Perth Concert Hall
Perth Concert Hall is a leading music and performance venue, renowned for having the finest acoustics in the Southern Hemisphere. This classic ‘brutalist’ mid-century styled building, rich with musical history continues to host a number of diverse performances from comedy to contemporary and classical music all year round. Perth Concert Hall is also the proud home of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO).
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Architecture
Designed by architects Jeffery Howlett and Don Bailey, the Perth Concert Hall was the first concert hall to be built in Australia after World War II. Its construction and completion was carried out by Sabemo (WA) with its doors opening to the public on Australia Day (January 26) 1973.
Serving as a prime example of the ‘brutalist’ mid-century classical architecture, its exterior is characterised by an innovative use of white off-form concrete. Centred by a winding staircase, its interior is laid with a bold red carpet. The auditorium seats 1,729 people and houses a 3,000 pipe organ.
Noted as being a structure that was completely innovative for its time, it was recognised at the 2016 Australian Institute of Architects National Awards, and received the ‘Enduring Architecture Award’. The jury of the awards described the building to be “… hung from itself, creating enormous free spans and all from one beautifully poured material.”
In recent years, (2017 / 2018) improvements to the Perth Concert Hall have been implemented, including the lighting system which saw major upgrades to the auditorium and façade lighting.
Artists
Renowned for having one of the finest acoustics in the southern hemisphere, Perth Concert Hall has had many star studded performers set foot on its stage, from great classical ensembles The London, Chicago and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras to some of the world’s best contemporary artists including; Ray Charles, PJ Harvey, Nina Simon, Sting, Tim Minchin, KD Lang and many more.
The venue continues to host a huge number of diverse performances and events all year round – including, but not limited to, popular music, comedy, classical music and talks. Currently the home of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO), Perth Concert Hall will host over 50 performances with the Orchestra in 2019.
Guides

Z.E.N. Trio
Fiery passion, heart-wrenching emotion: three intensely expressive musicians come together for a rare and unforgettable performance for Musica Viva Australia.
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Dates:Aug 15
- Time(s):7.30pm
Details
- Music:Chamber Music,Classical
- Produced By:Musica Viva
- Hosted By:Musica Viva
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Description

Britten’s War Requiem
- [email protected]
- 0893260000
- https://www.waso.com.au
- https://tickets.waso.com.au/12207?_ga=2.3862389.436368542.1639962625-204742774.1639962625
Most successful Brittisch modern-time composer Benjamin Britten's one of the most performed piece on WASO performed by conductor Asher Fisch.
- Dates:Aug 19 - 20
- Time(s):7.30pm Fri 19 Aug, 7.30pm Sat 20 Aug
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Music:Orchestral,Classical
- Hosted By:WASO
- Ticket Price:$30- $98
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Produced By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Description

Cinematic
- [email protected]
- 0893260000
- https://www.waso.com.au
- https://tickets.waso.com.au/12192?_ga=2.263972425.436368542.1639962625-204742774.1639962625
Join WASO for epic soundtracks of the silver screen with conductor Benjamin Northey and violinist Baiba Skride violin.
- Dates:Aug 26- 27
- Time(s):7.30pm Fri 26 Aug, 7.30pm Sat 27 Aug
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Music:Orchestral,Classical
- Hosted By:WASO
- Ticket Price:$30- $98
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Produced By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Description

Otto Tausk Conducts Prokofiev – Morning
- [email protected]
- 0893260000
- https://www.waso.com.au
- https://tickets.waso.com.au/12216?_ga=2.37478629.436368542.1639962625-204742774.1639962625
Morning Symphony Series presents Morning by conductor Otto Tausk.
- Dates:Sep 1
- Time(s):11.00am
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Hosted By:WASO
- Ticket Price:$30- $60
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Produced By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Description

Beethoven & Prokofiev
- [email protected]
- 93260000
- https://www.waso.com.au/concerts-tickets/whats-on/concert/beethoven-elgar
- https://tickets.waso.com.au/12208?z=0
Noble Power and Poetry
- Dates:Sep 2-3rd
- Time(s):7:30pm
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Hosted By:WASO
- Ticket Price:$30-$98
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Produced By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Description

2022 Maksim Oceania Tour Perth
- [email protected]
- 0433232403
- https://perthconcerthall.com.au/events/event/maksim-mrvica-2022
- https://perthconcerthall.com.au/events/event/maksim-mrvica-2022
This September, '2022 Maksim Oceania Tour’ will be touring five metro cities - Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland.
- Dates:Sep 7
- Time(s):19:30
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Music:Classical,World,Other Music
- Performing Arts:Other
- Hosted By:Harmonie International
- Ticket Price:79
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Description

Maksim
The world-renowned Classical Crossover pianist MAKSIM is returning to AUSTRALIA after three years!
- Dates:Sep 7
- Time(s):7:30pm
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Music:World,Other Music,Concert Tours
- Hosted By:Perth Concert Hall
- Ticket Price:$79 - $229
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Description

