Australian String Quartet's BIG GIG free concerts

The Australian String Quartet (ASQ), the country’s pre-eminent organisation dedicated to string quartet music, will celebrate 40 years with the ASQ’s BIG GIG, a day of free performances, exhibitions, and immersive experiences at South Australia’s iconic Adelaide Town Hall. Founded in Adelaide in 1985, the ASQ has been Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music since 1991.

Over three special community events will be presented in partnership with the City of Adelaide and CreateSA on Sunday, 28 September 2025.

Event Details

Venue: Adelaide Town Hall, Auditorium
Tickets: Free, bookings essential (limited capacity)
Times:

• Concert 1 – 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
• Concert 2 – 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
• Concert 3 – 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm

Description: An hour-long all-ages performance by the acclaimed Australian String Quartet featuring a variety of music, old and new, in celebration of the ASQ’s 40th Anniversary.

Visit the ASQ website to make a booking. 

Venue: Adelaide Town Hall, Banquet Room, Foyers and Balcony
Tickets: Free, bookings are not required.
Light refreshments available for purchase. Picnic boxes available for pre-purchase.
Times: 12.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Description: Join the Australian String Quartet and its community partners for a free afternoon of family activities at the Adelaide Town Hall. Enjoy performances by talented young local quartets, explore different string instruments with the Elder Conservatorium of Music’s Open Music Academy interactive sessions, experience the Square Circles VR, view the ASQ's 40th Anniversary exhibitions, and enjoy refreshments on the iconic Adelaide Town Hall balcony.