Music

Great Southern Nights 2026

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Surry Hills

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle

Learn to deepen your musical skill and passions through guitar with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!

Join this friendly 10 week course

Learn to play the piano with us!

Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney!

Turn your midweek into a dance floor with Salsa Wednesdays at Hay St Market — lesson, DJ and live Latin music.

Connect, sing and share the joy of music!

Free music & play group for families with infants and pre-school-aged children

Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our short music courses in Sydney

Strum your heart out – for beginners and intermediate

Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.

Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Thursday night classes in Surry Hills

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

Live on the Shady Pines stage every Thursday and Sunday

Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations

Each performer gets a free drink!

Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney

Join us for a night of poetry and live music plus the open mic

The Loud & Proud Choir is an LGBTQIA+ community choir and fundraiser! No experience required!

Slip into an evening of live saxophone as rich melodies glide through the room.

Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities

A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

Peking Duk's biggest Sydney show in seven years. Playing tracks from their upcoming debut album 'Paradise'.

Introduction to the traditional Japanese bamboo flute

A feast of gypsy jazz, upbeat Latin and American swing

Step into a world where the music is timeless, the energy is electric, and the dance floor is a place of pure joy

Experience the exquisitely serene colours and pure, effevescent joy of Poulenc’s Gloria and Duruflé’s Requiem.

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

4 exhilarating hours on Sydney Harbour, delicious food, dazzling entertainment, prizes, giveaways and so much more

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place

Timeless classics in an unforgettable live show

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music

Join us for an amazing selection of talented artists and musicians every Sunday afternoon

Birchgrove After School French Club on Mondays 3-5pm for lots of fun, learning and discovery

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.

Learn how to play the ukulele, hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers

The class to get you on track for a life of song

Singing classes for adults

Learn dance steps to enjoy the many top dance songs of all time

No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class

Weekly trivia with Artie Gallagher

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Bondi Beach

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience

Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills

Learn basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation

A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing

Learn to read music and understand how it works

Experience live music performed by fourth-year students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Sound Sorcery is a bi-monthly jazz jam dedicated to women and gender-diverse musicians.

Experience the soul of the Middle East with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and culture – Boxing Day special

Eleven-piece powerhouse groove band live on stage at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace!

An Australian premiere of epic emotional power.

Experience VIVID hands on - Yeah Buoys sunset boat party takes you on a House transformation around sydney harbour.

Multiple levels, open-air rooftop views, and a dancefloor that doesn’t stop

Music industry tastemaker and broadcaster Zane Lowe dives deep into the sound of now with Lucy Smith

An extraordinary fusion of world-class circus and show-stopping musical performance

Come along and experience the magic as we unite in song with Barayagal Choir

Join Daniela and electrifying musicians for Balkan rhythm & soul, taking you on a musical voyage through the Balkans.

An anime nightclub that actually plays anime music

Meet the makers and discover unique hand made wares at our new venue Tramsheds.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Academy Award-winning film, ‘La La Land’, in a live-to-film concert experience.

‘Moonage Daydream’ shows at The Orpheum this May as we celebrate David Bowie’s life ten years since his passing

The Rodric White Quartet feat. Ralph Pyl perform the music of Chet Baker and Bill Evans

A chamber music masterpiece

L’Enigme Française - experience the talent and skill of this extraordinary French pianist

This musical takes a deep and relatable look at relationships, success, and the art of keeping it together.

An electrifying, world-class celebration of the King of Pop.

Soft Centre returns to Vivid Sydney with a late-night takeover of ecstatic, high-intensity club theatrics

Back by popular demand, the very talented Charlie Chech is back for his one-off Swing & Sway Soiree show.

HAIR celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory.

Having wowed audiences across North America, Europe and Coachella, Saint Levant makes his awaited Australian debut

A monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

One of the most vital voices in contemporary music and literature, Kae Tempest returns to Sydney

Australia's least sophisticated choir!

Revered producer and composer Daniel Avery returns with a new album Tremor, a bold and transportive body of work

A live music experience where global rock cultures collide. Different cultures. One stage. One night.

An immersive audio-visual experience of Astor Piazzolla's music and life at the Sydney Opera House.

Salsa Night Party in Woolloomooloo – Eat, Drink & Dance!

Flamenco dance and music performance with live music

Close Vivid Sydney on the water with 80s, 90s & 2000s hits and neon harbour views.

Celebrate Vivid Closing Night on Sydney Harbour with sunset beats, rooftop views & city lights.

Bring the whole family to ACO On The Pier to experience a vibrant 30-minute classical music concert on Sydney Harbour.

Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba is pulling up to Australia for the first time

Delivering a soulful live experience inspired by the classics that shaped our culture

Sydney’s biggest queer Latinx party

Two magnificent concerts by Award-winning British choral ensemble The Gesualdo Six at St James’

Ready for an unique experience? Join us for our drum workshop where you'll dive into the powerful world of Taiko

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion

An intimate night of heart-rending music and unparalleled artistry.

A fresh jazz lens on the legendary music of Lennon and McCartney as part of QTOPIA celebrations

A series of spectacular Organ Recitals on the St James Dobson Organ

Join us at The Mint for this debut collaborative performance with Andrew Tuttle and Darren Cross

Experience a harmonious blend of nature and melody in the Chinese Garden of Friendship

Powerful new performance by Warren Mason, tracing the intergenerational journey of First Peoples healing from injustice.

A must-attend event for music lovers, collectors, and vintage enthusiasts.

Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge, with a revolving set and a Fiat 500.

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!

Liza Lim’s first opera performed by Sydney Chamber Opera with ELISION Ensemble

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story.

Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.

A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland.

Learn to DJ with us

Distilled and delightful, tiny opera at its best.

California Legends performed by Wild Things Run – live!

Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover infinite new wonders

Brett Weymark leads the Festival Chorus and three fantastic soloists in Benjamin Britten’s powerful denunciation of war.

The Latvian Radio Choir spreads its wings and soars with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey

Seduction, ambition and divine consequence

UK pop icon KIM WILDE has thrilled fans across the globe with her infectious hits and exciting live performances.