Cello utopia returns to Eudlo for summer concerts series
“It’s a joyful celebration of sound and community,” Ms King said.
Australia’s only summer concert series dedicated entirely to the cello returns to the hinterland next week, with Summer Concerts 2026 bringing three nights of intimate, high-calibre music to Eudlo Hall from January 16–18.
Now in its fourth year, the boutique series – Viva la Cello! – brings together leading Australian and international cellists alongside emerging young musicians from the Summer Intensive Retreat, offering audiences rare, up-close access to world-class performance in a village hall setting.
Curated by cellist and artistic director Louise King, the program spans folk, Baroque, tango and classical repertoire across three contrasting concerts.
“This is Australia’s only summer concert series dedicated entirely to the cello and it’s a joyful celebration of sound and community,” Ms King said. “We bring world-class artists into a small hall, and the energy is electric. Eudlo becomes cello utopia for one weekend.
“Audiences tell us every year that they can’t believe concerts of this calibre happen in a tiny hinterland hall – world-class music, up close and unforgettable.”
Friday night’s Folk & Originals concert blends Irish reels, familiar melodies and new works before a headline set from festival favourites Those Folk, with special cello appearances.
Saturday’s Baroque & Tango program explores dance music across centuries, pairing Bach and Corrette with the fire of Piazzolla and De Falla, while Sunday’s Classical Cellissimo! finale features a Retreat Cello Choir, international guests including György Déri and Rachel Johnston, and a world premiere.
“There is nothing else in Australia quite like this: a whole weekend centred on the cello, community and creative collaboration,” Ms King said. “People don’t just listen; they feel part of something.”
• Tickets are $15–$45, with early bird tickets $35 until December 25. Program details and bookings via www.humanitix.com and search “summer-concerts-2026”.