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From underground jazz joints to stadiums hosting tens of thousands of people, Sydney venues are not shy of making some noise when it comes to music. Whatever genre tickles your fancy, and whether you like venues big, iconic or small, the Harbour City has an act to entertain you.

What’s on & coming soon

• The Dead South at Enmore Theatre , 2 April 2024
• Filter at Metro Theatre , 6 April 2024
• Live & Incubus at Hordern Pavilion , 10 & 11 April 2024
• Tim Minchin at Enmore Theatre , 12 April 2024
• Simple Plan at Hordern Pavilion , 13 & 18 April 2024
• Holy Holy at Enmore Theatre , 13 April 2024
• Songs from the Canyon at Enmore Theatre , 14 April 2024
• A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie  at Hordern Pavilion , 16 April 2024
• Pub Choir at Enmore Theatre , 16 April 2024
• Tora at Metro Theatre , 19 April 2024
• The Terrys at Metro Theatre , 20 April 2024
• 6LACK at Hordern Pavilion , 26 April 2024
• Pretty Girl at Metro Theatre , 26 April 2024
• Mark Seymour & The Undertow at Metro Theatre , 27 April 2024
• Stephen Sanchez at Enmore Theatre , 29 April 2024
• Nothing But Thieves at Hordern Pavilion , 30 April 2024
• Jessie Reyez at Enmore Theatre , 30 April 2024
• Niall Horan at Qudos Bank Arena , 1 May 2024
• The Dandy Warhols at Enmore Theatre , 1 May 2024
• Chelsea Cutler at Metro Theatre , 2 May 2024
• Tesseract at Metro Theatre , 3 May 2024
• Mahalia at Enmore Theatre , 6 May 2024
• The Mary Wallopers at Metro Theatre , 10 May 2024
• Kim Jae Joong at Hordern Pavilion , 10 May 2024
• Macklemore at Hordern Pavilion , 11-13 May 2024
• The Beaches at Metro Theatre , 12 May 2024
• Angie McMahon at Sydney Opera House , 12-13 May 2024
• Jungle at Hordern Pavilio n, 21 May 2024
• Luca Brasi at Metro Theatre , 24 May 2024
• Highline at Metro Theatre , 24 May 2024
• The Snuts at Metro Theatre , 25 May 2024
• Tom Grennan at Metro Theatre , 29 May 2024
• Ben Howard at Enmore Theatre , 29 & 30 May 2024
• Ricky Montgomery at Metro Theatre , 31 May 2024
• Roy Woods at Metro Theatre , 1 June 2024
• Middle Kids at Enmore Theatre , 7 June 2024
• Boney M at Enmore Theatre , 8 June 2024
• Luke Hemmings at Enmore Theatre , 13 & 14 June 2024
• The Paper Kites at Enmore Theatre , 15 June 2024
• Hot Dub Time Machine at Hordern Pavilion , 15 June 2024
• Dirty Three at Enmore Theatre , 20 June 2024
• The Tea Party at Enmore Theatre , 21 June 2024
• The High Kings at Enmore Theatre , 22 June 2024
• Lany at Hordern Pavilion , 26 June 2024
• The Dreggs at Enmore Theatre , 28 June 2024

Plan ahead:

• Hockey Dad at Hordern Pavilion , 6 July 2024
• Teddy Swims at Hordern Pavilion , 12 July 2024
• Fletcher at Hordern Pavilion , 26 July 2024
• James Reyne at Metro Theatre , 3 August 2024
• Jimmy Barnes at Sydney Opera House , 18 August 2024
• Electric Six at Metro Theatre , 23 August 2024
• Teenage Dads at Enmore Theatre , 24 August 2024
• Thirty Seconds to Mars at Qudos Bank Arena , 14 September 2024
• Ricki Lee at Enmore Theatre , 14 September 2024
• Benson Boone at Enmore Theatre , 19 September 2024
• Hiatus Kaiyote at Enmore Theatre , 20 September 2024
• Belinda Carlisle at Enmore Theatre , 29 & 30 September 2024
• Passenger at Sydney Opera House , 21 October 2024
• Goth Babe at Enmore Theatre , 31 October 2024
• PinkPantheress at Hordern Pavilion , 5 November 2024
• Coldplay at Accor Stadium , 6, 7, 9 & 10 November 2024
• Tate Mcrae at Hordern Pavilion , 12 & 13 November 2024
• Hollow Coves at Enmore Theatre , 15 November 2024
• THE THE at Sydney Opera House , 21-22 November 2024
• Mother Mother at Hordern Pavilion , 23 November 2024
• Wallows at Hordern Pavilion , 10 December 2024
• Tyga at Qudos Bank Arena , TBC

For headline superstars  

Some of the world’s biggest stars have graced stages across Sydney, and you’ll find top performers, like Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney, playing stadium shows at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park and Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park . Nearby, Qudos Bank Arena draws more big names, as does ICC Sydney , at Darling Harbour . For more intimate shows – but no less iconic – the Sydney Opera House is home to seven different stages right on the harbour. On balmy summer nights the Domain offers alfresco and often free shows on its stage between the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and the Art Gallery of NSW , and has welcomed legends such as Kylie Minogue, Arctic Monkeys, RÜFÜS DU SOL and more.   