Eumeralla, A War Requiem For Peace presented by WASO and Short Black Opera
- [email protected]
- 9326 0000
- https://www.waso.com.au/concerts-tickets/whats-on
- https://tickets.waso.com.au/12305?_ga=2.132223245.229745921.1633571929-1648394178.1631154017
Presented by WASO and Short Black Opera, Eumeralla combines moving poetry, two choirs, orchestra and the platform of the Requiem mass.
- Dates:Sep 30
- Time(s):7.30pm
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Music:Orchestral,Choral
- Hosted By:WASO
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Produced By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Description
The Eumeralla river flows through Gunditjmara country in southwest Victoria. It was here, 180 years ago, that war broke out between traditional owners and those who sought to dispossess them of their land.
Combining moving poetry, two choirs, orchestra and the platform of the Requiem mass, a history of heartbreak and horror is revealed in this monumental new work. With a fusion of Western classical tradition and First Nations culture, Eumeralla soars with resilience and reconciliation.
Sung in dialects of the Gunditjmara people of southwestern Victoria. Eumeralla, a war requiem for peace is presented in Perth with support from the Bendat Family Foundation. The Gunditjmara translation was the work of senior Gunditjmara language custodian Vicki Couzens and linguist Travers Eira.
WASO’s Indigenous Creative Collaborations are supported by Bendat Family Foundation.

WASO’s Fairytale Ball
- [email protected]
- 9326 0000
- https://www.waso.com.au/
- https://tickets.waso.com.au/12226?_ga=2.39947168.348339392.1640218896-463989414.1639731125&_gac=1.148346181.1639968152.Cj0KCQiAzfuNBhCGARIsAD1nu-_pHpEuZuHUbT0jQ4rGJS0bTamU1avRWkC6e_ac4ODKZwqelQC9VHoaAoO_EALw_wcB
Witches, Wizards, Princes, Fairies – rejoice!
- Dates:Oct 1
- Time(s):10:00am
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Music:Orchestral
- Type:Kids
- Hosted By:WASO
- Ticket Price:$35.00 - $40.00
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Produced By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Description

Avi Avital & Giovanni Sollima
Presented by Musica Viva Australia, take an intriguing musical journey around the Mediterranean, with a brilliant mandolinist and a spectacular cellist as your guides.
- Venue:TBD
- Dates:Oct 2
- Time(s):6.30pm
Details
- Music:Chamber Music,Classical
- Produced By:Musica Viva
- Hosted By:Musica Viva
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Description

Sibelius' Second Symphony
- [email protected]
- 93260000
- https://www.waso.com.au/concerts-tickets/whats-on/concert/sibelius-morning
- https://tickets.waso.com.au/12217?z=0
A Confession of the Soul
- Dates:Oct 6-8
- Time(s):Morning show 11am, Evening shows 7:30pm
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Hosted By:WASO
- Ticket Price:$30-$60
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Produced By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Description

UWA Music presents ASCENT
- [email protected]
- 08 6488 7836
- https://www.music.uwa.edu.au
- https://www.perthconcerthall.com.au/events/event/uwa-ascent/1332
Youth, experience and excellence combine in an evening shared by three exceptional student musicians performing with the UWA Symphony Orchestra in the final of the VOSE Concerto Competition.
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Dates:Oct 13
- Time(s):7.30pm
Details
- Music:Concerto,Orchestral,Classical,Choral
- Hosted By:UWA Conservatorium of Music
- Ticket Price:$35 Standard, $25 Concessions
- Accessibility:Wheelchair access
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Description

Jessica Mauboy Boss Lady Tour
- [email protected]
- (08) 9231 9900
- https://perthconcerthall.com.au/
- https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/jessica-mauboy-the-boss-lady-tour-perth-07-04-2022/event/13005B1A8E6173EA
Jessica is going bold, bringing her fierce voice to the stage as she hits the Perth Concert Hall with 'The Boss Lady Tour'.
- Dates:Nov 3
- Time(s):7.30pm
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Music:Pop,Concert Tours
- Type:Community,Youth
- Hosted By:Perth Concert Hall
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Description

Bohemian Rhapsodies
- [email protected]
- 9326 0000
- https://www.waso.com.au/concerts-tickets/whats-on/concert/bohemian
- https://tickets.waso.com.au/12209?_ga=2.44690912.575754488.1639979466-114444002.1639979466
Evocative and dramatic
- Dates:November 11-12th
- Time(s):7:30pm
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Hosted By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
- Ticket Price:$30-$98
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall
- Produced By:West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Description

Lucy Durack's ROM-COMCERT
- 0892319999
- https://www.perthconcerthall.com.au/
- https://www.livenation.com.au/show/1376814/lucy-durack/perth/2022-11-13/en
Leading lady of stage, Lucy Durack is an unashamed fan of rom-coms and their delightful soundtracks. And now alongside Rob Mills and Bert LaBonté, Lucy is planning to perform these ballads.
- Dates:Nov 13
- Time(s):8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Venue:Perth Concert Hall
Details
- Music:Pop,Other Music
- Accessibility:Contact Venue for details on accessibility
- Event Venue:Perth Concert Hall