Live at Lanyon with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra | 2026

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra brings the rhythms of Spain, South America and Latin America to the lawns of Lanyon Homestead.

From Astor Piazzolla’s Libertango and Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 to Shakira, Ricky Martin, La Bamba, Despacito and We Don’t Talk About Bruno, Live at Lanyon moves across generations, genres and musical traditions.

A Canberra Symphony Orchestra chamber ensemble featuring violins, viola, cello, bass and guitar will perform classical works, traditional tango, Latin inspired arrangements and chart favourites across two vibrant sets.

Acclaimed classical guitarist Minh Le Hoang, winner of the Tokyo International Guitar Competition, joins the ensemble as featured soloist for this Spanish and Latin inspired program. 

Serkan and Christian Alasya from TengoTango will bring live Latin dance into the heart of the performance, adding the unmistakable energy of tango to the Lanyon lawns. 

Live at Lanyon is a family friendly event, with a dedicated lawn games area for additional family fun.

Bring a picnic or pre-order a ploughman’s board with your booking. Find a place on the lawns and settle in for an afternoon of music, movement and Latin rhythms.

Surrounded by historic gardens, pastoral land and views towards the Brindabella Ranges, Live at Lanyon offers a rare opportunity to experience orchestral music and dance in one of Canberra’s most picturesque settings.

Program highlights

Gates open at 4:15pm, concert begins at 5:00pm with a short intermission, final set concludes at 6:45pm.

The program spans Latin American classical music, traditional tango and familiar songs from across the decades.

Highlights include:

• Astor Piazzolla, Libertango

• Arturo Márquez, Danzón No. 2

• Carlos Gardel, Por una Cabeza

• Gerardo Matos Rodríguez, La Cumparsita

• Zequinha de Abreu, Tico Tico

• Ritchie Valens, La Bamba

• Shakira, Hips Don’t Lie

• Ricky Martin, Livin’ la Vida Loca

• Lin Manuel Miranda, We Don’t Talk About Bruno

• Luis Fonsi and Justin Bieber, Despacito

The complete program features around 20 works presented across two sets. The final program is subject to change.

Concert Seating: This is an unseated outdoor concert with limited shade. Bring a hat. Don’t forget to bring a picnic rug and/or low beach chair for seating. Please note that in order for everyone has a clear view, guests with high backed chairs will be asked to sit toward the back. The concert area is slightly sloped and has uneven ground surfaces. Gates open at 4:15pm.

Mobile reception & Wifi: As a rural property, there is limited mobile reception at Lanyon Homestead and sometimes the wi-fi can be unreliable. If you are meeting friends or family, pre-arrange your meeting spot (like the Homestead Cafe) before arriving.

Food and drinks: BYO picnic or add a Plowman's Board to your booking. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) can be purchased at the event bar. No BYO alcohol. Please take all your rubbish home for disposal.

Children: This is a family-friendly concert and we welcome children of all ages. BUT children must be supervised by their parents and carers. A kids play area will be available nearby the concert space for children to play lawn games within viewing distance of the concert. Please note that Lanyon Homestead is located by the Murrumbidgee River and we are surrounded by paddocks and open spaces with uneven ground, livestock and wildlife.

Getting here by car: Free car parking is available onsite. The driveway entrance is on Tharwa Drive, approximately 250m south of Banks. The driveway is unsealed and limited to 40km/hr. Please reduce your speed around other vehicles, people and livestock.

Getting here by public transport: There is no direct public transport to Lanyon Homestead. Public buses go to Lanyon Marketplace in Calwell. You can then catch a taxi or Uber to Lanyon Homestead. 

Need a ride? Visitors with low mobility can ride in the people-mover from the carpark to the concert ground. The shuttle will operate in a loop between the carpark from 4:15pm - 5:15pm and again at 6:45pm - 7:15pm at the conclusion of the concert.

Rain or Shine: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable enclosed shoes. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and rainproof clothing if necessary. If severe or dangerous weather is expected, we will postpone the event.

Leave only footsteps & take your rubbish home: ACT City Services doesn't make it to Lanyon Homestead. This means all rubbish has to be especially trucked out. Help reduce the environmental impact of the event by taking your rubbish home.

Help look after our site: Lanyon Homestead is a heritage site. Please be mindful of historic plantings, gardens and buildings. Take care when walking through the property as there are uneven surfaces in the gardens, paths and homestead.

Pets and Service Dogs: Please note that no pets, with the exception of special service dogs (ie guide dogs), are permitted on site at Lanyon Homestead. The property includes paddocks with livestock and is surrounded by working farms.

Have fun: Most importantly, we hope you enjoy your day at Lanyon Homestead.