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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.
A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepard
New Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepard
This powerful psychological Drama will be on at the New Theatre over January, produced by Light the Torch Productions.
Doom Juice Presents: Live Band Karaoke
The Duke of Enmore
Music
Doom Juice Presents: Live Band Karaoke
Every second Thursday
La Ronde at The Grand Electric Sydney
The Grand Electric
Theatre, dance & film
La Ronde at The Grand Electric Sydney
A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.
Putting It Together
Pyrmont
Theatre, dance & film
Putting It Together
The stars align for an unforgettable Sondheim celebration
The Duke of Enmore Monthly Gig Guide
The Duke of Enmore
Music
The Duke of Enmore Monthly Gig Guide
Monthly Gig Guide
Back to the Future: The Musical
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Back to the Future: The Musical
Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history
Big Gay Piano Bar
Darlinghurst
Music
Big Gay Piano Bar
Sydney's LIVE Friday Night Sing-Along Piano Bar Party where you choose the music and sing-along!
Golden Sandes ft. DJs XYZ & Jimmy Dee
Cardea Barangaroo
Music
Golden Sandes ft. DJs XYZ & Jimmy Dee
Expect hypnotic Afro beats layered with rich Arabic melodies
Love Club
Side Bar Sydney
Music
Love Club
Ditch the dating apps, hit the dancefloor!
Glam & Glitter Sydney Harbour dinner cruise with Sasha Pak
Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay
Tours & experiences
Glam & Glitter Sydney Harbour dinner cruise with Sasha Pak
What a way to start 2026 from the right foot!
Kandy Saturdays - Latin Nightclub
Sydney
Music
Kandy Saturdays - Latin Nightclub
For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music
La Cueva – Latin Party
Potts Point
Music
La Cueva – Latin Party
Sydney’s biggest Latin night
Lamrock Cafe Live music by the Sea Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach
Tours & experiences
Lamrock Cafe Live music by the Sea Bondi Beach
Join us for an amazing selection talented artists and musicians every Sunday afternoon
Tongue Tied
Pleasure Club
Music
Tongue Tied
Featuring Touch Sensitive & friends: Lose your words. Find your rhythm.
Holiday Songwriting Workshop
Rose Bay
Music
Holiday Songwriting Workshop
The ultimate song writing experience for kids 8-12 during the summer school holidays
Home Base
Sydney
Music
Home Base
Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.
Music instrument class
Ultimo Community Centre
Community & causes
Music instrument class
Learn how to play the ukulele, hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
Sydney Emerging Artists
Woolloomooloo
Music
Sydney Emerging Artists
Every Tuesday night, Sean & Dolly’s opens the stage to Sydney’s future stars. Any genre. Any style. Any age.
Rhythm n Bubs
Darling Quarter
Children & family
Rhythm n Bubs
Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!
A Whole Album: Stevie Wonder, ‘Innervisions’
Randwick
Music
A Whole Album: Stevie Wonder, ‘Innervisions’
When’s the last time you listened to a whole album from start to finish?
Hot Chip: Joy In Repetition
Sydney Opera House
Music
Hot Chip: Joy In Repetition
Synth-pop magicians Hot Chip bring you one of modern music’s most life-affirming live experiences.
Pop Queen Party
Side Bar Sydney
Music
Pop Queen Party
From Britney and Beyoncé to Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, SZA, Doja Cat, Ariana, Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate Mc...
Wake
Carriageworks
Theatre, dance & film
Wake
Dublin trailblazers THISISPOPBABY turn an Irish wake into an electrifying celebration.
We be Jammin' Wednesday
Woolloomooloo
Music
We be Jammin' Wednesday
Open mic and jam session. All ages and level welcome.
Locket Madison Beer Paint & Sip Listening Party
Surry Hills
Music
Locket Madison Beer Paint & Sip Listening Party
Wear your heart on your canvas as we press play! We’re painting to the soundtrack of Madison’s newest album.
Dance fit class
Pyrmont Community Centre
Music
Dance fit class
Improve your overall health and fitness through the power of movement to music in this fun one hour class.
