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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.
BYO instrument ensemble
Develop your music skills and have fun in this weekly session for all ages
Music & movement class with Ian
Move the body, still the mind and build strength, flexibility & balance
ACO Music & Movement Classes
Join us for weekly music classes designed for 2.5 – 5-year-olds
Australian Taiko Academy: learn Japanese Drums & Language
Begin your taiko journey while immersing yourself in Japanese language and culture.
Australian Taiko Academy: Japanese Drums for 11-16 year olds
Learn a variety of taiko playing styles and aspects of Japanese culture and taiko history
Australian Taiko Academy: Tuesday Intermediate
Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko drums at the Australian Taiko Academy!
Christian Lee Hutson
Christian Lee Hutson will join us at Phoenix Central Park for 2 intimate performances on 7 February
Ilya Gringolts plays Bruch - Australian Chamber Orchestra
The electrifying Russian violinist returns to perform one of the most beloved Romantic violin concertos.
Sydney O Week 2023 White Party
All university students unite under one roof for Sydney's biggest Oweek event of 2023!
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Adrian Mears + the Andrew Dickeson Quartet
Adrian Mears joins the Andrew Dickeson Quartet with special guests Kevin Hunt and Lloyd Swanton
Australian Taiko Academy: Learn Japanese Drums Online
Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko from your home!
Australian Taiko Academy: Wednesday Upper-Intermediate
Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko drums
La Bohème
On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four friends’ lives change forever
Relaxed Performance: Ilya Gringolts plays Bruch
Relaxed Performance by Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts performing one of the most beloved Romantic violin concertos.
Australian Taiko Academy: Japanese Drums for Teens
Build new musical skills and get fit at this class for 14 to 18 year olds
Fisherman's Friends 2 - Senior's Morning Tea Preview
Fame is never plain sailing.
Lunar New Year Concert 2023
A orchestral concert to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at Sydney Town Hall on 10 Feb 2023
Australian Taiko Academy: Japanese Drums for 6-10 years old
Introducing children to music through taiko, rhythm and movement
Australian Taiko Academy: Saturday Beginners
Learn the technical basics of taiko and traditional playing styles
Brenda Gifford’s ‘Dundun Firestick’ featuring Sandy Evans
Bonniesongs creates music to drift to - dreamy, summery harmonies for a water-front concert – alongside Brenda Gifford
Brenda Gifford’s Dundun Firestick ft. Sandy Evans & Friends
An evening of music that transcends culture and country
Double bill: Ephemera Trio + Tundra Ensemble
Join us in the intimate jazz bar venue for a night of uniquely Australian cross-genre instrumental music.
Double bill: Ephemera Trio + Tundra Ensemble
A musical exploration of celestial landscapes such as pulsars, craters, planetary atmospheres, stars, sun, and void.
Sunset Sessions (live music) at Cockatoo Island
Kickstart summer with Sunset Sessions. Our popular live music series returns 21 January 2023!
Tundra Ensemble + Ephemera Trio: Double bill
Join us in the intimate jazz bar venue for a night of uniquely Australian cross-genre instrumental music
Australian Taiko Academy: Sunday Intermediate
Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko drums at the Australian Taiko Academy
Live music Sunday at The Beer Bar: Dave Debs & Friends
Blues & brews, a chill afternoon of some classic blues, rock, and original songs from Dave Debs and friends.
Opera Queens
An operatic concert inspired by fabled and legendary Queens presented by The Opera and Song Collective
ACO Up Close: Ilya Gringolts solo
The Russian virtuoso performs a solo recital of stunning Baroque music, including a selection of iconic music by Bach.
Tessie Overmyer Quintet
One of the most exciting, dynamic saxophone players in the Australian jazz scene is back at Foundry
Divergence Jazz Orchestra with Marie Le Brun
Marie Le Brun joins the Divergence Jazz Orchestra, directed by composer Jenna Cave!
