Filter by
Music
Category
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.
00s & 10s Party
Join us for a full-blown throwback party where the best of the 2000s and 2010s collide for one epic night!
Classical + Cuisine Dining at Beckett's Glebe
Musical moments at Becketts Thursday through Saturday.
Concert: James Morrison Quartet
Join some of the finest jazz players of our generation for a night you don’t want to miss.
Flight: Concerto for Piccolo
Flight: Concerto for Piccolo and Chamber Orchestra – featuring soloist Jess Scott and composer/conductor Rhys Little
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms.
Music for a Winters Night | Abdiel Piano & Nrewman violin
Lyrical, Dramatic and Virtuosic | The Music of Schubert and Strauss for Violin and Piano
One Piece Music Symphony
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of “One Piece" with a special orchestra concert – the One Piece Music Symphony
Sound Meditation with channeled Voice & Crystal Bowls
Be bathed in sound waves to soothe your mind, body and spirit and come back into more peaceful, grounded alignment.
Tosca at Sydney Opera House
A thriller with sensational music, opera’s best villain, and an unforgettable ending.
Tubby the Tuba Family Cushion Concert
Family Fun In Concert With The Metropolitan Orchestra
Bastille after-party French, chic and fun
Join us for a fabulous French themed event
Sunday Siesta at Firepop Enmore
Live DJ set featuring a rotating roster of local artists and their vinyl records
The Bourbaki Ensemble: Fantasia
Prepare to be swept away by a mesmerizing program featuring a diverse array of musical works!
Cardea Sundays
See the weekend off with our Sunday Sessions, with a Live DJ Set, discounted drinks and great vibes.
BYO instrument ensemble
Develop your music skills and have fun in this weekly session for all ages
An Evening with James O'Donnell
An unforgettable evening with James O’Donnell LVO KCSG, one of the world’s most distinguished church musicians
Produce Like a Pro: From Logic to Label
Last Minute Productions and Studio - Redfern Community Centre present a free 10 week course facilitated by Micha Walter
Ukulele class
Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
With One Voice community choir: Redfern
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Learn to read music and sing
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Live music and pisco sours: a night in Peru
Embarking yourself in a journey through Peru
Nadya Golski at Thunderbolt Club
Take a romantic journey to Paris with the sensational Queen of Gypsy Soul and French Chanson, Nadya Golski.
Yirinda at Phoenix Central Park
An ancient Aboriginal language unites with sublime modern production in the music of Yirinda.
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Power of voice with Carmella
Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song with Grammy nominated singer Carmella Baynie
MsK&BC: Music Without Borders / The Trio Now / Sandy Evans
Improvised jazz in the SIMA tradition
Così Fan Tutte
Two men attempt to seduce the other’s lover to win a bet. Mozart’s sublime music makes this opera must-see.
Cirque du Side Bar
Step right up and get ready for a night of magic as we roll out the red carpet for Cirque du Side Bar!
LACHLAN MONAGHAN at Claire's Petit Cabaret
‘The Second Act’ The ballet shoes are hung up for another evening of music…
Soul dance with Taline
Join us for a freeform dance experience that will inspire you to shed your inhibitions, let go and express your soul.
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
The iconic blast of the horns at the beginning of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth is the first of many power-packed moments
CGSS Concert Series: Jesse Flowers
Works by J.S. Bach, Clarice Assad, Luis de Narváez, Phillip Houghton and more.
Light and Matter
From mystical folktales to fading memories, Light and Matter responds to experiences beyond our physical world.
Peace and Wellbeing Concert
100+ talented Buddhist monks from the most prestigious temples in China
Whisky tasting and live music
Dive head first into an afternoon of raw, electrifying live music, while indulging in Benriach whisky tastings
Young Maestros gala concert
A concert for the whole family featuring classical, salsa and fun improvisations!
'Lucy Does the Divas' Tour
Singer-songwriter Lucy Burke honours iconic divas and showcases her original compositions in 'Lucy Does the Divas.'
Coro Austral presents Across Oceans... Across Time
Choral music through the centuries and around the world
Einaudi Experience: An Enchanting Evening of Piano & Cello
A gorgeous night of live classical music based around the works of Ludovico Einaudi
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – "Drinking Songs"
Opera... in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub.
Be your own boss - Business skills for creatives
Learn business basics, marketing skills and more in this free 8-week course
Augustin Hadelich Performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Violin sensation Augustin Hadelich returns with Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, led by Chief Conductor Simone Young
Winter Vibes: Carpark Party Newtown
Shake off the winter blues and dancing shoes with live band TRUE VIBENATION, free barbecue, snacks + more
Claire's petit cabaret presents PHIL SCOTT and BLAKE BOWDEN
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, with a few new surprises...
