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Discover concerts, gigs and live music in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.
ACO Families: The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee)
Join us for this beloved fairytale with live classical music performed by an ACO string quartet.
Christmas in July party
DJs spinning Christmas bangers, snow machines, cheeky giveaways and more!
Decades Party
Step into a time machine and dance your way through the biggest hits from 1990 to 2025.
Echoes of Piazzolla: From the Rivers of South America
From the ports of Buenos Aires to the harbour of Sydney, enjoy a night of Piazzolla, tango & folkore from South America.
Rituals: A tribute to ancient traditions
Powerful live acts bring a distinct fusion of electronic music, traditional rhythms and storytelling
Soul Divas
Featuring the hits of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse and more.
Ultimate Bastille French Festival Boat Party
Celebrate the French Bastille Festival and meet new friends from all around the world.
17th Young Maestros community concert with guest artists
Featuring outstanding young musicians (ages 6-14) performing on various instruments and performances by guest artists
Guy Strazz and Casey Golden: 2@1 Jazz
Guy Strazz (guitar) and Casey Golden (piano) live jazz at Margaretta Cottage Glebe
Salut! Baroque presents The Entrepreneur
Celebrity culture thrived during the baroque period and Georg Philipp Telemann was one of the stars
Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala | Final (Junior and Senior)
Experience the passion for dance at the Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala
Glenn Doig Trio (album launch) // Dianne Cripps
Monday Night Confessions Jazz at Church Street Studios
Ukulele class
Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
Learn to read music and sing
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Music Skills Essentials Course: Learn to Read Music
Learn how to read music notation and be confident in your singing with us!
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass
Dive into the world of professional audio production
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Jazz Upstairs featuring Nishla Smith
"Her voice is exquisite, a symbol of unreachable beauty." – The Guardian
Nishla Smith
Award-winning jazz singer Nishla Smith (UK) brings her trio to St Stephen's for a rush-hour jazz concert.
Sabrina Carpenter & Friends Tribute Party
Espresso, Manchild and Taste on repeat – it's time to party with Sabrina and the girls on your playlist.
Sydney Art Quartet “The Rhetoric of Art”
A sublime evening of Mendelssohn and Beethoven alongside live painting
Songwriting workshop for beginners
Practical tips to begin writing a song (or finish existing songs).
10cc – The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour
Legendary art-rock band 10cc bring their Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour to Australia in 2025.
Alex Richo EP Launch – Life Times
Alex is joined by all-star band: ARIA-winner Jonathan Zwartz, Cat Empire’s Ollie McGill & Pete Skelton (James Morrison)
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Jesse Younan Tribute
A magical night of music and memories and Leukaemia Foundation fundraiser
Liam Cooper's KING OF THE KEYS
Australia’s piano-man Liam Cooper plays thrilling live concert to celebrate music legends, backed by a killer live band
SKY - Sound Healing, Kirtan, Yogic Breathwork
An evening of transformative wellness practices and devotional music
Nadya Golski at Thunderbolt Club
Take a romantic journey to Paris with the sensational Queen of Gypsy Soul and French Chanson, Nadya Golski.
Big Band Night at St Stephen’s – Ella Fitzgerald Tribute
An exciting night of jazz and swing with a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
Marcus Holden Trio
A well-earned reputation as purveyors of the finest gypsy swing trio in town!
Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life
Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM
Colour, Sound, Lore – Australian Youth Orchestra
Celebrate AYO's homecoming! Join the Australian Youth Orchestra, William Barton and Christian Li for a stunning evening.
Heartlands
Experience the warm, romantic embrace of the European heartlands through music
Be your own boss - Business skills for creatives
Learn business basics, marketing skills and more in this free 7-week course
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – Opera Hijinks
Opera... in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to your local pub.
Music Production with Ableton: Beginners Course
Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations!
Great Day! Choir
A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
Wayne Gillespie & Famous Blue Raincoat
Friday 8 August @Django Bar Camelot Lounge, Marrickville, Sydney.
Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex
Local Sydney composers shine in this punchy program presented by pianist Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex.
The Songwriting Prize 2025 – Sydney Semi-Final
Australia's largest live performance songwriting competition
Sydney Eisteddfod Actor of the Year (Junior)
A showcase of emerging young actors
Sydney Eisteddfod Actor of the Year (Senior)
A showcase of emerging young actors
Circa & The Art of Fugue | Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
The power of the mind, body, and music
Indigenous-jazz fusion group Yulugi
Yulugi will be performing their improvised indigenous-jazz fusion at Lazybones at 7pm on Wednesday 13th August.
The Specialties
With their unique spin on classic blues, jazz, rockabilly, and soul, the band features some of Sydney’s finest musicians
Lost Birds
White Bay Power Station is the new venue for a powerful concert inspired by the natural world.
Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year | Final
This event is kindly supported by Petersham RSL and the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund
18th Century Unpacked: Haydn in London | Andrew Ford & AHE
A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW
Sonic Spaces at Hyde Park Barracks
Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces
La Bohème at Sydney Opera House
Glitzy sets, big emotions and stirring music fill the stage in this romantic classic opera, set in 1930s Berlin.
The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony
The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony concert at Verbrugghen Hall at Sydney Conservatorium.
Music as play: Toy instruments on the concert stage
Italian toy piano specialist Antonietta Loffredo performs in this unique recital dedicated to musical toys.
Charlie Chech presents Las Vegas Nights
Join award-winning vocalist Charlie Chech for a dazzling evening of cocktails and crooning
Lyrical Masterpieces: Doretta Balkizas and Brieley Cutting
Intertwining dialogues of violin and piano lyrical works of Debussy, Boulanger, Messiaen, Sutherland and Brahms.
Paint & Sip Man's Best Friend Listening Party
Check into Heartbreak Motel, our painting session inspired by dreamy desert motels and the sweet sting of heartbreak.
Coro Innominata presents Echoes
A choral concert featuring works by Esmail, Esenvalds, Forrest, Foster, Grainger, and more
Leo Sayer: live
Join Australian music icon Leo Sayer live on stage for an exclusive Sydney show
Sound Healing Foundations: A Weekend Intensive
Explore tools and techniques to support deep rest, intuition and wellbeing.
Air Supply - 50th Anniversary Celebration
Due to unprecedented demand, Air Supply have added a 2nd Sydney show to their highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Tour!
Storytime Cabaret with Wonder Mama - Divas and Drama Queens
Through story and song, Wonder Mama recounts her journey to becoming her larger than life drag persona!
The Bamboos 25 Years
Melbourne ten-piece funk & soul outfit, The Bamboos are celebrating 25 years of hits with a special Sydney performance.
Here You Come Again
Full to the brim with Dolly Parton’s hits, telling the story of a fan’s journey, guided by Dolly teaching life lessons.
Ray Chen in Recital
Join Ray Chen as he makes his highly anticipated return to Sydney Opera House.
Soul dance with Taline - 2nd Birthday celebration!
Join us for a transformative dance experience that will inspire you to let go, move with freedom and express your soul!
A Child of Our Time
The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time.
Matt Gresham “The Voice Australia"
Immerse yourself in a deeply moving acoustic performance by Matt Gresham at the Sydney Opera House.
Music and movement: Cerith Wyn Evans
Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.
Back to the Future: The Musical
Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history.
Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions
An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out 20th Anniversary Tribute
Celebrating 20 years of Panic! At The Disco's A Fever You Can't Sweat Out album, in concert!
Radhika Das
Globally acclaimed Kirtan artist Radhika Das brings Sydney his soul stirring concert, Manta That'll Move Soul.
The 60 Four
A spectacular, Vegas-style production, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s
School Holiday Fun! Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families
Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion!
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals
Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city
Glenn Shorrock... Reminiscing LIVE
Glenn Shorrock, star of the Little River Band sings a collection of hits you know and love
Skai Isyourgod: Australia Debut Tour
For the first time ever, Skai is bringing his unforgettable live performance to Australia.
Convergence
A concert that ignites the imagination and brings the stunning voices of three legendary composers into focus.
Bill Frisell Trio
Equal parts mesmerising and electric, Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Sydney for one night.
Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Feat. PUBLIQuartet
Trailblazing pianist Hiromi presents a breathtaking suite alongside acclaimed string quartet, PUBLIQuartet.
Samara Joy
Five-time Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Sydney for the first time.
Salut! Baroque presents Voice, Rejoice
The versatility of the voice has fascinated composers through the ages, from its purest form to its most virtuosic.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert
an extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer.
Juan Diego Flórez in Recital
An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez
Carols at the House
Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.
Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.