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Great Southern Nights 2025

Great Southern Nights 2025

Great Southern Nights is making its epic return in 2025
6 Apr 2025
The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro

One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.
27 Aug 2025
Love Food Fair 2025

Love Food Fair 2025

Delicious plant-based food, with performance, fun games and activities to celebrate love, compassion, and mindfulness!
Today 11.30am to 8pm
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
Marcin

Marcin

Marcin Patrzalek is hailed as “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” (Guitar World)
Today 7pm to 9.30pm
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
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
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
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
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
Funky Friday @ Sean & Dolly's

Funky Friday @ Sean & Dolly's

Dance floor open all night. “Leave glittery.”
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
Sydney Streets on Macleay Street

Sydney Streets on Macleay Street

Celebrate Potts Point with a day of outdoor fun
1 Nov 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
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
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
Baby live music playground

Baby live music playground

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
2 Nov 2025
Tongue Tied

Tongue Tied

Bacardi & Pleasure Club Present: Tongue Tied Featuring Touch Sensitive & Friends
2 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
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
Around The World

Around The World

A journey into music and culture.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sydney Streets on Glebe Point Road

Sydney Streets on Glebe Point Road

Celebrate Glebe with a day of community celebrations
15 Nov 2025
Raydia Festival 2025

Raydia Festival 2025

From the creator of Domain Dance Party
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
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
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
hypersonic

hypersonic

The newest electronic music festival at Sydney Showground.
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
Rushcutters Bay Christmas Concert

Rushcutters Bay Christmas Concert

It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears and put on your party shoes
7 Dec 2025
MCA: NYE Rooftop Party

MCA: NYE Rooftop Party

The Ultimate NYE Party with Front-Row Harbour Views!
31 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
The Necks

The Necks

Few acts have shaped Australia’s improvised music landscape quite as singularly as The Necks.
26 Feb 2026
Sydney Streets on Redfern Street

Sydney Streets on Redfern Street

Celebrate Redfern with a day of community celebrations
7 Mar 2026
Hear My Eyes - Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Hear My Eyes - Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Celebrate the 35th anniversary with a 4K screening of the original theatrical cut with live score & epic live laser show
7 Mar 2026
Eugene Onegin at Sydney Opera House

Eugene Onegin at Sydney Opera House

Tchaikovsky’s Romantic opera: a profound tale of unrequited love and unintended consequences
17 Mar 2026
Sydney Streets on Stanley Street

Sydney Streets on Stanley Street

Celebrate Darlinghurst with a day of outdoor fun
21 Mar 2026
Sydney Streets on Harris Street

Sydney Streets on Harris Street

Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of community celebrations
28 Mar 2026
The MPN Gala Dinner

The MPN Gala Dinner

Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment!
3 Jul 2026
The Drover's Wife at Sydney Opera House

The Drover's Wife at Sydney Opera House

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story.
7 Aug 2026
La Stupenda at Sydney Opera House

La Stupenda at Sydney Opera House

A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland.
20 Aug 2026
Paul Lewis: Mozart+

Paul Lewis: Mozart+

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