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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.

Ghost Quartet

Ghost Quartet

Dave Malloy's intoxicating New York musical comes to Sydney's Hayes Theatre
Tomorrow
Hamilton

Hamilton

The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier & Pulitzer prize winning musical.
Tomorrow
January Long Weekend at Salty's Bondi

January Long Weekend at Salty's Bondi

Get ready for the ultimate summer long weekend at Salty’s!
Tomorrow
January Long Weekend at Side Bar

January Long Weekend at Side Bar

Get ready for an epic January Long Weekend at Side Bar!
Tomorrow
Lucy Burke

Lucy Burke

Kick off the New Year with Lucy Burke at Foundry616!
Tomorrow
Starfish Club: Ruby Jackson

Starfish Club: Ruby Jackson

Lush jazz from local favourites and special guests
Tomorrow
Australia Day in Sydney

Australia Day in Sydney

The Australia Day in Sydney program is packed with free activities and entertainment for all.
26 Jan 2025
AustraliaDay@theHouse 2025

AustraliaDay@theHouse 2025

This Australia Day come to Government House - the perfect location for a free, fun and family friendly experience.
26 Jan 2025
Australia Day Live

Australia Day Live

Unforgettable musical performances by top Aussie talent choreographed with a spectacular fireworks display
26 Jan 2025
Live Sunday music free

Live Sunday music free

Join us for an amazing selection of Soul R&B artists
26 Jan 2025
Sunday Sounds

Sunday Sounds

Relaxed DJ vibes for your Sunday afternoon
26 Jan 2025
WugulOra Morning Ceremony

WugulOra Morning Ceremony

WugulOra (meaning ‘One Mob’) is a time for inclusion, understanding and reconciliation.
26 Jan 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 concert in the heart of the city
27 Jan 2025
Lunar New Year’s Eve Gala

Lunar New Year’s Eve Gala

A spectacular Lunar New Year’s Eve Gala
28 Jan 2025
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass

Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass

Recording Studio operations, Operate a DAW to record sound & editing, Sound Mixing and Mastering.
28 Jan 2025
Rhythm n Bubs

Rhythm n Bubs

Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!
29 Jan 2025
Live music program: Cloud music

Live music program: Cloud music

Sydney Chamber Opera, ACO Quartet, William Basinski and Olivier Cong perform at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
29 Jan 2025
Korean dancefloor

Korean dancefloor

Groove into a joyous Lunar New Year.
29 Jan 2025
Lunar New Year Lion Dances in Darling Harbour

Lunar New Year Lion Dances in Darling Harbour

Catch a traditional Lion Dance roaming around Darling Harbour this Lunar New Year.
29 Jan 2025
Power of voice with Carmella

Power of voice with Carmella

Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song singer Carmella Baynie
29 Jan 2025
Big Band Night at St Stephen's

Big Band Night at St Stephen's

An exciting night of blues and swing with a tribute to the late, great Quincy Jones
29 Jan 2025
Full Moon Party

Full Moon Party

Get ready for the ultimate glow-in-the-dark playground as we bring you Sydney's biggest Full Moon Party!
29 Jan 2025
Music with Jules

Music with Jules

Music with Jules is a music program that is taught through play: singing, moving and playing instruments
29 Jan 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
29 Jan 2025
Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances

Lion Dancing and Cultural Performances

Lion dancing troupes and cultural groups will ring in the Lunar New year with drumming, dance, flamboyance and skill
30 Jan 2025
Sound Sorcery 2025

Sound Sorcery 2025

Jazz magick for all genders, colour & abilities
30 Jan 2025
Hera Björk: Queen of Effing Everything Tour

Hera Björk: Queen of Effing Everything Tour

2-time Icelandic Eurovision star, Hera Björk, comes to Sydney to showcase her hilarious cabaret show.
30 Jan 2025
Jeremy Rose Quartet

Jeremy Rose Quartet

Jeremy Rose, a prolific Sydney saxophonist/composer, returns to Foundry616 this January!
30 Jan 2025
Lunar New Year Twilight Garden Party

Lunar New Year Twilight Garden Party

Ring in the Year of the Snake with a one of a kind experience in the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
31 Jan 2025
Kirin J Callinan