Sydney Symphony Under The Stars
Darling Harbour
Music
Sydney Symphony Under The Stars
A special birthday edition of our beloved musical tradition
Dear Camilla
Church Street Studios
Music
Dear Camilla
The story of Camilla Wicks told through violin, piano and letters
Thom Yorke Live at Sydney Opera House – Film Screening
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Thom Yorke Live at Sydney Opera House – Film Screening
A new concert film that captures Yorke’s iconic performances at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Bonniesongs at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Bonniesongs at Phoenix Central Park
The indie artist will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Dean, Don't Dance! at The Old Fitz
The Old Fitzroy Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Dean, Don't Dance! at The Old Fitz
"compelling, honest, witty & downright hilarious" - Aesthetically accessible theatre at it's finest.
Barbra: The Greatest Star
Hayes Theatre Co
Theatre, dance & film
Barbra: The Greatest Star
A dazzling concert celebration honouring Barbra Streisand
Sound Bath: Deep Rest & Inner Peace - January Session
Crows Nest Centre
Music
Sound Bath: Deep Rest & Inner Peace - January Session
Experience deep relaxation & inner balance through live sound healing with a certified practitioner. Accessible venue.
Disco Never Dies
Hordern Pavilion
Theatre, dance & film
Disco Never Dies
Sydney Symphony Presents
Soul dance - 90s Vibe
Sydney
Music
Soul dance - 90s Vibe
A guided, sober movement journey inspired by iconic 90s electronic music
David Blunden Organist plays Bach & Mendelssohn at St James
St James Church
Music
David Blunden Organist plays Bach & Mendelssohn at St James
Former Organist of St James Church visits Sydney for special concert
Side Bar Saturdays ft. Loud Luxury
Side Bar Sydney
Music
Side Bar Saturdays ft. Loud Luxury
Multi-platinum duo Loud Luxury take over Side Bar 24 Jan. Big anthems, festival energy and a huge Saturday night til 4am
Blak Powerhouse 2026
Camperdown
Community & causes
Blak Powerhouse 2026
Blak Powerhouse returns 26 January 2026, turning this day into a day of Blak power, pride and positivity.
Yeah Buoy - Australia Day - Double Boat Party
Sydney
Music
Yeah Buoy - Australia Day - Double Boat Party
House music, harbour views & Aussie vibes - Yeah Buoy is back for the ultimate aussie boat party
Learn to read music and sing
Ultimo Community Centre
Community & causes
Learn to read music and sing
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Michael Beach at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Michael Beach at Phoenix Central Park
Melbourne-based musician Michael Beach will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Dom's Broadway Basement: Musical Theatre Piano Bar
Low 302
Theatre, dance & film
Dom's Broadway Basement: Musical Theatre Piano Bar
Sing-a-long to the musical hits of your choice accompanied by an award-winning pianist!
Singing group for Chinese speakers
Ron Williams Community Centre
Music
Singing group for Chinese speakers
Connect, sing and share the joy of music!
Woollahra Life! Choir
Woollahra
Music
Woollahra Life! Choir
Express yourself through the power of music
A Night in Beirut
Cardea Barangaroo
Music
A Night in Beirut
Experience the soul of the Middle East with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and culture.
Sunset Variations
Sydney Observatory
Music
Sunset Variations
Experience some of Australia’s most compelling musicians soundtrack Sydney’s golden hour.
Sunset Variations: Nū
Sydney Observatory
Music
Sunset Variations: Nū
From sunset to twilight, gather with us to experience Nū perform an immersive 3-hour set.
Thunderstruck A Classic Rock Tribute
Sydney Opera House
Music
Thunderstruck A Classic Rock Tribute
From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to ‘Free Bird’ — an unforgettable night of strings and light.
Peggy Gou
Carriageworks
Music
Peggy Gou
Experience the global dance icon’s signature blend of house, techno and infectious K-House energy
Concert: Dan Barnett Big Band
Art Gallery of NSW
Music
Concert: Dan Barnett Big Band
The Art Gallery Society of New South Wales’ 2026 concert series starts with a bang as the Dan Barnett Big Band.
