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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.
La Bohème at Sydney Opera House
Glitzy sets, big emotions and stirring music fill the stage in this romantic classic opera, set in 1930s Berlin.
Kate Bush Unmoored
The singer's haunting music reimagined by Eklektika in an immersive choral, visual and theatrical dreamscape
Twenty Million Thousand Leagues under the Sea
A journey beneath the waves, around the world, up to the moon and back again, told with an old overhead projector.
A Child of Our Time
The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time.
Dance fit class
Improve your overall health and fitness through the power of movement to music in this fun one hour class.
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Here You Come Again
Full to the brim with Dolly Parton’s hits, telling the story of a fan’s journey, guided by Dolly teaching life lessons.
Matt Gresham “The Voice Australia"
Immerse yourself in a deeply moving acoustic performance by Matt Gresham at the Sydney Opera House.
Meet G Flip at Madame Tussauds Sydney
G Flip is hitting the stage at Madame Tussauds Sydney on 13 August 2025, and it's a full-blown rockstar moment.
So, Bassically...
They say bassists should stay in their place – well, meet a bass player who refuses to sit still (or on the ground).
The Bridge
Zoe Carides steps on to the KXT on Broadway stage for the first time in this world premiere
The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight
Direct from London's West End for one night only! Coldplay By Candlelight, featuring world-class singers & epic band!
Trish MS Research Foundation fundraising Silver Ball
Raise funds for an amazing cause while dining and dancing the night away!
The Violin Virtuoso: Ray Chen Australia Recital Tour 2025
Whether you’re a lifelong classical music lover or simply discovering the power of live performance
Aurora – Northern Songs Under Southern Skies
Nordic choral music with Leichhardt Espresso Chorus, Acacia Quartet, Sydney Latvian Male Choir and soloist Lana Kains
Music and movement: Cerith Wyn Evans
Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.
Ricardo’s presents Velvet @ The Vanguard
Soul. Jazz. Funk. RnB. Psychedelic. Hip Hop. energy. Velvet Sundays light up Newtown – live, loud & local.
Silent film with live score: Limite (1931) and Worlds Only
A special screening of Limite (1931), an astonishing landmark of early Latin American cinema with a live score.
Sean & Dolly's Industry Night
Sean & Dolly’s Brings Underground Glamour & Live Music Soul
The First Hymn - Q&A Screening
A special encore screening of The First Hymn, featuring a live performance & Q&A with presenter Professor John Dickson.
Ukulele class (Booked out)
Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
With One Voice community choir: Redfern/Waterloo
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Be your own boss - Business skills for creatives
Learn business basics, marketing skills and more in this free 7-week course
Learn to read music and sing (Booked Out)
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Limitless - Sydney Fringe Festival Hub
Limitless takes over Bondi Pavilion with bold, beachside performances by d/Deaf and disabled artists.
With One Voice community choir: Sydney CBD
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Music Skills Essentials Course: Learn to Read Music
Learn how to read music notation and be confident in your singing with us!
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
With One Voice community choir: Chatswood
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
The Crooners - Swinging and Spinning
The Crooners present a toe tapping cabaret of all-time favourite jazz classics.
Beats & Banter with Eddy Rockefeller
Where music meets comedy in perfect harmony
Criptonite The Show!
A glitter-drenched variety spectacular where disabled artists light up the stage.
Lonnie Lee Autobiography Book Launch
His first 2 books of his 4 book autobiography. Bernie Howitt will interview, Q&A and Lonnie will sing his hits
Songs & Play
FREE music & play group for families with infants and pre-school-aged children
Happy Hour & live music at The Fax Bar
Catch the sound of the evening in our stylish hotel lobby on Thursdays and Friday
Matriarchs Of Music - Zoe K
Award-winning vocalist pays homage to the women who defined the soundtrack of our lives.
Improvisation Games Course: TheatreSports Level 2
Learn improvisation skills from the experts with our acting & drama courses in Sydney!
Elly May Barnes
It’s fair to say Elly-May Barnes is an artist who has always been ahead of her time.
Great Day! Choir
A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
Salty's 5th Birthday
We’re celebrating our 5th birthday with our biggest weekend yet - a three-day beachside party with cold drinks, great...
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Australian Debut 2025
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra debuts at Sydney Opera House with New Oriental Chinese Music Scene
Springtime Concerts — Sydney Children's Choir
Join all of the Sydney Children's Choir ensembles in our springtime celebration of song!