Mogwai – If The Stars Had A Sound: Sydney Premiere
With brute sonic force, the new Mogwai documentary bursts onto the big screen at Sydney Opera House
Maxim Vengerov in Recital with Polina Osetinskaya
Maxim Vengerov makes his long awaited return to Sydney with the sublime pianist Polina Osetinskaya.
Online Orchestral Music (1900-Present) Course with SYO
SYO's Digital Programs are open to all. Join us on a journey through music from the 20th and 21st century.
Sorcery and swing speakeasy
Swing into the roaring 20s - dress the part - feel the rhythm - experience the magic
Yoto's Book Week Treasure Trail Adventure
Calling all young adventurers aged 3-12! Are you ready for an epic quest?
Freddie De Tommaso: Il Tenore in Concert
One of the world’s most exciting tenors makes his Australian debut in two recital performances
Ultimate Baroque
Two great choral works of the late Baroque, one well known the other an Australian Premiere
Sound Meditation with channeled Voice & Crystal Bowls
Be bathed in sound waves to soothe your mind, body and spirit and come back into more peaceful alignment with yourself.
Bicentenary Concert Series, NSW Legislative Council
Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - An Adaptation in Words and Music is
A new theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s most famous work – Pride and Prejudice.
Retellings at Phoenix Central Park
Retellings: Rainbow Chan x Sin Wai Kin bring their collaborative storytelling performance to Phoenix Central Park
Augustin Hadelich and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
One of the most exciting violinists performing today, Augustin Hadelich has created a rich concert experience
Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Senior Piano Scholarship | Final
Join us for a day of inspiration, experiencing the creativity of the performers and the magic of Sydney Eisteddfod
Voices of the Italian Baroque
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ virtuoso Chamber Singers shine in a glorious program of Baroque choral music.
80s-90s Disco Day Dancing
Disco Day Dancing – for those who want to dance but don't want to wait until late
Hyperpop Haven
The ultimate queer club night dedicated to the most cutting-edge and avant-garde sounds of hyperpop and its sub-genres!
Let Us Entertain You
Sydney Male Choir's annual concert with a 10 piece string ensemble and the Sydney Girls High School choir
Switched On: Ben Frost
Ben Frost is Australia’s best-known experimental music export & will play to a home crowd for the first time in 5 years.
Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Doctors Orchestra Scholarship Finals
Join us for a day of inspiration, experiencing the creativity of the performers and the magic of Sydney Eisteddfod
Youth Sydney Orchestra Concert & Stargazing Centennial Park
Experience a night of moving music and astronomical exploration
Laurence Pike at Phoenix Central Park
Laurence Pike: The Undreamt-of Centre is a new work for drums, electronics and chamber choir
Tony Williams at Claire's petit cabaret
Join Tony Williams in a night out with the Piano Legends.
Pinchgut Opera presents Eternal Light
Harmony from another world. Experience the power of Allegri's Miserere
Rave Cave XII
RAVE CAVE returns to Tokyo Sing Song in August with some brands new friends from northern NSW and Queensland
Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year I Final
Join us for a day of inspiration, experiencing the creativity of the performers and the magic of Sydney Eisteddfod
A Golden Age of Keyboard Music
Experience the rich keyboard music from the 16th and early 17th centuries
Concert: Marsala
Travel around the world with Marsala – enjoy music from Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, Macedonia, Serbia, Spain & Zimbabwe
Speaker Music (DeForrest Brown Jr.) at Phoenix Central Park
Speaker Music (DeForrest Brown Jr.) will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Lolina at Phoenix Central Park
The electronic and digital musician performs at Phoenix Central Park
The Impresario & Le Nozze di Figaro
Pacific Opera Studio's young artists present Mozart's timeless tales
Amaranthe (SWE) – Australia & New Zealand Tour
Amaranthe are embarking on their first ever tour of Australia after having just released their new album The Catalyst.
BackStage Music presents Hand Unmade
‘Multi-art essay’ combines musical performance with movement, stories, cooking, images, sound and more.
Opera Wine & Dine: Opera-tif: Salut! to France
Discover a stunning hidden Sydney gem and immerse yourself in operatic splendour
Sunday LUNCH with a Legend presents CARLOTTA
Back by popular demand Last 4 shows and dinner sold out very fast, don't miss out BOOK NOW!
Carousel - a concert
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL, one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
Hilary Geddes Quartet at Phoenix Central Park
Award-winning composer, improviser and guitarist Hilary Geddes leads a quartet comprised of a new generation of improvisers
Live at the Great: Bohemian Rhapsody With Ensemble Liaison
Bohemian Rhapsody is a journey through music for the free soul, a setlist of Ensemble Liaison's favourites!
