Contemporary Music

We’re your favourite artist’s favourite venue. From rock, pop and indie to hip hop, rap, folk, jazz and electronic music, discover unforgettable live performances from global icons and emerging artists. Under the stars on the Forecourt or beneath the sails, live music never sounded better.

12 & 13 Dec 2026

Dijon

Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor and producer Dijon is set to make his long-awaited Australian debut, bringing his acclaimed new sound to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall for local audiences’ first live taste.

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Contemporary Music

All You Need Is Love

1 – 3 Jan 2027

Concert Hall

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Contemporary Music

The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams

18 Feb 2027

Concert Hall

Cinema

Interstellar Live

27 – 29 Mar 2027

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.

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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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Music for... Road Trips by Bonobo

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

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