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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.
Learn to read music and sing
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
WITCH (We Intend to Cause Havoc)
Once upon a time, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) ruled Zambia, blowing minds with their radical sounds.
With One Voice community choir: Sydney CBD
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Emerging Artists Tuesdays
Every Tuesday night, Sean & Dolly’s opens the stage to Sydney’s future stars.
FORMA ENSEMBLE at Phoenix Central Park
The experimental duo will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Secret Sauce: Modern Mixing and Recording Masterclass
Dive into the world of professional audio production
The Songs of Sydney
Celebrating the sounds of our city, artists perform an original and their favourite local song on the Library Bar piano.
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.
Electronic Music Production Online
Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills
Rhythm n Bubs
Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!
La Ronde at The Grand Electric Sydney
A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.
We Be Jammin’ Wednesdays with Bootsie!
We be jammin’ every Wednesday with Bootsie! BYO instruments & come join on in!
Dancefloor Anthems
We’re talking Fred again.. for the feels, Calvin Harris for the classics, Peggy Gou and Dom Dolla for the cool kids...
Garage Sale: ‘Any Day Now’
Naarm’s Garage Sale bring their new album ‘Any Day Now‘ to The Vanguard.
Throwback Thursdays
Throw it back every Thursday with DJ Tiger at the Shelbourne Hotel - Back to the beats that started it all
Back to the Future: The Musical
Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history
Detroit Love ft Carl Craig & DJ Stingray 313
Detroit icons Carl Craig and DJ Stingray 313 come together for a rare collaboration.
A Certain Slant of Light—Emily Dickinson in Song
The immortal words of Emily Dickinson in song
A Night in Beirut Ft. Jimmy Dee – Live Arabic Music
Experience the soul of the Middle East with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and culture
Edwin Montgomery performs ‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’
Experience a phenomenal musical score performed live to the first ever vampire film
Life in Notes – Paula Terry
One night only! Paula Terry brings ‘Life in Notes’ to Claire’s Kitchen before it closes forever.
Pluto Exchange Program
thedieyoungs and Julien Mier unveil Pluto Exchange Program—a secret music project they’ve been crafting since 2017—at the Vanguard
This is Texas: Rodeo night
Join us for Sydney’s biggest hoedown as we bring you our version of the Wild West!
AVALANCHE 'Down For The Count' Single Launch
AVALANCHE ‘AC/DC Afterparty’ + 'Down For The Count' Single Launch w/ Necko & No Bull
Dance fit class
Improve your overall health and fitness through the power of movement to music in this fun one hour class.
Discover Spotlight Saturdays – Sing, Dance & Party!
From smooth soul to high-energy anthems, we blend eras and genres into one unforgettable night, every Saturday at Cardea
DJ Shortkut & DJ Lok – from California
Exclusive Sydney show – O-ii-shi! a hip hop jam 30th birthday!
Gamelan classes
Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
Seymour Nights – Contemporary Music Series
Seymour Nights is back, and it’s giving full block party energy.
Richard Clayderman Live in Sydney
Superstar French pianist Richard Clayderman live at Sydney Opera House for one night only
Jazz in Chiswick Park
An afternoon relaxing to cool jazz while picnicing on the lawn and chilling out.
Navidad Como En Casa Ft. Steffania Uttaro Live
Join us for “Navidad Como En Casa”: a bilingual pop-Xmas show blending English & Spanish classics with originals.
The Fantastical Life of Daniel Solander
Concert celebrating the life of Australia’s first Swede
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!
Music Instrument class
Learn how to play the ukulele , hulusi and erhu 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.
Geoff Bull + The Finer Cuts at Thunderbolt Club
A fine night of New Orleans Jazz on the shores of Balmain
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 Lachlan McKenzie
A night of captivating, modern music with internationally recognized trumpet player and composer, Lachlan McKenzie.
Ausmusic Trivia Night at Newtown Library
How well do you know your Australian music!
Lecture Concert by Pianist Riwa Komine
An inspiring lecture concert exploring pop, jazz and Latin styles through masterful performances, rhythm games & trivia.
Pinchgut Opera presents Messiah by Handel
Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved works of Baroque music, Handel’s Messiah.
VP at Phoenix Central Park
The Australian interdisciplinary artist will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Meredith & The Mezzanines Jazz Quartet
Fun night of cool jazz, swing classics & modern surprises in an intimate bar with great cocktails
Bernstein & Busoni
Two one-act operas with orchestra in the beautiful intimacy of the historic Eternity Playhouse.
Big Gay Piano Bar
Sydney's LIVE Friday Night Sing-Along Piano Bar Party where you choose the music and sing-along!
