Live music

Great Southern Nights is making its epic return in 2025

Exclusive and intimate Sydney show with an icon of Australian music

Skegss are set to bring their raw mix of surf and garage rock to Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks.

A surrealist dream of music and light

A Live & Local Blak Hip Hop Collaboration

Good Club returns this June long weekend!

Sydney's most beloved hip hop party returns.

HQ Sydney Celebrates Vivid Sydney with a Full Line-up of Food and Drink, Art, Music and Outdoor Events

A Neon Art Display around Hollywood Quarter, with the theme of DREAM, as part of Vivid Sydney 2025

Hot 'N Cool will feature the very best of local, Australian & international talent for your listening & entertainment

Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.

Pure Space & Butter Sessions unites two of Australia’s most vital electronic platforms for an unmissable sonic odyssey.

A compelling exploration of narrative in music through the works of Chaminade, Bridge and Medtner.

The Rodric White Trio play the music of Bill Evans featuring singer Susan Gai Dowling.

An exhibition of artwork and musical performances.

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music

Live Music and Extended Happy Hour Every Friday

Not for profit community event for families

This King’s Birthday Sunday come to Government House for a free, fun and family friendly experience.

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

Ancient musical traditions of Iran and Australia reunite on stage

An all new variety show with the members of Tagashowie, with acts you won’t expect but will certainly remember.

In a world-first, Liam Young brings his visionary speculative film to life in an immersive experience like no other.

Hip-hop icons Black Star – Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli are coming to Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks.

For the first time in over 40 years,  electronic music gamechangers Tangerine Dream return to Sydney.

The alternative rock band will perform at Phoenix Central Park

A fantastic night of jazz and soul

We're all friends of Dorothy here.

Live, Soccer Mommy’s shows are intimate and transportive, blending stripped-back moments with energetic performance.

Sings the divas

Prepare for a powerful and soulful evening celebrating the legacies of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and more.

Hot funk power meets high-precision alt-rock energy.

Superb swinging jazz and sublime pieces at this streaming launch featuring some of Australia's finest jazz musicians.

The experimental group will perform at Phoenix Central Park

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

Experience Vivid lights and fireworks will be spectacular from James Craig's open deck!

DIIV brings their signature fusion of dream-pop, shoegaze, and post-punk to Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks.

Mall Grab is back. Making his long-awaited return to Sydney, he’s set to take over Carriageworks’ Bays 22-24.

Get ready to transport back to the roaring 20s at our “It’s Gatsby Darling” Burlesque Show

Beloved local ensemble and Foundry favourite The catholics returns this June!

Vivid Sydney & Astral People present دعوة (Bida'wah or By Invitation)

Juliane Di Sisto & The Family Jewelz bring you an unforgettable night of music inspired by the legendary voices of soul and jazz.

A night of incredible talent as these women hit the Foundry stage!

This incredible one-night-only act will be performing classics from every decade. You won't want to miss it!

From one sophisticated giant to another, Anthony Scott pays tribute to Dextor Gordon.

Witness the debut of the Judy Bailey Emerging Composers Scholarship Commission

The mellifluous bass vocal chords of Andrew Bukenya & the poetic keyboard artistry of ARIA Zela Margossian

A special performance of flamenco guitar and Kurdish flute, two distinct strongly rooted cultural and musical traditions.

The Australian/Finnish musician will perform at Phoenix Central Park

Celebrate the strength, stories, and contributions of refugees in Australia.

A feast of hot club swing, upbeat Latin and European jazz.

Bringing the excitement of a Parisian jazz club to Sydney!

Eat, shop and enjoy the community vibe.

Two of Australia’s finest musicians unite to lead a night of swinging quartet jazz!

Powerhouse performer Judith Owen in concert, featuring jazz virtuoso James Morrison

Screening of the acclaimed new documentary ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO, featuring a special pre-show acoustic performance

Step into a world of pure class as the incomparable Gregg Arthur takes to the stage at Thunderbolt Club

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court

Bush ballads, folk songs and city ditties

Intertwining dialogues of violin and piano lyrical works of Debussy, Boulanger, Messiaen, Holland and Brahms.

A vibrant Latin market with curated stalls, live music, dancing, kids workshops, street food & community vibes.

Experience iconic anime soundtracks come to life in this nostalgic, one-night-only solo piano concert!

A thrilling tribute that captures Elvis Presley’s legendary career.

Step back in time and join the swinging sensation that is Queenie and The Cavaliers.

Experience iconic video game soundtracks come to life in this epic, one-night-only solo piano concert!

A hallucinatory experience where the natural world's desecration unfolds through spectral sound and symbolist verse.

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

Masterworks re-imagined by two luminaries of the classical realm

Ricardo’s live jazz returns with a new groove driven set.

"Run to Paradise" spills wild, hilarious stories of Australian rock n roll, as told by Pub-rock icons, Choirboys'

A captivating acoustic performance of the majestic hits of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.

A night of performances from Bundjalung artists across art forms, in celebration of Dr Bronwyn Bancroft’s exhibition.

A free celebration of the world’s longest living cultures – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Step into a world of passion, rhythm, and defiance with Revenge Tango, the electrifying duo direct from Argentina.

Step into a world of passion, rhythm, and defiance as Revenge Tango, the electrifying duo direct from Argentina

Welsh-born rocker John Cale brings his trio to Sydney, performing new work and revisiting his storied solo catalogue.

Amy Winehouse comes back to life on stage in this original one-woman show.

Enjoy “Paris After Dark”, an international French variety cabaret show over a 3-course French set menu.

Celebrating Newtown unique music, culture and community

French romantic-comedy classic Amelie, screening in a digital restoration and featuring pre-show performance

Dreaming of Paris? Need to get away? Don't despair – enjoy a taste of France at Kalyx for Bastille Day

From the ports of Buenos Aires to the harbour of Sydney, enjoy a night of Piazzolla, tango & folkore from South America.

Cutting edge music

Featuring the hits of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse and more.

Legendary art-rock band 10cc bring their Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour to Australia in 2025.

World class musicians, a breath away.

Australia’s piano-man Liam Cooper plays thrilling live concert to celebrate music legends, backed by a killer live band

A well-earned reputation as purveyors of the finest gypsy swing trio in town!

One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.

Big Band Full Swing

With their unique spin on classic blues, jazz, rockabilly, and soul, the band features some of Sydney’s finest musicians

The world's number one ABBA show

Join award-winning vocalist Charlie Chech for a dazzling evening of cocktails and crooning

Charlie Chech presents Las Vegas Nights!

Due to unprecedented demand, Air Supply have added a 2nd Sydney show to their highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Tour!

Immerse yourself in a deeply moving acoustic performance by Matt Gresham at the Sydney Opera House.

A concert that ignites the imagination and brings the stunning voices of three legendary composers into focus.

Trailblazing pianist Hiromi presents a breathtaking suite alongside acclaimed string quartet, PUBLIQuartet.

An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez