Everything you need to know about the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time

The votes are in, and the countdown of the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time is nearly here.

Make sure you've cleared your diary for June 6 and 7, and tune in as ABC Classic counts down the greatest classical music of all time, as chosen by listeners, from 100 to the much-loved number one.

Wherever you are, and however you listen, it's easy to tune in.

Not sure when the countdown starts at your location? We've got you covered.

Here is everything you need to know about the ABC Classic 100 greatest classical pieces of all time, as chosen by you!

Let us know where you're listening from and what you're up to via our textline 0437 236 777, ABC Listen, or #ABCC100GOAT.

When does the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time countdown starts?

Each year, ABC Classic celebrates the top 100 pieces of music chosen by audiences in a particular theme on the first weekend in June.

This year the theme is Greatest of All Time.

In 2026, it lands on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.

The countdown kicks off at 10AM AEST each day and airs live around the country.

We've made it easy for you — here are your local times to listen:

•    ACT: Saturday June 6 — Sunday June7, 10am — 6pm

•    New South Wales: Saturday June 6 — Sunday June7, 10am — 6pm

•    Queensland: Saturday June 6 — Sunday June7, 10am — 6pm

•    Tasmania: Saturday June 6 — Sunday June7, 10am — 6pm

•    Victoria: Saturday June 6 — Sunday June7, 10am — 6pm

•    Northern Territory: Saturday June 6 — Sunday June7, 9:30am — 5:30pm

•    South Australia: Saturday June 6 — Sunday June7, 9:30am — 5:30pm

•    Western Australia: Saturday June 6 — Sunday June7, 8am — 4pm

Here's a full breakdown of when the numbers will be called.

How can I listen to the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time on the weekend?

The ABC Classic 100: Greatest of all Time will be broadcast on ABC Classic.

You can stream online through the ABC Classic website, and the ABC Listen app, drop in with your DAB/digital radio, or go the classic route and tune in on your FM radio.

And on Sunday June 7, make sure to join us here on the ABC News site as we take you behind the scenes at the ABC Classic studio on our live blog from 9.30am AEST.

Wait, I forgot to vote!

Sorry, you've missed the boat — voting has officially CLOSED for the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time. Make sure you get your votes in early next year!

Voting opens in early May. Sign up to the ABC Classic newsletter to get notified about voting next year.

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What if I miss some of the ABC Classic 100 countdown?

You can catch up or listen again to the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of all Time countdown through the ABC Listen app or by visiting the ABC Classic website.

You can also purchase a 4CD highlights compilation, available to pre-order now.

Why is my favourite music not getting mentioned in the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time?

There's a lot of classical music, so chances are, if your picks didn't make the top 100, they might have just missed out.

From Monday June 8 to Friday June 12, we'll be playing the music that almost made it to the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of all Time.

Every day at 10am and 3pm AEST, Russell Torrance and Vanessa Hughes will be counting down from 200-101.

And we play the greatest classical music of all time every day on ABC Classic, so tune in any time to hear your favourites.

Will there be a concert based on music from the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time?

The ABC Classic 100 in Concert, featuring the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is happening on Friday June 19 at 7:30pm and Saturday June 20 at 2pm at Melbourne's Hamer Hall.

You can watch the concert on ABC TV and ABC iview and hear it on ABC Classic on Saturday June 27 at 7:30pm.

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