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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.

Great Southern Nights 2025

Great Southern Nights 2025

Great Southern Nights is making its epic return in 2025
6 Apr 2025
Here You Come Again

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.
Tomorrow
ACO Families: Where to Hide a Star

ACO Families: Where to Hide a Star

Experience Oliver Jeffers’ heartwarming new tale beautifully staged with live music by an ACO string quartet.
Tomorrow
the queer studio

the queer studio

Free 3-day music residency for queer/trans teens (15-19). Learn production & recording with queer mentors. Oct 8-10.
Tomorrow
We Be Jammin’ Wednesdays with Bootsie!

We Be Jammin’ Wednesdays with Bootsie!

We be jammin’ every Wednesday with Bootsie! BYO instruments & come join on in!
Tomorrow
dust at Phoenix Central Park

dust at Phoenix Central Park

The Australian post-punk band will perform at Phoenix Central Park
9 Oct 2025
Alexander Gavrylyuk Live at the Great

Alexander Gavrylyuk Live at the Great

Witness the electrifying artistry of pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk live at the Great!
9 Oct 2025
Happy Hour & live music at The Fax Bar

Happy Hour & live music at The Fax Bar

Catch the sound of the evening in our stylish hotel lobby on Thursdays and Friday
9 Oct 2025
Steve Clisby at Cardea

Steve Clisby at Cardea

Join us for an unforgettable evening of soulful music
9 Oct 2025
Improvisation Games Course: TheatreSports Level 2

Improvisation Games Course: TheatreSports Level 2

Learn improvisation skills from the experts with our acting & drama courses in Sydney!
9 Oct 2025
Side by Side by Sondheim

Side by Side by Sondheim

A musical revue that celebrates the life and works of the late, great Stephen Sondheim.
10 Oct 2025
Sydney Community College Choir

Sydney Community College Choir

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!
10 Oct 2025
The Sorcerer

The Sorcerer

Gilbert & Sullivan's delightfully mischievous comic opera
10 Oct 2025
Dance fit class

Dance fit class

Improve your overall health and fitness through the power of movement to music in this fun one hour class.
11 Oct 2025
Discover Spotlight Saturdays – Sing, Dance & Party!

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
11 Oct 2025
Ed Kuepper & Jim White

Ed Kuepper & Jim White

Legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist Ed Kuepper & celebrated drummer Jim White (Dirty Three, The Hard Quartet) team up
11 Oct 2025
The 60 Four

The 60 Four

A spectacular, Vegas-style production, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s
11 Oct 2025
Toy Choir

Toy Choir

The happiest choir on earth!
11 Oct 2025
This is Texas: Rodeo night

This is Texas: Rodeo night

Join us for Sydney’s biggest hoedown as we bring you our version of the Wild West!
11 Oct 2025
BusKing Street Wharf

BusKing Street Wharf

6 of Sydney's best street musicians performing live and free along King Street Wharf promenade for $6,000 prize money
12 Oct 2025
Hour of power: Japanese drum workshop

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
12 Oct 2025
Marrickville Music Festival

Marrickville Music Festival

Celebrate Marrickville’s colourful culture with an action-packed day of free live music and entertainment
12 Oct 2025
Music and movement: Cerith Wyn Evans

Music and movement: Cerith Wyn Evans

Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.
12 Oct 2025
School holiday - Japanese drumming workshop for families

School holiday - Japanese drumming workshop for families

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
12 Oct 2025
Home Base

Home Base

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.
13 Oct 2025
SXSW Sydney Unlocked

SXSW Sydney Unlocked

This is the free public program of SXSW Sydney where imagination, ideas and industry collide.
13 Oct 2025
Ukulele class (Booked out)

Ukulele class (Booked out)

Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
13 Oct 2025
Vocal Fundamentals

Vocal Fundamentals

The class to get you on track for a life of song
13 Oct 2025
Impro Basics

Impro Basics

Learn basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation
13 Oct 2025
Voice & Dialect Classes

Voice & Dialect Classes

Voice & Dialect Classes to master your voice on screen & stage.
13 Oct 2025
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals

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
14 Oct 2025
Emerging Artists Tuesdays

Emerging Artists Tuesdays

Every Tuesday night, Sean & Dolly’s opens the stage to Sydney’s future stars.
14 Oct 2025
Japanese Drums for Beginners!

