Music

Tumbalong Park will come alive with 23 nights of free music during Vivid Sydney.

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

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

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

An international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc

Live on the Shady Pines stage every Thursday and Sunday

Learn to play the piano with us!

The best Winter Sunday Roast in Sydney, as voted by you

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

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

Mondays nights at Foys Kirribilli - live music, food, drinks & Argentinian vibe

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

Japanese electronica two ways: HUGEN's electronic folk + NIKO NIKO TAN TAN, a collision of music and art

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

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

Singing classes for adults

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

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.

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

Stonewall Newtown has Drag Bingo with Charisma belle every Tuesday through Pride Month.

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

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

Learn to read music and understand how it works

Virtuoso violinist Daniel Hope returns to Sydney for the first time since 2014

Tenor Shanul Sharma will sing Evening Song from Phillip Glass’s Satyagraha at St Peter’s Church in Surry Hills.

Australia's least sophisticated choir!

Join this friendly 10 week course

Saxophonist and flute player James Ryan and his Funktet will dazzle you with a fusion of funk, jazz, reggae, soul & ska.

A musical comedy cabaret by Phoebe Rodger.

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!

Award-winning cabaret sensation Skank Sinatra returns with a brand new glittering cabaret spectacle.

Last Minute Productions / Music StudioRCC

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

Express yourself through the power of music

The house party to end all house parties

Strum your heart out – for beginners and intermediate

Discover the joy of singing

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

Thursdays just got better!

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

Each performer gets a free drink!

Skeleten's cerebral dance music and Ashkan Shafiei's jazz and funk-fused take on Persian folk.

Texan psychedelic rock band return to Australia to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album

The Cleftomaniacs are an all woman a capella singing group, known affectionately as ‘The Cleffies’.

Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday

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

Chapel Row Jazz brings Sydney’s next-gen jazz musicians to Reagh Bar every Friday night. Free entry, Sydney CBD.

Melbourne garage rock band Eddy Current Suppression Ring for their first full Sydney show in more than fifteen years

Freyja Garbett’s Music From The Waves and Lisathe for one night only!

A 70’s Funk Celebration

Three artists. Three worlds. One night.

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

Skin On Skin and his very own Stay On Sight Recordings present the debut edition of FOR YOUR SAFE KEEPING

Great food, fine drinks, and swingin' jazz

Friday Live Music at St Leonards Tavern

Friday Night Live Music Sessions

American genre-defying, electronic visionary Porter Robinson makes his Carriageworks debut

ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Alex Lloyd lights up the Pav with his greatest and latest hits

Late Nights | Live Music

Improve your overall health and fitness through the power of movement to music in this fun one hour class.

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

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

Go get ready and grab best-dressed prizes at the ICONS fancy-dress dance party.

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

Two-time ARIA Award-winner and national treasure Matt Corby supported by Australian indie-pop star Gretta Ray.

Unforgettable musicians every Saturday night at The MiTCH in Alexandria

A one-day celebration of all things vinyl.

Flamenco dance and music performance with live music

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

Tubular Bells in Concert heads to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration.

Mardi Gras favourite Ultra Violet is heating up the Hall this June with a special Winter Violet edition

Wonder Mama returns to Pride Fest with a bold new cabaret where music, stories, and live audience art collide.

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

Sydney’s biggest Latin night!

Local DJs bring the vibes

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

Join us and explore an exceptionally musically cultured society where creativity flourished.

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

Unwind, reset, & feel supported in floating hammocks.

One storyteller. Three stories. An eruption of music, spoken word, and hope.

Write, perform & level up your music with Alex Hosking in this free 3-week takeover at CoSCS with Heaps Decent

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

Virtuoso Lawrence Power directs a luminous voyage through the poetic soundscapes of Britain.

This Winter, emerging artists take the stage, whether singing or playing an instrument, for a relaxed lunchtime session.

What is the charge? Performing a musical?! A Succulent Chinese Musical?!

Join us for some fun group singing

Spain’s most dramatic song tradition lets its queer secrets out

Term 2 2026

Featuring James Morrison with Darren Percival, Simon Tedeschi, Monica Trapaga, Emma Pask, and Michelle Nicolle with Paul Grabowsky and many more

"Drawing comparisons to artists like Lana Del Rey, Mazzy Star, and Portishead" - Happy mag.

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

An interactive musical comedy about learning to love after 50 and learning the ukulele.

Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts

We're transforming our historic houses and museums through a series of intimate and diverse live music experiences.

Music by IBID and Sora-Jackson Duo

Live and Loud!

A sublime choral music concert in the stunning acoustics of Glebe Town Hall

Unforgettable musicians every Saturday night at The MiTCH in Alexandria

At this show, you’ll get up close and personal with artists and experience a local space in an entirely new way.

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

Tagline: Discover the untold story of Mozart's sister.

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

Virtuoso Lawrence Power directs a luminous voyage through the poetic soundscapes of Britain.

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

Après Gras on 21 June at The Beresford!

London’s Doric String Quartet returns to turn sound into gold with Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff

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

Al Jardine & the Pet Sounds band play the Beach Boys smash hits at the beloved Sydney Opera House.

Beauty fades. Madness sings.

Sing-a-long to the musical hits of your choice accompanied by an award-winning pianist

They are back for Vol 4! Funk Engine is more than a band. It’s a machine built for groove. Come and enjoy at Kalyx.

Part of Spotify’s Turn Up Aus series that brings fans closer than ever to their favourite artists

Four cities. One voice. Endless drama.