The Eight Cellists of The Metropolitan Orchestra
Exceptional musicians performing classics to pop in a fantastic, intimate venue
the worst of us.
A one-of-a-kind storytelling experience woven from anonymous confessions of the worst things people have ever done.
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass
Dive into the world of professional audio production
Dom's Broadway Basement | Musical Theatre Piano Bar
Sing-a-long to the musical hits of your choice accompanied by an award-winning pianist! No singing experience required!
Jazz Upstairs featuring Chris Cody's ‘Mountain to Sea’
“Engrossing music of the highest quality…” – Barry O’Sullivan, Fine Music magazine
Back to the Future: The Musical
Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history
A Night in Balkans Ft. Alex, Milan & Louie Live
Join three electrifying musicians for Balkan rhythm & soul, taking you on a musical voyage through the Balkans.
Campari Jazz
The City Recital Hall Ground Floor foyer transforms into a low-lit jazz haven with live music & fresh cocktails
The Art of Violin
The violin concerto has taken its place as one of the most popular and exciting genres of all music.
Four Rivers
From dawn on the Moscow River to the pulse of the Mississippi — let music be your vessel.
Brahms’ 2nd Piano Concerto – Cheung / Hillinger
Leading Sydney pianist Paul Cheung plays the Brahms 2nd Piano Concerto with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Camp-ari Cabaret
Four of Australia’s favourite voices step up to the baby grand for an unforgettable night of music and fabulousness.
Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions
An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups
Connections
Celebrate the rich diversity of human wisdom as we explore the great traditions of sacred and secular music.
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out 20th Anniversary Tribute
Celebrating 20 years of Panic! At The Disco's A Fever You Can't Sweat Out album, in concert!
Ensemble Offspring: Moonstruck
Ensemble Offspring performs Arnold Scheonberg's Perriot lunaire and Laura Bowler's reinvention, Deconstructing Pierrot.
Julie Andrews 90th Birthday Celebration Singalong
Free, family-friendly piano singalong featuring songs from Julie Andrews’ films & shows
Cope Street Parade
Get ready to swing, sway, and be swept away when we present The Cope Street Parade.
Radhika Das
Globally acclaimed Kirtan artist Radhika Das brings Sydney his soul stirring concert, Manta That'll Move Soul.
A Night in Greece Ft. George Nikolopoulos & Friends
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as George Nikolopoulos & Friends transport you straight to the Greek Islands
Avalanche ‘Nice Girls Don’t Play Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Live
Sydney's hottest hard rock band return after their 3rd tour of Japan with a fully female fronted line up!
Boismortier 270 - Baroque Flute Recital
French Baroque Flute Chamber Music performed by some of the world's leading historical flute payers
Moon Festival
Celebrate the Moon Festival at the Chinese Garden of Friendship with cultural activities, music, crafts and more.
Andrew De Silva’s Dedication to George Michael
Experience the timeless songs of George Michael like never before — up close and intimate
Long Weekend ft. Jaden Bojsen (GER)
Fresh from lighting up the Main Stage at Tomorrowland, Jaden’s club anthem Let’s Go has clocked over 80 million streams!
the queer studio
Free 3-day music residency for queer/trans teens (15-19). Learn production & recording with queer mentors. Oct 8-10.
Alexander Gavrylyuk Live at the Great
Witness the electrifying artistry of pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk live at the Great!
Entangled Labours
A look at the rich lives and experiences of working-class people in so-called Sydney.
Ed Kuepper & Jim White
Legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist Ed Kuepper & celebrated drummer Jim White (Dirty Three, The Hard Quartet) team up
The 60 Four
A spectacular, Vegas-style production, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s
School Holiday Fun! Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families
Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion!
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals
Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city
La Ronde at The Grand Electric Sydney
A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.
Sonic Spaces at Hyde Park Barracks
Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces
Glenn Shorrock... Reminiscing LIVE
Glenn Shorrock, star of the Little River Band sings a collection of hits you know and love
Skai Isyourgod: Australia Debut Tour
For the first time ever, Skai is bringing his unforgettable live performance to Australia.
Snow White (1916) silent film with live music
An early silent film adaptation of the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm and Cinderella. Introduced by Ursula Dubosarsky.
Quang Hong Luu in Recital
Sail from the boundless oceans of Ravel, through Liszt’s Venetian canals, to the depths of Schubert’s final sonata.
