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Classical Weekend

Fri. 12 March 2027 — Sun. 14 March 2027

Ticket prices vary, many events free

Photos by Fox Moon Photography

Classical Weekend returns in 2027.

The biennial festival is one big celebration of classical music – in all manner of forms, from near and far.

It brings chamber musicians, choirs and orchestras to some of the city's finest music halls, and beyond into public spaces and more intimate and unusual venues.

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Chopin Nocturnes

Sat. 14 November 2026

Crucible Theatre

"Poet of the piano” Pavel Kolesnikov is one of the world’s most exciting young pianists. Lauded for his amazing ability to cast new light on familiar repertoire, he makes his Music in the Round debut with a tour through Chopin's complete Nocturnes.

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Beethoven Appassionata

Sat. 5 December 2026

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Tim Horton performs an afternoon concert for Music in the Round, launching his a journey through Beethoven’s staggering achievements for piano, with works including his celebrated Appassionata sonata.