Art for All Concert , The Domain

For local acts and indie names  

Inspired by Andy Warhol’s 1960s New York nightclub The Factory, Oxford Art Factory is one of Sydney’s top live music venues and has launched the careers of many local artists. You can now see international acts, up-and-comers and local DJs in the dynamic venue’s two performance spaces. The Enmore Theatre   is the longest-running live music venue in NSW, drawing crowds for more than 110 years. For more lively options, enter the mosh pit at the Roundhouse or The Metro Theatre for high-energy rock bands or see international acts at The Hordern Pavilion or a diverse range of performers at Liberty Hall, both in Moore Park . In the west, the Sydney Coliseum Theatre brings in Australian stars as well as the occasional big name.  

Oxford Art Factory , Darlinghurst

Then there’s the more under-the-radar spots. Local bands tend to make their names at local venues, and you can find performance spaces in the most unlikely spots. The Marrickville Bowling Club is a sunny venue where both lawn bowl pros and social bowlers get together for a game by day, but at night it’s a legendary live music spot with up-and-coming acts, album launch shows and epic parties. Dee Why RSL has reinvented the traditional sport club to become a modern bar and restaurant with a performance space for DJs, live music and dance. In Chippendale , Phoenix Central Park is an intimate inner-city venue hosting everything from solo piano recitals to opera or experimental sounds in its curvy, timber auditorium.   

Phoenix Central Park , Chippendale - Credit: Jordan Munns

There are also a range of pubs that draw in local acts and the occasional international name. Bondi ’s beloved Beach Road Hotel is a classic example, also check out the line ups at The Lady Hampshire , The Botany View , Hustle and Flow (good for hip-hop), Crowbar (for metal), The Vic on the Park and The Lansdowne . 

The Lansdowne Hotel , Chippendale - Credit: The Lansdowne Hotel

For jazz lovers (and more)  

In Marrickville , the cosy Camelot Lounge   specialises in jazz and folk music. It’s also one of the few Sydney venues where under 18s are welcome, so long as they’re accompanied by an adult. Just around the corner is Lazybones Lounge , offering live music seven days a week. Golden Age Cinema & Bar (part of the Paramount House complex) has a small, moodily lit space with a buzzing atmosphere and wide range of acts on Fridays to Sundays. While Tiva creates a luxurious atmosphere to watch both Australian and international jazz and indie acts with its menu of cocktails and Champagne.  

Band performing at Camelot Lounge , Marrickville

For cabaret and drag  

Home of the Mardi Gras, Sydney has been famous for its drag shows for more than 50 years. Oxford Street is a LGBTQIA+ hub where you’ll find drag shows at Universal and Sydney’s oldest drag stage, Stonewall . Stop by The Imperial Erskineville from Wednesday to Sunday for a Drag ‘n’ Dine show at this legendary LGBTQIA+ spot. At Mary’s Underground just near Circular Quay you’ll find a diverse line-up of performers, from emerging bands to cabaret. At The Vanguard in Newtown you can watch both local musicians and impeccable burlesque acts grace the stage set within a stylish performance space surrounded by luxe velvet curtains.  

The Imperial Erskineville , Erskineville

For dance music and DJs  

If you’re in the mood for a late-night party, Sydney has options across the city. The ivy – an inner-city club that has a space for every mood. On Saturdays, LGBTQIA+ night Poof Doof takes over with queer DJs, drag performers and pop stars. For a transformative experience, each Sunday Lost Paradise throws a mini-version of its tropical electronica festival. In Darlinghurst , basement bunker Club 77 offers a heavy-hitting mix of industrial, techno and house. In Western Sydney, El Patron is a high-class party hub with a luxurious menu and top-shelf tequila alongside local R&B and high-energy DJs. The Albion Hotel in Parramatta transforms from a relaxed pub into a raucus nightclub come Friday and Saturday nights.  

ivy , Sydney City - Credit:  Jordan K Munns

For festival-lovers  

Sydney loves an outdoor music festival. After the biggest party night of the year, New Year’s Eve, Field Day , offers grassy knolls and a variety of sounds on the first day of the new year at the Domain. At St Jerome’s Laneway Festival , held in late summer, expect big names in the indie, pop and electronic scenes. If reggae is your jam, drop into Jammin , a small summer or early Autumn festival that has attracted Sean Paul, UB40, Shaggy and Sean Kingston. On 26 January every year Koori Radio transforms Victoria Park into Yabun , where you’ll find a bustling marketplace and a mixed-genre lineup of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.   

Laneway Festival , Sydney Olympic Park - Credit: Daniel Boud

For hip-hop heavyweights, Light it Up is a one-day festival at Sydney Olympic Park in spring. Good Things Festival brings some of the world’s biggest punk, metal, emo and rock artists in the world to Centennial Park near the end of the year and Festival X offers a one-day electronic dance music party at Sydney Showground in summer. And don’t miss the music line-up during Vivid Sydney , which lights up the cityscape and stage with a diverse mix of international acts and emerging local artists during late autumn and winter (with plenty of free shows, too).    

