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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.
Summer jazz at Gateway
Enjoy live and free jazz band performances while you dine or enjoy the summer sun at Gateway Sydney this January
Electric Keys
An important private collection of keyboards from the middle of the 20th century, prior to the rise of synthesisers
Speakers Corner
With 22 nights of live music, DJs, a dash of comedy and a splash of street art, all roads lead to Speakers Corner
Girl From The North Country
Premiering at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Sydney in January 2022
Opal Ocean: progressive flamenco rock from France
Explore The Hadal Zone in the only Sydney show of Alex Champ and Nadav Tabak's east coast tour
Redfern x Misfits Sydney Summer Streets
Join us as we take the pub outside for the day & take over Redfern St!
Sweet summer sounds
First Fleet Park in The Rocks will be the home of live music as 50+ music acts perform over nine days this summer
Turandot at the Sydney Opera House
As the moon rises, a death cry wails through imperial Peking. Torture and death mean nothing.
StudioRCC singing group lessons
Free group singing online classes facilitated by Asahi Takahasi
Busby Marou
Rockhampton’s finest blues and roots duo returns for a laid-back night of acoustic rock favourites
Cobalt Blues
A journey from Georgia by Route 66 with Ray Charles all the way to the Dock of the Bay to visit Otis Redding
Masha & Band
Masha is the international all-star, winner of The Voice Armenia, and finalist in the 2020 Voice Australia competition
Australia Day Live
Unforgettable musical performances by top Aussie talent choreographed with a spectacular fireworks display
Livestream dance fitness workout: Jungle Body
A 45 minute dance cardio and toning workout wth fun steps and upbeat music for all fitness levels
Public holiday backyard BBQ at The Sheaf
Join us in the courtyard, soaking up the rays, taking in the tunes & snacking on some of our backyard BBQ specials
Sam McNally's Australia Day from 6pm
3 of Sydney's most respected session players doing their Funk Soul RnB thang with special guests AUSTRALIA DAY 6pm
WugulOra Morning Ceremony
The WugulOra Morning Ceremony is a celebration of First Nations culture through music, dance, language, and ceremony
Yabun 2022 - 20 Years of Yabun
Celebrating the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
Aboriginal Dreaming cruises
A new and unique Aboriginal Twilight and Night Dreaming Cruise onboard our flagship vessel Ocean Dreaming 2.
L.A. Collective
An acoustic reimagining of the most diverse musical era - the 90's. From Alanis Morrisette to Pearl Jam
Martinez Akustica
Martinez Akustica, the band billed by Bluesfest as ‘probably the greatest acoustic guitar band in the country’
The Marriage of Figaro at the Sydney Opera House
A chaotic whirlwind of mistaken identities makes the wedding day of Figaro and Susanna a lesson in hilarity
Weekly live jazz at The Swinging Cat with The Sazeracs
Throw away all notions of stuffy jazz music and think New Orleans Mardi Gras instead
An evening with Rick Melick - Blues & Roots
Rick has played every major festival in the world from The North Sea & Montreaux Jazz Festivals to W.O.M.A.D.
Liam Burrows
Liam is a phenomenal jazz vocalist, his unique swing style and voice are extraordinary.
Switched On: The Chills
Experience the timeless gems that have made The Chills one of the most loved NZ groups of all time.
Twilight at Taronga presented by Mastercard
The Twilight at Taronga Summer Concert Series presented by Mastercard is backlit with one of the world's best views
What Are You Syncing - Music NFTS
Empowering artists to create and sell your own radio ready music
Jam Sandwiches & the Bifters - double bill
New Wave hard rock, psychedelia, progressive, blues rock music with a nod to the Classics
Lucy Burke – ‘Vicinity’ single launch
Lucy Burke is back performing live at Foundry 616 to celebrate the release of her latest single, Vicinity!
Sound Stories
Alongside the City of Sydney, Konzertprojekt presents a concert series showcasing stories told by Australian musicians.
