On the Steps
On The Steps is one of the world’s most unique concert series, set on the stunning open-air forecourt of the globally iconic Sydney Harbour. Get ready for two weeks of shows from a range of first-class musical talent, all staged beside one of the most breathtaking views in the world.
Visitor information and frequently asked questions about On The Steps events.
Presented by Live Nation
Upcoming events
Chet Faker
2 Dec 2025
Chet Faker has today announced his return to Sydney for an exclusive one-night-only performance On The Steps at Sydney Opera House on Tuesday December 2, celebrating the tenth anniversary of his iconic debut album, Built On Glass.
Franz Ferdinand
3 Dec 2025
Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand have announced their return to Sydney, Wednesday, December 3 for On The Steps at Sydney Opera House Forecourt. The band will be joined at one of the world’s most spectacular outdoor venues by special guests Teenage Dads and Delivery. Last touring Australia in 2018, todays exciting announce follows the release of their sixth studio album, The Human Fear, earlier this year.
Loyle Carner
4 Dec 2025
Loyle Carner has announced his brand new album hopefully !, alongside a huge global tour. Loyle will make his anticipated return to Australia with a stop in Sydney this December.
Synthony
5 Dec 2025
An orchestra like no other, SYNTHONY has today announced their return to Sydney, performing their brand-new show SYNTHONY NO. 5 as part of the ‘On The Steps’ summer concert series. Featuring the greatest dance anthems of the last 30 years like you’ve never heard them before, this show is not one to miss. SYNTHONY at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt will feature the biggest global dance tracks of all time, performed by The Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. Expect DJs, vocalists, and a mesmerising laser light show that transports fans back to the dance floor!
Parcels
6 & 7 Dec 2025
Off the back of their showstopping double-performance at Coachella, Aussie natives Parcels announce their return to Sydney playing Saturday December 6 at one of the world’s most spectacular outdoor venues, the Sydney Opera House Forecourt - presented in partnership by Live Nation, Cult Artists and triple j. This show also marks the first announced show for the On The Steps summer concert series returning to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt in 2025.
Ruel
9 Dec 2025
After becoming the youngest artist to sell out the Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall, twice, in 2019, the show is a triumphant return to the venue, with Ruel now conquering the venue’s outdoor Forecourt off the back of announcing his sophomore album, Kicking My Feet. Ruel is growing up, and it shows on his highly anticipated sophomore album Kicking My Feet. Pop’s newest It Boy has been on the rise since he was a teenager, adorning his studio walls with an ever-growing collection of platinum plaques and award statues from the likes of RIAA, MTV, ARIA, and Nickelodeon.
Jimmy Barnes
10 Dec 2025
The Working Class Man is turning 40 – and having a very special birthday party at the Sydney Opera House. To celebrate his landmark album For The Working Class Man, JIMMY BARNES is playing On The Steps at Opera House Forecourt.Barnesy, as he’s affectionately known, will be playing the iconic album from start to finish, taking the crowd from I’d Die To Be With You Tonight to Paradise, plus classic cuts from his chart-topping catalogue. Joining JIMMY BARNES for this very special show is KATE CEBERANO.
SIX60
11 Dec 2025
SIX60 will bring the same show that has sold out world-famous venues and helped them become New Zealand's first true ‘stadium band’ – this time playing at the heart of the Sydney Harbor for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A true national institution, SIX60 carved out legendary status in 2019 when they became the first Kiwi band to sell out the iconic 50,000 seat stadium Western Springs, an honour previously only achieved by international greats like Bob Marley and David Bowie.
The Living End
12 Dec 2025
The Living End are storming back onto the scene with ‘I Only Trust Rock n Roll’, the first album from the Australian rock icons in 8 years. To ring in this momentous occasion, the band are gonna do what they do best and tear it up live at some of the country’s most spectacular venues.
Urzila Carlson
13 Dec 2025
One of Australia and New Zealand’s biggest comedy stars Urzila Carlson, is following her sold out ICC Sydney Theatre show on the highly successful ‘You Don’t Say’ Tour, with an encore show for On The Steps at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Saturday December 13. Iconic locations don’t get more impressive than the Sydney Opera House, and after a massive year touring Australia with multiple sold-out shows, Urzila is returning to Sydney for one night of comedy ‘On The Steps’ – the first comedian to have performed in this most famous of venues during the past ten years.
Boy & Bear
14 Dec 2025
Boy & Bear mark a powerful return with the announcement of their biggest headline show ever, performing at the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt with special guests Hollow Coves and Darcie Haven.
Kirk Franklin
15 Dec 2025
For over three decades, Kirk Franklin has been a transformative force in contemporary Gospel Music, masterfully blending Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop to create a unique and enduring sound that resonates across generations. Known as one of the most impactful and innovative figures in modern music, Franklin continues to expand the reach of Gospel, redefining its place in mainstream culture.