Soft Centre Festival,  Vivid Sydney 2023 at Carriageworks , Redfern

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18 Of Sydney’s Best Live Music Venues Right Now

By Sammy Preston 24th Apr 2023

Think live music in Sydney and it’s likely a bunch of venue names will instantly roll off the tongue. Sure, they’re all great but sometimes, to discover a truly transcendent experience, you need to dig a little deeper.

That’s where this list of the best live music venues in Sydney comes in. It’s got a lot of the big hitters you’d probably expect, but there are also more boutique offerings too. Think scuzzy basements, jazz cocktail bars, and nightclubs seemingly from the future are all on show here. They’re diverse, vibrant, and dedicated to ensuring you make the most of your night—much like the city of Sydney itself.

Here are the best live music venues in Sydney right now. 

Now Open: Lady Hampshire

Abercrombie

Chippendale.

Upstairs, there's "Casa Rosa", a late-night Italo-disco cocktail lounge, and a rooftop terrace with DJs (after all, the year is 2022 and we are a sophisticated city now). The Abercrombie's footprint has been expanded into the surrounding terrace houses, and it's here you'll find an aperitivo wine bar and shop, " Lil Sis " (see again: sophisticated ). Even with its newer "grown up" elements, the Abercrombie is true to its scuzzier past. As well as the 24-hour license for special events, the pub stays open until 5am on weekends. 

Behind the music is Dan Lywood of music consultancy Playlister FM (Chateau Marmont, Chiltern Firehouse). “Expect the cream of the country’s players and international guests presenting live music four nights a week, alongside a diverse and exciting roster of established and up-and-coming DJ talent," he says. Alongside a menu of fancy snacks, top-shelf spirits by the glass and by the bottle, Champagne, and table service, you'll be able to cosy up in luxe black leather booths and bless your ears with live music covering genres like jazz, soul, RnB, folk, and New Orleans dance from Wednesday to Saturday and DJs every night of the week. And all this will be coming to you via a top-tier Martin audio sound system. 

Liberty Hall By The Mary's Group

On the opportunity to continue to help shape Sydney's live music scene, Graham said, "Taking action is what creates change and helps build a positive future and that's what we look to embrace. We are humbled at another opportunity to take the reins of yet another fallen live music venue and pour energy and hard work into creating an exciting creative space for Sydney's arts community.”

Mary’s Underground

Enmore Theatre

The Lansdowne

Phoenix Central Park

Metro Theatre

Factory Theatre

Marrickville.

A quick squiz at the Factory Theatre ’s list of upcoming gigs on their website gives a good indication of the sheer breadth of music you can experience there. Reggae sessions, a Northern Soul weekender, a variety show from The Office’s Creed Bratton, hip-hop from rising star Biig Piig and metal from the incredibly-named Nicholas Cage Fighter are all on offer at the Marrickville venue. Food trucks are located downstairs, and a well-stocked bar is close enough to the stage to mean that you don’t risk missing a second of music if you decide to make a beer run mid-gig.

Oxford Art Factory

Darlinghurst .

Lazy Bones Lounge

The Factory might be the best-known venue in Marrickville, but Lazy Bones Lounge , which also has its own kitchen with an ever-evolving menu, brings the consistency, promising live music seven days a week. Jazz and music from around the globe are on the agenda at Lazy Bones, with jazz jams, improvisation, soul grooves, Afro-Uruguayan candombe, reggae, and funk all featuring on upcoming line-ups. The food menu takes a look beyond Oz as well, with South African-inspired curries available for twenty bucks or less, which you can enjoy alongside local microbrews, a range of wines, or a selection from the extensive cocktail list.

The Vanguard

Darlinghurst

Sydney Coliseum Theatre

Western Sydney often gets short shrift when it comes to the performing arts, but West HQ is doing its bit to change that reputation. It’s home to Sydney Coliseum , a 2,000 seater theatre in Rooty Hill that has seven bars and is easily accessible by road. It seems like only acts who understand showbusiness play The Coliseum – as well as some of the biggest tribute bands in the game (think Bjorn Again), the venue has also hosted acts such as Tina Arena, Keith Urban and, of course, The Wiggles over the past three years.

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Bring Me The Horizon Australian Tour Setlist Revealed

Last night’s show was Bring Me The Horizon's first performance in Australia since headlining Good Things Festival in December 2022.

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Bring Me The Horizon kicked off their Australian tour at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena last night (10 April), with the setlist covering their most recent releases as well as one big surprise.

From their early days as a deathcore band to a rock group embracing elements of EDM and hip-hop, it’s fair to say that Bring Me The Horizon’s music covers a lot of ground and draws a lot of different fans to their shows.

