Warren Chamber Music Festival

The Warren Chamber Music Festival is a celebration of beautiful chamber music, world-class musicians and the extraordinary character of rural Australia. Set within sweeping landscapes and presented in iconic locations across the Warren Shire, the festival brings together locals and visitors from afar to share exceptional musical experiences, celebrate place and foster a deep sense of belonging. At its heart is AFFINITY — the relationships, connections and shared experiences that music creates between people, artists and communities. It is a celebration of artistic excellence, regional identity and the powerful ability of music to bring us together.

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Every concert is a unique musical program with no piece being performed twice.

Our first concert Thursday 13th May 2027 11am will take place in the Collie CWA Hall located on Bundemar St Collie, Warren Shire's most eastern Village and just 50klm from Warren township. Thanks to Heartline Reconnected funding all ticket holders (including All Season Pass) to this concert will be emailed and invited to register for a complimentary light lunch with the musicians immediately following the concert titled 'Classic Conversations'. Come and meet and greet our musicians and discuss the power of music with them, learn about their instruments and experiences, and enjoy some time as a music community in Collie.  

Join us later that evening for our second concert Thursday 13th May 2027 6pm in the beautiful acoustic of the Warren Art Gallery located at 142 Dubbo Street Warren in the Warren Art Gallery and Museum precinct. We welcome our first ever grand piano to the festival from House of Pianos in Melbourne. Truly, this concert will lift the roof off with Brahms, Mendelssohn, a world premiere from Australian composer Anne Cawrse and a delightful French Horn Idyll by Glazunov on the playlist.

Friday 14th May Lunchtime Recital 12pm in the Warren Art Gallery and Museum with Stewart Kelly and Friends explores the secret power of the grand piano. Stewart will perform some of his favourite works from the pianoforte repertoire including Chopin, Schuman, Mozart and more....

Friday's world class performances continue into the evening with our premiere event Food~Wine~FIGARO in the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre, chandelier included, from 6pm. Dress code is formal. The multi-award-winning Huntington Estate from Mudgee teams up The Cocky's Wife Angie Armstrong to present three courses paired with fine wines. But what is FIGARO exactly? Take an opera. Cut the singing. Play all the characters. This is FIGARO – a reimagining of Mozart’s comic opera for solo actor and chamber ensemble. Bethany Simons is a comedic genius so come along with high spirits and enjoy a very special evening.

Saturday 15th May is almost sacred. Join us in the neighboring community of Coonamble in the historic building The Plaza for a memorable afternoon of music with Katie Noonan and the spectacular Australian Vocal Ensemble. This 2pm concert will also include a world premiere performance of a new work by Andrew Howes for regional community choirs, children's choir and chamber orchestra.        

Saturday night is a mood change. The Listening Lounge is our boujee evening where keeping your shoes on is optional. Your first cocktail is on the house, nibble bowls provided, and bean bags, lounges and comfortable seating will be set out. The Window on the Wetlands Centre is our smallest venue so get in quick! This evening is candle lit and intimate. Solos, duets, trios and song. The Listening Lounge will be an unforgettable evening with our guest artists.     

We present our final festival concert on Sunday 16th May at 11am in the Warren Art Gallery and Museum. This concert is an immersive, cinematic and musical tribute to our region; its diverse people, stories etched across the land, the landscape itself and of course the inescapable beauty of our wide-open sky. The grand piano and chamber orchestra combine to fill the space and your hearts with music. Don't miss Doretta Balkizas performing 'Summer' Violin Concerto in G minor by Vivaldi with chamber orchestra.