Japanese Drums for Beginners!

Unleash your rhythm with the powerful art of Taiko drumming!
14 Oct 2025
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced

Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
14 Oct 2025
Live Jazz Night – Koinè: A Shared Language

Live Jazz Night – Koinè: A Shared Language

Experience an unforgettable night of jazz with acclaimed Italian pianist Rita Marcotulli in her Australian debut.
15 Oct 2025
The International Stage at SXSW Sydney Unlocked

The International Stage at SXSW Sydney Unlocked

Experience a high-energy evening of vibrant performances celebrating the best of Asia’s music scene
15 Oct 2025
Music Fundamentals - Level 1

Music Fundamentals - Level 1

Learn to read music and understand how it works
15 Oct 2025
Cone of Confusion 'Thread Of Life' single launch with Ofri

Cone of Confusion 'Thread Of Life' single launch with Ofri

Eora/Sydney-based band Cone of Confusion launches their brand new single Thread of Life with Ofri on support
16 Oct 2025
La Ronde at The Grand Electric Sydney

La Ronde at The Grand Electric Sydney

A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.
16 Oct 2025
Sapria 2025 #HiddenHERO

Sapria 2025 #HiddenHERO

A new style sundowner of purpose, impact, & unexpected heroes at historic Tusculum! One big Cambodian-inspired party.
16 Oct 2025
Spot On

Spot On

Street dining, free live music and entertainment
16 Oct 2025
Tumbalong Honky Tonk at SXSW Sydney Unlocked

Tumbalong Honky Tonk at SXSW Sydney Unlocked

Featuring Max Jackson, The Washboard Union, Lewis Love and Big Wheels
16 Oct 2025
Sonic Spaces at Hyde Park Barracks

Sonic Spaces at Hyde Park Barracks

Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces
17 Oct 2025
Glenn Shorrock... Reminiscing LIVE

Glenn Shorrock... Reminiscing LIVE

Glenn Shorrock, star of the Little River Band sings a collection of hits you know and love
17 Oct 2025
Great Day! Choir

Great Day! Choir

A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
17 Oct 2025
John L'Estrange & pianist Jamie-Lee Xu in Recital

John L'Estrange & pianist Jamie-Lee Xu in Recital

Classical tenor John L'Estrange & pianist Jamie-Lee Xu present a program of European & English art song at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia
17 Oct 2025
Sing: Body and Soul

Sing: Body and Soul

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience
17 Oct 2025
Skai Isyourgod: Australia Debut Tour

Skai Isyourgod: Australia Debut Tour

For the first time ever, Skai is bringing his unforgettable live performance to Australia.
17 Oct 2025
Cabaret de Paris

Cabaret de Paris

A burlesque extravaganza
18 Oct 2025
Gamelan classes

Gamelan classes

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
18 Oct 2025
Quang Hong Luu in Recital

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.
18 Oct 2025
Piano Masterclass with Quang Hong Luu

Piano Masterclass with Quang Hong Luu

Quang Hong Luu will work with young pianists, sharing his philosophy on musical mastery and professional artistry.
19 Oct 2025
Simon Tedeschi & Kevin Hunt: 2 Pianos, 1 Purpose

Simon Tedeschi & Kevin Hunt: 2 Pianos, 1 Purpose

Concert for a just peace for Jews and Palestinians. All proceeds go to Standing Together.
19 Oct 2025
Swifties Club: After Dark - The Ultimate Swifties Party

Swifties Club: After Dark - The Ultimate Swifties Party

DJs, Vegas showgirls, cocktails & Taylor vibes all night long. Sydney’s hottest 18+ Swiftie party!
19 Oct 2025
Convergence

