Schedule

Fri 22 May 2026

The Sydney Opera House sails are visible with the harbour in the foreground. The sails are illuminated with projected art featuring two fish and other colourful elements.

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Two portraits on a background of a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water. Left: Person with a shaved, blonde hair holding a white rose. Right: Man in denim jacket, arms crossed, relaxed.

PA777IENCE & Miles Nautu

7:30pm

Utzon Room

King Stingray

8:00pm

Concert Hall

A purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

3NDLES5 presents

SALEM with 3NDLES5 & Jawnino

8:30pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A black and white image shows a man DJing with audio equipment. The background is a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Jeff Mills

Liquid Room Mix 30th Anniversary

9:30pm – 3:00am

Studio

Sat 23 May 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Four men sit on cozy, vintage couches in a cozy, dimly lit room with red walls and warm lighting. The image overlays a background of a purple iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Beddy Rays

Erika de Casier with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

7:30pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

Four men stand against a brick wall in black and white.

Mogwai

30th Anniversary

8:00pm

Concert Hall

Jeff Mills

Liquid Room Mix 30th Anniversary

9:30pm – 3:00am

Studio

Sun 24 May 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

A black-and-white portrait of a woman with long hair, overlayed with a backdrop of purple, iridescent swirls, looking like water.

Studio Party by Fanático x Moral Laxa

DJ Sprinkles

6:30pm – 12:00am

Studio

A white man wears sunglasses and a dark jacket. Background of a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Oren Ambarchi

7:00pm

Utzon Room

Two black men stand against a gray background; one wears a cap and jacket, the other has a casual outfit. The image overlays a background of a purple iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE

8:00pm

Concert Hall

A blurred image of a man with head tilted back on a city street at night. Background is a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Current Joys

8:30pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

Mon 25 May 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Sparks

8:00pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A black-and-white photo of a man and woman standing confidently against a dark urban backdrop. The image overlays a background of a purple iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Party Dozen

8:00pm

Studio

A woman with short dark hair and a tattoo above one eyebrow, wears a burgundy sweater. The background is an iridescent purple swirl, looking like water.

kwn

8:30pm

Concert Hall

Tue 26 May 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Alfa Mist

8:00pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A young, black woman with voluminous curly hair poses wearing a sleek black outfit. The background is a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Rochelle Jordan

8:30pm

Studio

Wed 27 May 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

A collage of four diverse individuals: two posing confidently, one mid-performance with a group, and another lounging. The image overlays a backdrop of a purple iridescent swirl, looking like water.

15 Years of Astral People takeover

Moonflower Suite: Maina Doe, NMMWL & KHYA with Hey, Love

6:30pm

Utzon Room

Vintage photo of two black men smiling, one has a tall afro hairstyle and thick beard. The background is an iridescent purple swirl, looking like water.

15 Years of Astral People takeover

Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson & Yasiin Bey

7:30pm

Concert Hall

A man in a light blue suit holds his tie standing against a vibrant yellow background. The image is overlayed against a backdrop with a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

15 Years of Astral People takeover

Flying Lotus

9:00pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A collage featuring a woman with blue eye makeup holding colorful flowers on the left and a man in a patterned shirt on the right. The backdrop is a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

15 Years of Astral People Studio Party

TOKiMONSTA & ONEMAN

9:30pm

Studio

Thu 28 May 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

A person is standing with their head down. They have an outlet with wires connected on their upper back.

Film program

Shortwave x Soft Centre

6:00 – 7:05pm

Playhouse

An Indigenous man in sunglasses is casually helped with a tie. The background is a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Drifting Clouds

7:30pm

Utzon Room

A white man in a casual grey suit and glasses sits relaxed in a chair. The background is an iridescent purple swirl, looking like water.

Matt Berninger (The National)

8:00pm

Concert Hall

Four girls stand side by side. Two are holding guitars and all are holding up peace signs.

