Upcoming Events
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Action Adventure
02 May 2026 | 7:30pm
Bunjil Place Theatre
Swashbuckling pirates, exciting escapades, and daring rescues: embark on an adventure with the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra as we explore some of the best soundtracks in action-adventure movies!
Travel to the past as we explore the ancient ruins in Indiana Jones, and step through battles for glory from the world of Gladiator. Then travel Back to the Future with us to explore even more thrilling soundtracks from movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, How to Train Your Dragon, Hook, King Kong and many more.
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2026 A Space Odyssey: Moon, Mars, and Beyond
25 Jul 2026 | 7:30pm
Bunjil Place Theatre
Join us as we celebrate NASA’s Artemis II orbiting the moon in 2026 in this amazing space odyssey concert. Featuring the amazing Mars and Jupiter from Gustov Holst’s The Planets, with breathtaking photos and video from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. PLUS all your fan favourites from popular sci-fi and space exploration movies. Immerse yourself in this visual and audio as we go to the Moon, Mars, Jupiter and beyond!
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Level Up! Orchestral Game Music
10 Oct 2026 | 7:30pm
Bunjil Place Theatre
From fantastical worlds and wild adventures, to boss fights and title screens: the world of video games would not be the same without the amazing music accompanying every key moment. Join the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of fun as we dive in to the immersive scores behind fan favourites such as The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Hollow Knight, Undertale, and many more!
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2026 Youth Intensive
6th to 10th July 2026 Bunjil Place
We invite all orchestral musicians and choristers between the ages of 12 and 25 years to join us for this unique opportunity to discover your full musical potential.
Discover new musical horizons over the 5 days of this intensive culminating in a gala concert at Bunjil Place Studio. With expert tuition provided by musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra plus many other music educators and featuring Orchestra Director Peter Casey AM and Choral Director Rosie O'Reilly.
“A unique opportunity to discover your full musical potential with expert tuition in a fun and engaging environment.”
Past Events
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Best of CPO 2024-25
02 Mar & 09 Mar 2025 | 2:30pm
Berkwick College Performing Arts CentreA free concert featuring the best selections from CPO’s 2024-25 programs.
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Wizards & Dragons
31 May 2025 | 7:30pm
Bunjil Place TheatreEmbark on a magical journey through legendary soundtracks from fantasy and adventure films and video games, performed by a 65+ piece orchestra! 🎶✨
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Winter Youth Intensive
7-11 Jul 2025 | 10AM-3PM Daily
11 Jul 2025 | 6PM Concert
Berwick CollegeJoin the CPO Winter Youth Intensive to sharpen your skills, work with expert tutors, and perform in a dynamic orchestra! This immersive program is perfect for students looking to grow as musicians, expand their repertoire, and connect with fellow students.
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Romeo & Juliet
31 Aug 2025 | 1:30pm & 5:00pm
Bunjil Place StudioExperience the romance, adventure, and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet through the works of Tchaikovsky, Berlioz, Prokofiev, and Bernstein, with scenes played out by a fantastic cast from OzAct. 🌹
Guest conductor - Stephen Hardie.
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The Nutcracker
20 Dec 2025 | 7:30pm & 21 Dec 2025 | 2:30pm
Bunjil Place TheatreStep into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker, a WORLD-FIRST full ballet production with orchestra on stage alongside local dancers! Early bird discount available until May! 🧚♀️🩰