Convergence

A concert that ignites the imagination and brings the stunning voices of three legendary composers into focus.
20 Oct 2025
Electronic Music Production Online

Electronic Music Production Online

Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills
21 Oct 2025
Powerplant (UK), Quest Master & Rain

Powerplant (UK), Quest Master & Rain

A dark night of dungeon synth and bedroom death rock awaits you
21 Oct 2025
Acopia at Phoenix Central Park

Acopia at Phoenix Central Park

The electronic, dream pop band will perform at Phoenix Central Park
22 Oct 2025
Bill Frisell Trio

Bill Frisell Trio

Equal parts mesmerising and electric, Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Sydney for one night.
22 Oct 2025
Creating Great Lyrics

Creating Great Lyrics

A 6-week immersive online course
22 Oct 2025
Dom's Broadway basement musical theatre piano bar

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
22 Oct 2025
Liveworks Festival 2025

Liveworks Festival 2025

A bold melange of dance, sound art, theatre, installation and queer stories.
22 Oct 2025
Lunchtime Concerts at NSW Parliament

Lunchtime Concerts at NSW Parliament

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court
22 Oct 2025
Drum lessons for beginners

Drum lessons for beginners

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles
23 Oct 2025
Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Feat. PUBLIQuartet

Hiromi: The Piano Quintet Feat. PUBLIQuartet

Trailblazing pianist Hiromi presents a breathtaking suite alongside acclaimed string quartet, PUBLIQuartet.
23 Oct 2025
The Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night at The Shakey

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.
23 Oct 2025
Cameron Jones Trio At Local Edition - Glebe

Cameron Jones Trio At Local Edition - Glebe

An Evening Performance Celebrating All Things Gypsy Jazz
24 Oct 2025
Convergence Concert Series

Convergence Concert Series

Three acts featuring renowned and emerging musicians, presented by Hamed Sadeghi
24 Oct 2025
In Conversation with Natalie Nicolas

In Conversation with Natalie Nicolas

An intimate evening featuring a complete live performance of Muses Trio’s Music for Calm and Catharsis album.
24 Oct 2025
Samara Joy

Samara Joy

Five-time Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Sydney for the first time.
24 Oct 2025
Ridin’ Hearts Festival

Ridin’ Hearts Festival

Australia’s ultimate city-meets-country music festival, bringing the spirit of Nashville to the heart of Sydney.
25 Oct 2025
10 Years: Sydney Edition

10 Years: Sydney Edition

Muses Trio presents an exquisite selection of music from their latest album 10 Years, celebrating their first decade.
25 Oct 2025
Africultures Festival

Africultures Festival

Largest African Festival in Australia
25 Oct 2025
Brahms: A German Requiem

Brahms: A German Requiem

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.
25 Oct 2025
Claire's Petit Cabaret presents Simone Waddell

Claire's Petit Cabaret presents Simone Waddell

Soulful melodies with groove teamed with some of the finest French cuisine you can imagine.
25 Oct 2025
Jurassic Lounge: Halloween Edition

Jurassic Lounge: Halloween Edition

Sydney's iconic adults-only museum party returns for a spooky, Halloween celebration!
25 Oct 2025
Pharos + Tymbal Echoes

Pharos + Tymbal Echoes

A 10-piece powerhouse showcasing some of Australia’s finest emerging and established jazz artists
25 Oct 2025
Stillness and Sound

Stillness and Sound

A performance by the University of Sydney Madrigal Society
25 Oct 2025
Melanie Charles (USA) at Marys Underground

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.
26 Oct 2025
Salut! Baroque presents Voice, Rejoice

Salut! Baroque presents Voice, Rejoice

The versatility of the voice has fascinated composers through the ages, from its purest form to its most virtuosic.
26 Oct 2025
Guitar lesson for beginners

Guitar lesson for beginners

Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our short music courses in Sydney
27 Oct 2025
Guitar Lessons: Intermediate

