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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
Learn to read music and sing

Learn to read music and sing

No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Today 10am to 12pm
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
Today 6.30pm to 9pm
Emerging Artists Tuesdays

Emerging Artists Tuesdays

Every Tuesday night, Sean & Dolly’s opens the stage to Sydney’s future stars.
Today 7pm to 10pm
Japanese Drums for Beginners!

Japanese Drums for Beginners!

Unleash your rhythm with the powerful art of Taiko drumming!
Today 5.45pm to 7.15pm
Marcin

Marcin

Marcin Patrzalek is hailed as “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” (Guitar World)
Today 7pm to 9.30pm
Sydney Community College Choir

Sydney Community College Choir

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!
Today 7.15pm to 9.15pm
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
Today 3pm to 5pm
With One Voice community choir: Chatswood

With One Voice community choir: Chatswood

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Today 5.30pm to 7pm
Electronic Music Production Online

Electronic Music Production Online

Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills
Today 7pm to 9pm
Project X Party

Project X Party

The house party to end all house parties!
Tomorrow
Creating Great Lyrics

Creating Great Lyrics

A 6-week immersive online course
Tomorrow
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
Tomorrow
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.
Tomorrow
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.
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
Music Fundamentals - Level 1

Music Fundamentals - Level 1

Learn to read music and understand how it works
Tomorrow
2MBS Book, LP & CD Fair

2MBS Book, LP & CD Fair

Great bargains on books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl and sheet music
30 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
Drum lessons for beginners

Drum lessons for beginners

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles
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
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
30 Oct 2025
Jam in a Jar Charity Concert

Jam in a Jar Charity Concert

Jam in a Jar is a charity gig at the UNSW Roundhouse bringing the best Aussie artists together for a great cause.
30 Oct 2025
Jazz Thursday

Jazz Thursday

Jazz with Sean & Friends
30 Oct 2025
Jukebox Italiano

Jukebox Italiano

A smorgasboard of Italian music from the 50s through to the 70s
30 Oct 2025
Kee’ahn: for me, for you x

Kee’ahn: for me, for you x

Naarm-based artist Kee’ahn launches her debut EP ‘for me, for you x’ at The Vanguard.
30 Oct 2025
Spot On

Spot On

Street dining, free live music and entertainment
30 Oct 2025
Throwback Thursdays

Throwback Thursdays

Throw it back every Thursday with DJ Tiger at the Shelbourne Hotel - Back to the beats that started it all
30 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!
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
Funky Friday @ Sean & Dolly's

Funky Friday @ Sean & Dolly's

Dance floor open all night. “Leave glittery.”
31 Oct 2025
Great Day! Choir

Great Day! Choir

A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
31 Oct 2025
Halloween International

Halloween International

Voted best concept party in the world! Be prepared for anything.
31 Oct 2025
K-Bop

K-Bop

A parent child singing circle with Angie Who
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
Lullaby Club

Lullaby Club

A singing circle for new mamas with tea and cake.
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
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.
31 Oct 2025
Sing: Body and Soul

Sing: Body and Soul

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience
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
C.ALL Festival

C.ALL Festival

Art, live-performance & music festival at Machine Hall
1 Nov 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
Closure

Closure

Closure return to The Vanguard for a one-night-only event unlike any before.
1 Nov 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.
1 Nov 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
1 Nov 2025
Gamelan classes

Gamelan classes

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

Toy Choir

The happiest choir on earth!
1 Nov 2025
Tongue Tied

Tongue Tied

Bacardi & Pleasure Club Present: Tongue Tied Featuring Touch Sensitive & Friends
2 Nov 2025
Guitar lesson for beginners

Guitar lesson for beginners

Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our short music courses in Sydney
3 Nov 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!
3 Nov 2025
Home Base

Home Base

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.
3 Nov 2025
Music Instrument class

Music Instrument class

Learn how to play the ukulele , hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
3 Nov 2025
Vocal Fundamentals

Vocal Fundamentals

The class to get you on track for a life of song
3 Nov 2025
Impro Basics

Impro Basics

Learn basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation
3 Nov 2025
Voice & Dialect Classes

Voice & Dialect Classes

Voice & Dialect Classes to master your voice on screen & stage.
3 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
Melbourne Cup’s Ultimate Drinks Deal!

Melbourne Cup’s Ultimate Drinks Deal!

