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Great Southern Nights 2025
Sydney
Music
Great Southern Nights 2025
Great Southern Nights is making its epic return in 2025
A Night in Beirut Ft. Jimmy Dee
Barangaroo
Music
A Night in Beirut Ft. Jimmy Dee
Experience the soul of the Middle East with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and culture
All Roads Lead Home – Paul Pinga Matareke
Alexandria
Talks, courses & workshops
All Roads Lead Home – Paul Pinga Matareke
A series of photographs taken during a road trip across Zimbabwe in late 2024 by Paul Pinga Matareke
Artefacts: Chaos Collective x New Resource
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Music
Artefacts: Chaos Collective x New Resource
A performance by two emerging improvisational ambient electronic acts, Chaos Collective and New Resources.
Busker Night & Happy Hour Friday
Cockle Bay Wharf
Food & drink
Busker Night & Happy Hour Friday
Live Music and Extended Happy Hour Every Friday
Spacey Jane's exclusive "Fans First" gig
Sydney
Music
Spacey Jane's exclusive "Fans First" gig
Aussie indie rock band Spacey Jane is teaming up with Spotify to bring an exclusive gig to Sydney next month.
Inner West Country Fest
Marrickville
Food & drink
Inner West Country Fest
Celebrating local culture, community and craft on the Inner West Ale Trail across 3 weekends in May
Back to the Soundtrack – Conductor's Cut
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Back to the Soundtrack – Conductor's Cut
A night of movie music
My Leonard Cohen
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Theatre, dance & film
My Leonard Cohen
A tribute to the songs of Leonard Cohen performed by Stewart D’Arrietta and band.
Time again
Randwick
Music
Time again
Time again is taking over Kalyx lounge bar and club for our next edition and is set to be one hell of a night.
Baby live music playground
Sydney
Children & family
Baby live music playground
Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
Mother’s Day High Tea at The Surry Rooftop
Surry Hills
Food & drink
Mother’s Day High Tea at The Surry Rooftop
High tea, bubbles and live music
The Wild Onion
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Music
The Wild Onion
Funk and soul instrumental music at Lazybones
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals
Sydney Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
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
Rapture
The Neilson
Music
Rapture
Be moved by the power of the string quartet to express our deepest desires and greatest fears.
Juniper + Jazz
The Vanguard
Music
Juniper + Jazz
Free entry celebration of all things jazz and gin!
Simon Barker x Hinano Fujisaki: Tymbal Echoes
Phoenix Central Park
Music
Simon Barker x Hinano Fujisaki: Tymbal Echoes
The jazz experimental duo will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Ephemera + Payge Eminovski
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Music
Ephemera + Payge Eminovski
Ephemera jazz/classical trio + jazz saxophonist Payge Eminovski – Indie chamber works meets jazz
Flux State (Live) + Reenie
Potts Point
Music
Flux State (Live) + Reenie
Join us every Thursday this May at Ricardo's for live music, dancing, and good vibes with Flux State
Jazz sessions in The Rocks
The Rocks Square
Music
Jazz sessions in The Rocks
Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz
MoshPit 8th birthday party
Erskineville
Music
MoshPit 8th birthday party
Come and celebrate our 8th birthday with more live music than you can poke a stick at
Soiree Cabaret Show
Paddington
Theatre, dance & film
Soiree Cabaret Show
A theatrical masterpiece that awakens your imagination, ignites your soul, bringing dreams to life.
Samson – G.F. Handel
Haymarket
Theatre, dance & film
Samson – G.F. Handel
Pacific Opera Studio & The Muffat Collective present Handel's epic oratorio 'Samson'.
Not Quite an Opera by Candlelight
Polish Club Ashfield
Theatre, dance & film
Not Quite an Opera by Candlelight
A matinee of timeless Broadway & operetta hits
SILVER WINDS ENSEMBLE - BACH to BRANDMAN and BEYOND
Mosman Art Gallery
Music
SILVER WINDS ENSEMBLE - BACH to BRANDMAN and BEYOND
Melodious Classical and Contemporary Classical/Crossover works for Two Flutes and Piano
Greek Nights Ft. Tommy Tsonis, DJ Kosta & George
Barangaroo
Food & drink
Greek Nights Ft. Tommy Tsonis, DJ Kosta & George
Experience the energy of Greece in the heart of Sydney!
Jamaica Moana
Phoenix Central Park
Music
Jamaica Moana
Cultural powerhouse Jamaica Moana will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Opera Australia at St James’ Church
St James Church
Music
Opera Australia at St James’ Church
Experience one of the greatest choral works ever written in a concert performance at Sydney’s historic St James’ Church.
Austere + Skuggor
The Vanguard
Music
Austere + Skuggor
Austere, the harbingers of sorrowful, melancholic blackened majesty return to their sacred homeland in May 2025.
Lucy Burke
The Factory Theatre
Music
Lucy Burke
Singer songwriter Lucy Burke Live at Factory Theatre
Green Square Market
Green Square plaza
Food & drink
Green Square Market
Eat, shop and enjoy the community vibe.