Last night’s show was their first performance in Australia since headlining Good Things Festival in December 2022. In a review of their set at the Brisbane leg of the festival, The Music ’s Tim Price declared: “If you can find a band that has THAT MANY SINGLES and bangers from a catalogue that they only drew on the last eight years (!!!), then I will be STUNNED.”

If you don’t like being spoiled ahead of a band’s show, look away now because we’re about to delve into last night’s setlist.

As mentioned above, Bring Me The Horizon brought out a huge surprise: Diamonds Aren’t Forever from Suicide Season . The one “old” song—unless 2013’s Sempiternal is now old enough—the ultra heavy track stood out amongst songs from the delayed release, POST HUMAN: NeX Gen , its sister record POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR, That’s The Spirit and amo .

Check out the 19-song setlist (via setlist.fm ) below.

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Bring Me The Horizon at John Cain Arena, Melbourne, on Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Empire (Let Them Sing)

Shadow Moses

Played from tape: Itch For The Cure (When Will We Be Free?)

sTraNgeRs (Acoustic)

Diamonds Aren't Forever

Parasite Eve

Antivist (Featuring crowd member)

Can You Feel My Heart

Played from tape: Steal Something

Bring Me The Horizon’s Australian tour continues tomorrow at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena (12 and 14 April), followed by a gig at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre (17 April) before the band returns to Melbourne—this time, at Rod Laver Arena (18 April). The tour wraps up with  two shows  at Brisbane’s Riverstage (20 and 21 April). You can find last-minute tickets via  Destroy All Lines .

We’d recommend getting in early, as the shows sport an absolutely stacked line-up of heavy music fans' dreams. The much-hyped  Sleep Token , Aussie metalcore legends  Make Them Suffer , and emo, hardcore, pop, and trap music artist  Daine are on board as special guests.

Bring Me The Horizon are touring in support of their upcoming eighth album,  POST HUMAN: NeX GEn , which is  slated to arrive  in the coming months. It was initially locked in for release last September but has been  postponed indefinitely .

If you have some spare time around the tour dates, check out the band’s newly announced exclusive merch pop-up stores .

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Returning to Australia for his long-awaited Vivid LIVE debut, Swedish rapper and post-genre pop experimentalist Yung Lean plays an unmissable one-off show at the Joan Sutherland Theatre.

Studio Party: Astral People present Mala (DMZ / Digital Mystikz), Alec Sander (DUNJ) & Jungist

Returning to Australia for the first time in more than a decade, pioneering UK dubstep producer – and one half of Digital Mystikz – Mala heads up a thrilling Studio Party from the crew at Astral People, featuring Sydney DJs Alec Sander and Jungist.

Making her Vivid LIVE headline debut, extraordinary funk, jazz and R&B singer Bumpy returns to the Sydney Opera House with a taste of her shimmering soul.

Making her fiery solo debut at the Sydney Opera House, ARIA-nominated Malyangapa and Barkindji rapper BARKAA – the Blak matriarch of hip-hop – brings her infectious, politically potent sound to Vivid LIVE.

3NDLES5 presents jonatan leandoer96 x Frederik Valentin, Ecco2K, oqbqbo & Scandinavian Star, Aya Gloomy

3NDLES5 presents a night of cutting-edge global sound with rapper Yung Lean’s side-project jonatan leandoer96 and avant-garde polymath Frederik Valentine, plus Ecco2K, Scandinavian Star & oqbqbo, and Aya Gloomy.

Studio Party: Barney Kato presents Alien feat. Radioactive Man (UK), Mark N, au4r33y & Magda Bytnerowicz

Sydney selector Barney Kato takes over the Sydney Opera House Studio with his eclectic dancefloor party Alien, guest starring UK electro icon DJ Radioactive Man, breakbeat legend Mark N and local faves au4r33y and Magda Bytnerowicz.

Tasman Keith, Flewnt & Inkabee

Celebrate the power and vitality of First Nations hip-hop as acclaimed rappers Tasman Keith, Flewnt and 11-year-old sensation Inkabee make their Vivid LIVE debuts. 

Grammy Award-winning Tuareg legends Tinariwen return to the Sydney Opera House 15 years after their last performance, bringing their pioneering desert blues to the Joan Sutherland Theatre.

Studio Party: Mad Racket feat. Fred P (USA)

Vivid LIVE’s favourite selectors Mad Racket return to the Studio with a very special guest, the New York-born, Berlin-based deep house legend Fred P.

Making her headline Sydney Opera House debut, Australia’s baddest new rapper Vv Pete rocks the Vivid LIVE stage with her untouchable rhymes, irresistible hooks and hard-hitting club beats.

Sky Ferreira

A decade after her last Australian performance – and with a long-awaited new album on the horizon – multi-talented American singer-songwriter Sky Ferreira returns for her Vivid LIVE debut.

Steel yourself for exhilirating beats and mind-melting rhythms as electronic dance music’s most innovative artist, Jlin, makes her thrilling Sydney Opera House debut for Vivid LIVE.

Snoh Aalegra

Slinking into Sydney for the first time ever, Grammy-nominated Swedish-Iranian R&B singer Snoh Aalegra brings her smouldering soul to the Concert Hall for one night only.