Kirin J Callinan

Australian avant icon Kirin J Callinan performs a selection of songs not usually, if ever before, played live.
31 Jan 2025
Sing: Body and Soul

Sing: Body and Soul

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience
31 Jan 2025
“Close To You” – The Karen Carpenter Story ft. Meera Belle

“Close To You” – The Karen Carpenter Story ft. Meera Belle

Meera Belle returns to Foundry616 with a heartfelt celebration of the legendary Karen Carpenter!
31 Jan 2025
Sunset Variations: Xmunashe

Sunset Variations: Xmunashe

Botswana-born, Perth-raised xmunashe performs an immersive and evolving 3-hour set at Sydney Observatory
31 Jan 2025
Dan Barnett Big Band: Grand showcase of swing

Dan Barnett Big Band: Grand showcase of swing

Enjoy a dazzling night of swing at the Art GalleryofNSW, featuring music by jazz greats like Count Basie&Duke Ellington.
1 Feb 2025
Gamelan classes

Gamelan classes

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
1 Feb 2025
Open day 2MBS Fine Music Sydney

Open day 2MBS Fine Music Sydney

Join us for a special 50th Anniversary open day on Saturday 1 February, and be part of this momentous milestone
1 Feb 2025
Open Day at Liveschool

Open Day at Liveschool

Visit our Sydney music studios and experience the Liveschool culture, designed for creative learning.
1 Feb 2025
Salut! Baroque presents Music to Celebrate

Salut! Baroque presents Music to Celebrate

A feast of glorious music launches our celebratory year, with compositions spanning 400 years.
2 Feb 2025
SHORTPARIS (Ru)

SHORTPARIS (Ru)

First Australian tour of the iconic underground band SHORTPARIS.
2 Feb 2025
Ukulele class

Ukulele class

Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
3 Feb 2025
Learn to read music and sing

Learn to read music and sing

No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
4 Feb 2025
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – Opera Jukebox

Opera in the Pub at The Harold – Opera Jukebox

Opera in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub
4 Feb 2025
Singular Voices: Teeks

Singular Voices: Teeks

Hear Māori artist TEEKS’ mesmerising voice soar in cinematic soundscape & relish in his magnetic stage presence.
4 Feb 2025
Dance Hall: Röyksopp (DJ Set)

Dance Hall: Röyksopp (DJ Set)

With their warm, organic take on downbeat, Röyksopp are one of the most enduring electronic acts of their time.
6 Feb 2025
Spill at Phoenix Central Park

Spill at Phoenix Central Park

Stripped down, deeply nocturnal, somewhat minimal DarkJazz
6 Feb 2025
Nazri

Nazri

Nazri: A Ritual Reimagined
7 Feb 2025
Singular Voices: Kate Miller-Heidke

Singular Voices: Kate Miller-Heidke

Kate Miller-Heidke brings her incredible voice, storytelling, emotion, humour and music to Sydney’s City Recital Hall.
7 Feb 2025
Sunset Variations: Wilson Tanner

Sunset Variations: Wilson Tanner

Ambient music duo Wilson Tanner perform an immersive and evolving 3-hour set at Sydney Observatory
7 Feb 2025
Dale Barlow + Andrew Dickeson Quartet

Dale Barlow + Andrew Dickeson Quartet

Two of Australia’s finest musicians unite to lead a night of swinging quartet Jazz this February!
7 Feb 2025
Lullaby Club

Lullaby Club

A singing circle for new mamas with tea and cake.
7 Feb 2025
The Artistry 2025

The Artistry 2025

Join us at THE ARTISTRY 2025 on 7-9 FEB for a celebration of culture, food, live music, arts & entertainment
7 Feb 2025
The Artistry presents: Justice Crew

The Artistry presents: Justice Crew

The boys are back. Get ready for the reunion of all time.
7 Feb 2025
Twilight at Taronga Summer Concert Series

Twilight at Taronga Summer Concert Series

Sydney’s summer will again be filled with back-to-back weekends of live music as the Twilight at Taronga returns!
7 Feb 2025
Lunar Spectacular