Chasing the Moon
Lilyfield
Music
Chasing the Moon
A feast of hot club swing, upbeat Latin and European jazz.
Quartet 121: Haydn, Schubert & Fauré
Glebe
Music
Quartet 121: Haydn, Schubert & Fauré
Experience the award-winning music of Quartet 121
RnBrunch 80’s Edition
Barangaroo
Food & drink
RnBrunch 80’s Edition
RnBrunch is back but this time with their first 80’S edition at hidden gem Cardea in Barangaroo
Bassically
Sydney
Music
Bassically
Bass vocal music featuring Andrew Bukenya & Jonathon Holmes
Jazz Upstairs featuring Hannah James Quartet
Sydney
Music
Jazz Upstairs featuring Hannah James Quartet
A rising star of jazz in Australia presents her dynamic new quartet
Lunchtime Concerts at NSW Parliament
Sydney
Music
Lunchtime Concerts at NSW Parliament
Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court
Garage Sale
Phoenix Central Park
Music
Garage Sale
The melancholic band will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Cirque du Joy: Reset the Dial
Luna Park
Community & causes
Cirque du Joy: Reset the Dial
Join us for Cirque du Joy Gala – a night of impact, hope, and entertainment, supporting recovery from domestic abuse.
GABS Beer Festival
ICC Sydney
Food & drink
GABS Beer Festival
Australia's biggest beer festival is back for a whirlwind three city stop over in April and May
The Class of ‘85
St James Church
Music
The Class of ‘85
A celebration of three titans of the Baroque
An evening of Chopin with Elen Rapoport
Glebe
Music
An evening of Chopin with Elen Rapoport
Experience the soul-stirring beauty of Chopin performed by Elen Rapoport with special guests Erica Zhu and Kathy Piao.
Cone of Confusion & Zeal.H (fka Mia Petra)
The Vanguard
Music
Cone of Confusion & Zeal.H (fka Mia Petra)
PsyconFest Records and Rudi Music present a night at the Vanguard with Cone of Confusion & Zeal.H (fka Mia Petra)
Gypsy Swing Soirée – Cameron Jones Trio with Anna Weaving
Church Street Studios
Music
Gypsy Swing Soirée – Cameron Jones Trio with Anna Weaving
An afternoon of Gypsy Jazz with French vocalist, Anna Weaving
Gospel Vibes and Good Times – So
Potts Point Hotel
Tours & experiences
Gospel Vibes and Good Times – So
Gospel, African American spirituals, soul and original music from 8 diverse and talented artists
The Greatest Film Themes
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Theatre, dance & film
The Greatest Film Themes
Experience your favourite movie soundtracks live on stage with a world class string quartet.
ZÖJ
Phoenix Central Park
Music
ZÖJ
The experimental duo will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Annie & The Caldwells
City Recital Hall
Music
Annie & The Caldwells
A family from West Point, Mississippi who play a raw, disco-tinged soul gospel.
700 Feel
Phoenix Central Park
Music
700 Feel
The electronic duo will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Chaperone (Live) + DJ
Potts Point
Music
Chaperone (Live) + DJ
Hot funk power meets high-precision alt-rock energy.
Echoes of the Block
Carriageworks
Music
Echoes of the Block
A Live & Local Blak Hip Hop Collaboration
Steve Clisby & Band
Sydney
Music
Steve Clisby & Band
Steve Clisby is an Australian singer and songwriter known for his soulful voice and dynamic stage presence.
Ngaiire: PAIA
Carriageworks
Music
Ngaiire: PAIA
Ngaiire draws from her Papua New Guinean heritage to transform her stage at Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks
Grace Knight
Bondi Pavilion
Music
Grace Knight
Exclusive and intimate Sydney show with an icon of Australian music
Skegss
Carriageworks
Music
Skegss
Skegss are set to bring their raw mix of surf and garage rock to Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks.
Good Club
Randwick
Music
Good Club
Good Club returns this June long weekend!
Pure Space & Butter Sessions: Andy Garvey, Sleep D + Guests
Carriageworks
Music
Pure Space & Butter Sessions: Andy Garvey, Sleep D + Guests
Pure Space & Butter Sessions unites two of Australia’s most vital electronic platforms for an unmissable sonic odyssey.
Sound Escape
City Recital Hall
Music
Sound Escape
Sound Escape is Vivid's day-into-night party, taking over City Recital Hall in a surrealist dream of music and light.
Irish Music Festival Family Event
Marrickville Town Hall
Children & family
Irish Music Festival Family Event
Not for profit community event for families
Harbour to Harbour 2
Chatswood
Music
Harbour to Harbour 2
Ancient musical traditions of Iran and Australia reunite on stage
Planet City: Live
City Recital Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Planet City: Live
In a world-first, Liam Young brings his visionary speculative film to life in an immersive experience like no other.
Black Star
Carriageworks
Music
Black Star
Hip-hop icons Black Star – Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli are coming to Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks.
Tangerine Dream
City Recital Hall
Music
Tangerine Dream
For the first time in over 40 years, electronic music gamechangers Tangerine Dream return to Sydney.
