Nipaluna/Hobart Lunchbox Concerts: Winter
Credit: Richard Jupe
Our immensely popular lunchtime concert series returns to the Hobart Town Hall!
Curated by VDB’s Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff, our 2026 Winter Series will showcase some of Lutruwita/Tasmania's finest musical talent alongside international and interstate guests, in an eclectic program of music spanning a rich variety of genres and styles.
Escape the hustle and bustle and step into an oasis of calm listening to beautiful music in the glorious surrounds of St David's Cathedral.
VENUE CHANGE - please note, this series will now be taking place at St David's Cathedral and not Hobart Town Hall as originally advertised.
CONCERT #1 - MINI VDB
Tue 4 August, 1.05pm
Van Diemen’s Band performs Baroque gems for small ensemble, with some of the rarer instruments from the Baroque era taking centre stage - including the viola da gamba, the always-popular theorbo and … the musette! Featuring Julia Fredersdorff (Baroque violin), Laura Vaughan (gamba), Simon Martyn-Ellis (theorbo) and Simon Rickard (musette).
CONCERT #2 - CLAIRE EDWARDES
Tue 11 August, 1.05pm
Claire Edwardes OAM is a force of nature in new music. With infectious enthusiasm and the moniker of ‘sorceress of percussion,’ she has built a trailblazing career in new music through extensive commissioning of solo percussion works, championing female composers and gender equity in classical music, and performing around the world for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Her unique solo show traverses the shimmering textures of Missy Mazzoli’s Orizzonte, to Claire’s own genre-defying work written in collaboration with techno master Paul Mac, Dual Attractor.
CONCERT #3 - MEYERS & YAP*
Tue 18 August, 1.05pm
Tue 18 August, 1.05pm
Acclaimed fiddlers Katie Yap and Rachel Meyers bring their new duo project to the Lunchbox Concerts. Together they explore the confluence of folk and baroque music: haunting traditional tunes and songs sit alongside intricate original compositions and their own arrangements of pieces by baroque composers Henry Purcell and Diego Ortiz, all delivered with warmth, humour and undeniable chemistry.
Learn more about the program and artists here.
*ARTIST CHANGE - please note that the artists for this concert have changed. The organ recital by Indra Hughes has been postponed to 2027 due to the venue change.
CONCERT #4 - LAURA VAUGHAN & LIAM BYRNE
Tue 25 August, 1.05pm
Blending historical instruments with contemporary textures, this atmospheric performance draws threads across centuries. Berlin-based viola da gambist Liam Byrne is renowned for his interpretations of both early music and cutting-edge contemporary music. He joins Australian gambist Laura Vaughan for a recital pairing Renaissance and Baroque works alongside the new music of today.
Learn more about the program and artists here.
CONCERT #5 - THOMAS DUNFORD
Tue 1 September, 1.05pm
Dubbed “the Eric Clapton of the lute” (BBC Music Magazine), dynamic young French virtuoso Thomas Dunford is the leading lutenist of his generation. His stellar international career has seen him perform with many acclaimed ensembles, including Les Arts Florissants, The English Consort, La Serenissima and Les Siècles.
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Event and ticketing details
Date & Time
| Concert #1: Mini VDB |
Tue 4 August 1.05pm |
| Concert #2: Claire Edwardes |
Tue 11 August 1.05pm |
| Concert #3: Meyers & Yap |
Tue 18 August 1.05pm |
| Concert #4: Laura Vaughan & Liam Byrne |
Tue 25 August 1.05pm |
| Concert #5: Thomas Dunford |
Tue 1 September 1.05pm |
Tickets
| 5-concert season pass | $65.00 includes dedicated entry queue |
| Pre-booked ticket | $15.00 Available online until one hour prior unless sold out |
| Door sale | $18.00 Available at the door from 1 hour prior to the performance unless sold out |
| Companion Card Holder | Free |
Booking Fees
| 5-concert season pass | $2.13 per pass. Our ticketing provider, Humanitix, charges a small booking fee to cover the cost of service and merchant fees. 100% of booking fee profits are donated to charity by Humanitix. |
| Individual Concert Tickets | $0.88 per booking. Our ticketing provider, Humanitix, charges a small booking fee to cover the cost of service and merchant fees. 100% of booking fee profits are donated to charity by Humanitix. |
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Event notes
VENUE CHANGE
Please note, this series will now be taking place at St David's Cathedral and not Hobart Town Hall as originally advertised.
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