Guitar Lessons: Intermediate

Learn to deepen your musical skill and passions through guitar with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!
27 Oct 2025
Callum Mintzis at Phoenix Central Park

Callum Mintzis at Phoenix Central Park

The multimedia adaption of his new album will be performed at Phoenix Central Park
28 Oct 2025
Marcin

Marcin

Marcin Patrzalek is hailed as “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” (Guitar World)
28 Oct 2025
Leah Berry Quartet

Leah Berry Quartet

Rising jazz vocalist Leah Berry will be spotlighting the sounds of Betty Carter at SIWJF 25 with her stellar quartet.
29 Oct 2025
Daily Toll at Phoenix Central Park

Daily Toll at Phoenix Central Park

The lo-fi folk trio will perform at Phoenix Central Park
30 Oct 2025
Elysian Fields: ‘Swirling Flame’ Album Launch

Elysian Fields: ‘Swirling Flame’ Album Launch

Led by Jenny Eriksson, a genre-defying musical dialogue between past and contemporary musical realms.
30 Oct 2025
Emma Pask: A Few of My Favourite Things

Emma Pask: A Few of My Favourite Things

Experience the heart and soul of one of Australia’s most captivating jazz voices.
30 Oct 2025
Jukebox Italiano

Jukebox Italiano

A smorgasboard of Italian music from the 50s through to the 70s
30 Oct 2025
The Lovers

The Lovers

A Midsummer Night's Dream like you've never heard it before
31 Oct 2025
A Night in Beirut Ft. Jimmy Dee – Live Arabic Music

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
31 Oct 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert

an extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer.
31 Oct 2025
Liv Andrea Hauge (NOR)

Liv Andrea Hauge (NOR)

A moving night of new music connecting Nordic culture with Antipodean spirit from a rising star in the European scene
31 Oct 2025
Newtown Halloween Street Party

Newtown Halloween Street Party

Spooky fun for the whole family, live performance by DR ROBOT, free face painting, costume comp, BBQ, snacks + more
31 Oct 2025
Skream & Benga

Skream & Benga

Skream & Benga reunite for one night only in Sydney. delivering deep dubstep, jungle, garage, bass heavy selections.
31 Oct 2025
Unbound

Unbound

A night of profound personal expression
31 Oct 2025
Josh Pyke

Josh Pyke

One of Australia’s most cherished songwriters, Josh Pyke celebrates the 20th anniversary of Feeding the Wolves.
1 Nov 2025
The Cloud Maker (NZ/AUS)

The Cloud Maker (NZ/AUS)

The Cloud Maker’s music celebrates goddesses from each of the five female master musicians’ cultures.
1 Nov 2025
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – The Voices of Opera

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.
4 Nov 2025
Melbourne Cup Party at The Dolphin Hotel

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.
4 Nov 2025
Wynona Yinuo Wang at Phoenix Central Park

Wynona Yinuo Wang at Phoenix Central Park

Chinese pianist Wynona Wang will perform at Phoenix Central Park
5 Nov 2025
Meg Washington: Gem

Meg Washington: Gem

Four-time ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter and masterful storyteller Meg Washington premieres new album “Gem”.
7 Nov 2025
Sovereign Sounds Vol.1

Sovereign Sounds Vol.1

Showcasing the next wave of First Nations talent
8 Nov 2025
'Chet Baker meets Bill Evans': Rodric White Quartet

'Chet Baker meets Bill Evans': Rodric White Quartet

The Rodric White Quartet feat. Ralph Pyl perform the music of Chet Baker and Bill Evans
9 Nov 2025
Castrati

Castrati

Castrati avoid puberty. Kit, a trans man, has been through two. Explore the resonance between the two disparate voices.
11 Nov 2025
Sulla Lingua + Anthony Pateras at Phoenix Central Park

Sulla Lingua + Anthony Pateras at Phoenix Central Park

The Australian-Italian electroacoustic noise rock trio will perform at Phoenix Central Park
11 Nov 2025
Hachiku at Phoenix Central Park