Making their long-awaited Australian debut, visionary Swedish iconoclast – and co-founder of The Knife – Fever Ray brings their electrifying, radically romantic synth pop to Vivid LIVE.

The Sonu Nigam Show

Experience the magical melodies of India with Sonu Nigam, a highly acclaimed and versatile playback singer and composer. Live in Concert accompanied by his team of talented musicians.

Jimmy Barnes

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jimmy's Flesh and Wood album and see him in up-close-and-personal mode, telling short stories and tall tales as well as songs from his extensive catalogue.   

Eumeralla, a War Requiem for Peace by Deborah Cheetham Fraillon

Eumeralla is a work two thousand generations in the making.

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 .

The Songs of Elton & George

A celebration of iconic musical legends Elton John & George Michael, by Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell with John Foreman & the Australian Pops Orchestra.

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.

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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.

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Buckle up and escape into the wild with this playlist by electronic wizard Bonobo.

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Osmo Vänskä conducts the music of Sibelius

24–27 APRIL AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Conductor Osmo Vänskä is universally acknowledged as 'our greatest living Sibelian' (Sunday Times). For this event, Vänskä has chosen pieces that bring to life Finnish myths and legends through Sibelius' rich and evocative soundworld.

The Music of John Williams

FINAL DATE ADDED, 13 JUNE

Our final concert for The Music of John Williams is now on sale. Join us at 7pm on Thursday 13 June for an evening of iconic film music. Featuring classics from your favourite John Williams movies such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and more.

Just Announced: The Symphonic World of Dance

A SYDNEY SYMPHONY FAMILY EVENT

Conducted by Umberto Clerici, this will be a lively and energetic 45 minute concert in a relaxed setting suitable for the whole family.

The Cat Empire with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

NEW DATE ADDED, 5 SEPTEMBER

The legendary Australian band bring their beloved tunes and new sounds to a musically immersive orchestral experience with the Sydney Symphony.

Upcoming Performances

Singin’ in the Rain A Symphonic Night at the Movies

12 & 13 April

Experience one of the greatest movies of all time, Singin’ in the Rain, live in concert with the Sydney Symphony.

Mendelssohn's Octet

12 & 13 April | SOLD OUT

Join the string musicians of the Sydney Symphony for a truly sparkling evening of music in the Sydney Opera House Utzon Room.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert

17–20 April

Relive the magic of your favourite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert.

24–27 April

Conductor Osmo Vänskä is universally acknowledged as 'our greatest living Sibelian' (Sunday Times) — his interpretations of his countryman’s music hailed for their 'marvellous energy and dramatic fire' (The Guardian).

A Musical Tempest with John Bell

2 & 3 May

Conductor Umberto Clerici has curated this special performance with music by these great composers, presented alongside excepts from Shakespeare’s play performed by one of Australia’s greatest-ever actors, John Bell.

Ngaiire & the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

4 May | ONE NIGHT ONLY

ARIA Award-nominated future-soul superstar Ngaiire returns to the Sydney Opera House for a genre-defying concert with the Sydney Symphony and GODTET.

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

Indulge in the intoxicating richness of Russian Romanticism with these performances of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.5, with its passionate melodies and beautiful orchestration.

When George Met Arnold

2024 is the 150th anniversary of Schoenberg’s birth and also the 100th anniversary of the premiere of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue – the perfect moment to present this poignant story of memory, trauma, friendship, humour and hope, and above all, the power of music.

Dvořák & Bernstein

17 & 18 May

Rich and colourful expressions of America shine through in this heart-warming program.

Joyce Yang performs Grieg’s Piano Concerto

18 & 19 May

Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang brings her ‘vivid and beautiful playing’ (New York Times) to a program that excites on every level.

Joyce Yang in Recital

For this solo recital the Grammy-nominated pianist has selected an evocative and thrilling program that demonstrates the full range of her virtuosity.

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What's New on Backstage News

Interviews with the world’s biggest soloists, dissecting the greatest music, and sneak peeks behind the scenes – find out everything happening at the Sydney Symphony right now.

Edo De Waart Retires

11 April 2024

Congratulations to Edo de Waart – the longest-serving Chief Conductor in the history of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra – who has announced his retirement after more than 60 years of performing at the highest level around the world.

A Story of Compassion: Nigel Westlake on Ngapa William Cooper

5 April 2024

Composer Nigel Westlake explains the story behind Ngapa William Cooper, a new collaboration with singer-songwriter Lior and Dr Lou Bennett, ahead of the work’s Sydney Symphony premiere in May.

‘It Feels Like The Sky’s The Limit’ – An Interview With Ngaiire

4 April 2024

Award-winning singer-songwriter Ngaiire returns to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for one night only this May, 18 months on from her Sydney Opera House Forecourt performance in front of 5,000 fans. And as she makes very plain, she has no plans to slow down now…

Who Was Sibelius? The Great Finnish Composer Who ‘Belonged To The Whole World’

21 March 2024

In 2024, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will present two concerts that focus on music by Jean Sibelius. But who was Sibelius, and why is his music so beloved by listeners around the world – and especially in his native Finland? We asked acclaimed Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä for insights into the man he describes as 'a national hero'.

