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

Studio Party by Mad Racket (18+)

Kai Alcé (US), Lovie (US), Simon Caldwell, Jimmi James & Ken Cloud

30 May 2026

Studio

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Contemporary Music

Mark Ernestus’ Ndagga Rhythm Force

31 May 2026

Studio

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Contemporary Music

Cate Le Bon & Cass McCombs

31 May 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre

Cate Le Bon faces the camera with her hands on her cheeks. Cass McComb looks off to the left.

Contemporary Music

Derrick Gee’s Radio Hour

31 May 2026

Utzon Room

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Contemporary Music

Thee Sacred Souls

2 Jun 2026

Concert Hall

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Alfie Boe

4 Jun 2026

Concert Hall

SWIM

5 Jun 2026

Concert Hall

Contemporary Music

Sunny Kim’s Ensemble Ochaye

7 Jun 2026

Studio

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Tubular Bells

13 Jun 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.

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  • Contemporary Music
  • Free
  • Electronic
  • Indie
Thom Yorke sits in front of a keyboard and microphone in front of a screen displaying glitchy visuals.

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

Music for... Road Trips by Bonobo

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

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