Piano Masterclass with Quang Hong Luu
Quang Hong Luu will work with young pianists, sharing his philosophy on musical mastery and professional artistry.
Convergence
A concert that ignites the imagination and brings the stunning voices of three legendary composers into focus.
Bill Frisell Trio
Equal parts mesmerising and electric, Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Sydney for one night.
Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Feat. PUBLIQuartet
Trailblazing pianist Hiromi presents a breathtaking suite alongside acclaimed string quartet, PUBLIQuartet.
The Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night at The Shakey
Sydney's favourite pub Shakespeare company brings a riotous, 90-minute adaptation of Twelfth Night to your lobal pub.
Convergence Concert Series
Three acts featuring renowned and emerging musicians, presented by Hamed Sadeghi
Samara Joy
Five-time Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Sydney for the first time.
The Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night at Ivanhoe Hotel
Fast, fun, award-winning, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.
Ridin’ Hearts Festival
Australia’s ultimate city-meets-country music festival, bringing the spirit of Nashville to the heart of Sydney.
Claire's Petit Cabaret presents Simone Waddell
Soulful melodies with groove teamed with some of the finest French cuisine you can imagine.
Jurassic Lounge: Halloween Edition
Sydney's iconic adults-only museum party returns for a spooky, Halloween celebration!
Pharos + Tymbal Echoes
A 10-piece powerhouse showcasing some of Australia’s finest emerging and established jazz artists
Melanie Charles (USA) at Marys Underground
Brooklyn-born jazz, soul, and R&B singer-songwriter will captivate audiences on Sunday October 26 at Mary’s Underground.
Salut! Baroque presents Voice, Rejoice
The versatility of the voice has fascinated composers through the ages, from its purest form to its most virtuosic.
The Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night at The Oaks
Fast, fun, award-winning, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.
Guitar lesson for beginners
Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our short music courses in Sydney
Guitar Lessons: Intermediate
Learn to deepen your musical skill and passions through guitar with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!
Leah Berry Quartet
Rising jazz vocalist Leah Berry will be spotlighting the sounds of Betty Carter at SIWJF 25 with her stellar quartet.
Elysian Fields: ‘Swirling Flame’ Album Launch
Led by Jenny Eriksson, a genre-defying musical dialogue between past and contemporary musical realms.
Emma Pask: A Few of My Favourite Things
Experience the heart and soul of one of Australia’s most captivating jazz voices.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert
an extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer.
Liv Andrea Hauge (NOR)
A moving night of new music connecting Nordic culture with Antipodean spirit from a rising star in the European scene
Skream & Benga
Skream & Benga reunite for one night only in Sydney. delivering deep dubstep, jungle, garage, bass heavy selections.
The Cloud Maker (NZ/AUS)
The Cloud Maker’s music celebrates goddesses from each of the five female master musicians’ cultures.
The Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night at The Henson
Fast, fun, award-winning, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – The Voices of Opera
Opera... in a pub? You heard right. Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub.
Melbourne Cup Party at The Dolphin Hotel
Join Surry Hills' biggest Melbourne Cup party, featuring the best of The Dolphin's food, drinks, and music.
Meg Washington: Gem
Four-time ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter and masterful storyteller Meg Washington premieres new album “Gem”.
Castrati
Castrati avoid puberty. Kit, a trans man, has been through two. Explore the resonance between the two disparate voices.
PUG Men's Shed Glebe Youth Service Fundraising night
Men's shed music, prizes and fun
WITCH (We Intend to Cause Havoc)
Once upon a time, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) ruled Zambia, blowing minds with their radical sounds.
Detroit Love ft Moodymann & Carl Craig
Two titans of Detroit music, Carl Craig and Moodymann, come together for a rare, all-night back-to-back.
Pinchgut Opera presents Messiah by Handel
Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved works of Baroque music, Handel’s Messiah.
Bernstein & Busoni
Two one-act operas with orchestra in the beautiful intimacy of the historic Eternity Playhouse.
Juan Diego Flórez in Recital
An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez
All Night Long Chaos with Chaos In The CBD
Their sound pulls from deep house, spiritual jazz, broken beat and stripped-back tech – always warm, always human.
Carols at the House
Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.
Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.
Ocie Elliott
Canadian duo Ocie Elliott return to Sydney, bringing their heartfelt harmonies and gentle acoustic sound back to Sydney.