An immersive listening experience by a unique Australian jazz group

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

Steve Clisby and Bill Risby celebrate 25 years of musical partnership. Expect soulful vocals & masterful piano.

DJ Maurizio is back at Kalyx! Step into the rhythm of Disco, Funk & Boogie tunes for a new era of nightlife!

A celebration of musical landscapes brought together in a vibrant mid‑winter concert

Sydney's only Strictly 90s 00s RnB, Soul & Hip Hop event

Unforgettable musicians every Saturday night at The MiTCH in Alexandria

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

A vibrant collaboration of Armenian folk, jazz, and contemporary musical storytelling.

A cabaret for anyone tired of pretending to have it all figure out.

Experience classical music in one of Sydney’s historical landmarks

Star of ABC's 'The Piano'

Experience the extraordinary talent of Ernest Aines, an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter.

An afternoon of Greek feasting at live Jazz

A no-rules piano bar party packed with big cheeky banter, mass sing-alongs and request.

Two of America’s finest youth orchestras: The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies and the Spokane Youth Symphony

Fabulous community showcase celebrating the ultimate diva anthems.

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

NAIDOC Week 2026 commemorates 50 years of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

Take a brilliant musical imagination, a creation story, and a radiant choir and orchestra and you get Haydn’s Creation.

A great night of live music best shared with friends

Float, soften and fully switch off with an immersive aerial sound bath of live vocals, bowls and deep relaxation.

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city.

For 14-17 year olds who love music

Opera... in a pub? You heard right. Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub

Pat Powell is a Jamaican soul man with a velvet voice blending reggae, gospel and R&B. Pure feel-good vibes.

Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new show, brought to life with live music by an ACO string quartet.

For students aged 8–12 interested in process of songwriting

A celebration of new music and improvised beauty

Sydney’s ultimate French party is back

Classic French music and songs with the acclaimed Anna Weaving Collective will transport you to an afternoon in Paris.

Audition to join a weekly jazz ensemble

Sydney’s iconic French festival returns from 16–19 July 2026, offering four unforgettable days of food, wine, and art.

Aurelius + Maxwell Jxhn + Jules of the Tide + Two Hands + Sunlark

Create a spark by day, and watch it illuminate the night.

East Meets West in Opera

Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!

Chamber music meets the art of storytelling

Join us for a special event celebrating plants and opera, featuring a guided Garden tour and a live performance.

To all the lovers of Latin rhythms, don't miss Cuban Social Club. Come to Kalyx and enjoy what Cuba is famous for

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

Manfredo Lament + Cracked Suzies feat. LEVOS & Pattern Delay + Mimi J (DJ)

Unleash your rhythm with the powerful art of Taiko drumming!

Genesis Owusu is set to return to the state, teaming up with Spotify for an intimate fan-first performance.

The Australian Bee Gees Show celebrates 30 years after over 4500 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip.

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

City2Surf is Bondi’s biggest day of the year - and there’s no better place to be than Salty’s!

Zelenka’s Missa dei Patris & Vivaldi’s Gloria. Concert dedicated to the late Dame Marie Bashir

Come to Kalyx for classic jazz hits by acclaimed vocalist Di Bird, and her trio Craig Scott and Michael Bartolomei.

For dancers who are also earlynighters

Australia's finest classical musicians from home and around the world return in August

Showstopping vocalist and musician Michael Paynter's 'Great Australian Songbook Tour

Australian jazz virtuoso James Morrison takes the stage with his quartet featuring special guest Patrick Bartley.

The Way We Were - a concert experience.

Learn to DJ with us

Returning to Sydney after their 2023 tour, deca joins presents a newly reimagined live performance in 2026—A Brief Stop.

Hamed Sadeghi ‘Comfortable’ album launch + Zela Margossian Quintet

Distilled and delightful, tiny opera at its best.

World-class guitar virtuoso and composer, Julian Lage, celebrates the 10th anniversary of debut album, World’s Fair.

California Legends performed by Wild Things Run – live!

Suzanne Vega performs a career-spanning show with favorites like “Tom’s Diner”, “Luka”, “Marlene On The Wall”, and more

A richly curated program that journeys through musical landscapes both familiar and new

The voice of an era returns to Sydney

NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience makes its Australian premiere at the Darling Harbour Theatre in Sydney!

Hunter Hill's annual classic gala night

Back to Sydney by popular demand: THE 60 FOUR are turning back the clock with a brand new show!

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.

A jazz icon returns to Sydney for the 15th annual Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival

Two powerhouse piano trios take flight at SIMA's Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival

One of Australia’s most successful global dance exports, Sonny Fodera returns home this October.

SIMA Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival presents the captivating surrealist beat poet direct from New York.

Sir Stephen Hough returns to Australia with a captivating piano recital.

Introduction to the traditional Japanese bamboo flute

Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary cellist Mischa Maisky, joined by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky.

Showcasing the magnificence of the voice

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

VOX, our amazing young adult choir celebrates 25 years of vibrant music-making with a concert at White Bay Power Station

Seduction, ambition and divine consequence

Tom Avgenicos w/ Jordan East, Delay 45 & Strings + Sabine Tapia + Chloe Kim ‘Music For 50 Musicians’

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

From baroque to tango, an afternoon of contemporary innovation

Messiah is back for 2026. Join us for all the seasonal grandeur and joy of Handel’s best-loved oratorio. Hallelujah!

Experience the comfort and tradition of Lessons and Carols: familiar carols, philosophical readings and singalong carols

Welcome 2027 with uninterrupted views of Sydney’s iconic fireworks!