Gamelan classes
Ultimo
Music
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Quietly Unruly – An Acoustic Alt Night at Sean & Dolly’s
Woolloomooloo
Music
Quietly Unruly – An Acoustic Alt Night at Sean & Dolly’s
An intimate night of alt-leaning acoustic music in the low-lit corners
Dhruv: The Private Blizzard Australia Tour
The Entertainment Quarter
Music
Dhruv: The Private Blizzard Australia Tour
Experience Dhruv live as he performs his debut album Private Blizzard alongside his biggest hits.
Salut! Baroque presents Concord of Sweet Sounds
Customs House
Music
Salut! Baroque presents Concord of Sweet Sounds
Our concert journeys through the Baroque period to discover the power, passion and pathos of music.
World Fusion at Lazybones Lounge (Spain - Brazil - Mali)
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Music
World Fusion at Lazybones Lounge (Spain - Brazil - Mali)
Prepare to embark on an unparalleled musical odyssey as Lazybones unveils a spectacular night of World Fusion
Japanese Drums for Beginners!
Ultimo
Music
Japanese Drums for Beginners!
Unleash your rhythm with the powerful art of Taiko drumming!
Piano Lessons for Beginners: Level 1
Sydney Community College
Music
Piano Lessons for Beginners: Level 1
Learn to play the piano with us!
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing & Recording Masterclass 10 Weeks
Redfern Community Centre
Music
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing & Recording Masterclass 10 Weeks
Dive into the world of professional audio production.
Alexandra Spence at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Alexandra Spence at Phoenix Central Park
Sound artist Alexandra Spence will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Ocie Elliott
City Recital Hall
Music
Ocie Elliott
Canadian duo Ocie Elliott return to Sydney, bringing their heartfelt harmonies and gentle acoustic sound back to Sydney.
Singing Class: Body and Soul
Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Music
Singing Class: Body and Soul
Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience
Sydney International Organ Festival 2026
St James Church
Music
Sydney International Organ Festival 2026
A series of spectacular Organ Recitals on the St James Dobson Organ
The Music of John Williams – Episode II
ICC Sydney Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
The Music of John Williams – Episode II
With Art of the Score & the Sydney Symphony
Bach’s Complete Vocal Motets: Mosman
Mosman Art Gallery
Music
Bach’s Complete Vocal Motets: Mosman
Ensemble singing at its most profound
Farewell Tour at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Farewell Tour at Phoenix Central Park
The psych-rock band will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Classic Jazz in Four Hands
St James Church
Music
Classic Jazz in Four Hands
A Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi in Concert
Singing Lessons for Beginners
Sydney Community College
Music
Singing Lessons for Beginners
Learn how to sing with us!
Bach’s Complete Vocal Motets: Sydney City Centre
St James Church
Music
Bach’s Complete Vocal Motets: Sydney City Centre
Ensemble singing at its most profound
Passion, Grace & Fire: Flamenco Marina Tamayo & Paco Lara
Mosman Art Gallery
Theatre, dance & film
Passion, Grace & Fire: Flamenco Marina Tamayo & Paco Lara
Experience the raw emotion, artistry, and rhythm of Spain’s most captivating art form with masters of flamenco
Spooky Classics with the Sydney Symphony
Sydney Town Hall
Music
Spooky Classics with the Sydney Symphony
Hair-raising Orchestral Favourites
Mardi Gras Ultra Violet
City Recital Hall
Music
Mardi Gras Ultra Violet
Ultra Violet is glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Mardi Gras 2026.
Sunset Variations: Aarti Jadu Ensemble
Sydney Observatory
Music
Sunset Variations: Aarti Jadu Ensemble
From sunset to twilight, experience Aarti Jadu Ensemble perform an immersive 3-hour set.
Ultra Violet
City Recital Hall
Music
Ultra Violet
A glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026
Black Cherry
National Art School
Theatre, dance & film
Black Cherry
A trans-diverse celebration of redemption, transformation, and rebirth.