Hachiku at Phoenix Central Park

The indie-rock, alt-pop artist will perform at Phoenix Central Park
13 Nov 2025
Ziad Rahbani, Music beyond boundaries

Ziad Rahbani, Music beyond boundaries

Tribute to Ziad Rahbani, composer and author. A journey of inspiring music and timeless songs
14 Nov 2025
Beginner Shakuhachi workshop

Beginner Shakuhachi workshop

Introduction to the traditional Japanese bamboo flute
15 Nov 2025
Raydia Festival 2025

Raydia Festival 2025

From the creator of Domain Dance Party
15 Nov 2025
Soluna

Soluna

From sun to starlight, world-class progressive and house unite across three iconic Aussie locations.
15 Nov 2025
WITCH (We Intend to Cause Havoc)

WITCH (We Intend to Cause Havoc)

Once upon a time, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) ruled Zambia, blowing minds with their radical sounds.
18 Nov 2025
FORMA ENSEMBLE at Phoenix Central Park

FORMA ENSEMBLE at Phoenix Central Park

The experimental duo will perform at Phoenix Central Park
18 Nov 2025
The Songs of Sydney

The Songs of Sydney

Celebrating the sounds of our city, artists perform an original and their favourite local song on the Library Bar piano.
18 Nov 2025
Guy Blackman at Phoenix Central Park

Guy Blackman at Phoenix Central Park

The singer-songwriter will perform at Phoenix Central Park
20 Nov 2025
Detroit Love ft Carl Craig & DJ Stingray 313

Detroit Love ft Carl Craig & DJ Stingray 313

Detroit icons Carl Craig and DJ Stingray 313 come together for a rare collaboration.
21 Nov 2025
A Certain Slant of Light

A Certain Slant of Light

The immortal words of Emily Dickinson in song
21 Nov 2025
Pinchgut Opera presents Messiah by Handel

Pinchgut Opera presents Messiah by Handel

Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved works of Baroque music, Handel’s Messiah.
27 Nov 2025
VP at Phoenix Central Park

VP at Phoenix Central Park

The Australian interdisciplinary artist will perform at Phoenix Central Park
27 Nov 2025
Bernstein & Busoni

Bernstein & Busoni

Two one-act operas with orchestra in the beautiful intimacy of the historic Eternity Playhouse.
28 Nov 2025
A Christmas Recital – Sydney Sings

A Christmas Recital – Sydney Sings

Ring in the Christmas season with Saint-Saëns: Oratorio de Noël
29 Nov 2025
hypersonic

hypersonic

The newest electronic music festival at Sydney Showground.
29 Nov 2025
Omega Ensemble: Rare Sugar

Omega Ensemble: Rare Sugar

Sentimental moods and sweet musical delights
29 Nov 2025
Ricardo’s presents Velvet @ The Vanguard

Ricardo’s presents Velvet @ The Vanguard

Soul. Jazz. Funk. RnB. Psychedelic. Hip Hop. energy. Velvet Sundays light up Newtown – live, loud & local.
30 Nov 2025
Choirs in the City: Martin Place

Choirs in the City: Martin Place

Street choirs singing carols perform every night leading up to Christmas.
1 Dec 2025
Juan Diego Flórez in Recital

Juan Diego Flórez in Recital

An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez
1 Dec 2025
All Night Long Chaos with Chaos In The CBD

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.
6 Dec 2025
Carols at the House

Carols at the House

Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.
12 Dec 2025
Handel’s Messiah at Sydney Town Hall

Handel’s Messiah at Sydney Town Hall

Be part of Sydney’s Christmas celebrations with the world famous Handel’s Messiah
13 Dec 2025
Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.
13 Dec 2025
Ocie Elliott

Ocie Elliott

Canadian duo Ocie Elliott return to Sydney, bringing their heartfelt harmonies and gentle acoustic sound back to Sydney.
5 Feb 2026