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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.

Volume presents: Lightning song

Volume presents: Lightning song

This NAIDOC Week, get ready for a huge free night of music on featuring King Stingray at the Art Gallery of NSW!
Today 5.30pm to 10pm
Jazz Behind the Green Door featuring Alex Grace Quartet

Jazz Behind the Green Door featuring Alex Grace Quartet

A great night of jazz with some of Sydney's best up-and-coming musicians
Today 6pm to 7.30pm
Pop Princess party

Pop Princess party

Calling all queens, icons and dancefloor darlings – it’s time to channel your inner Pop Princess.
Today 8pm to 4am
Pursuing Pleasure

Pursuing Pleasure

A cabaret about the importance of doing what feels good
Today 9pm to 10pm
Nocturne

Nocturne

Experience the magic of music at Nocturne, a free four-week concert series in the stunning new Pier Pavilion.
Tomorrow
A Night in Argentina

A Night in Argentina

Step into a world of passion, rhythm, and defiance with Revenge Tango, the electrifying duo direct from Argentina.
Tomorrow
A Night in Argentina Ft. Revenge Tango

A Night in Argentina Ft. Revenge Tango

Step into a world of passion, rhythm, and defiance as Revenge Tango, the electrifying duo direct from Argentina
Tomorrow
Broken Angle (Live Jazz)

Broken Angle (Live Jazz)

Ricardo’s live jazz returns with a new groove driven set.
Tomorrow
Draggieoke

Draggieoke

Live vocals, big heels, and no miming allowed.
Tomorrow
Jazz sessions in The Rocks

Jazz sessions in The Rocks

Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz
Tomorrow
John Cale

John Cale

Welsh-born rocker John Cale brings his trio to Sydney, performing new work and revisiting his storied solo catalogue.
Tomorrow
Lisa Simone: A Daughter's Tribute to Nina Simone

Lisa Simone: A Daughter's Tribute to Nina Simone

Be immersed in musical brilliance and emotion at this one-of-a-kind tribute concert — ft Nina Simone's legendary songs.
Tomorrow
Sing with Barayagal Choir

Sing with Barayagal Choir

Come along and experience the magic as we unite in song with Barayagal Choir.
Tomorrow
Marcus Aurelius “Meditations” by Rupert Guenther

Marcus Aurelius “Meditations” by Rupert Guenther

Listen to violinist Rupert Guenther’s piece inspired by Roman emperor and stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius.
11 Jul 2025
Mavic Music x Oracle (Techno, dance, minimal)

Mavic Music x Oracle (Techno, dance, minimal)

Modern techno, melodic, tech house at the brand new Aura Nightclub with L - Acoustic Audio
11 Jul 2025
Meditations on Meditations: Inspiration from a Roman Emperor

Meditations on Meditations: Inspiration from a Roman Emperor

Listen to composer-violinist Rupert Guenther talk to his new work inspired by Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations.
11 Jul 2025
No Charm Equal—Music from Jane Austen's Drawing Room

No Charm Equal—Music from Jane Austen's Drawing Room

Step into Pemberley with performances of popular songs and arias from Georgian England
11 Jul 2025
Soul dance with Taline - 2nd Birthday celebration!

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!
11 Jul 2025
Dancefloor Anthems

Dancefloor Anthems

We’re talking Fred again.. for the feels, Calvin Harris for the classics, Peggy Gou and Dom Dolla for the cool kids...
11 Jul 2025
Amy Winehouse: Resurrected

Amy Winehouse: Resurrected

Amy Winehouse comes back to life on stage in this original one-woman show.
12 Jul 2025
Daytime Dance Party

Daytime Dance Party

Consider this your personal invitation to dance like no one’s watching.
12 Jul 2025
Showroom 67 Leichhardt launch party

Showroom 67 Leichhardt launch party

Featuring Dan & the Bighearts, Jeremy Gregory, Nat Matiuk & more
12 Jul 2025
King Street Crawl

King Street Crawl

Celebrating Newtown unique music, culture and community
13 Jul 2025
ACO Families: The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee)

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.
13 Jul 2025
Bastille Day at Kalyx

Bastille Day at Kalyx

Dreaming of Paris? Need to get away? Don't despair – enjoy a taste of France at Kalyx for Bastille Day
13 Jul 2025
Bastille Day Gala Dinner 2025

Bastille Day Gala Dinner 2025

Les Miserables – a revolutionary gala dinner
13 Jul 2025
Hour of power: Japanese drum workshop

Hour of power: Japanese drum workshop

Ready for an unique experience? Join us for our drum workshop where you'll dive into the powerful world of Taiko
13 Jul 2025
Music and movement: Cerith Wyn Evans

Music and movement: Cerith Wyn Evans

Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.
13 Jul 2025
School Holiday Fun! Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families

School Holiday Fun! Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion!
13 Jul 2025
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced

Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
15 Jul 2025
Christmas in July party

Christmas in July party

DJs spinning Christmas bangers, snow machines, cheeky giveaways and more!
16 Jul 2025
Echoes of Piazzolla: From the Rivers of South America