Soweto Gospel Choir: Hope
Triple Grammy Award winning global gospel superstars spreading joy and lifting spirits since 2002.
Asteroid Ekosystem at Phoenix Central Park
The brainchild of pianist and composer Alister Spence, Asteroid Ekosystem is a supergroup for the 21st Century
JESS REISS W/ Ned Olive and EBS
A melodic journey of catchy summery soulful love songs, luscious melodies all woven together with a hint of '70s synth.
Sundaylicious Sydney
Sundaylicious returns to Glass Island this September for a spectacular Friday night party! Lets sail into spring
The Birth and Death of Stars by Mzaza
An exhilarating and other-worldly musical odyssey from critically-acclaimed world music favourites, MZAZA.
Elijah (UK) The Talks - Gadigal Country
EMC is partnering with Here For Good to bring Elijah (UK) The Talks and his ‘Yellow Squares’ lecture to Sydney
Guinness & Oyster Festival | The Treehouse
The Treehouse in North Sydney are thrilled to announce the return of our Guinness and Oyster festival.
Olivia Vásquez & Jake Tyler at Claire's petit cabaret
Jazz & Soul Duo, Live and Unplugged
James Morrison Quintet with Marian Petrescu
Experience a night of outstanding jazz music at the City Recital Hall with jazz legend James Morrison
BackStage Music presents Big Noters – Cool Becoming Warm
Big Noters NSW First Nations musicians will celebrate Ngoonungi with a night of ceremony.
Gala Finals: IFAC Handa Australian singing competition
Come see the newest stars of the operatic stage as they compete for opera's most prestigious prize, The Mathy.
Little Ravers Sydney
Little Ravers proudly stands as Australia's premier family-friendly rave and festival brand
Chinese Opera Gala
“Opportunities for Australian audiences to experience the rich tradition of Chinese opera are rare." – The Age
Concert: Tex Perkins and Matt Walker
Tex reunites with respected musician, songwriter, producer and bandmate Matt Walker as a powerful duo.
Modern Hits Made Vintage – Natalie Claire Jazz Band
The best of today's music reimagined into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday.
Just Desserts
Indulge in a transcendent collaboration that merges colour, taste, and sound into a premium sensory experience.
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals
Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free concert in the heart of the city
Public Enemy 'On the Grid' 35th Anniversary Tour
Public Enemy return to Australia to kick off their ‘On The Grid’ 35th anniversary tour!
Seraphim Charity Concert 2024 - Don't make too much noise
This quartet is shaking up the way we listen to Classical music in their concert; a night of forgotten musical stories
Switched On: The Whitlams
The Whitlams take the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their double platinum album, Love This City.
Salut! Baroque presents The Networker
Salut’s 2024 Concert Series pays tribute to our Musical Personalities
Switched On: Marcus Miller
One of the greatest electric bassists of all time, prepare to be blown away by Marcus Miller's Australian debut.
Steel Panther – On The Prowl World Tour
California’s greatest export Steel Panther announce their 2024 Australian tour!
Ode to Joy | Beethoven & Smyth
The sisterhood meets the brotherhood in a concert of radical joy.
Online Orchestral Music (1600-1900) Course with SYO
Join an SYO Digital Program from anywhere in the world. Journey through music from the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
Liao Changyong's Chinese art song recital
Chinese art songs performed by China's no.1 baritone Liao Changyong, accompanied by renowned German pianist Hartmut Höll
Bill Bailey - Thoughtifier
The brilliant Bill Bailey is back with his new show, 'Thoughtifier'!
Showstoppers | Rodgers & Hammerstein
Favourite moments the great Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals, including The Sound of Music, South Pacific & The King and I
The songs of Elton & George
Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell live in concert, with John Foreman and The Australian Pops Orchestra
James Blunt
James Blunt makes a most welcome return to world touring in 2024 in support of his new album Who We Used To Be.
Online Orchestral Musicianship Essentials Course with SYO
Explore the inner workings of 400 years of Orchestral Music - Join us from anywhere in the world.
BackStage Music presents Stories of Water and Earth
Arafura Music Collective and Ensemble Offspring collaborate presenting a new program from First Nations artists.
Lenka Lichtenberg: Thieves of Dreams
Music, poetry and spoken word by the award-winning Canadian singer
Handel’s Messiah
Christmas isn't Christmas without Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' performances of Messiah. Hallelujah!
Masaya Kamei in Piano Recital
Don't miss the Sydney debut of young brilliant career pianist Masaya Kamei.
The Dolly Show
Voted the U.K’s BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator, West End star - Kelly O’Brien is country legend Dolly Parton!