Chief Conductor Simone Young Extends Contract to End of 2026

27 February 2024

The Sydney Symphony has announced that Simone Young’s contract as Chief Conductor has been extended by two years until the end of 2026. Here Young looks back on her decades-long relationship with the Orchestra, and forward to what is to come.

‘A poet can't escape being a poet’: Víkingur Ólafsson makes his Sydney debut

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson makes his long-awaited Sydney debut in March with a stunning week of concerts, performing music by Bach and Ravel. And as he explains, these composers each offer something unique – but with more similarities than you might think.

Lifting the Protecting Veil

12 February 2024

Cellist Matthew Barley and Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles explore the mysteries of John Tavener’s The Protecting Veil, an extraordinary work for cello and orchestra that receives its Sydney Symphony premiere in March.

“It's a Love Story.” Camille Pépin's new violin concerto

29 January 2024

French composer Camille Pépin and Chief Conductor Simone Young unpack Pepin’s new violin concerto, which receives its Australian premiere as part of our Season Opening Gala in February.

Meg Washington: Playing with an orchestra “Like catching a wave. You have to surrender to the energy of It.”

16 January 2024

Reuniting with the Sydney Symphony for the first time since 2017, the ARIA Award-winning songwriter reflects on change, constancy, and keeping it simple.

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Australia concerts in 2024: here’s a list of shows and tours coming up

Big names confirmed for tours Down Under in 2024 include Coldplay, Pink, SZA, Hozier, Iron Maiden and more

Fresh out of a pandemic, Australia’s 2023 touring calendar was one of the busiest in recent memory, as artists of all stripes took centrestage everywhere from stadium shows to intimate local gigs. With a starry schedule that included the likes of Post Malone , Red Hot Chili Peppers , and Mötley Crüe , it’ll be tricky for 2024’s schedule to outdo its predecessor – and yet, thanks to the likes of Taylor Swift , Blink-182 and Pink , plus Coldplay, Pearl Jam and SZA later in the year, it’s poised to do just that.

From debut headline shows for breakout artists to bustling festival sideshow programs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as a stellar batch of musicians make their way Down Under in 2024. Read on for NME’s roundup of all the biggest concerts and tours coming to Australia this year.

Here are the concerts and tours coming to Australia in 2024:

Pink When: February 9 – March 23 Find tickets and more info

Australia bloody loves Pink , and she’s apparently pretty fond of her “home away from home” too. In 2009, she played 58 shows here as part of her Funhouse tour, performing for some 660,000 fans. In 2013, when she announced an Australian tour in support of sixth studio album ‘The Truth About Love’, 320,000 tickets were snapped up within a few hours of them going on sale.

It makes sense, then, that the American singer-songwriter has a slew of dates booked for her return in February and March 2024 as part of her Summer Carnival world tour . She’ll be bringing songs from her ninth studio album ‘Trustfall’ to stadiums around the country, including stops in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

She’ll be playing a total of four shows at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium and conclude the tour at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank stadium.

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Lydia Lunch When: March 8 – March 23 Find tickets and more info

Lydia Lunch’s unique artistry will take centre stage during her six-date Australian tour early 2024. The musician and poet will first perform at the Brisbane Powerhouse on March 8, before taking to Melbourne Recital Theatre (March 15), Theatre Royal Castlemaine (March 17), Sydney’s The Great Club (March 22) and MONA in Hobart (March 23).

Lunch will also find time for a one-off with Melbourne band Black Cab, performing the songs of her fellow NYC pioneers Suicide , in the intimate confines of The Tote on March 20. Find tickets for the special tribute here.

New Bloom sideshows When: March 9 – March 24 Find more info and tickets here

Emo, punk and post-hardcore fans will find a lot to like in the inaugural touring festival New Bloom in March. In addition to festival dates on the east coast, most of the bands are doing sideshows across the country. Catch Citizen , Movements , Touche Amore , Fleshwater and No Pressure in various venues in Perth, Adelaide, Wollongong, Belgrave and the Gold Coast. Movements, Touche Amore, Fleshwater and No Pressure will stick around for bonus headline shows in Melbourne while the latter two will also play again in Sydney.

Dylan: The Rebel Child Tour When: March 18 – March 27 Find tickets and more info

Rising UK pop sensation Dylan makes her Australian debut in March, kicking off her three-date tour at The Brightside in Brisbane on March 18. The Rebel Child Tour, named after Dylan’s 2023 single, will then head to The Lansdowne in Sydney on March 22, before wrapping up in Melbourne at Northcote Social Club on March 25. Find tickets here.

• READ MORE: Dylan – ‘The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn’ EP review: a superstar is born

Maisie Peters: The Good Witch Comes to Australia When: March 19 – 23 Find more info

Maisie Peters might have taken the Wizard of Oz references on her new album ‘The Good Witch’ a little too seriously. The UK artist is coming back to Australia for three dates in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne – all of which are sold out.

• READ MORE: Drink up: Australia’s 10 most memorable musician ‘shoey’ moments

Expectations will be high for Peters’ tour and not necessarily because of the music. As she tweeted : “Last time I toured here I did a shoey on stage and became an honorary Australian so who knows what will happen next!!”

Gladys Knight: The Farewell Tour When: March 19 – March 30 Find tickets and more info here

Soul legend Gladys Knight will return Down Under after touring the US, bringing her numerous hits with her. She’ll kick off the seven-stop tour in Perth, head to Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Canberra, and wrap things up in Sydney before crossing the Tasman to New Zealand.

The Damned: Final Australian Tour When: March 20 – March 26 Find tickets and more info here

The Damned ’s ‘70s output is somehow a rosetta stone for punk rock and goth. The London band is reuniting the “classic” lineup that influenced a generation for the first and final time since 1989 for shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth in March 2024.

Aqua: Mixtape Festival Volume 1 When: March 21 – March 28 Find tickets and more info here

Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Aqua are coming to Australia to headline the touring Mixtape Festival Volume 1, accompanied by 2 Unlimited, East 17, Phats & Small, Big Brovaz, Booty Luv, and Urban Cookie Collective. The ’90s will be alive on this five-date tour of Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.

Joker Xue: Extraterrestrial World Tour When: March 23 – March 26 Find tickets and more info here

If you’re not familiar with Mandopop, Joker Xue is one hell of an introduction. The songwriter is bringing his ‘Extraterrestrial’ world tour to arenas in Melbourne and Sydney in March 2024. In the show’s pantomime, Xue transforms into an “interstellar executive who descends from an alien planet and is ordered to destroy the earth”, before deciding humans aren’t so bad after all.

Itzy When: March 24 – March 26 Find tickets and more info

K-pop girl group Itzy have a short and sweet trip of Australia planned – they’ve plotted two arena dates down under as part of their Born To Be world tour . The JYP Entertainment act will take over the ICC Sydney Arena and then Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena this March.

• READ MORE: The 10 best ITZY songs, according to the girl group themselves

$uicideboy$: Grey Day Tour When: March 25 – March 30 Find tickets and more info here

Melding Southern rap with 21st century nihilism and heavy metal, New Orleans’ $uicideboy$ are an unlikely success story. The prolific duo will perform a series of arena shows along the east coast in 2024, checking in at Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre (March 25, 26) and Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena (March 28, 29) before finishing up the Grey Day tour at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on March 30. Ghostemane, Pouya, Germ, and Shakewell are guests that have been confirmed.

Newton Faulkner When: March 25 – April 1 Find tickets and more information

The English folk singer is headed to Australia as part of the Byron Bay Bluesfest line-up, and has lined up headline shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle along the way.

Bluesfest sideshows: Snarky Puppy, Meshell Ndegeocello and Blind Boys of Alabama When: March 25 – April 6

Snarky Puppy will supplement their set at Bluesfest’s 2024 edition with a pair of headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney on March 25 and March 27, respectively. Meshell Ndegeocello will bring her career-spanning setlist – as well as tracks from her latest album ‘The Omnichord Real Book’ – to Sydney’s Factory Theatre (March 25) and Melbourne’s Recital Centre (March 26), before Blind Boys of Alabama take to those same cities on April 4 (Sydney City Recital Hall) and April 6 (Melbourne Recital Hall).

Each of these acts will also grace the stage across Bluesfest’s three-day run from March 28 to April 1, with ticketing information for their sideshows linked above.

UMI When: March 26 – March 27 Find tickets and more info here

While Down Under for Souled Out festival, US singer-songwriter UMI will play two headline shows at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory and Melbourne’s Night Cat. Expect to hear her name-making track, ‘Remember Me’ – though she’s more recently met a new audience with ‘Wherever U R’, featuring V of K-pop titans BTS .

PJ Morton When: March 27 – March 28 Find tickets and more info here

You’d probably recognise PJ Morton’s voice even if you’ve never heard his name: the Maroon 5 keyboardist’s distinctive backing vocals can be heard in the mega band’s latter-day output. Morton will be performing his latest solo album ‘Watch the Sun’ at Bluesfest in 2024, before sideshows in Melbourne (170 Russell) and Sydney (Metro Theatre) on back-to-back nights in March.

Drive-By Truckers When: March 28 – April 1 Find tickets and more information

American alt-country legends Drive-By Truckers haven’t visited Australia in a decade and a half. Their long-overdue 2024 tour will see them perform as part of Byron Bay Bluesfest, along with headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney.

The band have released a whopping seven albums since they last played in the country, so there’ll be plenty of new cuts for them to show off at these shows.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters When: March 28 – April 4 Find tickets and more info

Costello and co’s plans for their first Australian tour in almost a decade were dashed at the 11th hour in April 2023. Less than 24 hours before their shows – in support of 2022 album ‘A Boy Named If’ – a case of COVID-19 within the band forced them to withdraw from Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023 and postpone their headline tour dates .