Fleurs de Villes PRIDE Floral Discos
Join Fleurs de Villes PRIDE up late for fabulous Floral Discos!
Launch: Eulogy for the Dyke Bar
Celebrate Sydney WorldPride at the launch of ‘Eulogy for the Dyke Bar’ by American artist Macon Reed.
Phoenix Collective Quartet and Tenzin Choegyal
A magical collaboration featuring Tibetan superstar Tenzin Choegyal.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Janáček's String Quartet No. 2
The emotional impact of the string quartet is fully realised in Janáček’s intimate letters.
Double Bill: Surfing Soundwaves + Cameron Deyell/Laurence
Beside the sea: cool surfing sounds, intense rhythms and beats
Opera at The Embassy: Die Fledermaus
Immerse yourself in operatic splendour with lavishly costumed popular opera in an elegant heritage setting.
Seymour Nights @ Sydney WorldPride - Beks
Free gigs at dusk in the in the leafy, summery surrounds of the Seymour courtyard
World Pride: Portside After Dark
Sydney Opera House comes to life at Portside After Dark
Bandaluzia: spectacular flamenco
Bandaluzia return to the stage to premiere their latest show, igniting the senses with the grace of flamenco
Out & Loud & Proud Choral Festival
A 5 day international LGBTIQA+ choral festival as part of Sydney WorldPride
Salut! Baroque presents Cultural Journeys
Salut! Baroque takes a musical journey inspired by Romani, Moorish and Celtic traditions and the Ottoman Empire.
Seymour Nights @ Sydney WorldPride - Seann Miley
Free contemporary music program coinciding with eight brilliant Sydney WorldPride events
Sunday Songwriters in the Round with Jasmine Beth
Join us for a cosy, candle-lit afternoon of songs and stories in the round at El Rocco, one of Sydney's oldest venues.
Adriana Lecouvreur
Mystery, intrigue, murder? Lovers’ liaisons don’t come any more dangerous than this
Meat District
A big juicy dance party with hot bodies, go-go dancers, throbbing house music and tasty food specials.
Sydney Observatory Late: WorldPride
WorldPride will be presented under the stars on the grounds of the Sydney Observatory
Double Bill: Lucy Clifford + Another Green World [Album]
Stories of empowerment, dedication to growth and love in all its forms.
Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert
Featuring Kylie Minogue, Jessica Mauboy and Charli XCX, Live and Proud will get the WorldPride party started!
Dirty Disco: Mardi Gras 2023
Four levels of high energy entertainment with Sydney's best DJs at The Burdekin
Murder Mystery Dinner – The Last Train from Paris
An evening of interactive intrigue with the team from "Host a Murder"
Pub: The Movie - Newtown Q&A + Live Performance
From notorious punk rock ratbag to loveable local hero.
Chris Cody - Astrolabe “A Summer Voyage” + Julien Wilson
A vibrant and exciting musical odyssey, exploring cultures new and old.
Domain Dance Party
In the open-air surrounds of The Domain, the best local and international DJs will descend on the city.
Ukulele Beginners Class
The ideal course for those who have already completed the beginners course
Seymour Nights @ Sydney WorldPride – Mowgli May
Seymour Centre's contemporary music program, Seymour Nights, returns in February and March 2023 for Sydney WorldPride.
Gender Euphoria: Mighty Real at Sydney WorldPride
A rich mosaic of trans lives platforming trans joy, beauty, love, power and euphoria
Live at the Great: Bach to Bossa and Beyond
Experience a stunning heritage-listed building brought to life by live music from The Australian Guitar Quartet.
Paul Capsis – Dry My Tears
Rainbow champion and cabaret icon Paul Capsis is heading to Bondi with his show Dry My Tears.
Seymour Nights @ Sydney WorldPride – Dolly Llama
Seymour Centre's contemporary music program, Seymour Nights, returns in February and March 2023 for Sydney WorldPride.