Film program

Asian Cinema Collective Presents: Linda Linda Linda

8:15 – 10:09pm

Playhouse

Khamari

9:00pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A lively nightclub scene with orange lasers illuminating a crowded audience. The image overlays a background of a purple iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Studio Party by DUNJ

Carrier (live), Yushh (live), gi (live) & Autogenesis (live)

9:30pm – 2:30am

Studio

Fri 29 May 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Two people standing on a rock looking up at a satellite dish.

Film program • Australian theatrical premiere

The KLF: 23 Seconds to Eternity

6:00 – 8:00pm

Playhouse

A woman in a red hat and plaid coat with bright blue eyeshadow drinks from a glass, surrounded by eclectic, vintage decor and a retro telephone. The background is an iridescent, purple swirl, looking like water.

Mitski

7:30pm

Concert Hall

Jem Cassar-Daley

7:30pm

Utzon Room

Three men and one woman stand and sit around a kitchen table in a vintage-style room. The background is a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Dry Cleaning with Station Model Violence

8:00pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A robot stands holding a helmet in it's hands. It's face is a computer chip.

Film program • 20th anniversary

Daft Punk’s Electroma

9:00 – 10:34pm

Playhouse

A lively nightclub scene with red lasers illuminating a crowded audience. The image overlays a background of a purple iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Studio Party by Barney Kato

Luca Lozano b2b Mr Ho, Ciara & Barney In The Tunnel

9:30pm – 3:00am

Studio

Sat 30 May 2026

A man wearing a cowboy hat and suit sits in a red convertible.

Film program

Saturday Film Club: True Stories

12:00 – 1:29pm

Playhouse

Seven people pose for the camera with their hands in the air.

Film program

Paris Is Burning

2:45 – 4:03pm

Playhouse

Film program

24 Hour Party People

5:00 – 6:57pm

Playhouse

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Portraits of two women against a background of a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water. Left: Woman in black leather lying on a couch against on a red background. Right: Woman in jeans and a black top with long black hair, against a garage door bac

ZIPPORAH & Mi-kaisha

7:30pm

Utzon Room

Mitski

7:30pm

Concert Hall

A black and white image of three men looking into the camera. One is pointing a gun.

Film program

La Haine (Asian Dub Foundation Version)

8:00 – 9:38pm

Playhouse

A male singer passionately grips a microphone on a stand during a performance. He wears skinny trousers and a flowy tank top. The background is a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

TR/ST

8:30pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A vibrant nightclub scene with red laser lights cutting through a dark crowd. The image overlays a background of a purple iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Studio Party by Mad Racket

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

9:30pm – 2:30am

Studio

Sun 31 May 2026

David Bowie's character Vendice Partners stands in front of a wall illuminated by a spotlight.

Film program • 40th anniversary

Absolute Beginners

12:00 – 1:48pm

Playhouse

A girl looks up into light. In the background their is a bar shelf full of bottles.

Film program • 4K restoration

Millennium Mambo

2:45 – 4:30pm

Playhouse

A group of people at a rave pose for a picture.

Film program • Australian premiere

Rave Culture: A New Era

5:30 – 6:57pm

Playhouse

A group of seven people pose casually in front of a wooden structure. The image overlays a backdrop of a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Mark Ernestus’ Ndagga Rhythm Force

6:00pm

Studio

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

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

Cate Le Bon & Cass McCombs

7:00pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

Mitski

7:30pm

Concert Hall

Five people dance in front of a white background.

Film program

Human Traffic

8:00 – 9:39pm

Playhouse

A young, Asian man with long black hair and glasses smiles subtly, wearing a dark shirt. The image overlays a background of a purple iridescent swirl, looking like water.

Derrick Gee’s Radio Hour

8:00pm

Utzon Room

Mon 1 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Mitski

7:30pm

Concert Hall

Tue 2 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

The reflection of three men seen in a mirror. The background is an iridescent purple swirl, looking like water.

Thee Sacred Souls

8:00pm

Concert Hall

Wed 3 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Thu 4 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Fri 5 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Sat 6 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Sun 7 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Mon 8 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Tue 9 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Wed 10 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Thu 11 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Fri 12 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm

Sat 13 June 2026

Lighting of the Sails: ‘Opera Mundi’ by Yann Nguema

6:00pm