Lunar Spectacular

A wonderful celebration of culture, community and friendship
8 Feb 2025
Sounds of Hope

Sounds of Hope

Ukrainian organ music concert
8 Feb 2025
Dreamstate Sydney 2025

Dreamstate Sydney 2025

The nation's leading trance music festival
9 Feb 2025
Sunday morning sound bath meditation

Sunday morning sound bath meditation

Guided meditation, relaxation and intuitive healing supported by soothing sounds and melodies
9 Feb 2025
William Jack (cello)

William Jack (cello)

This Old Cello Box, Vol.2 Tour
10 Feb 2025
Cruise

Cruise

Backlit by the clubs of London’s Soho, Michael Spencer faces the music of his last night on Earth.
12 Feb 2025
Plead Morimoto at Phoenix Central Park

Plead Morimoto at Phoenix Central Park

Plead Morimoto is an ongoing collaboration between DJ Plead and T.Morimoto.
13 Feb 2025
Sunset Variations: E Fishpool

Sunset Variations: E Fishpool

Electronic musician e fishpool performs an immersive and evolving 3-hour set at Sydney Observatory
14 Feb 2025
Valentine’s Day with The Anna Weaving Collective

Valentine’s Day with The Anna Weaving Collective

Join us for a lively, up-tempo show featuring some well-known classics you will love this Valentine's Day!
14 Feb 2025
Weirding Ways

Weirding Ways

Experimental sound and movement theatre
14 Feb 2025
Soul dance with Taline

Soul dance with Taline

Join us for a transformative dance experience that will inspire you to let go, move with freedom and express your soul!
15 Feb 2025
Diver City 'Weekend Baby' EP Launch Show

Diver City 'Weekend Baby' EP Launch Show

Diver City – the children's project of comedian Matt Okine and musician KLP – are back and ready to party!
16 Feb 2025
Ian Date at Church Street Studios

Ian Date at Church Street Studios

Join legendary Australian guitar virtuoso Ian Date for an unforgettable evening of music
16 Feb 2025
Sa Chen Piano Recital - Australia tour

Sa Chen Piano Recital - Australia tour

One of China’s most exciting pianists Sa Chen will make her Australian live debut in Sydney Opera House
16 Feb 2025
Join the new CBD CHOIR at City of Sydney Creative Studios

Join the new CBD CHOIR at City of Sydney Creative Studios

Sydney's newest choir is a fun, energetic and friendly group of people. It's easy to get to after work on a Monday.
17 Feb 2025
The Cloud Maker at Phoenix Central Park

The Cloud Maker at Phoenix Central Park

The Cloud Maker’s music celebrates goddesses from each of the five female master musician’s cultures.
18 Feb 2025
Sound Bath - Relaxing guided sound meditation

Sound Bath - Relaxing guided sound meditation

Experience the bliss of soothing sound instruments including Tibetan & Crystal Bowls, Voice, Drums & more.
19 Feb 2025
Bach in the Dark: music for cello and harp

Bach in the Dark: music for cello and harp

Enjoy an hour of great music in an intimate and engaging listening environment
21 Feb 2025
Kangdaniel [ACT] Concert

Kangdaniel [ACT] Concert

K-Pop artist Kang Daniel's 'ACT' tour in Australia
21 Feb 2025
Sunset Variations: Maryam Rahmani

Sunset Variations: Maryam Rahmani

Iranian-born santur player Maryam Rahmani performs an immersive and evolving 3-hour set at Sydney Observatory
21 Feb 2025
Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel

Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel

Dive into Weill & Brecht's Seven Deadly Sins and Mahagonny-Songspiel: powerful works blending opera, theatre and satire
21 Feb 2025
Sade: The Live Experience

Sade: The Live Experience

Experience Sade: The Live Experience with Shikye-Alyce & Band, bringing the timeless hits of the Grammy winning icon!
22 Feb 2025
Cox & Box and Other Foolish Fancies

Cox & Box and Other Foolish Fancies

An evening of entertainment from three of Sydney’s finest opera singers - Adam Player, Jonathan Alley & Ruth Strutt
23 Feb 2025
Be your own boss - Business skills for creatives