Madonna bar - Sydney World Pride 2023
Dance to Madonna music all night long with drag shows and giveaways
Seymour Nights @ Sydney WorldPride - Rachel Maria Cox
Free performances from some of Australia's most vibrant voices, wickedest DJs, and most daring drag artists
AVALANCHE 'Sweet Baby Brown Eyes' Single Launch SYD
AVALANCHE are back on the road for another headline Tour of Australia in celebration of their electrifying new single!
Seymour Nights @ Sydney WorldPride - Tyoow
Seymour Centre's contemporary music program, Seymour Nights, returns in February and March 2023 for Sydney WorldPride.
Switched On: Nakhane
For fans of Christine and the Queens and Perfume Genius, Nakhane brings their EP Leading Lines to City Recital Hall
Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Dvořák's String Quintet No. 3
Inspired by the sights and sounds of America, Dvořák’s Quintet is charming and full of joy.
50th Anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon
50th Anniversary performance of one of the most important albums in rock history.
Disney Sing-Alongs - Encanto, Moana, The Lion King Frozen
Bring your kids to Dendy Cinemas to Sing with Mirabel, Moana, Simba. Elsa and the gang in this sing-along experience!
Pride Soiree Show Sydney WorldPride 2023
Australia’s Premier Live Singing Drag Queen Brings Sexy and Risqué Drag Circus Cabaret To Sydney for WorldPride 2023
Seymour Nights @ Sydney WorldPride - Chela
Free outdoor gigs at dusk featuring local LGBTQI artists and new sounds
Switched On: The Teaches of Peaches
Pop provocateur, Peaches performs her seminal album The Teaches of Peaches in full to celebrate its 20th anniversary
An evening of Indian classical music with Manish Pingle
Following sold out shows in Europe, mohan veena maestro Manish Pingle showcases his virtuosity with Bobby Singh
Dirty Disco: Sydney WorldPride Closing Party
Celebrate the closing night of Sydney WorldPride with an epic eight-hour party!
Sydney WorldPride: Rainbow Republic
Made for the young (and young at heart), Rainbow Republic is the music event for you and your 19,999 new mates
The Wizard of Oz - Come Down at the Dendy Party
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
Singular Voices: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
“The king & queen of the banjo”, Grammy-award winning Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn are a one of a kind pairing
Lady Day & Mister - International Womens Day Concert
International Women’s Day - Blues soul jazz Lady Day & Mister - International Women’s Day - Come join us!
Live at Lunch with Jane Rutter
Stradivarius at the Opera with Jane Rutter on flute, Alexandre da Costa on violin and John Martin on piano
Bloom sings Stevie Nicks, Carole King & Linda Ronstadt
Celebrate all the hits of Grammy Award winning artists in one massive show
Christian Thompson AO: Recital
Christian Thompson presents Recital, a first ever rendition of sound work presented to a live audience
Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra
“A dynamic and entertaining show, we were riding on the edge of their seats watching the music take shape”
Baby et Lulu: French celebration of love, life and passion
ARIA-nominated Baby et Lulu return to the stage to perform songs from their new album in French
Ten Part Invention celebrate John Pochée OAM (1940–2022)
Looking back – Looking forward. Don’t miss their warm, uplifting summer spirit music.
Lorde 'Solar Power' Tour 2023
For the first time in five years, Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce formidable pop queen Lorde return
Madeleine Cocolas
Madeleine Cocolas is an Australian composer and producer who creates post-classical and ambient instrumental music
Double bill: Precious Energy + Godtet
A kaleidoscopic journey through soul and jazz with a dancefloor energy fit for summer
Roberto Devereux in concert
She ruled her country. But she couldn’t rule his heart
Fantabulosa
Boy George's FANTABULOSA is debuting at the ICC Sydney in March 2023!
St Patrick’s Day on the Plaza
Dress up like wee fairy folk, Túatha Dé Danann or just in full green. Join us on the plaza to have a ball!
