Christmas in the Quad 2026
Description
Christmas in the Quad returns as a much-loved end-of-year celebration, bringing music and community together in the beautiful surrounds of the St George’s College Quadrangle.
This outdoor concert offers a relaxed and festive evening of live music as the sun sets, featuring acclaimed soprano Emma Matthews, Dr Erin Royer (saxophone) alongside the West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Samuel Parry. Together they will present a programme of classical favourites and seasonal music suited to the open-air setting. Additional featured artists and full programme details will be announced in due course to our mailing list.
Guests are invited to bring their own food, low chairs and picnic blankets, and enjoy an evening of music in one of Perth’s most picturesque collegiate settings. Christmas in the Quad has become a highlight of the College’s musical calendar, offering a welcoming and memorable way to mark the close of the year.
Secure your tickets to join us for this festive evening under the stars at St George’s College.
Programme
Programme details will be announced in due course. Join our mailing list here to stay informed and receive notification when the final programme is confirmed.
Artists
Emma Matthews
Emma Matthews is one of Australia’s most highly awarded sopranos with a distinguished career across opera, concert and recital performance. Based in Western Australia, she performs with leading opera companies and orchestras internationally and serves as Head of Classical Voice and Opera Studies at WAAPA.
Samuel Parry
Samuel Parry is a conductor and arts leader with a strong commitment to community engagement and accessible orchestral performance. Based in Western Australia, he is Music Director of the WA Charity Orchestra and works regularly with leading ensembles across performance and education.
Erin Royer
Dr Erin Royer is an internationally respected saxophonist and educator with a distinguished career across performance, research and teaching. Based in Western Australia, she performs with leading orchestras and ensembles internationally and serves as Head of Saxophone at the University of Western Australia.
West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra
The West Coast Philharmonic is a community orchestra of volunteer musicians with a strong commitment to accessible and engaging symphonic performance. Based in Western Australia, the orchestra presents a wide-ranging repertoire spanning classical, contemporary, film and Australian music.
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