The orchestrafor the GoldCoast.

In a fast-paced world where performance seems to take precedence over everything else, take the time to simply listen. Let yourself be swept away into a world where we are all equal.

Season 2026

Saturdays with
the Philharmonic.

We play because we love it — and you can hear it. From thundering overtures to melodies you'll hum on the drive home. Come and listen.

Explore the Full Season

25th
April 2026

Anzac Day Commemoration

Saturday 25 April 2026, 3:00pm

Look back
31st
May 2026

Symphony in the Sky

Sunday 31 May 2026, 3:00pm

Look back
1st
August 2026

Wonders of Home & Country

Saturday 1 August 2026, 3:00pm

Look back
10th
October 2026

Monsters, Magic & Masterpieces

Saturday 10 October 2026, 3:00pm

Look back
TBA
Coming soon

Christmas with the Philharmonic

Date and venue to be announced

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About the orchestra

Played here.
By people from here.

Sixty musicians, aged 15 to over 80: professionals and gifted amateurs side by side: doctors, dentists, music teachers and engineers, some of whom have played with the Queensland Symphony, the BBC Orchestra and the Scottish National Orchestra.

A not-for-profit run for and by the community since 1984, the Philharmonic meets every week to rehearse, and to enjoy each other's company. No other orchestra can claim this city, its halls, and its skyline.

1984
Founded here
60
Musicians
40+
Years of music

Support the Orchestra

Donations and sponsorship keep a full orchestra on Gold Coast stages — and keep the concerts affordable for everyone. Choose the way in that fits you.

Individual Giving

any size, any time

Donations pay for rehearsal venues, music hire and the concerts themselves.

  • Every dollar stays on the Gold Coast
  • Fee-free direct bank transfer
  • Acknowledgement in the programme
Donate Now

Principal Partner

Prospectus coming soon

  • Naming presence across the whole season
  • A feature in every concert programme
  • Foyer signage at each performance
  • Reserved seating for your guests
Register your interest

Concert Sponsorship

back a single afternoon

  • Named presentation of one concert
  • Programme and foyer presence
  • Tickets for your team or clients
Enquire
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Play with us

There's a chair waiting.

1

Send an Expression of Interest

Your instrument, background and experience. Playing standard is a minimum of AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent.

2

Meet the section

Positions are by invitation of the Conductor, Concertmaster and Section Leader.

3

Take your chair

$80 per year, covering insurance, music hire and the rehearsal venue. Pro-rata for a single season.

Express Your Interestor call 0433 427 205

Never miss a concert

a note in your inbox whenever the music is near — and never otherwise

Support the orchestra

Give to the Philharmonic.

Sixty volunteer musicians, a rehearsal hall every Thursday and five concerts a year. Every dollar stays on the Gold Coast.

Amount
Total today$50.00

Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Principal Partner

Put your name on the season.

A season carries naming presence across the year, a feature in every concert programme, foyer signage at each performance, and seats held for your guests. The full pack is being put together now. Leave your details and the committee will send it to you as soon as it is ready, or answer any question in the meantime.

Goes to Liam Cruz, President of the Society.

Concert sponsorship

Back a single afternoon.

One concert presented in your name, with programme and foyer presence, and tickets for your team or your clients.

Goes to Liam Cruz, President of the Society.