Contemporary Music
Upcoming gigs, performances and concerts.
2 – 5 Dec 2026
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok, and magic mirrors projected on the big screen at the Sydney Opera House. Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school and discovers a new world of witchcraft and wizardry. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score.
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Contemporary Music
The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider
30 Aug 2026
Concert Hall
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Thom Yorke Live at Sydney Opera House
Watch an unmissable, career-spanning concert film from Thom Yorke, shot across two nights on the Forecourt in November 2024.
You can now watch Underworld turn the Concert Hall into a rave cave
The electronic dance duo has owned the scene for decades. In the 90’s, they transitioned from synth-pop to techno, releasing influential albums dubnobasswithmyheadman, Second Toughest in the Infants and Beaucoup Fish. Their nostalgic track Born Slippy (Nuxx) featured in Trainspotting became an international smash hit. And in 2012, they even scored the London Olympics.
Music for... Road Trips by Bonobo
Buckle up and escape into the wild with this playlist by electronic wizard Bonobo.
