Contemporary Music
Upcoming gigs, performances and concerts.
6 & 7 Mar 2026
Pulp
Fifteen long years since their last live performance in Australia, the one and only Pulp return to Sydney to take over the Opera House Forecourt – with special guests.
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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.
Caroline Polachek – Live at Sydney Opera House (2023)
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.
