Contemporary Music
Upcoming gigs, performances and concerts
Waxahatchee
Hot off her acclaimed new record, Alabama-born singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield – aka Waxahatchee – returns to the Sydney Opera House for a dazzling evening of Americana and alt-country rock.
Electric Fields
19 Oct 2024
Multi-award-winning Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields joins forces with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for a concert that will have you on your feet from the first note – for one night only at the Sydney Opera House.
Passenger
20 & 21 Oct 2024
Folk rock troubadour Passenger returns to the Sydney Opera House for his Concert Hall debut, celebrating the re-release of his breakthrough album, All The Little Lights.
Thom Yorke: Everything
1 & 2 Nov 2024
English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Thom Yorke embarks on his first-ever solo tour. Along with Radiohead material, the show will draw from his various solo and soundtrack projects to his most recent work with The Smile.
Australian Girls Choir 2024
3 Nov 2024
The Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase of song and dance at their 2024 Annual Concert, a celebration of their 40th Anniversary.
An Evening with Kasey Chambers and Vika & Linda
14 Nov 2024
Join Kasey Chambers and Vika & Linda for a very special evening of extraordinary music. Experience their world-class vocals and heartfelt songs in one unforgettable concert.
The Songs of Elton & George
16 Nov 2024
A celebration of iconic musical legends Elton John & George Michael, by Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell with John Foreman & the Australian Pops Orchestra.
THE THE
21 & 22 Nov 2024
Led by enigmatic singer-songwriter Matt Johnson, UK new wave icons THE THE return to the Sydney Opera House for two performances spanning their genre-hopping four-decade career.
Glass Animals
26 & 27 Nov 2024
Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling British band Glass Animals have announced their forthcoming Australian tour and will be sending heat waves across the Sydney Opera House Forecourt this November.
The Cult
26 Nov 2024
Join legends of indie rock The Cult this November for the Sydney date of their 8424 global world tour.
Meg Washington
27 Nov 2024
Meg Washington is renowned for her electrifying, soulful live performances. She will play new single The Hook and other songs from her impressive five-album catalogue including ‘Lazarus Drug’.
Troye Sivan
28 & 29 Nov 2024
Fresh out of sold-out arenas across Europe, trailblazing global pop icon Troye Sivan rushes back to Australia for his highly anticipated Something To Give Each Other Tour. The exploding pop sensation will light up the Opera House Forecourt this November, delivering fans an exhilarating performance.
Tones And I
30 Nov 2024
The phenomenal demand from Australian fans for Tones And I tickets, has seen the multi-ARIA-Award winner add an encore show to her headline tour, against the iconic Sydney Harbour backdrop at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.
Evan Yako
30 Nov 2024
World fusion Jazz concert captivating and interconnecting the beauty of Assyria and Western melodies and rhythms.
Missy Higgins
1 Dec 2024
Missy Higgins announces a Sydney encore show for her critically acclaimed The Second Act Tour. Don't miss the uniquely evocative live show featuring special guest Elana Stone. The show celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark album The Sound Of White.
Crowded House
4 – 8 Dec 2024
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House return to Sydney Opera House for their Gravity Stairs Tour, in support of the new album.
Two Door Cinema Club & Declan McKenna
6 Dec 2024
Music fans across Australia are in for a treat this December as indie-dance darlings Two Door Cinema Club and critically acclaimed Declan McKenna join forces for their first-ever co-headline tour of Australia presented by triple j.
Tina Arena and Richard Marx
9 Dec 2024
A spectacular night of music with Australian music icon Tina Arena live in concert alongside co-headline Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Richard Marx.
Brooke Fraser and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
10 Dec 2024
Brooke Fraser, one of New Zealand's most celebrated artists, is set to perform an unforgettable, one-night-only concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra on the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt this December.
Ben Waters
29 Dec 2024
Ben Waters, the UK's #1 pianist and entertainer, showcases his incredible talent.
All You Need Is Love
1 & 2 Jan 2025
This is a show that treats the Beatles songs with the love and respect they deserve - four brilliant singers accompanied by The Day Tripper Band and Strawberry Fields rock orchestra.
Rock the House
3 Jan 2025
This summer, Grammy Award winner Leo Sayer is joined by Australian music royalty – Russell Morris, Glenn Shorrock (founding frontman of Little River Band), Wendy Matthews, Jack Jones (Southern Sons) and Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi) performing all their hit songs backed by an awesome lineup of Australia’s finest musicians.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
23 – 25 Jan 2025
Grammy Award-winning Nashville duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings make their long-awaited return to Australia with two unforgettable nights in the Concert Hall.
Postmodern Jukebox
13 Feb 2025
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Postmodern Jukebox transforms modern pop hits into timeless classics with styles ranging from 1920s jazz to Motown. Enjoy a night of spectacular live performances featuring world-class singers, dancers, and musicians. Dress vintage, for the full effect!
Hania Rani
25 Feb 2025
Blurring the lines between ambient, classical and house, acclaimed Polish pianist and composer Hania Rani makes her Sydney Opera House debut for one night only.
Supergrass
10 Jun 2025
Britpop legends Supergrass are bringing their I Should Coco 30th Anniversary Tour to the House, their first headline Australian shows in 17 years. See the band perform their iconic UK #1 debut album I Should Coco live in full plus additional hits.
Echoes by the Water: An Acoustic Night with Matt Gresham
13 Sep 2025
Experience an intimate acoustic evening with Matt Gresham at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Enjoy heartfelt performances and personal stories in this unique and memorable setting.
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Love List: Australian Punk/Post-Punk by Low Life
Cristian and Mitch from Sydney’s own post-punk lords Low Life have written a Love List to the Australian bands who have shaped them, excited them and geed them up over the years.
Caroline Polachek – Live at Sydney Opera House
Caroline Polachek, a singularity in the music world and a queen of experimental pop, delivered her first ever Australian performance, captivating the audience at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
Music for... Road Trips by Bonobo
Buckle up and escape into the wild with this playlist by electronic wizard Bonobo.
