Performances
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
From Mozart to the Movies
From Hollywood magic to the rolling hills of the Celtic isles, join Bardon Strings for their enchanting upcoming concert: Mozart to the Movies. Brisbane’s beloved community string ensemble returns to the stage with a heart warming afternoon of music. Timeless classical masterpieces, stirring traditional Scottish and Irish tunes, and some of your favourite silver-screen scores. Whether you are a fan of sweeping orchestral tradition or cinematic wonder, there is something in this program to delight music lovers of all ages.
2:00pm Saturday November 14th, 2026
St Andrew’s Anglican Church of Indoroopilly
PAST PERFORMANCES
Ode to Joy: A Feast Day Celebration
This special concert celebrates the rich musical heritage of the British Isles alongside beloved classical favourites. Audiences will be transported through the lively rhythms and lyrical beauty of traditional Celtic music from Ireland and Scotland, performed with warmth and spirit by this dedicated community string orchestra. Whether you are a lover of Celtic melodies or classical gems Ode to Joy : A Feast Day Celebration offers something to stir every heart.
2:00pm Sunday 24th May, 2026
St Augustine’s Hamilton, Brisbane
A Touch for Tango
Come on a musical journey with Bardon Strings, where strings come alive in a fusion of Latin flair and enchanting melodies. The ensemble will captivate your senses with the passionate rhythm of tangos, performing timeless pieces such Somewhere Over the Rainbow and 'La Paloma', along with the haunting beauty of Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission. Revel in a rich tapestry of sound, and be swept away by the seductive beats of tango in the park.
10:30am Sunday 4th May, 2025
New Farm Park Rotunda, Brisbane
Tutus and Tiaras
Put on your best tutu or dance costume and join us for a fun morning of activities at the botanic gardens, where the little dancer in your family can adorn themselves with botanicals (fairy wand, princess tiara or floral bracelet) before dancing to the music of Bardon Strings. Bring a picnic lunch for the Bandstand lawn and enjoy the music and dancing.
Ideal for children aged 4-11 years
11:00am Sunday June 15th, 2025
Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
Gabriel’s Oboe
Enjoy strings, oboes and bassoons when Bardon Strings joins forces with Bottletree Ensemble to bring you a program from Bach to the Beatles. Come and share our joy in music making.
Entry by Gold Coin Donation
2:00pm Sunday November 2nd, 2024
Saint Luke’s Church, Toowoomba
Purcell and the Pirates
A Father's Day treat. Join Bardon Strings as they perform popular works and light classics featuring music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Purcell, Bizet and Cat Stevens amongst others.
11am Sunday 3rd September, 2023
Old Government House, Brisbane
Bands in Parks - An Outback Symphony
Bardon Strings Music from the Heart Tour
Bardon Strings will play some of their outback concert repertoire prior to their Easter trip to Uluru. Be the first to hear their concert selections that range from the intensity and beauty of Jupiter from Holts the Planets right through to a light hearted toe tapping sea shanty.
11am Sunday 5th March, 2023
Old Government House, Brisbane
Bands in Parks - a Brisbane City Council initiative
Strings in Spring
Saturday 22 October 2022 commencing at 11am
Durack Bowls Club
500 Bowhill Road, Durack Qld
Bands in Parks - Bach to the Beatles
A passage through time with music from Bach, Rodgers and Hammerstein through to the Beatles.
Concert was held on Sunday 26 June 2022 - 10am to 11am
New Farm Park rotunda
Bands in Parks - a Brisbane City Council initiative
Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert was held on Saturday 11 December 2021 at
St Brigids Church - 79 Musgrave Road, Red Hill
Christmas Concert 2020
Concert was held on 13 December 2020 at Ithaca Hall, Red Hill.
First Concert
Bardon Strings played in Folk at Magdas on 13 August 2016.
