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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.

Soul Messengers at Rozelle

Soul Messengers at Rozelle

Soul, R&B and Funk on a Saturday night
Today 7.30pm to 10.30pm
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

This smash hit musical phenomenon is a celebration of an unstoppable woman who became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Today 2pm to 10.15pm
Unpopular

Unpopular

Unpopular takes audiences behind-the-scenes of the alternative music scene in the 1990s.
Today 10am to 5pm
Athletica x Bypass: Thermal Mass

Athletica x Bypass: Thermal Mass

2 Sydney club nights, Bypass and Athletica, come together for 1 day-to-night dance event.
Today 2pm to 10am
Club Service

Club Service

A night of top-shelf sets and digital art.
Today 5pm to 2am
Cuban Night Show

Cuban Night Show

Noche Cubana - Live Music, Cuban Dancers, Culture & History
Today 7pm to 12am
Experience live modern country music at Jolene's

Experience live modern country music at Jolene's

Enjoy live country and western music with all that Nashville energy!
Today 8pm to 10.30pm
Guitar Ensemble Class (Beginners)

Guitar Ensemble Class (Beginners)

A fun and inclusive learning environment for both acoustic and electric guitars
Today 9am to 10.30am
Hollywood Quarter Celebrates Vivid Sydney

Hollywood Quarter Celebrates Vivid Sydney

Chefs, poets, artists, curators, musicians, DJs, cocktail makers, movers and shakers celebrate Vivid Sydney!
Today all day
JIVA at Vivid Sydney

JIVA at Vivid Sydney

Transforming the Ivy Courthouse, this euphoric day festival celebrates cultures and musical talent from across the world
Today 1pm to 8pm
Light Up Your Senses at The Pylon

Light Up Your Senses at The Pylon

Indulge in the unique views, local sounds, and flavours of New South Wales through a curated journey of the senses
Today 5.45pm to 10pm
Noria and the Parisians

Noria and the Parisians

Bringing the excitement of a Parisian jazz club to Sydney!
Today 8.30pm to 11pm
STROBE Music Film Festival

STROBE Music Film Festival

Australian Premieres of New Music Documentaries + Prince and other retrospectives
Today 3pm to 9pm
Switched On: Cash Savage and The Last Drinks

Switched On: Cash Savage and The Last Drinks

A pillar of Melbourne’s music & queer scenes, Cash Savage and The Last Drinks celebrate the release of their new album
Today 8pm to 10.30pm
The Lucky Country

The Lucky Country

A new Aussie musical for all Aussies
Today 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Tumbalong Nights

Tumbalong Nights

Your Vivid Sydney go-to for free and eclectic contemporary music
Today all day
Vivid Neon Rave

Vivid Neon Rave

Get ready for the ultimate glow-in-the-dark playground as we bring you a Vivid Neon Rave!
Today 8pm to 3am
Vivid Sydney Supper Club

Vivid Sydney Supper Club

The late-night lounge is back with drag extraordinaire Trevor Ashley
Today 9pm to 1am
Dusty Sundays at Yulli's Brews

Dusty Sundays at Yulli's Brews

Free live music every Sunday arvo at the brewery
Tomorrow
BYO instrument ensemble

BYO instrument ensemble

Develop your music skills and have fun in this weekly session for all ages
5 Jun 2023
Music & movement class with Ian

Music & movement class with Ian

Move the body, still the mind and build strength, flexibility & balance
5 Jun 2023
Garrick Ohlsson | Musica Viva Australia

Garrick Ohlsson | Musica Viva Australia

Ohlsson showcases his favourite composers, as well as a new commission from Australian composer Thomas Misson
5 Jun 2023
Keeley Forsyth at Phoenix Central Park

Keeley Forsyth at Phoenix Central Park

Keeley Forsyth will play Phoenix Central Park on 5 June 2023.
5 Jun 2023
Pyrmont Sings!

Pyrmont Sings!

