Live music

Great Southern Nights is making its epic return in 2025

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

An unmissable month of art, comedy, poetry, music and more.

This September, Sydney's favourite nightlife hub transforms into a negroni lover's playground

Sydney’s wildest drag karaoke! Every Saturday at Sean & Dolly's. Win cash and prizes up to $500 with over $150 weekly..

Laughs, cries, and genuine LA cringe.

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

They say bassists should stay in their place – well, meet a bass player who refuses to sit still (or on the ground).

Flamenco dance show with live music at the Darling Quarter Theatre.

Zoe Carides steps on to the KXT on Broadway stage for the first time in this world premiere

The flute as you don’t usually hear it!

Direct from London's West End for one night only! Coldplay By Candlelight, featuring world-class singers & epic band!

Raise funds for an amazing cause while dining and dancing the night away!

Nordic choral music with Leichhardt Espresso Chorus, Acacia Quartet, Sydney Latvian Male Choir and soloist Lana Kains

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

Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.

Soul. Jazz. Funk. RnB. Psychedelic. Hip Hop. energy. Velvet Sundays light up Newtown – live, loud & local.

A special screening of Limite (1931), an astonishing landmark of early Latin American cinema with a live score.

Modern glamour meets the timeless charm of the 1920s

A night of great music & an inclusive atmosphere

Sean & Dolly’s Brings Underground Glamour & Live Music Soul

Where music meets comedy in perfect harmony

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court

Catch the sound of the evening in our stylish hotel lobby on Thursdays and Friday

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

Award-winning vocalist pays homage to the women who defined the soundtrack of our lives.

Street dining, free live music and entertainment

Sip on expertly crafted cocktails as you immerse yourself in a dazzling spectacle

Welcome to Sydney's newest, gayest piano bar!

It’s fair to say Elly-May Barnes is an artist who has always been ahead of her time.

East meets West in an immersive live music experience

Exceptional musicians performing classics to pop in a fantastic, intimate venue

A one-of-a-kind storytelling experience woven from anonymous confessions of the worst things people have ever done.

Sing-a-long to the musical hits of your choice accompanied by an award-winning pianist! No singing experience required!

Join three electrifying musicians for Balkan rhythm & soul, taking you on a musical voyage through the Balkans.

Željko Bebek celebrates 50 years of music live at Liberty Hall

The violin concerto has taken its place as one of the most popular and exciting genres of all music.

From dawn on the Moscow River to the pulse of the Mississippi — let music be your vessel.

Eat, shop and enjoy the community vibe.

Ben Lee celebrates 20 years of Awake Is the New Sleep live at Liberty Hall, 27 September.

Leading Sydney pianist Paul Cheung plays the Brahms 2nd Piano Concerto with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Four of Australia’s favourite voices step up to the baby grand for an unforgettable night of music and fabulousness.

Celebrating 20 years of Panic! At The Disco's A Fever You Can't Sweat Out album, in concert!

Ensemble Offspring performs Arnold Scheonberg's Perriot lunaire and Laura Bowler's reinvention, Deconstructing Pierrot.

Featuring Clocks And Clouds + Showa 44 + Hinano Fujisaki’s ‘Home Is’

Get ready to swing, sway, and be swept away when we present The Cope Street Parade.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as George Nikolopoulos & Friends transport you straight to the Greek Islands

Sydney's hottest hard rock band return after their 3rd tour of Japan with a fully female fronted line up!

French Baroque Flute Chamber Music performed by some of the world's leading historical flute payers

Celebrate the Moon Festival at the Chinese Garden of Friendship with cultural activities, music, crafts and more.

Experience the timeless songs of George Michael like never before — up close and intimate

Record, release, and perform your first EP!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of soulful music

A look at the rich lives and experiences of working-class people in so-called Sydney.

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

Gilbert & Sullivan's delightfully mischievous comic opera

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

Experience the ultimate Saturday night at Cardea!

A spectacular, Vegas-style production, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s

A festival of new work by emerging female artists

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

A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.

Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces

Get ready for a night of sultry and seductive performances

Glenn Shorrock, star of the Little River Band sings a collection of hits you know and love

The musical that stops the nation

Sail from the boundless oceans of Ravel, through Liszt’s Venetian canals, to the depths of Schubert’s final sonata.

The best of the Hunter Valley is coming to Balmoral Beach

Quang Hong Luu will work with young pianists, sharing his philosophy on musical mastery and professional artistry.

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

Equal parts mesmerising and electric, Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Sydney for one night.

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

Three acts featuring renowned and emerging musicians, presented by Hamed Sadeghi

An ode to icons gone

Five-time Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Sydney for the first time.

Australia’s ultimate city-meets-country music festival, bringing the spirit of Nashville to the heart of Sydney.

A 10-piece powerhouse showcasing some of Australia’s finest emerging and established jazz artists

Brooklyn-born jazz, soul, and R&B singer-songwriter will captivate audiences on Sunday October 26 at Mary’s Underground.

Fast, fun, award-winning, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

Learn to deepen your musical skill and passions through guitar with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!

Marcin Patrzalek is hailed as “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” (Guitar World)

Rising jazz vocalist Leah Berry will be spotlighting the sounds of Betty Carter at SIWJF 25 with her stellar quartet.

Led by Jenny Eriksson, a genre-defying musical dialogue between past and contemporary musical realms.

Experience the heart and soul of one of Australia’s most captivating jazz voices.

A moving night of new music connecting Nordic culture with Antipodean spirit from a rising star in the European scene

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

A night of profound personal expression

Celebrate Potts Point with a day of outdoor fun

One of Australia’s most cherished songwriters, Josh Pyke celebrates the 20th anniversary of Feeding the Wolves.

The Cloud Maker’s music celebrates goddesses from each of the five female master musicians’ cultures.

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

Four-time ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter and masterful storyteller Meg Washington premieres new album “Gem”.

Australia’s premier tattoo convention

Celebrate Glebe with a day of community celebrations

From the creator of Domain Dance Party

Once upon a time, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) ruled Zambia, blowing minds with their radical sounds.

Two titans of Detroit music, Carl Craig and Moodymann, come together for a rare, all-night back-to-back.

Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved works of Baroque music, Handel’s Messiah.

Merry Christmas Pyrmont!

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

It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears and put on your party shoes

Enjoy unmatched views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as we celebrate 2025 in style

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

Celebrate Redfern with a day of community celebrations

Celebrate Darlinghurst with a day of outdoor fun

Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of community celebrations

Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment!