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On The Steps

Music fans are in for a treat this summer. Experience unforgettable live music under the stars with this series of epic Forecourt concerts. This year’s lineup showcases an electric display of Australia’s most celebrated talent performing alongside top-tier international artists. On The Steps will bring fans together for nine incredible evenings of world-class entertainment set against one of the most breathtaking views in the world.

Please find visitor information and frequently asked questions about On The Steps events here.

Presented by Live Nation

Glass Animals

26 & 27 Nov 2024

Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling British band Glass Animals have announced their forthcoming Australian tour and will be sending heat waves across the Sydney Opera House Forecourt this November. Glass Animals will be joined by indie-pop rockstar MAY-A. Having topped triple j’s Hottest 100 in 2022 for her collaboration with Flume - just two years after Glass Animals claimed the title - MAY-A is known to ignite a stage.

  • Contemporary Music

Troye Sivan

28 & 29 Nov 2024

Fresh out of sold-out arenas across Europe, trailblazing global pop icon Troye Sivan rushes back to Australia for his highly anticipated Something To Give Each Other Tour. The exploding pop sensation will light up the Opera House Forecourt this November, delivering fans an exhilarating performance. Troye Sivan will be supported by Nick Ward and Tyde Levi.

  • Contemporary Music

Tones And I

30 Nov 2024

The phenomenal demand from Australian fans for Tones And I tickets, has seen the multi-ARIA-Award winner add an encore show to her headline tour, against the iconic Sydney Harbour backdrop at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. Tones And I will be supported by Coterie - a band that have developed a unique blend of high energy reggae-rock music.

  • Contemporary Music

Missy Higgins

1 Dec 2024

Missy Higgins announces a Sydney encore show for her critically acclaimed The Second Act Tour. Don't miss the uniquely evocative live show featuring special guest Elana Stone. The show celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark album The Sound Of White.

  • Contemporary Music

Two Door Cinema Club & Declan McKenna

6 Dec 2024

Music fans across Australia are in for a treat this December as indie-dance darlings Two Door Cinema Club and critically acclaimed Declan McKenna join forces for their first-ever co-headline tour of Australia presented by triple j.

  • Contemporary Music

Tina Arena and Richard Marx

9 Dec 2024

A spectacular night of music with Australian music icon Tina Arena live in concert alongside co-headline Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Richard Marx.

  • Contemporary Music

Brooke Fraser and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

10 Dec 2024

Brooke Fraser, one of New Zealand's most celebrated artists, is set to perform an unforgettable, one-night-only concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra on the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt this December.

  • Contemporary Music