Symphony in the City 2017 (expired event)

This spectacular free event has become a highlight of the summer calendar for thousands of concert-goers in Perth.

Symphony in the City is Perth’s largest free outdoor classical music concert and is the signal that summer has arrived and Christmas is around the corner. Join the Orchestra, WASO Chorus and special guest soloists for a fun-filled evening that features exciting, beautiful and heart melting music from your favourite classical works and film music scores.

As always, the concert will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture accompanied by a pyrotechnics display. Save the date now and join us for a magical night under the stars.

Scoop's Tips

• Langley Park is just walking distance from Perth CBD
• There are three nearby train stations: Elizabeth Quay (1.5km), McIver (1.5km), and Perth Underground (1.9km). 
• Patrons, please note that there will be no parking available on Langley Park this year. For real-time bay availability at car parks around Langley Park, please visit www.cityofperthparking.com.au/
• The ACROD pickup and drop-off zone is along the riverside of Terrace Road. For safety, patrons must use hazard lights and observe 8kmh speed limit after the 5:30pm road closure.
• The ACROD parking area is at the rear of the venue and can be accessed via the entry opposite Hill Street. A current ACROD permit must be displayed at all times. After the concert please use the pickup and drop off area along the riverside of Terrace Road as there is strictly no vehicular access into the audience area of the park.
• We advise you arrive as early as 4 or 4:30pm and enjoy a relaxing picnic dinner in the parkto ensure yourself a great view.
• Grab a programme when you arrive along with the upcoming year's Calendar of WASO Concerts. 
• Watch out for the magnificent fireworks in the last performance
• Stick around for a few minutes after if you'd like to catch any bonus performances!