The Three Seas
Indian folk song meets Sydney and Kolkata beats, alongside Veronique Serret redefining the sounds of the violin
Mia Salsjö presents ‘The Quietude’
Mia Salsjö is an Australian artist and composer of Albanian-Swedish descent
RENT: The Musical
Miranda Musical Theatre Company is proud to present RENT from March 22-26 at the Pavilion Performing Arts Centre.
Alyx Dennison presents ‘Fine. Good. Great. Super.’
Alyx Dennison is a singer-songwriter, composer and sound artist living and working on Wangal and Gadigal land
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Madama Butterfly
“A modern Butterfly soars as art and spectacle combine on Sydney Harbour” (Limelight)
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Madama Butterfly on Sydney
“A modern Butterfly soars as art and spectacle combine on Sydney Harbour” (Limelight)
Switched On: Monolake (Robert Henke) and Electric Indigo
Boundary pushing pioneers of electronic music present new work for their first joint tour in the Southern Hemisphere.
Handel's Theodora in Concert
Concert Performance of Handel's Theodora for the Lenten Period featuring the young artists of Concordia Ensemble
Pinchgut Opera presents Membra Jesu Nostri by Buxtehude
Sacred, meditative music of the highest order and beauty.
The Redgum Years starring John Schumann & The Vagabond Crew
A concert of songs and stories for people who still believe songs can change the world
MC Yallah & Debmaster
On stage, MC Yallah delivers a high energy performance and stands out with a bright, colourful aesthetic
Handel's Samson
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs brings to you another of Handel’s mightiest works – Samson
Lee Jones Quintet LIVE @ Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
UK Jazz Guitarist Lee Jones makes his debut performance in Sydney
MILOŠ: The Classical Guitar Hero
Experience the unparalleled talent of MILOŠ, returning to Australian shores for the first time since 2013.
Major Zulu presents Nina Simone
International jazz artist Major Zulu returns to the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Salut! Baroque presents Sweet Melodies & Angry Tempests
A concert transporting audiences from sweet melodies to angry tempests
Shen Yun 2023 - Sydney
5,000 years of culture in one night. Shen Yun is something you have to see to believe. Take an uplifting journey.
Hania Rani - Live in Australia
Unmissable! In Australia for the first time - musical meteor, astonishing pianist and contemporary composer.
The golden age of Broadway
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs will light up the stage with an evening of dreamy choruses and beloved songs
Live at the Great: My Gypsy Soul
Four of Australia's leading classical artists unite to express their gypsy soul in the music of Brahms and Enescu.
Verdi's Requiem | Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Immerse yourself in the operatic drama and awesome splendour of Verdi’s mass for the dead.
ChorusOz | Mahler 8
ChorusOz - Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' annual 'big sing' is back in 2023.
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
The Australian String Quartet: Florescence
A joyful celebration of the string quartet across continents and contexts
Band classes for kids: trial sessions
Has your child ever dreamed of joining a band? Well, now is the time
Wicked the musical
Flying into Sydney in 2023. The untold true story of the Witches of Oz.
Carmina Burana | Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Hear Carl Orff’s thrilling choral masterpiece, and the concert premieres of two new Australian choral works.
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
Salut! Baroque presents The Cosmopolitans
Join us as we travel across Europe exploring individual expression to creative collaboration.
Macmillan's Stabat Mater
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Chamber Singers and strings unite in an impassioned evocation of Mary’s grief.
The Little Match Girl Passion
Elizabeth Scott conducts Sydney Philharmonia Choir's young adult choir VOX in David Lang’s Little Match Girl Passion.
Live at the Great: Alexander Gavrylyuk in recital
Australia's pre-eminent concert pianist, Alexander Gavrylyuk, marks his return with a fiendishly virtuosic programme
Carols at the House
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Carols at the House is back in 2023 with actor John Bell and soprano Julie Lea Goodwin
Bach's Christmas Oratorio
See Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Chamber Singers in Bach's brilliant and expressive Nativity story.