Contemporary Music
Upcoming gigs, performances and concerts
Herbie Hancock
Keyboard master, jazz giant and living legend Herbie Hancock makes his long awaited return to the Sydney Opera House, bringing his pioneering fusion of jazz, funk and electro to the Concert Hall.
Eumeralla, a War Requiem for Peace by Deborah Cheetham Fraillon
11 Sep 2024
Eumeralla is a work two thousand generations in the making.
Laufey
13 Sep 2024
Grammy Award-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey brings her Bewitched: The Goddess Tour to Australia for a series of East Coast headline shows this September.
Ha Anh Tuan
29 Sep 2024
The biggest project to date by singer Ha Anh Tuan, marking the first time he has ever brought his concerts outside of Vietnam.
sleepmakeswaves
6 Oct 2024
sleepmakeswaves will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed second album 'Love of Cartography' by performing the album in full on a national tour of Australia.
Electric Fields
19 Oct 2024
Multi-award-winning Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields joins forces with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for a concert that will have you on your feet from the first note – for one night only at the Sydney Opera House.
Passenger
20 – 21 Oct 2024
Folk rock troubadour Passenger returns to the Sydney Opera House for his Concert Hall debut, celebrating the re-release of his breakthrough album, All The Little Lights.
Thom Yorke: Everything
1 – 2 Nov 2024
English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Thom Yorke embarks on his first-ever solo tour. Along with Radiohead material, the show will draw from his various solo and soundtrack projects to his most recent work with The Smile.
Australian Girls Choir 2024
3 Nov 2024
The Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase of song and dance at their 2024 Annual Concert, a celebration of their 40th Anniversary.
The Songs of Elton & George
16 Nov 2024
A celebration of iconic musical legends Elton John & George Michael, by Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell with John Foreman & the Australian Pops Orchestra.
THE THE
21 – 22 Nov 2024
Led by enigmatic singer-songwriter Matt Johnson, UK new wave icons THE THE return to the Sydney Opera House for two performances spanning their genre-hopping four-decade career.
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.
The Cult
26 Nov 2024
Join legends of indie rock The Cult this November for the Sydney date of their 8424 global world tour.
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.
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.
Evan Yako
30 Nov 2024
World fusion Jazz concert captivating and interconnecting the beauty of Assyria and Western melodies and rhythms.
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.
Waxahatchee
2 Dec 2024
Hot off her acclaimed new record, Alabama-born singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield – aka Waxahatchee – returns to the Sydney Opera House for a dazzling evening of Americana and alt-country rock.
Crowded House
4 – 8 Dec 2024
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House return to Sydney Opera House for their Gravity Stairs Tour, in support of the new album.
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.
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.
Ben Waters
29 Dec 2024
Ben Waters, the UK's #1 pianist and entertainer, showcases his incredible talent.
Postmodern Jukebox
13 Feb 2025
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Postmodern Jukebox transforms modern pop hits into timeless classics with styles ranging from 1920s jazz to Motown. Enjoy a night of spectacular live performances featuring world-class singers, dancers, and musicians. Dress vintage, for the full effect!
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Love List: Australian Punk/Post-Punk by Low Life
Cristian and Mitch from Sydney’s own post-punk lords Low Life have written a Love List to the Australian bands who have shaped them, excited them and geed them up over the years.
What’s sounding good at the Opera House this Feb - Mar 2024
Give your ears a treat this February and March by catching a concert on one of the world's most iconic stages. From post-punk to jazz to zamrock, there's an eclectic mix of genres and artists ready to rock the night away with you. Read on to find your next gig.
Music for... Road Trips by Bonobo
Buckle up and escape into the wild with this playlist by electronic wizard Bonobo.