EGGY
Phoenix Central Park
Music
EGGY
The alternative rock band will perform at Phoenix Central Park
JUDY: A celebration of Judy Garland
Hayes Theatre Co
Theatre, dance & film
JUDY: A celebration of Judy Garland
We're all friends of Dorothy here.
Soccer Mommy
City Recital Hall
Music
Soccer Mommy
Live, Soccer Mommy’s shows are intimate and transportive, blending stripped-back moments with energetic performance.
Alphamama
Sydney
Nightlife
Alphamama
Sings the divas
Hand to Earth
Phoenix Central Park
Music
Hand to Earth
The experimental group will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Diiv
Carriageworks
Music
Diiv
DIIV brings their signature fusion of dream-pop, shoegaze, and post-punk to Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks.
Mall Grab
Carriageworks
Music
Mall Grab
Mall Grab is back. Making his long-awaited return to Sydney, he’s set to take over Carriageworks’ Bays 22-24.
moktar
Carriageworks
Music
moktar
Vivid Sydney & Astral People present دعوة (Bida'wah or By Invitation)
Damian Wright & Metin Yilmaz
Randwick
Music
Damian Wright & Metin Yilmaz
A special performance of flamenco guitar and Kurdish flute, two distinct strongly rooted cultural and musical traditions.
Simon Svoboda
Phoenix Central Park
Music
Simon Svoboda
The Australian/Finnish musician will perform at Phoenix Central Park
Judith Owen Down Under featuring James Morrison
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Theatre, dance & film
Judith Owen Down Under featuring James Morrison
Powerhouse performer Judith Owen in concert, featuring jazz virtuoso James Morrison
Divas And Drama Queens: Growing Up Queer
Qtopia Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Divas And Drama Queens: Growing Up Queer
Join Wonder Mama for this poignant and fun show about growing up queer
Anime 'n' Chill – A Piano Concert
Church Street Studios
Music
Anime 'n' Chill – A Piano Concert
Experience iconic anime soundtracks come to life in this nostalgic, one-night-only solo piano concert!
Elvis to the Extreme: The Iconic Career
The Concourse
Theatre, dance & film
Elvis to the Extreme: The Iconic Career
A thrilling tribute that captures Elvis Presley’s legendary career.
Video Games 'n' Chill – A Piano Concert
Church Street Studios
Music
Video Games 'n' Chill – A Piano Concert
Experience iconic video game soundtracks come to life in this epic, one-night-only solo piano concert!
Mirage
Alexandria
Theatre, dance & film
Mirage
A hallucinatory experience where the natural world's desecration unfolds through spectral sound and symbolist verse.
Live at the Great: Richard Tognetti x Konstantin Shamray
The Great Synagogue
Music
Live at the Great: Richard Tognetti x Konstantin Shamray
Masterworks re-imagined by two luminaries of the classical realm
Broken Angle (Live Jazz)
Potts Point
Music
Broken Angle (Live Jazz)
Ricardo’s live jazz returns with a new groove driven set.
Choirboys - Run to Paradise
The Factory Theatre
Music
Choirboys - Run to Paradise
"Run to Paradise" spills wild, hilarious stories of Australian rock n roll, as told by Pub-rock icons, Choirboys'
The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Theatre, dance & film
The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
A captivating acoustic performance of the majestic hits of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.
A Night in Argentina
Sydney
Music
A Night in Argentina
Step into a world of passion, rhythm, and defiance with Revenge Tango, the electrifying duo direct from Argentina.
King Street Crawl
Newtown
Music
King Street Crawl
Celebrating Newtown unique music, culture and community
Amelie Bastille Day Event
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Theatre, dance & film
Amelie Bastille Day Event
French romantic-comedy classic Amelie, screening in a digital restoration and featuring pre-show performance
Echoes of Piazzolla: From the Rivers of South America
Sydney Opera House
Music
Echoes of Piazzolla: From the Rivers of South America
From the ports of Buenos Aires to the harbour of Sydney, enjoy a night of Piazzolla, tango & folkore from South America.
10cc – The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour
State Theatre
Music
10cc – The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour
Legendary art-rock band 10cc bring their Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour to Australia in 2025.
Marcus Holden Trio
Randwick
Music
Marcus Holden Trio
A well-earned reputation as purveyors of the finest gypsy swing trio in town!
The Marriage of Figaro
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
The Marriage of Figaro
One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.
The Specialties
Randwick
Music
The Specialties
With their unique spin on classic blues, jazz, rockabilly, and soul, the band features some of Sydney’s finest musicians
Air Supply - 50th Anniversary Celebration
State Theatre
Music
Air Supply - 50th Anniversary Celebration
Due to unprecedented demand, Air Supply have added a 2nd Sydney show to their highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Tour!
Matt Gresham “The Voice Australia"
Sydney Opera House
Music
Matt Gresham “The Voice Australia"
Immerse yourself in a deeply moving acoustic performance by Matt Gresham at the Sydney Opera House.
Convergence
The Neilson
Music
Convergence
A concert that ignites the imagination and brings the stunning voices of three legendary composers into focus.
Juan Diego Flórez in Recital
Sydney Opera House
Music
Juan Diego Flórez in Recital
An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez
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