Schedule

Fri 22 May 2026

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 (18+)

9:30pm – 3:00am

Studio

Sat 23 May 2026

Portrait of a woman with long curly hair and a gentle smile against a grey backdrop. The image bac a background of a purple, iridescent swirl, looking like water.

3NDLES5 presents

Erika de Casier with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Yawning Portal

7:30pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

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

Unplugged

7:30pm

Utzon Room

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 (18+)

9:30pm – 3:00am

Studio

Sun 24 May 2026

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 (18+)

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 (Surf Curse’s Nick Rattigan)

8:30pm

Joan Sutherland Theatre

Mon 25 May 2026

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

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

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 (18+)

TOKiMONSTA & ONEMAN

9:30pm

Studio

Thu 28 May 2026

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 (18+)

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

9:30pm – 2:30am

Studio

Fri 29 May 2026

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 – 10:14pm

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 (18+)

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 - A Film By David Byrne

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

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 (18+)

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

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

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

Five people dance in front of a white background.

Film program

Human Traffic

8:00 – 9:39pm

Playhouse

Mon 1 June 2026

Mitski

7:30pm

Concert Hall

Tue 2 June 2026

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