Fair Day
Victoria Park
Community & causes
Fair Day
Fair Day returns to Victoria Park for 2026—bigger, bolder, and bursting with community pride.
PRYVT 'Back to Reality' Australia Tour
Metro Theatre
Music
PRYVT 'Back to Reality' Australia Tour
Indie rock band PRYVT hits Australia performing their newly released album Back To Reality.
Puscha x Aarti Jadu at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Puscha x Aarti Jadu at Phoenix Central Park
The experimental collaboration will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Sub Focus Presents Circular Sound
Roundhouse
Music
Sub Focus Presents Circular Sound
One of electronic music’s most influential figures, Sub Focus, returns to Sydney in February 2026.
Sunset Variations: Keanu Nelson
Sydney Observatory
Food & drink
Sunset Variations: Keanu Nelson
From sunset to twilight, experience Keanu Nelson performing an immersive 3-hour set.
Opera Up Late at Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Music
Opera Up Late at Sydney Opera House
Opera’s greatest late-night party is back for more. More music. More glitz. More laughs.
Lunar Extravaganza
Centennial Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Lunar Extravaganza
A wonderful celebration of culture, community and friendship
James Morrison's Big Band LIVE
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Music
James Morrison's Big Band LIVE
The Australian jazz virtuoso LIVE with his 17-piece swinging big band
Kylie vs Madonna Bar
Darlinghurst
Music
Kylie vs Madonna Bar
Dance to Kylie Minogue and Madonna music all night long
Lunar New Year Concert 2026
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Lunar New Year Concert 2026
A musical celebration of the Lunar New Year
Motown & Beyond – The Oz Tribute to Classic Soul, Funk & RnB
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Food & drink
Motown & Beyond – The Oz Tribute to Classic Soul, Funk & RnB
Celebrate music from the Motown era (1960s) as well as modern day artists inspired by the Motown style & genre
Veils: Delicacy, Mystery, Intimacy
Glebe
Music
Veils: Delicacy, Mystery, Intimacy
The program explores the need to veil deep truths from self, society, or the devastating clarity of direct exposure.
A Winter's Journey
City Recital Hall
Music
A Winter's Journey
The incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey
Niran Dasika at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Niran Dasika at Phoenix Central Park
Multi award-winning trumpeter Niran Dasika will perform at Phoenix Central Park
The Necks
City Recital Hall
Music
The Necks
Few acts have shaped Australia’s improvised music landscape quite as singularly as The Necks.
FC20: Celebrating 20 years of Future Classic
City Recital Hall
Music
FC20: Celebrating 20 years of Future Classic
Future Classic is turning 20 and you’re invited to the party!
Sunset Variations: Setwun: Celestial Bodies
Sydney Observatory
Food & drink
Sunset Variations: Setwun: Celestial Bodies
From sunset to twilight, experience Setwun perform an immersive 3-hour set.
Muharrem Aslan – Journey to Anatolia
Church Street Studios
Music
Muharrem Aslan – Journey to Anatolia
Muharrem Aslan’s music blends Anatolian traditions with deep emotion, improvisation and expressive soundscapes.
Laneway
The Beresford Hotel
Music
Laneway
The infamous street party that shuts it down and keeps it going.
Learn to DJ: beginners Course
Sydney Community College
Music
Learn to DJ: beginners Course
Learn to DJ with us
Way Dynamic at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Way Dynamic at Phoenix Central Park
The singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Malaika Mfalme at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Malaika Mfalme at Phoenix Central Park
The singer-songwriter will perform at Phoenix Central Park
AnSo at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
AnSo at Phoenix Central Park
The interdisciplinary South Korean artist and performer will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Hand to Earth at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Hand to Earth at Phoenix Central Park
The experimental ensemble will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Lights On - 25th Biennale of Sydney Opening Night
White Bay Power Station
Music
Lights On - 25th Biennale of Sydney Opening Night
An expansive array of visual art, alongside an invigorating lineup of cutting-edge contemporary music.