Be your own boss - Business skills for creatives

Learn business basics, marketing skills and more in this free 8-week course
25 Feb 2025
Movies, Musicals & Mascara

Movies, Musicals & Mascara

Dinner, vino and a drag journey through some of Hollywood's greatest hits.
25 Feb 2025
Shen Yun 2025

Shen Yun 2025

5,000 years of culture in one night. A beautiful, heavenly experience. This is what you have been waiting for.
26 Feb 2025
Switched On: The Necks

Switched On: The Necks

One of Australia's great cult bands, The Necks, celebrate the release of their 20th studio album Bleed.
26 Feb 2025
Jason Bruer & Hammerhead + The Charmaine Ford Trio

Jason Bruer & Hammerhead + The Charmaine Ford Trio

Hammerhead returns to Foundry616 with an electrifying mix of brand-new music and standout tracks from acclaimed works!
27 Feb 2025
Katie Dey at Phoenix Central Park

Katie Dey at Phoenix Central Park

Katie Dey is a 30 year old songwriter & producer living in Naarm.
27 Feb 2025
Tim Freedman's Moonlit Deck

Tim Freedman's Moonlit Deck

Tim Freedman is getting his cabaret on at Bondi Pavilion
28 Feb 2025
Sunset Variations: Rona.

Sunset Variations: Rona.

Kaytetye artist and DJ RONA. performs an immersive and evolving 3-hour set at Sydney Observatory
28 Feb 2025
Madonna bar Sydney

Madonna bar Sydney

Dance to Non-Stop Madonna music all night long
28 Feb 2025
Pinchgut Opera presents Goldberg Variations by J.S Bach

Pinchgut Opera presents Goldberg Variations by J.S Bach

Join Erin Helyard, Australia's preeminent harpsichordist, for a sublime solo concert
1 Mar 2025
Juice Webster at Phoenix Central Park

Juice Webster at Phoenix Central Park

Webster is a unique and earnest voice that cracks your heart open then picks up the pieces with you.
3 Mar 2025
Switched On: Cat Power Sings Dylan

Switched On: Cat Power Sings Dylan

Cat Power performs one of Bob Dylan's most memorable music moments – his fabled 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert set.
3 Mar 2025
Dance Hall: 2manydjs

Dance Hall: 2manydjs

As Soulwax & 2manydjs, David and Stephen Dewaele consistently push the boundaries of music for nearly two decades.
7 Mar 2025
Switched On: SHABAKA

Switched On: SHABAKA

Saxophonist, clarinettist, flutist, composer, band leader and collaborator: SHABAKA.
8 Mar 2025
Marike Jager (NL) live in concert

Marike Jager (NL) live in concert

Dutch singer-songwriter Marike Jager is bringing her unique sound to Sydney for an intimate live performance
8 Mar 2025
The China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus Sydney 2025

The China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus Sydney 2025

Yellow River Cantata Hits Australia! Experience the China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus live.
10 Mar 2025
Singular Voices: John Grant with Bonny Light Horseman

Singular Voices: John Grant with Bonny Light Horseman

John Grant’s lush and unflinching take on pop meets Bonny Light Horseman’s contemporary spin on folk’s traditions.
11 Mar 2025
Elsy Wameyo at Phoenix Central Park

Elsy Wameyo at Phoenix Central Park

Elsy Wameyo has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in recent years.
12 Mar 2025
Switched On: Durand Jones & The Indications

Switched On: Durand Jones & The Indications

Durand Jones & The Indications’ tough soul and energetic live shows find a perfect home away from home for Switched On.
12 Mar 2025
Dido and Aeneas

Dido and Aeneas

Death-defying acrobatics and sublime music
13 Mar 2025
Odette: Seahorses Tour

Odette: Seahorses Tour

Soulful singer-songwriter whose smart pop songs delve deep into the heart
14 Mar 2025
Singular Voices: Camille O'Sullivan 'Loveletter'

Singular Voices: Camille O'Sullivan 'Loveletter'

Camille O'Sullivan’s Loveletter is a heartfelt homage to the songs of her friends, Shane McGowan and Sinéad O’Connor.
14 Mar 2025
“Ladies of Piano & Song” Experience ft. Tiana Elle

