Contemporary Music

Upcoming gigs, performances and concerts.

27 May 2026

15 Years of Astral People takeover

Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson & Yasiin Bey

Celebrate the life and work of the soul and poet titan Gil Scott-Heron, with his key musical collaborator Brian Jackson and multidisciplinary artist, musician and rapper Yasiin Bey.

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Contemporary Music

PA777IENCE & Miles Nautu

22 May 2026

Utzon Room

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Contemporary Music

King Stingray

22 May 2026

Concert Hall

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Contemporary Music

3NDLES5 presents

SALEM with 3NDLES5 & Jawnino

22 May 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre

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Contemporary Music

Jeff Mills

Liquid Room Mix 30th Anniversary (18+)

22 & 23 May 2026

Studio

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Contemporary Music

Beddy Rays

Unplugged

23 May 2026

Utzon Room

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Contemporary Music

3NDLES5 presents

Erika de Casier with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Yawning Portal

23 May 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre

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Contemporary Music

Mogwai

30th Anniversary

23 May 2026

Concert Hall

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Contemporary Music

Studio Party by Fanático x Moral Laxa (18+)

DJ Sprinkles

24 May 2026

Studio

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Contemporary Music

Oren Ambarchi

24 May 2026

Utzon Room

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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.

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  • Contemporary Music
  • Free
  • Electronic
  • Indie
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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.

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  • Contemporary Music
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Music for... Road Trips by Bonobo

Buckle up and escape into the wild with this playlist by electronic wizard Bonobo.

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