Great Day! Choir
A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
Summer Kick-Off
Kick off summer at Bonnibel with free gelato, live tunes, cocktails, and DJ beats! Join us for sunshine and good vibes.
Parisian Fantasies
Become a flâneur and take a stroll through the musical heart of Paris.
A Christmas Recital – Sydney Sings
Ring in the Christmas season with Saint-Saëns: Oratorio de Noël
Anime Song Sydney Volume 4 – Otanjyoubi Omedetou
Anime nightclub event featuring a wide array of renown anime nightclub and rave DJs
Rudolph’s Red Nose Adventure Christmas Cushion Concert
Join Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer as he searches for his lost nose in this interactive cushion concert.
Hour of power: Japanese drum workshop
Ready for an unique experience? Join us for our drum workshop where you'll dive into the powerful world of Taiko
Ricardo’s presents Velvet @ The Vanguard
Soul. Jazz. Funk. RnB. Psychedelic. Hip Hop. energy. Velvet Sundays light up Newtown – live, loud & local.
Choirs in the City: Martin Place
Street choirs singing carols perform every night leading up to Christmas.
Juan Diego Flórez in Recital
An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – Opera Celebration
Opera... in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to your local pub.
Samantha Wolf x Alex Raineri at Phoenix Central Park
The experimental duo will perform at Phoenix Central Park
‘I Am Woman’ starring Meredith O’Reilly
Celebrating fabulous female singers and songwriters who’ve enriched our lives in a beautiful cabaret setting.
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.
School holiday – Japanese drumming workshop for families
Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
Merinda Dias-Jayasinha at Phoenix Central Park
The creative vocalist will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Seb Szabo: All I Want Is You Tour
The charming Melbourne songwriter shares heartfelt, cinematic fragments of his life for dreamers & everyday romantics.
Caesura Ensemble: Juncture
Caesura Ensemble performs the legendary first symphony of Johannes Brahms and a premiere from our musical director.
Carols at the House
Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.
Christmas Festival
The Christmas Festival is returning to Darling Harbour! With live performances and the big man himself ... Santa!
Handel’s Messiah at Sydney Town Hall
Be part of Sydney’s Christmas celebrations with the world famous Handel’s Messiah
Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.
Believe in Miracles Christmas Concert
A festive free jazz spectacular featuring Believe, Lauren Tsmouras & Tom Avgenicos
Kids' Proms: It's Christmas!
Meet the instruments of the concert band at these fun, festive and interactive concerts!
Choirs in the City: Customs House Square
Christmas carols to get into the festive mood
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
Christmas at Sydney Town Hall
Christmas spectacular with the grand organ, bands and choirs
Naughty or Nice! A Christmas Cabaret with Wonder Mama
Wonder Mama returns to Claire’s along with Lindsay Partridge on piano for an evening of festive song and fun!
ACO Carols on the Pier
Celebrate the festive season with classical music and your favourite carols in a magical holiday experience.
Christmas Spectacular – a Magical Wonderland
Starring Michael Boyd and special guest Prinnie Stevens
Oleg Skrypka & Ukrainian Rock Band Vopli Vidopliassova
For the first time in Australia, Oleg Skrypka & VV bring their 40th anniversary tour down under
A Celtic Christmas
This Christmas, the team from Pace Live is welcoming you home!
Watsons Bay Hotel NYE
Celebrate New Year’s at Watsons with front-row views of Sydney Harbour fireworks, DJs, VIP & General Admission packages!
Dhruv: The Private Blizzard Australia Tour
Experience Dhruv live as he performs his debut album Private Blizzard alongside his biggest hits.
Ocie Elliott
Canadian duo Ocie Elliott return to Sydney, bringing their heartfelt harmonies and gentle acoustic sound back to Sydney.
The Music of John Williams – Episode II
With Art of the Score & the Sydney Symphony
Mardi Gras Ultra Violet
Ultra Violet is glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Mardi Gras 2026.
Opera Up Late at Sydney Opera House
Opera’s greatest late-night party is back for more. More music. More glitz. More laughs.
A Winter's Journey
The incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey
FC20: Celebrating 20 years of Future Classic
Future Classic is turning 20 and you’re invited to the party!
Lights On - 25th Biennale of Sydney Opening Night
An expansive array of visual art, alongside an invigorating lineup of cutting-edge contemporary 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
A beautiful, heavenly experience. 5,000 years of culture in one night. This is what you have been waiting for.
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
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
Music Production with Ableton: Beginners Course
Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations
Beethoven’s Ghost
A new piano trio takes flight when Aura Go, Timo-Veikko Valve and Kristian Winther discover Beethoven and Ravel
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
Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano
Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford
Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.
Paul Lewis: Mozart+
Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover infinite new wonders
Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey
The Latvian Radio Choir spreads its wings and soars with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey