The Maroondah Concert Series 2026 features three relaxed Saturday afternoon concerts — jazz, world music and classical favourites — performed by outstanding musicians.

Each concert offers a different musical style to create a varied cultural experience in a welcoming environment.

Saturdays 2:00–4:30pm
21 February, 7 March, 21 March 2026

Federation Estate
32 Greenwood Ave
Ringwood VIC 3134

Attend all three concerts for $45 (save $15)
Single concerts $20

Sat 21 February 2026. The Pearly Shells

Swing the afternoon away in the opening concert of the series, featuring The Pearly Shells.

The Pearly Shells mix their own arrangements of 40s and 50s big band music with Jump Blues, Swing Jazz, RnB, Boogie Woogie and Latin styles and play it all with the drive and enthusiasm the music demands and deserves.

Expect music by Basie, Goodman, Ray Charles, Louis Jordan, Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Johnson, Xavier Cugat, T-Bone Walker, and B.B. King as well as Pearly’s songs from their 8 studio albums.

Steve Purcell – double bass & vocals
Gavin Gray – drums & vocals
Monty Price – guitar & vocals
Dave Allardice – piano
Rob Gleaseman – sax

Sat 7 March 2026. Bohemian Nights

From a Parisian café to Argentine tango, klezmer and Aussie bush music, Bohemian Nights brings a lively afternoon of world-inspired sounds.

Bohemian Nights are soulful and spirited, blending European and Gypsy traditions with violin, accordion and voice.

Ernie Gruner and Phil Carroll bring warmth, energy and brilliant musicality to a rich mix of klezmer, tango and European folk styles, creating an engaging and colourful afternoon of music.

Bohemian Nights was featured with great acclaim at Wyreena in 2025.

Ernie Gruner – violin, mandolin, vocals
Phil Carroll – accordion, vocals, ney

Sat 21 March 2026. Regent String Quartet

From Bach to Bacharach, Cole Porter to Bruno Mars — a string quartet that plays it all.

Known for their wide-ranging repertoire, the Regent String Quartet presents well-loved favourites, beautifully arranged for string quartet.

From film themes and jazz standards to pop, rock and classical works, this final concert in the series offers familiar music, elegant playing and something for everyone.

Attend all three concerts for $45 (save $15)
Single concerts $20

Photos from the events

The Pearly Shells

Bohemian Nights

Regent String Quartet