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.