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.
18 Jul 2025
Meg Washington

Meg Washington

Spend an intimate evening with Meg Washington
18 Jul 2025
Rituals: A tribute to ancient traditions

Rituals: A tribute to ancient traditions

Powerful live acts bring a distinct fusion of electronic music, traditional rhythms and storytelling
18 Jul 2025
Soul Divas

Soul Divas

Featuring the hits of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse and more.
18 Jul 2025
17th Young Maestros community concert with guest artists

17th Young Maestros community concert with guest artists

Featuring outstanding young musicians (ages 6-14) performing on various instruments and performances by guest artists
19 Jul 2025
Guy Strazz and Casey Golden: 2@1 Jazz

Guy Strazz and Casey Golden: 2@1 Jazz

Guy Strazz (guitar) and Casey Golden (piano) live jazz at Margaretta Cottage Glebe
19 Jul 2025
Salut! Baroque presents The Entrepreneur

Salut! Baroque presents The Entrepreneur

Celebrity culture thrived during the baroque period and Georg Philipp Telemann was one of the stars
20 Jul 2025
Ukulele class

Ukulele class

Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
21 Jul 2025
Sydney Community College Choir

Sydney Community College Choir

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!
22 Jul 2025
Jazz Upstairs featuring Nishla Smith

Jazz Upstairs featuring Nishla Smith

"Her voice is exquisite, a symbol of unreachable beauty." – The Guardian
23 Jul 2025
Nishla Smith

Nishla Smith

Award-winning jazz singer Nishla Smith (UK) brings her trio to St Stephen's for a rush-hour jazz concert.
23 Jul 2025
Sydney Art Quartet “The Rhetoric of Art”

Sydney Art Quartet “The Rhetoric of Art”

A sublime evening of Mendelssohn and Beethoven alongside live painting
23 Jul 2025
Songwriting workshop for beginners

Songwriting workshop for beginners

Practical tips to begin writing a song (or finish existing songs).
24 Jul 2025
10cc – The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour

10cc – The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour

Legendary art-rock band 10cc bring their Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour to Australia in 2025.
25 Jul 2025
Alex Richo EP Launch – Life Times

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)
25 Jul 2025
Sing: Body and Soul

Sing: Body and Soul

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience
25 Jul 2025
Liam Cooper's KING OF THE KEYS

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
26 Jul 2025
Toy Choir

Toy Choir

The happiest choir on earth!
26 Jul 2025
Nadya Golski at Thunderbolt Club

Nadya Golski at Thunderbolt Club

Take a romantic journey to Paris with the sensational Queen of Gypsy Soul and French Chanson, Nadya Golski.
29 Jul 2025
Jazz:NOW - CURRENT[s]

Jazz:NOW - CURRENT[s]

Theo Carbo/Hilary Geddes + Jacques Emery's The Wellspring
30 Jul 2025
Marcus Holden Trio

Marcus Holden Trio

A well-earned reputation as purveyors of the finest gypsy swing trio in town!
30 Jul 2025
Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life

Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life

Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM
30 Jul 2025
Colour, Sound, Lore – Australian Youth Orchestra

Colour, Sound, Lore – Australian Youth Orchestra

Celebrate AYO's homecoming! Join the Australian Youth Orchestra, William Barton and Christian Li for a stunning evening.
31 Jul 2025
Revenge Tango

Revenge Tango

World class Argentine Tango musicians tour Australia for the first time
1 Aug 2025
Ukelele Lessons for Beginners

Ukelele Lessons for Beginners

Discover how easy (and fun) playing ukulele can be
2 Aug 2025
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – Opera Hijinks

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.
5 Aug 2025
Great Day! Choir

Great Day! Choir

A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
8 Aug 2025
Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex

Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex

Local Sydney composers shine in this punchy program presented by pianist Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex.
9 Aug 2025
Reverberations

Reverberations

LACHNER Requiem in F minor SCHUBERT Mirjams Siegesgesang
10 Aug 2025
Indigenous-jazz fusion group Yulugi

Indigenous-jazz fusion group Yulugi

Yulugi will be performing their improvised indigenous-jazz fusion at Lazybones at 7pm on Wednesday 13th August.
13 Aug 2025
The Specialties

The Specialties

With their unique spin on classic blues, jazz, rockabilly, and soul, the band features some of Sydney’s finest musicians
13 Aug 2025
Bjorn Again

Bjorn Again

The world's number one ABBA show
15 Aug 2025
Lost Birds

Lost Birds

White Bay Power Station is the new venue for a powerful concert inspired by the natural world.
16 Aug 2025
Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year | Final

Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year | Final

This event is kindly supported by Petersham RSL and the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund
17 Aug 2025
Elevator Music

Elevator Music

Revealing, raucous and beautifully irreverent
19 Aug 2025
Omega Ensemble: Elevator Music

Omega Ensemble: Elevator Music

Revealing, raucous and beautifully irreverent
19 Aug 2025
A Taste of Tango

A Taste of Tango

Our annual concert this year will feature La Ola Tango as our guests artists
23 Aug 2025
La Bohème at Sydney Opera House

