Australia Day Live

26 January 2025

On the Forecourt

Contemporary Music

Australia Day Live is a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings us all together to sing, laugh, dance and have fun. It’s guaranteed to inspire and celebrate the Australian spirit. Set against the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge backdrop, the night turns to magic as you experience live musical performances choreographed to a flotilla of yachts, watercraft, and fireworks.

Showcase of the Australian spirit

Set against the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia Day Live is an unmissable celebration of music, lights and dazzling fireworks to entertain the nation. Hosted by John Foreman AM, Jeremy Fernandez and Megan Burslem, an all-star line-up of Australia artists perform powerful renditions of great Aussie hits. Free tickets will be available 15 January 2025.

Performing Artists
William Barton, Co-Creative Director and Performer
Burn The Floor
Burrundi Dancers
Cameron Leon
Cianna Walker
Clarissa Spata
Djakapurra
Dragon
Emma Pask
James Morrison AM
Junkyard Beats 
NSW Public Schools Choir 
Olivia Coe Fox
Paulini
Rrawun Maymuru
SHEPPARD
Sundowners Kalkutungu Dancers
Sync or Swim 
The Australian Guitar Quartet
The Australian Pops Orchestra
Veronique Serret

Presented by the NSW Government and Australia Day Council of NSW

  • Australia Day in Sydney
  • NSW Government
  • Destination NSW
  • Australia Day Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.

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