About Us

The Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival was established in 2017 by well-known arts identity Allanah Dopson to present chamber music performances in special locations throughout Tasmania. An immediate success, it has quickly established an Australian and international following of aficionados who relish the opportunity to experience world-class chamber music in our uniquely Tasmanian environment.

Performers who have played in past festivals include pianists Piers Lane, Daniel de Borah, and Erin Helyard, singers such as Steve Davislim, David Greco and Deborah Humble. Alma Moodie Quartet, the Goldner String Quartet and the Orava Quartet figure amongst the leading ensembles who have dazzled audiences in intimate venues. Tasmanian based Baroque ensemble Van Diemen’s Band has been a regular festival guest, and ensembles such as String Theorem have also waved the flag for local music-making.

The current Director Stephen Block has had an extensive career in chamber music, working amongst others with Australian String Quartet and the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

His vision is to make the festival one of the great small music festivals in the world, drawing upon the resources of the best musicians available to present memorable experiences in exceptional venues and settings.

The festival in 2026 is spread over two consecutive weekends in late October n Hobart and in surrounding areas of great historic and natural beauty.