A non-audition, community choir. New singers are always welcome
6 Jun 2023
Dave Panichi Big Band

Dave Panichi Big Band

The Dave Panichi Big Band is back!
6 Jun 2023
Opera in the Pub at The Harold

Opera in the Pub at The Harold

Opera... in a pub? You heard right! After much anticipation, Opera Bites’ winning formula is back.
6 Jun 2023
Singular Voices: Ichiko Aoba with Laura Jean

Singular Voices: Ichiko Aoba with Laura Jean

Two artists known for their intimate, atmospheric music come together in a double bill to perform solo & unaccompanied.
6 Jun 2023
StudioRCC singing group lessons

StudioRCC singing group lessons

Free group singing classes facilitated by Asahi Takahasi
7 Jun 2023
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
7 Jun 2023
Live Jazz Wednesdays

Live Jazz Wednesdays

Enjoy the Andrew Crago trio every Wednesday from 6:30pm
7 Jun 2023
Musical Magic from 1001 Arabian Nights

Musical Magic from 1001 Arabian Nights

Grab your magic carpet and join the Zaki Duo for a morning of music and adventure, inspired by the tales of Aladdin
7 Jun 2023
Switched On: Yazmin Lacey

Switched On: Yazmin Lacey

Yazmin Lacey makes intimate experiences feel both deeply personal & universal through a beat driven take on soul and R&B
7 Jun 2023
Live jazz at Yulli's Brews

Live jazz at Yulli's Brews

Smooth jazz every Thursday at the brewery
8 Jun 2023
Mambo Brown Trio Live Jazz

Mambo Brown Trio Live Jazz

Mambo Brown Trio at Different Drummer in Glebe.
8 Jun 2023
RVG at Phoenix Central Park

RVG at Phoenix Central Park

RVG will play Phoenix Central Park on 8 June 2023.
8 Jun 2023
Singer-songwriter Dani El-Rassi - one night only

Singer-songwriter Dani El-Rassi - one night only

One of Sydney's favourite voices and personalities returns to Sydney's Camelot Lounge for a night of music
8 Jun 2023
Switched On: Cerrone

Switched On: Cerrone

Endlessly sampled, often imitated, never duplicated. Cerrone is a legend of disco from its inception to its revival.
8 Jun 2023
The Southern River Band

The Southern River Band

Catch one of the best live bands in the country
8 Jun 2023
Canned heat at Yulli's Brews

Canned heat at Yulli's Brews

Free live music every Friday at the brewery
9 Jun 2023
CUPRA X DJ Lab

CUPRA X DJ Lab

Calling all aspiring DJ’s – we’ve got a masterclass series just for you
9 Jun 2023
Switched On: The Pharcyde with Masta Ace & Marco Polo

Switched On: The Pharcyde with Masta Ace & Marco Polo

Alternative hip hop pioneers The Pharcyde celebrate 30 years of their ground-breaking debut album.
9 Jun 2023
NLV Records All Night

NLV Records All Night

Dance all night to the cutting-edge underground club music, rap and hyperpop
10 Jun 2023
Switched On: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

Switched On: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

A tour de force of sprawling guitar riffs that leave just enough room for infectious melodies and shimmering moments.
10 Jun 2023
ChorusOz | Mahler 8

ChorusOz | Mahler 8

ChorusOz - Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' annual 'big sing' is back in 2023.
11 Jun 2023
Here Now

Here Now

A festival of food, booze, music + art
11 Jun 2023
WavyLand

WavyLand

Sydney's WavyLand is throwing a soon-to-be legendary party
12 Jun 2023
Bangarra Dance Theatre presents Yuldea

Bangarra Dance Theatre presents Yuldea

Frances Rings’ first work as Artistic Director is a ceremonial affirmation of history and heritage.
14 Jun 2023
IGNITE songwriters' night

IGNITE songwriters' night

Join us for Ignite sessions, our fortnightly open mic event for original songwriters Wednesdays at the Wildfire.
14 Jun 2023
Benjamin Skepper at Phoenix Central Park

Benjamin Skepper at Phoenix Central Park

Benjamin Skepper will play Phoenix Central Park on 15 June 2023.
15 Jun 2023
Melanie Aimee Trio Live Jazz

Melanie Aimee Trio Live Jazz

Live jazz performance from the wonderful jazz trio of Melanie Aimee at the Different Drummer in Glebe
15 Jun 2023
The Duke Presents... AVALANCHE June Residency

The Duke Presents... AVALANCHE June Residency

NSW's premiere hard rock act AVALANCHE take up residency at Sydney's best alternative pub The Duke this June!
15 Jun 2023
Selfish Sons

Selfish Sons

Australian three-piece rock band Selfish Sons will kick off the BURN tour at Sydney's Great Club on Friday 16 June.
16 Jun 2023
Switched On: Obongjayar

Switched On: Obongjayar

Obongjayar brings forth characteristic poeticism & oozy club beats with his latest album, Some Nights I Dream of Doors
16 Jun 2023
Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Drs Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship

Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Drs Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship

Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2023, Sydney Eisteddfod will hold over 350 events featuring 25,000 entrants.
16 Jun 2023
Who's That Girl? Eurythmics & Annie Lennox Tribute Show

Who's That Girl? Eurythmics & Annie Lennox Tribute Show

Legendary duo Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart pioneered an era of techno/pop/rock of the 80's
16 Jun 2023
Aretha

Aretha

A Love Letter to the Queen of Soul
17 Jun 2023
Emma Pask

Emma Pask

Award-winning vocalist Emma Pask is back at Foundry616 this June!
17 Jun 2023
Nabihah Iqbal, Byron The Aquarius + Habibi Funk

Nabihah Iqbal, Byron The Aquarius + Habibi Funk

British-Pakistani selections, unearthed Arabic nuggets & Detroit-inspired house
17 Jun 2023
Nature's Calling

Nature's Calling

A celebration of electronica, polyrhythmic tropical soul-funk and more.
17 Jun 2023
NECTAR at Vivid Sydney

NECTAR at Vivid Sydney

Local party collective NECTAR are back for an immense night of experimental club music.
17 Jun 2023
Arushi Jain at Phoenix Central Park

Arushi Jain at Phoenix Central Park

Arushi Jain will play Phoenix Central Park on 20 June 2023.
20 Jun 2023
Ecstatic Dances

Ecstatic Dances

An ode to the infectious spirit of dance
20 Jun 2023
Outback Tracks Morning Music Concert

Outback Tracks Morning Music Concert

Presented by Mini Musica, family friendly morning music concerts for 0-6 year olds and their grown-ups
20 Jun 2023
A night with Lisa Oduor-Noah and Miriam Lieberman

A night with Lisa Oduor-Noah and Miriam Lieberman

Bliss out to captivating global sounds in a fabulous lineup of live music with international and local musicians
21 Jun 2023
Spinifex Gum & The Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Spinifex Gum & The Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Experience a hauntingly beautiful new project that highlights the injustices faced by Indigenous Australians.
21 Jun 2023
Folk Bitch Trio at Phoenix Central Park

Folk Bitch Trio at Phoenix Central Park

Folk Bitch Trio will play Phoenix Central Park on 22 June 2023.
22 Jun 2023
PUG Menshed Parkinson’s benefit night Musical Extravaganza

PUG Menshed Parkinson’s benefit night Musical Extravaganza

A fun night of music and prizes, raising money for work being done to help people affected by Parkinson’s
23 Jun 2023
Casablanca Winter Latin Cruise

Casablanca Winter Latin Cruise

Living a truly Latin experience! Salsa, reggaeton, bachata, top 40 and more
24 Jun 2023
Ritmo Latino

Ritmo Latino

A huge Latin American festival is coming to Sydney
24 Jun 2023
The Bonnie J Jensen Quintet

The Bonnie J Jensen Quintet

Effortless, soulful vocals interpreting classy jazz standards, as well as poetic originals you’ll love!
24 Jun 2023
Winter Nights

Winter Nights

The seductive beauty of French song.
24 Jun 2023
Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Senior Piano Scholarship

Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Senior Piano Scholarship

Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2023, Sydney Eisteddfod will hold over 350 events featuring 25,000 entrants.
26 Jun 2023
Live at the Great: 8 seasons Vivaldi vs Piazzolla

Live at the Great: 8 seasons Vivaldi vs Piazzolla

Kristian Winther leads a powerful octet in a fresh take on Vivaldi's and Piazzolla's seasons
27 Jun 2023
Sydney Eisteddfod choral championships

Sydney Eisteddfod choral championships

Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2023, Sydney Eisteddfod will hold over 350 events featuring 25,000 entrants.
27 Jun 2023
Opera in the Pub at The Union North Sydney – "Opera Bingo"

Opera in the Pub at The Union North Sydney – "Opera Bingo"

Opera in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub.
29 Jun 2023
Badu Gili

Badu Gili

A celebration of First Nations art, music, food and drink
30 Jun 2023
Singular Voices: Amanda Brown's 'Eight Guitars'

Singular Voices: Amanda Brown's 'Eight Guitars'

Go-Betweens legend Amanda Brown enlists some of Australia’s most talented artists to perform her debut solo record.
30 Jun 2023
Sydney Eisteddfod opera scholarship

Sydney Eisteddfod opera scholarship

Lovers of music and opera are invited to hear the incredible talent of finalists as they compete for this prestigious scholarship
2 Jul 2023
Opera in the pub at The Harold: Opera Bingo