Sip, Sparkle & Celebrate! Enjoy free-flowing drinks and stunning Harbour views this Cup Day for just AUD 59 per person.
4 Nov 2025
Rhythm n Bubs

Rhythm n Bubs

Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!
5 Nov 2025
Around The World

Around The World

A journey into music and culture.
5 Nov 2025
Oasis: Definitely Maybe Photography Exhibition

Oasis: Definitely Maybe Photography Exhibition

The photography features a mixture of live performances, backstage and portraits.
5 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
Summer Rhythms - Ft. Carlotta Centanni Live Music

Summer Rhythms - Ft. Carlotta Centanni Live Music

Experience the magic of Live Music & Entertainment at Cardea, Barangaroo - Sydney's hottest cocktail bar & music venue.
6 Nov 2025
Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony

Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony

Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2025 recipient, Judge Navi Pillay.
6 Nov 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.
6 Nov 2025
Prism

Prism

Three distinct works. One electric experience.
7 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
Soul dance with Taline

Soul dance with Taline

Join us for a transformative dance experience that will inspire you to let go, move with freedom and express your soul!
7 Nov 2025
Živa + Gift Exchange + Grasps

Živa + Gift Exchange + Grasps

A night of experimental electronica and Slavic darkwave as Živa arrives in Sydney for the very first time.
7 Nov 2025
CHROME vs COWBOY

CHROME vs COWBOY

The Beyoncé Drag concert experience
8 Nov 2025
Cohen Noir – The Leonard Cohen Show

Cohen Noir – The Leonard Cohen Show

The Leonard Cohen event of the year – brought to you by 3x ARIA-winning Monsieur Camembert + special guests!
8 Nov 2025
Seymour Nights – Contemporary Music Series

Seymour Nights – Contemporary Music Series

Seymour Nights is back, and it’s giving full block party energy.
8 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
Queenie + Hank

Queenie + Hank

Step back in time and let your ears drink in the sweet, sun-dappled sounds of Queenie & Hank at the Vanguard
9 Nov 2025
Piotr Anderszewski

Piotr Anderszewski

Pianist Piotr Anderszewski brings his intelligence, restless curiosity and joy to piano repertoire from Brahms and Bach.
10 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
Lunchtime Concerts at NSW Parliament

Lunchtime Concerts at NSW Parliament

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court
12 Nov 2025
ALPHAMAMA – Sings The Divas At Your Request

ALPHAMAMA – Sings The Divas At Your Request

Experience live music at Cardea, Barangaroo - Sydney's hottest cocktail bar & entertainment venue.
13 Nov 2025
Ella Thompson

Ella Thompson

This spring Ella Thompson brings her hypnotic, hard-hitting live show to audiences in Sydney.
13 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
Big Gay Piano Bar

Big Gay Piano Bar

Welcome to Sydney's newest, gayest piano bar!
14 Nov 2025
Jack Ladder: ‘Separation Rock’

Jack Ladder: ‘Separation Rock’

To celebrate the release of Jack Ladder’s 8th album ‘Separation Rock’ he’ll be performing an intimate show at the Vanguard.
14 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
Red Bull Back2Beyond

Red Bull Back2Beyond

A night of back-to-back DJ sets, curated by and featuring CC:DISCO! plus Moktar, RONA. & Ayebatonye
15 Nov 2025
Soluna

Soluna

From sun to starlight, world-class progressive and house unite across three iconic Aussie locations.
15 Nov 2025
The Brandenburg Concertos

The Brandenburg Concertos

Bach Akademie Australia is thrilled to present J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos to Sydney.
15 Nov 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
17 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
Garage Sale: ‘Any Day Now’

Garage Sale: ‘Any Day Now’

Naarm’s Garage Sale bring their new album ‘Any Day Now‘ to The Vanguard.
20 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
Pluto Exchange Program

Pluto Exchange Program

thedieyoungs and Julien Mier unveil Pluto Exchange Program—a secret music project they’ve been crafting since 2017—at the Vanguard
21 Nov 2025
Bach: Mass in B minor

Bach: Mass in B minor

Bach’s finest and greatest choral masterpiece
22 Nov 2025
The Maes

The Maes

The Maes bring modern folk to life with lush harmonies and acoustic mastery on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo.
23 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
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
30 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
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
7 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
Kids' Proms: It's Christmas!

Kids' Proms: It's Christmas!

Meet the instruments of the concert band at these fun, festive and interactive concerts!
14 Dec 2025
Christmas at Sydney Town Hall

Christmas at Sydney Town Hall

Christmas spectacular with the grand organ, bands and choirs
17 Dec 2025
Naughty or Nice! A Christmas Cabaret with Wonder Mama

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!
17 Dec 2025
A Celtic Christmas

A Celtic Christmas

This Christmas, the team from Pace Live is welcoming you home!
22 Dec 2025
Putting It Together

Putting It Together

The stars align for an unforgettable Sondheim celebration
6 Jan 2026
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
A Winter's Journey

A Winter's Journey

The incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey
23 Feb 2026
The Necks

The Necks

Few acts have shaped Australia’s improvised music landscape quite as singularly as The Necks.
26 Feb 2026
Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek

Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek

Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano
20 Jul 2026
Paul Lewis: Mozart+

Paul Lewis: Mozart+

Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover infinite new wonders
12 Oct 2026