Mischa Maisky Australian Tour 2026: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth Dates
One cello, one piano, and a father and daughter on stage in four Australian cities this November.
The Mischa Maisky Australian tour opens at Hamer Hall in Melbourne on Friday 6 November. Cellist Mischa Maisky is joined by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky, for the same recital in four cities: songs by Schubert, Schumann and Brahms before interval, then Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich. Here are the dates, venues and ticket prices for each city, plus how to get there and what to know about access.
Jump straight to the relevant show details: Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane | Perth
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Mischa Maisky tour dates and tickets
| City and date | Venue and time | Tickets |
| Melbourne, Friday 6 November | Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 7:30pm | Book Melbourne |
| Sydney, Sunday 8 November | Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, 7:30pm | Book Sydney |
| Brisbane, Wednesday 11 November | Concert Hall, QPAC, 7:30pm | Book Brisbane |
| Perth, Sunday 15 November | Winthrop Hall, University of Western Australia, 5:00pm | Book Perth |
The Mischa Maisky recital is the same in every city, so book for the date nearest you. Programme details are subject to change.
A father and daughter on stage
Two generations of one family sharing a stage is a big part of this recital’s appeal. Mischa and Lily recorded the 2018 album Adagietto together, which includes a multi-track arrangement of the Adagietto from Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Mischa plays every part except the harp, a project he had dreamed of for many years.
Castiglione Arts & Culture, the tour promoter, says this is the first chance for Australian audiences to see the pair perform together.
What Mischa and Lily Maisky will play
The first half is built around songs by four composers:
- Schubert: Der Müller und der Bach, Heidenröslein, An die Musik and Du bist die Ruh
- Schumann: four pieces from Dichterliebe and the dedication song Widmung from Myrthen
- Brahms: Liebestreu and Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer
- Mendelssohn: a Song Without Words, Op. 62 No. 1
After interval, the music turns to Russia:
- Rachmaninoff: the Prélude, Op. 23 No. 10 and the Mélodie, Op. 3 No. 3, both arranged by Maisky
- Shostakovich: the Sonata for Cello and Piano
About Mischa Maisky
Maisky’s biography notes that he is the only cellist in the world to have studied with both Mstislav Rostropovich and Gregor Piatigorsky. Rostropovich described him as “one of the most outstanding talents of the younger generation of cellists. His playing combines poetry and exquisite delicacy with great temperament and brilliant technique.”
He was born in Latvia, educated in Russia and later settled in Israel. He has performed in London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, New York and Tokyo, and has worked with conductors including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim and Gustavo Dudamel.
Many people know his playing from Bach. He has recorded the Solo Cello Suites three times, and his performance of Suite No. 1 has been viewed tens of millions of times on YouTube. He was an exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist for more than 30 years and made over 35 recordings with orchestras including the Vienna, Berlin and Israel Philharmonics.
In 2019 he was made an Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music, an honour limited to 300 living people at any one time. In 2021 he became an Honorary Academician of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, founded in 1585. He is only the second cellist to receive that title.
Mischa Maisky Melbourne: Friday 6 November at Hamer Hall
- When: Friday 6 November 2026, 7:30pm
- Where: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank
- Tickets: From $89 (book through Ticketek)
Hamer Hall sits on the Yarra River, across Princes Bridge from Flinders Street Station. Listings give a finish time of between 9pm and 9:30pm, so it is worth checking your last tram or train home.
Getting to Hamer Hall
- Tram: Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop at stop 14, Arts Precinct, in front of the Arts Centre.
- Train: Flinders Street is the closest station. Town Hall is also close and connects to Flinders Street by an underground walkway. From Flinders Street, exit onto Swanston Street and walk across Princes Bridge.
- Car: The undercover Arts Centre car park is open 24 hours a day. Street parking around the precinct is extremely limited.
- Allow extra time: Works in the Arts Precinct may cause delays, so leave a little longer than usual and check traffic before you travel.