Opera in the pub at The Harold: Opera Bingo

Opera in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub
4 Jul 2023
Sydney International Piano Competition - Preliminaries

Sydney International Piano Competition - Preliminaries

The return of the world-renowned competition from 5 to 22 July, with preliminaries at Sydney Conservatorium of Music
5 Jul 2023
107 Life Drawing

107 Life Drawing

Our very popular 107 Life Drawing will return to regular programming as part of The Stomping Ground Mixer
6 Jul 2023
GAS SYD presents: The Winter Show

GAS SYD presents: The Winter Show

Fire and ice collide this winter for another spectacular group art show from GAS SYD.
6 Jul 2023
Singular Voices: The Milk Carton Kids

Singular Voices: The Milk Carton Kids

Grammy-nominated duo The Milk Carton Kids bring their delicious harmonies & intricate musicianship to City Recital Hall.
8 Jul 2023
'Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge' – Presented by the ACO

'Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge' – Presented by the ACO

See the beloved book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas brought to life in this heartfelt stage adaptation featuring live music
9 Jul 2023
Australian Youth Orchestra

Australian Youth Orchestra

Australian Youth Orchestra present the world premiere orchestral performance of Ngapa William Cooper
10 Jul 2023
Sydney International Piano Competition 2023 – Semi-Finals

Sydney International Piano Competition 2023 – Semi-Finals

The return of the world-renowned competition from 5 to 22 July, with Semi-Finals at Sydney Conservatorium of Music
12 Jul 2023
Chopin's Piano | Musica Viva Australia

Chopin's Piano | Musica Viva Australia

A sprinkling of history and theatre, Pianist Aura Go brings this masterpiece to life alongside actor Jennifer Vuletic
15 Jul 2023
Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Junior Piano Scholarship

Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Junior Piano Scholarship

Enjoy a celebration of artistic excellence and creative expression
15 Jul 2023
Sydney International Piano Competition – Finals

Sydney International Piano Competition – Finals

The Sydney International Piano Competition will culminate in the Finals at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
18 Jul 2023
Carmen the Cabaret

Carmen the Cabaret

All the best tunes from the famous opera in a solo show with a feminist twist and a seance!
20 Jul 2023
The Tap Pack

The Tap Pack

The Tap Pack returns to the Sydney Opera House this July for a strictly limited season
20 Jul 2023
K-Indie Music Festival

K-Indie Music Festival

Discover a new age of Korean music at Sydney’s first K-Indie Music Festival
21 Jul 2023
Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Attend the deliciously dark tale of Sweeney Todd. A gruesome story of a man who is living life by the razor’s edge.
22 Jul 2023
Loyle Carner

Loyle Carner

One of the UK’s most distinctive voices in his Hugo album tour
23 Jul 2023
Sunday Sessions – Paco Lara Flamenco

Sunday Sessions – Paco Lara Flamenco

Paco Lara presents flamenco guitar in all its authenticity, culture, and artistry
23 Jul 2023
The Australian String Quartet: Florescence

The Australian String Quartet: Florescence

A joyful celebration of the string quartet across continents and contexts
27 Jul 2023
The GCO: “I Cakewalked With A Zombie” CD launch

The GCO: “I Cakewalked With A Zombie” CD launch

The Greasy Chicken Orchestra is back at Foundry for an album launch to remember!
27 Jul 2023
Tourist

Tourist

Grammy Award-winning UK songwriter and producer Tourist is coming to Sydney in July.
27 Jul 2023
Bernadette Robinson Divas

Bernadette Robinson Divas

Bernadette Robinson embodies the diva spirit! A shining jewel in this acclaimed, emotional Simon Phillips production.
3 Aug 2023
Bernadette Robinson in DIVAS

Bernadette Robinson in DIVAS

Bernadette Robinson returns to Australian stages from 20 July to 24 August in DIVAS
3 Aug 2023
You Am I Performing The Who's Tommy

You Am I Performing The Who's Tommy

You Am I will perform The Who's Tommy with accomplished female rock voices, Hayley Mary and Sarah McLeod.
5 Aug 2023
La Gioconda In Conert

La Gioconda In Conert

Jonas Kaufmann – “The world’s greatest tenor” (AFR) – returns to Australia.
9 Aug 2023
Silk, Metal, Wood | Musica Viva Australia