Luminescence at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Luminescence at Phoenix Central Park
One of Australia's most dynamic ensembles will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Art After Dark – Tujiko Noriko and Mara
White Bay Power Station
Music
Art After Dark – Tujiko Noriko and Mara
Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets
Shen Yun 2026
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Shen Yun 2026
A beautiful, heavenly experience. 5,000 years of culture in one night. This is what you have been waiting for.
Panic! At The Disco Vices & Virtues 15th Anniversary Tribute
Oxford Art Factory
Theatre, dance & film
Panic! At The Disco Vices & Virtues 15th Anniversary Tribute
Celebrating 15 years of Panic! At The Disco’s album Vices & Virtues, in concert!
Eliana Glass at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Eliana Glass at Phoenix Central Park
The singer and pianist will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Dylan Atlantis at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Dylan Atlantis at Phoenix Central Park
The alternative R&B artist will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Art After Dark – Ruhail Qaisar and Marcus Whale
White Bay Power Station
Music
Art After Dark – Ruhail Qaisar and Marcus Whale
Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets
Swing West Big Band featuring Jessica Zamprogno
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Music
Swing West Big Band featuring Jessica Zamprogno
Big band full swing
Elite Piano Stars
Sydney Opera House
Music
Elite Piano Stars
A spectacular evening of classical music, young superstars of the piano and a world premiere on the Kawai Crystal Piano!
Art After Dark – Allara and Liam Keenan
White Bay Power Station
Music
Art After Dark – Allara and Liam Keenan
Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets
Jon Rose x Erik Griswold at Phoenix Central Park
Chippendale
Music
Jon Rose x Erik Griswold at Phoenix Central Park
Two of Australia’s foremost improvising experimentalists will perform at Phoenix Central Park
David O'Doherty - Highway to the David Zone
Enmore Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
David O'Doherty - Highway to the David Zone
Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live At The Apollo (BBC) and host of the ‘What Did You Do Yesterday?’ podcast
Aled Jones – My Story, My Songs
Sydney Opera House
Music
Aled Jones – My Story, My Songs
An intimate evening in which Aled will talk, sing to tracks, tell stories, and engage with the audience.
Music Production with Ableton: Beginners Course
Sydney Community College
Music
Music Production with Ableton: Beginners Course
Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations
Wagner: Das Rheingold
City Recital Hall
Tours & experiences
Wagner: Das Rheingold
Australian premiere of Jonathan Dove & Graham Vick’s chamber Das Rheingold — a thrilling Ring Cycle opener in concert.
Salut! Baroque presents Invitation to the Dance
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Salut! Baroque presents Invitation to the Dance
“Music and dance are all you need.” Molière: Le bourgeois gentilhomme (1670)
Beethoven’s Ghost
City Recital Hall
Music
Beethoven’s Ghost
A new piano trio takes flight when Aura Go, Timo-Veikko Valve and Kristian Winther discover Beethoven and Ravel
Eskimo Joe
The Factory Theatre
Music
Eskimo Joe
Black Fingernails Red Wine 20th anniversary tour
Salut! Baroque presents Bohemian Rhapsody
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Salut! Baroque presents Bohemian Rhapsody
Join us and explore an exceptionally musically cultured society where creativity flourished.
Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van’t Hoff
City Recital Hall
Music
Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van’t Hoff
London’s Doric String Quartet returns to turn sound into gold with Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff
Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek
City Recital Hall
Music
Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek
Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano
Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford
City Recital Hall
Music
Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford
Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.
Trilogy: Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich
Sydney Opera House
Music
Trilogy: Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich
Celebrate 15 Years of the Australian World Orchestra with three monumental works performed by Australia’s finest in one unforgettable night.
Paul Lewis: Mozart+
City Recital Hall
Music
Paul Lewis: Mozart+
Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover infinite new wonders
Mischa Maisky in Recital
Sydney Opera House
Music
Mischa Maisky in Recital
Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary cellist Mischa Maisky, joined by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky.
Salut! Baroque presents Charms in Musick
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Salut! Baroque presents Charms in Musick
Showcasing the magnificence of the voice
Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey
City Recital Hall
Music
Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey
The Latvian Radio Choir spreads its wings and soars with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey
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