Concert and Cake Sundays: D'amore sospiro
Soprano Eleanor Lyons and tenor Andrew Goodwin sing arias and duets of love
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Percussion and String Players
Moving modern music from Sydney’s finest
“FIRE” Tribute to Mark Simmonds – Matt Ottignon Quartet
Matt Ottignon's Tribute to Mark Simmonds including Tom Avgenicos, Jonathan Zwartz and James Hauptmann
Mark Simmonds 'Fire' tribute
The Matt Ottignon quartet pay homage to one of Australia's finest modern jazz albums of all time
Double Bill: Audrey Powne + Alex Hirlian Quintet
Melbourne’s queen of groove joins forces with a futuristic ensemble in a non-stop double-bill.
Jeremy Rose Quartet
Described as “one of the most creative and restless musicians in the Australian jazz scene" Jeremy Rose comes to Foundry
Sound and Vision: Bait with Live Score By Gwenno
Welsh Music Prize winner Gwenno brings her stunning live score to Mark Jenkin’s BAFTA-winning Bait
Year of the Tiger in concert live streaming | '虎乐悉尼' 新春音乐会
A live concert to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year 2022
Heathers The Musical
A high-energy immersive theatre experience from The Mitchell Old Company
Royalties, rights, regulations and recordings
A free 6-week online & face to face program to help new musicians understand the law and business basics
StudioRCC: Pro tools audio editing
Last minute productions offers a 6 week Protools free course hosted by Tim McArtney
Ableton live for all levels beginner to advanced
A free face to face super course facilitated by Billy Kang from TAFE (Ultimo)
Double Bill: Hilary Geddes & Nick Garbett's The Glider
Definitive contemporary music that flaunts Australia’s boundless creativity
Shane Pacey+ Trio
Shane is a lead guitarist of legendary status on the Australian Blues scene for the Bondi Cigars & the Foreday Riders
Lunar spectacular show
A wonderful celebration of culture, community and friendship
PsyconFest Greasefire, Pikoù Panez, Sandcastles & Vermillion
PsyconFest presents for its 3rd edition with Greasefire, Pikoù Panez, Sandcastles & Vermillion Trio
Super Bowl LVI at The Oxford Tavern
The Tav is the only place to be to catch all of the legendary action, streaming LIVE from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Logic Pro X beginner to advance super course
Everything you need to know to get you started on the right track
Double Bill: Ben Lerner Quartet + Tessie Overmyer Trio
Brass is the star in this special double bill showcasing Sydney’s best young horn players.
Music in The Sky: A Night with Anna Murakawa
Anna Murakawa graces the stage with complex rhythm and luscious harmonies within the chambers underneath The Coal Loader
Double Bill: Claire Cross: Into Light + COAST
Embark on a genre-bending journey that will stretch your imagination.
Double Bill: Emanation + Delay 45
Emerging musicians with bold creativity and innovation that’s equal to the masters
Gregg Arthur + John Morrison’s Swing City Big Band
A very special event Australia’s smoothest jazz vocalist Gregg Arthur teams up with the one and only John Morrison
Torch Fest Sydney
First of its kind mental health music festival, shining a light on inspirational artists and their stories
Baro Lolo Orkestar and the Gypsy Caravan Stage
The Baro Lolo Orkestra! Featuring Lolo Lovina and special guests, playing Romani -Gypsy music from and the Caravan Stage
Double Bill: Mike Nock Sextet + HEKKA
There is still no shortage of ideas from legendary jazz pianist Mike Nock
Double Bill: The Emma Stephenson + Yutaro Okuda Quartet
Throwing yourself into the deep has a unique effect on creativity and innovation.