Silk, Metal, Wood | Musica Viva Australia

Traversing traditional and modern works, global stars and a global instrument combine in a performance to delight.
14 Aug 2023
Sydney Eisteddfod Junior & Senior Singer of the Year

Sydney Eisteddfod Junior & Senior Singer of the Year

Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2023, Sydney Eisteddfod will hold over 350 events featuring 25,000 entrants.
20 Aug 2023
Band classes for kids: trial sessions

Band classes for kids: trial sessions

Has your child ever dreamed of joining a band? Well, now is the time
23 Aug 2023
Wicked the musical

Wicked the musical

Flying into Sydney in 2023. The untold true story of the Witches of Oz.
25 Aug 2023
Sunday Sessions – Mozart String Quartets

Sunday Sessions – Mozart String Quartets

Performed by the Nomad String Quartet, these pieces are from a set of six that Mozart dedicated to Joseph Haydn
3 Sep 2023
Live at Lunch – From Vienna with Love

Live at Lunch – From Vienna with Love

Joined by popular pianist John Martin and flutist artistic director Jane Rutter
6 Sep 2023
Carmina Burana | Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Carmina Burana | Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Hear Carl Orff’s thrilling choral masterpiece, and the concert premieres of two new Australian choral works.
9 Sep 2023
Live at the Great: The James Morrison Quartet

Live at the Great: The James Morrison Quartet

Australia's jazz legend will perform with his quartet for the first time in the glorious acoustics of the Great
12 Sep 2023
Tim Finn: The Lives and Times of Tim Finn

Tim Finn: The Lives and Times of Tim Finn

After a decade off the concert grid, Tim Finn returns to the Sydney stage September 17
17 Sep 2023
Noah Reid

Noah Reid

Noah Reid 'Everything Is Fine' Tour Sydney
29 Sep 2023
Vision String Quartet | Musica Viva Australia

Vision String Quartet | Musica Viva Australia

An Australian debut for Vision String Quartet - a prizewinning ensemble from Berlin
7 Oct 2023
Salut! Baroque presents The Cosmopolitans

Salut! Baroque presents The Cosmopolitans

Join us as we travel across Europe exploring individual expression to creative collaboration.
8 Oct 2023
Live at Lunch – Debussy and Friends

Live at Lunch – Debussy and Friends

A concert of musical ‘jewels’ from the city of Paris
11 Oct 2023
Macmillan's Stabat Mater

Macmillan's Stabat Mater

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Chamber Singers and strings unite in an impassioned evocation of Mary’s grief.
12 Oct 2023
The Little Match Girl Passion

The Little Match Girl Passion

Elizabeth Scott conducts Sydney Philharmonia Choir's young adult choir VOX in David Lang’s Little Match Girl Passion.
13 Oct 2023
Mirusia - Live In Concert

Mirusia - Live In Concert

Australia’s #1 classical/crossover artist for 2022 debuts her stunning new concert program
22 Oct 2023
Lauren Spencer Smith: Mirror Tour

Lauren Spencer Smith: Mirror Tour

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter performs her debut album
29 Oct 2023
Sunday Sessions – Sally Walker and Emily Granger

Sunday Sessions – Sally Walker and Emily Granger

Surrender an hour to old and newer music in the hands of this breathtaking duo
5 Nov 2023
Live at the Great: Alexander Gavrylyuk in recital

Live at the Great: Alexander Gavrylyuk in recital

Australia's pre-eminent concert pianist, Alexander Gavrylyuk, marks his return with a fiendishly virtuosic programme
8 Nov 2023
Wildschut & Brauss | Musica Viva Australia

Wildschut & Brauss | Musica Viva Australia

Violinist Noa Wildschut and pianist Elisabeth Brauss perform a grand repertoire of works
18 Nov 2023
Australian World Orchestra presents Mahler 9

Australian World Orchestra presents Mahler 9

Experience the capstone Mahler event of the year with the AWO and Alexander Briger
24 Nov 2023
Larry June

Larry June

San Francisco hailing rapper Larry June is coming to Sydney this November.
24 Nov 2023
The War On Drugs

The War On Drugs

The War On Drugs return to Sydney for the first time since 2018, presented by Live Nation and Double J
4 Dec 2023
Carols at the House

Carols at the House

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Carols at the House is back in 2023 with actor John Bell and soprano Julie Lea Goodwin
15 Dec 2023
Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Bach's Christmas Oratorio

See Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Chamber Singers in Bach's brilliant and expressive Nativity story.
16 Dec 2023