festival kicks off with Dimity Hall (violin), James Wannan (viola), Julian Smiles (cello) and Ying Ho (piano) joining Festival Director Emma Jardine (violin) for two beloved masterpieces by Anton Dvořák and W.A. Mozart. Join the musicians in the Malachi foyer after the concert for a drink and a free slice of pizza at our popular Opening Gala after-party, and enjoy a fitting start to a weekend of beautiful chamber music with world-class musicians.

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SAT 21 NOVEMBER 2026, 11:00 AM

Morning Light: Harp & Strings

Back by popular demand, extraordinary French harpist Louisic Dulbecco, Principal Harp with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, returns to the Oberon Festival for an exquisite morning recital. Joined by her colleagues Emma Jardine and Dimity Hall (violins), James Wannan (viola) and Julian Smiles (cello), Louisic brings the harp to life in a program featuring Saint-Saëns, Piazzolla, Dubois, Ernie and more. A beautiful way to begin your Festival Saturday, with music full of colour, warmth and light.

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SAT 21 NOVEMBER 2026, 4:00 PM

Jane Sheldon – The Transcendent Voice

Praised by the New York Times for singing “sublimely”, the Sydney Morning Herald for “a brilliant tour de force”, and The Australian for “mesmerising emotional truth”, Australian-American vocal performer Jane Sheldon has established an international reputation for highly specialised contemporary opera and art music for voice. Jane is joined by Dimity Hall (violin), James Wannan (viola), Julian Smiles (cello) and Ying Ho (piano) for an afternoon of exceptional chamber music making.

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SAT 21 NOVEMBER 2026, 8:30 PM

D’Amore by Candlelight – At St Barnabas

Slow down and settle in for an intimate evening of chamber music by candlelight at the beautiful St Barnabas’ church. This special late-night concert explores the warm, distinctive sound of the rarely heard viola d’amore, alongside music for cello and violin. Festival artists James Wannan (viola d’amore), Julian Smiles (cello), Dimity Hall (violin) and Emma Jardine (violin) come together for a program of solos and duos: beautiful, intimate music to listen to up close, in the gentle glow of candlelight.

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SUN 22 NOVEMBER 2026, 11:00 AM

Guitar In The Garden – At Mayfield

Internationally acclaimed guitarist Karin Schaupp leads this luminous morning concert in the beautiful Mayfield Garden Chapel, performing works by Paganini, Haydn and more. Karin is joined by violinist Emma Jardine, violist James Wannan and cellist Paul Ghica for a morning of exquisite chamber music in this unique setting. Your ticket includes full access to the glorious Mayfield Garden

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SUN 22 NOVEMBER 2026, 3:00 PM

Festival Finale – Six Strings

The Festival closes with an extraordinary ensemble of Australia’s finest chamber musicians. Acclaimed guitarist Karin Schaupp joins violinists Emma Jardine and Dimity Hall, violists James Wannan and Lisa Grosman, and cellist Julian Smiles for an afternoon of vibrant string chamber music. The program opens with Boccherini’s sparkling Guitar Quintet, and follows with Brahms’ magnificent String Sextet – a fitting finale to the fourth Oberon Chamber Music Festival.

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SUN 13 DECEMBER 2026, 4:00 PM

Community Christmas Carols

The combined churches of Oberon present an early evening of Christmas songs, carols and readings. This annual event reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas with musical items performed by a variety of ages from each of Oberon’s church congregations. All are welcome, entry is free and refreshments are provided, so come and join in with the community’s faithful and get into the spirit of the fast-approaching festive season.

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THUR 31 DECEMBER 2026, 7:00 PM

New Year’s Eve at The Malachi

Ring in 2027 with a night of music, dancing, and celebration at Oberon’s most iconic venue. The Malachi is bringing the party with 10-minute mini DANCE sets spanning every genre: funk, disco, pop, rock, hip-hop, country and more. Hit the floor, catch your breath, then dive back in for the next vibe!. Kicking off at 7PM, enjoy the licensed bar, BYO your own food, and the 9PM and 12AM Harbour fireworks live on the big screen as we count down to midnight together.

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