Access at Hamer Hall
The City of Melbourne event listing notes accessible toilets, Companion Card acceptance and mobility access. That information is supplied by the listing owner and has not been verified by council, so if you have particular needs, contact Arts Centre Melbourne before you book.
Read our venue guide covering all things Hamer Hall.
Mischa Maisky Sydney: Sunday 8 November at the Sydney Opera House
- When: Sunday 8 November 2026, 7:30pm
- Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point
- Tickets: From $79, plus booking fees (book through the Sydney Opera House)
Getting to the Sydney Opera House
Circular Quay is the nearest train station and ferry wharf, and the Opera House is a walk along the harbour from there. For parking and transport options on the night, check the Sydney Opera House website before you travel.
Access at the Sydney Opera House
The Opera House offers accessible bathrooms and seating, courtesy wheelchairs and an accessible buggy service. For specific questions, call general enquiries on 1300 764 849.
Mischa Maisky Brisbane: Wednesday 11 November at QPAC
- When: Wednesday 11 November 2026, 7:30pm
- Where: Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
- Tickets: From $79, plus a $7.50 transaction fee (book through QPAC)
QPAC lists the recital at about two hours, including interval.
Getting to QPAC
- Train: South Brisbane Station is opposite QPAC on Grey Street.
- Bus: Set down at Cultural Centre on Melbourne Street.
- Ferry: Take the CityCat to the South Bank ferry stop, then walk a short way along the river.
- Car: The Performing Arts Car Park (P1) is accessed via Stanley Place and is open from 7am to midnight. Casual parking is listed at $20, paid by contactless Visa or Mastercard only.
- Drop-off: The southbound Grey Street loading zone is the best choice for the Concert Hall. Set-down space is limited, so allow extra time.
Access at QPAC
QPAC has a Concert Hall Visual and Sensory Guide and an Accessible Performances page on its website. The P1 car park has 16 accessible spaces, allocated first come, first served.
Mischa Maisky Perth: Sunday 15 November at Winthrop Hall
- When: Sunday 15 November 2026, 5:00pm
- Where: Winthrop Hall, University of Western Australia, Crawley
- Tickets: From $90 (book through ticketsWA)
Perth has the earliest start time of the tour. The recital lasts two hours including a 20-minute interval, so expect a finish at around 7pm.
Getting to Winthrop Hall
- Bus: Services stop on Stirling Highway at the northern end of the campus, about a three-minute walk from the hall.
- Car: Parking on the UWA campus is free on weekends. The closest car parks are Car Park 1 (UWA Recreation Centre) and Car Park 52 (Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery), each about three minutes’ walk.
Access at Winthrop Hall
Winthrop Hall’s main auditorium entry has about a dozen steps. A ground-level lift is at the south-west corner of the building, with an accessible toilet beside it. Gallery seating is not reachable by lift, and wheelchair spaces must be booked. A hearing loop is not listed for the hall.
For wheelchair tickets or other access needs, contact ticketsWA on 08 6488 2440 (12pm to 4pm on weekdays) or at info@ticketswa.com.
Tips for planning your night
- Choose by date and place. The recital is the same in each city, so there is no need to pick a “best” show.
- Check the start time. Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane begin at 7:30pm, while Perth begins at 5:00pm on a Sunday.
- Look at the total price before you pay. Sydney and Brisbane both list booking fees on top of the ticket price.
- Ask about concessions. Check each venue’s booking page for concession and Seniors Card pricing and Companion Card arrangements.
- Allow around two hours. That includes interval.
- Programme details are subject to change, so check the venue page closer to the date.
Mischa Maisky in Recital with Lily Maisky: Melbourne, Friday 6 November. Sydney, Sunday 8 November. Brisbane, Wednesday 11 November. Perth, Sunday 15 November. Tour details and tickets at Castiglione Arts & Culture.
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