Kaftana Pool Party
Kick it poolside for an afternoon of shimmering retro summer fabulousness at Kaftana Pool Party 2022
Zela Margossian Quintet 'The Road' Album Launch + Stu Hunter
“Transitioning among seemingly impossible musical and rhythmic puzzles and into an effortless harmonious whole”
Asteroid Ekosystem + Fetherstone
‘This is one mighty sonic trip that paints colourful pictures in the mind’ - Loudmouth Magazine
Asteroid Ekosystem + Ilex
‘This is one mighty sonic trip that paints colourful pictures in the mind’ - Loudmouth Magazine
Paradiso Pool Party
Our official glistening farewell to Summer turns the ivy Pool and Changeroom into a sun-kissed Mediterranean paradise
I feel love: The music of Donna Summer
Internationally known diva of the 90's Mary Kiani presents The music of Donna Summer with a sensational 7-piece band
Concert and Cake Sundays: Romantic misfits and quartets
The Winther quartet takes us on a journey through three epochs of quartets with a delicious surprise in-between
East Meets West orchestral concert
Featuring Chinese classical masterpieces Butterfly Lovers and The Yellow River
Nashville's Rainee Blake in concert
Rainee Blake returns from the US to provide an evening of amazing music with a full band
Singular Voices: Courtney Marie Andrews
Courtney Marie Andrews brings her master storytelling torch songs to the intimate sonic grandeur of City Recital Hall.
Fantabulosa
Boy George's FANTABULOSA is debuting at the ICC Sydney in March 2022!
Lorde 'Solar Power' Tour 2022
For the first time in five years, Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce formidable pop queen Lorde will returning.
Sticky Notes
A live musical performance and activation by Ensemble Offspring with original vibrant scores by Ciaran Frame
Switched On: Cedric Burnside
Grammy nominee Cedric Burnside embodies the ancestral blues of R.L. Burnside, and Mississippi’s modern-day blues.
Maria Stuarda at the Sydney Opera House
A throne is not made for two… Which Queen will rule her country and his heart?
Singular Voices: Julia Jacklin (solo)
Stepping out in all her power, Julia Jacklin's first major solo performance will be crushing in every sense
Pinchgut Opera presents The Spiritual Forest
A concert featuring some of the most sublime music ever written
Concert and Cake Sundays : The Psychedelic Cello
Be entranced by cellist Richard Narroway and pianist Vatche Jambazian.
EMC The Reboot
EMC’s 1 day conference ‘The Reboot’ will address issues that are dominating the electronic and dance music industry
An American in Paris
The rapturous musical An American in Paris will play in Sydney from April 2022
Concert and Cake Sundays: Bach to Bolling with bubbles
Black Tulip Jazz Trio with virtuosic cellist Teije Hylkema play Bach and a bubbly jazz suite by Bolling
Pinchgut Opera presents Orontea by Cesti
Duty and passion, old flames and new flings, music and wine all come head-to-head in a riotous night at the opera.
All That Fosse: Sydney's Slice of Broadway
A musical cabaret to celebrate the late, great Bob Fosse!
Jayson Gillham in Recital
Australian pianist Jayson Gillham will be performing a compelling performance of Bach and Chopin
Concert and Cake Sundays: Metamorphosis with Chroma quartet
A heart-wrenching programme of Ligeti's quartet no.1 and one of Beethoven's final works
Concert and Cake Sundays: Bandaluzia and Flamenco flares
The Spanish soul is fiery and best expressed by Flamenco music and dance!
Jagged Little Pill
The Tony and Grammy award winning musical Jagged Little Pill is returning to Theatre Royal Sydney from July 2022.
Singular Voices Paul Kelly & Paul Grabowsky
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky bring their classic ARIA-winning collaboration to Singular Voices
Zubin Mehta conducts the Australian World Orchestra
Zubin Mehta will conduct the Australian World Orchestra in a performance of Richard Strauss' tone poems
Pinchgut Opera presents Women of the Pietà
An unmissable concert event, featuring star soprano Miriam Allan.
David Gray
The multi-platinum, multi-Brit and Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter brings his rescheduled tour to Australia
Pinchgut Opera presents Médée by Charpentier
The greatest opera of the entire French Baroque era.