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.
23 Aug 2025
The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony

The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony

The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony concert at Verbrugghen Hall at Sydney Conservatorium.
23 Aug 2025
Charlie Chech presents Las Vegas Nights

Charlie Chech presents Las Vegas Nights

Join award-winning vocalist Charlie Chech for a dazzling evening of cocktails and crooning
28 Aug 2025
Lyrical Masterpieces: Doretta Balkizas and Brieley Cutting

Lyrical Masterpieces: Doretta Balkizas and Brieley Cutting

Intertwining dialogues of violin and piano lyrical works of Debussy, Boulanger, Messiaen, Sutherland and Brahms.
29 Aug 2025
Sound Healing Foundations: A Weekend Intensive

Sound Healing Foundations: A Weekend Intensive

Explore tools and techniques to support deep rest, intuition and wellbeing.
6 Sep 2025
Air Supply - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Air Supply - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Due to unprecedented demand, Air Supply have added a 2nd Sydney show to their highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Tour!
9 Sep 2025
Storytime Cabaret with Wonder Mama - Divas and Drama Queens

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!
9 Sep 2025
The Bamboos 25 Years

The Bamboos 25 Years

Melbourne ten-piece funk & soul outfit, The Bamboos are celebrating 25 years of hits with a special Sydney performance.
11 Sep 2025
Here You Come Again

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.
12 Sep 2025
Ray Chen in Recital

Ray Chen in Recital

Join Ray Chen as he makes his highly anticipated return to Sydney Opera House.
12 Sep 2025
A Child of Our Time

A Child of Our Time

The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time.
13 Sep 2025
Matt Gresham “The Voice Australia"

Matt Gresham “The Voice Australia"

Immerse yourself in a deeply moving acoustic performance by Matt Gresham at the Sydney Opera House.
13 Sep 2025
Oddbeat: Clash queer party

Oddbeat: Clash queer party

Queer techno party for all bodies, genders, and sexualities
13 Sep 2025
Lunchtime Concerts at NSW Parliament

Lunchtime Concerts at NSW Parliament

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court
17 Sep 2025
Schoolgirl byebye

Schoolgirl byebye

Experience the dream pop sound that’s stirring hearts across Asia
20 Sep 2025
Bebek 50 Years of Music

Bebek 50 Years of Music

Željko Bebek celebrates 50 years of music live at Liberty Hall
26 Sep 2025
Ben Lee

Ben Lee

Ben Lee celebrates 20 years of Awake Is the New Sleep live at Liberty Hall, 27 September.
27 Sep 2025
Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions

Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions

An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups
27 Sep 2025
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out 20th Anniversary Tribute

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!
28 Sep 2025
Radhika Das

Radhika Das

Globally acclaimed Kirtan artist Radhika Das brings Sydney his soul stirring concert, Manta That'll Move Soul.
1 Oct 2025
The Sorcerer

The Sorcerer

Gilbert & Sullivan's delightfully mischievous comic opera
10 Oct 2025
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals

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
14 Oct 2025
Skai Isyourgod: Australia Debut Tour

Skai Isyourgod: Australia Debut Tour

For the first time ever, Skai is bringing his unforgettable live performance to Australia.
17 Oct 2025
Convergence

Convergence

A concert that ignites the imagination and brings the stunning voices of three legendary composers into focus.
20 Oct 2025
Bill Frisell Trio

Bill Frisell Trio

Equal parts mesmerising and electric, Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Sydney for one night.
22 Oct 2025
Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Feat. PUBLIQuartet

Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Feat. PUBLIQuartet

Trailblazing pianist Hiromi presents a breathtaking suite alongside acclaimed string quartet, PUBLIQuartet.
23 Oct 2025
Samara Joy

Samara Joy

Five-time Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Sydney for the first time.
24 Oct 2025
Brahms: A German Requiem

Brahms: A German Requiem

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.
25 Oct 2025
Salut! Baroque presents Voice, Rejoice

Salut! Baroque presents Voice, Rejoice

The versatility of the voice has fascinated composers through the ages, from its purest form to its most virtuosic.
26 Oct 2025
The Lovers

The Lovers

A Midsummer Night's Dream like you've never heard it before
31 Oct 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert

an extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer.
31 Oct 2025
Josh Pyke

Josh Pyke

One of Australia’s most cherished songwriters, Josh Pyke celebrates the 20th anniversary of Feeding the Wolves.
1 Nov 2025
A Certain Slant of Light

A Certain Slant of Light

The immortal words of Emily Dickinson in song
21 Nov 2025
Omega Ensemble: Rare Sugar

Omega Ensemble: Rare Sugar

Sentimental moods and sweet musical delights
29 Nov 2025
Juan Diego Flórez in Recital

Juan Diego Flórez in Recital

An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez
1 Dec 2025
Carols at the House

Carols at the House

Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.
12 Dec 2025
Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.
13 Dec 2025