Organ Recital: Joseph Nolan

Acclaimed British-Australian organist Joseph Nolan takes centre stage at Melbourne Town Hall for the final concert of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's 2026 Grand Organ Festival. The one-hour recital showcases the Town Hall's monumental 1929 Grand Organ—an instrument with close to 10,000 pipes, drums and bells—through Guilmant's dramatic Organ Sonata No.1 and Widor's Symphony for Organ No.5, including its celebrated Toccata. This performance is suited to classical-music enthusiasts, organ lovers and curious first-time concertgoers; it does not include the MSO. Saturday 5 September 2026 at 6:30pm. Approximate duration: 1 hour, with no interval. Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Tickets: Standard $20-$30; Concession $15-$25; Mob Tix $15-$25. An $8 transaction fee applies per order. Book through the official MSO ticket link. The venue is wheelchair, walker and scooter accessible; assistive listening devices are available; and service animals are permitted.