Sir Stephen Hough
Sir Stephen Hough returns to Australia with Schubert, Beethoven, Schumann and Hough.
- VIC · SA · NSW
- Oct – Nov 2026
- 1 hour & 45 minutes
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About
Sir Stephen Hough returns to Australia for a rare recital that showcases both sides of his extraordinary musical life, pianist and composer.
One of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation, Sir Stephen has spent more than four decades performing with the world's leading orchestras and in the great concert halls of Europe, North America and Asia. His artistry has earned eight Gramophone Awards, including Record of the Year, alongside widespread recognition as a writer, composer and cultural commentator.
Knighted in 2022 for Services to Music, Sir Stephen is renowned not only for his virtuosity, but for performances of remarkable intelligence, warmth and humanity. This special recital offers a rare opportunity to experience one of classical music's most distinctive voices live in concert.
Venue
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006
Melbourne Recital Centre sits at the heart of Southbank’s Arts Precinct. Its main auditorium, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, is a 1,000-seat shoebox-style hall lined in Australian hoop pine and widely regarded as one of the country’s finest rooms for live music.
Getting there
Tram: Route 1 stops at the door (Stop 17, Sturt St/Southbank Blvd). Many St Kilda Road routes stop about 200 metres away.
Train: Flinders Street Station is about a 10-minute walk.
Car: Park at the Arts Centre Melbourne or Australian Ballet Centre car parks. Precinct works can affect access, so allow extra time.
Accessibility
Lifts reach every level, with accessible toilets on all floors. Wheelchair spaces with companion seating are in Stalls Row U and the Upper East and West Wings, and step-free seats are in Stalls Row U, Circle Row A and Upper Wing seats 11–15. A hearing loop covers the Stalls (switch your hearing aid to ‘T’). Assistance animals are welcome, and Companion Card bookings are made through the venue box office.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
Elder Hall
University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Opened in 1900, Elder Hall is the University of Adelaide’s heritage concert hall on North Terrace and home of the Elder Conservatorium. Its fine acoustic and celebrated Casavant organ make it one of Adelaide’s most loved spaces for chamber and solo music.
Getting there
Public transport: Elder Hall is on North Terrace in the city centre, close to tram and bus stops. Use the Adelaide Metro journey planner to plan your trip.
Car: The University underground car park (Gate 23, entered from North Terrace heading east) is open to the public after hours and on weekends, and has accessible bays. Wilson Parking at 225 North Terrace is also nearby.
Accessibility
There are seven steps at the main entrance, with a lift on the eastern side of the building. Wheelchair positions are available in the stalls, and accessible toilets are on the lower ground floor, reached by lift. There is no assistive listening system. Companion Cards are accepted.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
City Recital Hall
2 Angel Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000
City Recital Hall is a purpose-built concert hall in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, known for its warm, clear acoustics. It hosts classical recitals alongside contemporary music across three intimate levels of seating.
Getting there
Light rail and train: Wynyard light rail stop is steps away, and Wynyard and Martin Place stations are about a five-minute walk.
Bus: Many city routes stop on and around Martin Place.
Car: Wilson Parking Angel Place (123 Pitt Street) is next door, with lift access into the Hall from one hour before the performance.
Accessibility
The Pitt Street entrance is step-free, and lifts reach all four levels, with accessible toilets on each. Wheelchair positions are on every level and two courtesy wheelchairs are available. Auracast assistive listening covers the auditorium, with receivers from the cloakroom. Assistance animals and Companion Cards are welcome; contact the venue box office to book accessible seating.
Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
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