“Ladies of Piano & Song” Experience ft. Tiana Elle

From Aretha to Alicia, join us on a sing-along experience celebrating iconic female piano vocalists!
15 Mar 2025
Majelen – Long Way to Go Tour 2025

Majelen – Long Way to Go Tour 2025

Join Majelen on her first headline Australian tour with special guest Tessa Devine, before she heads back overseas!
16 Mar 2025
Live at The Great: Simon Tedeschi x Yamen Saadi

Live at The Great: Simon Tedeschi x Yamen Saadi

Vienna Philharmonic’s Concertmaster, Yamen Saadi makes his Australian debut with star pianist Simon Tedeschi
19 Mar 2025
La Musica Notturna

La Musica Notturna

A celebration of the cello 250 years in the making
25 Mar 2025
Magic Music at Phoenix Central Park

Magic Music at Phoenix Central Park

Magic Music is a compelling meeting of Jazz, Japanese and Iranian music, featuring four innovative musicians.
27 Mar 2025
Bloom

Bloom

A rollicking and irreverent musical from one member of Australia’s most beloved comedic team, Working Dog.
29 Mar 2025
Kaiit at Phoenix Central Park

Kaiit at Phoenix Central Park

Naarm/Melbourne based Kaiit will perform at Phoenix Central Park
1 Apr 2025
Switched On: SAFIA

Switched On: SAFIA

For the first time, SAFIA will perform songs across their entire catalogue with live strings.
3 Apr 2025
The Dolly Show

The Dolly Show

Voted the U.K’s BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator, West End star - Kelly O’Brien is country legend Dolly Parton!
4 Apr 2025
The Australian Bee Gees show – Feel The Fever Again Tour

The Australian Bee Gees show – Feel The Fever Again Tour

After 24 years and over 6,500 performances in over 55+ countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show is the toast of Las Vegas
12 Apr 2025
Salut! Baroque presents Baroque Spirit

Salut! Baroque presents Baroque Spirit

Baroque encapsulates the spirit of the 17th-18th centuries, reflecting the social, cultural and political upheavals.
13 Apr 2025
Switched On: Marc Broussard

Switched On: Marc Broussard

Join Marc Broussard for his highly anticipated Australian debut and celebrate 20 years of his landmark album Carencro
16 Apr 2025
Daniel Aranda & The Midnight Pulse + Gokula

Daniel Aranda & The Midnight Pulse + Gokula

Both acts will feature brand-new original material, timeless jazz classics, and so much more!
17 Apr 2025
Switched On: Allison Russell

Switched On: Allison Russell

Join Grammy-winning artist Allison Russell for a powerful evening of soulful music and captivating storytelling.
17 Apr 2025
Sasha & Anetra Reunited

Sasha & Anetra Reunited

Sasha Colby & Anetra from Rupaul's Drag Race season 15 Reunited
19 Apr 2025
Switched On: RY X

Switched On: RY X

Experience Grammy-nominated artist RY X at City Recital Hall as he returns to Sydney after a decade-long absence.
23 Apr 2025
Soiree Cabaret Show

Soiree Cabaret Show

A theatrical masterpiece that awakens your imagination, ignites your soul, bringing dreams to life.
17 May 2025
Omega Ensemble: Distant World

Omega Ensemble: Distant World

The future of our planet in a world gone mad
17 May 2025
The Arian Band Reimagined: A Symphony of Memories

The Arian Band Reimagined: A Symphony of Memories

Ali Pahlavan live in concert: relive the magic of Arian Band’s most nostalgic songs, performed in a fresh and unique way
24 May 2025
Choirboys - Run to Paradise

Choirboys - Run to Paradise

"Run to Paradise" spills wild, hilarious stories of Australian rock n roll, as told by Pub-rock icons, Choirboys'
5 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
Omega Ensemble: Elevator Music

Omega Ensemble: Elevator Music

Revealing, raucous and beautifully irreverent
19 Aug 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
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
Omega Ensemble: Rare Sugar

Omega Ensemble: Rare Sugar

Sentimental moods and sweet musical delights
29 Nov 2025