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6 November, 2026
Chamber festival returns
THE Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) will return to Cairns from 23 to 31 July 2027, with internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble VOCES8 confirmed for an exclusive Australian appearance.
The nine-day festival will bring leading national and international musicians to Tropical North Queensland, following its inaugural year in Cairns in 2026, which organisers say achieved record ticket sales and revenue.
VOCES8, described as the world’s most-streamed classical vocal group, will make its sole Australian appearance of 2027 at the festival.
The ensemble, a 2026 OPUS Klassik Award winner and a 2023 Grammy nominee, is known for its vocal performances across classical, jazz and pop.
AFCM’s artistic director’s circle and Arts Queensland’s cultural tourism grant made the exclusive VOCES8 appearance possible.
The complete 2027 festival program will be unveiled in early 2027, with tickets going on sale to Festival Friends and the public, alongside travel packages showcasing Tropical North Queensland.
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