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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
Fun social dance

Fun social dance

Learn dance steps to enjoy the many top dance songs of all time
Tomorrow
Learn to read music and sing

Learn to read music and sing

No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Tomorrow
Rent

Rent

The musical that rocked Broadway is back!
Tomorrow
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
Tomorrow
Emerging Artists Tuesdays

Emerging Artists Tuesdays

Every Tuesday night, Sean & Dolly’s opens the stage to Sydney’s future stars.
Tomorrow
Fitz & Facts Trivia

Fitz & Facts Trivia

Weekly trivia with Artie Gallagher
Tomorrow
French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle

French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle
Tomorrow
Japanese Drums for Beginners!

Japanese Drums for Beginners!

Unleash your rhythm with the powerful art of Taiko drumming!
Tomorrow
Marcin

Marcin

Marcin Patrzalek is hailed as “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” (Guitar World)
Tomorrow
Singing Lessons with Paula Terry

Singing Lessons with Paula Terry

We are delighted to announce that Paula is giving a series of singing lessons at Kings Cross Community Centre
Tomorrow
Sydney Community College Choir

Sydney Community College Choir

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!
Tomorrow
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
Tomorrow
Electronic Music Production Online

Electronic Music Production Online

Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills
Tomorrow
Creating Great Lyrics

Creating Great Lyrics

A 6-week immersive online course
29 Oct 2025
Nudenight life drawing at Doodler

Nudenight life drawing at Doodler

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
29 Oct 2025
Piano lessons for beginners: Level 2

Piano lessons for beginners: Level 2

Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney!
29 Oct 2025
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!
29 Oct 2025
Music Fundamentals - Level 1

Music Fundamentals - Level 1

Learn to read music and understand how it works
29 Oct 2025
Movement and dance class

Movement and dance class

Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
30 Oct 2025
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)

Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)

During this class you and your dancer will explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
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
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
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
Piano lessons for beginners: Level 3

Piano lessons for beginners: Level 3

Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney
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
Trivia Thursdays

Trivia Thursdays

Think While You Sip! Join us for Trivia Thursdays at Cardea, where midweek fun meets cocktails & a whole lot of laughs.
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
Burlesque Nights - Dinner & Show

Burlesque Nights - Dinner & Show

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment
31 Oct 2025
French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Beach

French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Beach

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Bondi Beach
31 Oct 2025
Funky Friday @ Sean & Dolly's

Funky Friday @ Sean & Dolly's

Dance floor open all night. “Leave glittery.”
31 Oct 2025
Lullaby Club

Lullaby Club

A singing circle for new mamas with tea and cake.
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
Ballet classes: Ages 5-8 years (Glebe)

Ballet classes: Ages 5-8 years (Glebe)

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
1 Nov 2025
Closure

Closure

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

Gamelan classes

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms
1 Nov 2025
Tea Ceremony + Soundbath: The Art of Energy Cultivation

Tea Ceremony + Soundbath: The Art of Energy Cultivation

Be guided through a sacred tea ceremony and immerse yourself in the healing resonance of soundbath
1 Nov 2025
Toy Choir

Toy Choir

The happiest choir on earth!
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
French classes for your kids and you in Paddington

French classes for your kids and you in Paddington

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington
3 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
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
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
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
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
Dragaround

Dragaround

The first daytime drag pub crawl at Oxford St. Four venues. Four queens. One winner. One ticket.
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
'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
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
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
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
Harmonica Lessons: How To Play Harmonica

Harmonica Lessons: How To Play Harmonica

Learn how to express yourself with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!
17 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
Bingo night

Bingo night

Get ready for bingo night with Prada Clutch
20 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
Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)

Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)

Merlynn Tong’s thrilling, semi-autobiographical family drama is a historic international 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
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
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
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
A Celtic Christmas

A Celtic Christmas

This Christmas, the team from Pace Live is welcoming you home!
22 Dec 2025
NYE at Bar 83 in Sydney Tower

NYE at Bar 83 in Sydney Tower

Celebrate NYE at Sydney's highest bar eighty-three levels above the city
31 Dec 2025
Sydney’s ultimate New Year’s Eve pass - NYE Sydney Pass 2025

Sydney’s ultimate New Year’s Eve pass - NYE Sydney Pass 2025

Exclusive access to Sydney's top NYE venues near fireworks spots with one pass – The Rocks, Sydney CBD & Darling Harbour
31 Dec 2025
Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House

Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House

A woman with a dream meets a man with a desire, but their marriage ripples into sweeping tragedy. A must-see opera.
3 Jan 2026
The Necks

The Necks

Few acts have shaped Australia’s improvised music landscape quite as singularly as The Necks.
26 Feb 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
Rigoletto at Sydney Opera House

Rigoletto at Sydney Opera House

Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge, with a revolving set and a Fiat 500.
21 Jul 2026
The Merry Widow at Sydney Opera House

The Merry Widow at Sydney Opera House

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.
28 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