The good news is, new dates were swiftly locked in. Costello and the Imposters will be one of the headliners for 2024’s edition of Bluesfest , and play headline gigs at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s Palais Theatre. Previously purchased tickets for Costello’s headline shows will remain valid, and they’re still on sale for the majority of dates.

Eric Nam: House on a Hill Tour When: March 30 – April 2 Find tickets and more info

After his debut Australian tour in 2022, the American-Korean singer Eric Nam will return in late March and early April as part of his massive, 66-date ‘House on a Hill’ world tour. Nam will play three shows – in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane – joined at all three by special guest Keenan Te.

Chris Isaak When: April 4 – April 20 Find tickets and more info here

Australia, says Chris Isaak, is his “favorite place to tour… or just hang out”. Get ready to play a ‘Wicked Game’ when the US singer-songwriter tours down under in April, kicking things off in Perth before going onto a run of A Day on the Green tour dates with supporting acts Boy & Bear , Mark Seymour & The Undertow, Vika & Linda and Mason Watts.

Isaak has added extra dates in Melbourne and Sydney in the same venues on April 17 and 11 respectively to cope with demand. He can’t wait : “Bring on the sun! Bring on the beach! I think I’m gonna wax my guitar…. I told you I was excited!”

Simple Plan, Boys Like Girls and We The Kings When: April 6 – April 18 Find tickets and more info here

Simple Plan are bringing a pop punk extravaganza to Australia in April 2024, headlining a tour with fellow genre stalwarts Boys Like Girls and We The Kings . The trio will play multiple shows in Perth, Sydney and Brisbane, as well as John Cain Arena in Melbourne and AEC Theatre in Adelaide.

+LIVE+ and Incubus When: April 6 – April 20 Find tickets and more info

+LIVE+ and Incubus will embark on a mammoth run of dates across Australia in April, both as headliners of the inaugural Lookout festival and as co-headliners of their own standalone tour. +LIVE+ and Incubus’ Lookout festival dates – where they’ll be joined by the likes of Birds of Tokyo and Eskimo Joe – span April 6-20, with appearances slated for Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.

Elsewhere, the bands’ own co-headlining shows will take place in Wollongong (April 9), Sydney (April 11), Melbourne (April 15) and Adelaide (April 17).

Bring Me The Horizon: NeX GEn tour When: April 10 – April 21 Find tickets and more info

In what promises to be one of 2024’s rowdiest tours, Bring Me The Horizon will bring their ‘NeX GEn’ shows to Australian shores next April, with stadiums booked for Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane . The Sheffield band’s string of performances from April 10 to April 21 comes ahead of their much-anticipated album, ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’, and will enlist special guests Sleep Token , Make Them Suffer and daine . Find remaining tickets here.

• READ MORE: Oli Sykes talks “unhinged” new Bring Me The Horizon album ‘Post Human: NeX GEn’

The Front Bottoms When: April 12 – April 20 Find tickets and more info here

The Front Bottoms return for the first time since 2017, playing their biggest Aussie shows to date in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Expect to hear fresh tracks from their 2023 album ‘You Are Who You Hang Out With’.

James Taylor: An Evening with James Taylor & His All-Star Band When: April 12 – April 28 Find tickets and more info here

If there was ever a festival made for James Taylor & His All-Star Band at this juncture of his 50-year career, it’s Day on the Green . The singer will perform at wineries in Queensland (Sirromet Wines in Mount Cotton), and New South Wales (Bimbadgen in the Hunter Valley, and Centennial Vineyards in Bowral) across April 2024. Taylor will be accompanied by Aussie pair Josh Pyke and Ella Hooper .

Taylor is also playing his own headline shows. After selling out dates in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, new shows have been added in those cities. A Live Nation pre-sale begins February 9 while general on-sale starts February 12.

Chase & Status When: April 19 – April 28 Find more info and ticket waitlists here

After a new mixtape, charting singles and landmark Boiler Room set, drum’n’bass lifers Chase & Status celebrated a huge 2023. This year, the British duo will bring the party to Australia and New Zealand on a sold-out co-headlining tour with Australia’s very own Luude. They’re notably playing RAC Arena in Perth, on top of Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.

SZA When: April 19 – May 2 Find tickets and more info here

Fresh off winning three Grammys, SZA has announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand this April. The ‘Kill Bill’ singer will be performing two shows in New Zealand and eight across Australia, with shows confirmed for Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Pandemonium Festival sideshows When: April 22 – April 23 Find more info and tickets here

Pandemonium Festival is bringing a glut of rock legends from yesteryear to Australian shores in 2024 , and has just announced two all-ages sideshows at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre to boot on April 22-23. The first night is headlined by NYC new wave icons Blondie , supported by Aussies Wolfmother and Cosmic Psychos . The next day, Alice Cooper will share a classic rock split bill with Deep Purple , while Gyroscope opens proceedings.

Beth Orton When: April 24 – April 30 Find tickets and more info

Initially slated to appear in Australia in November 2023, Beth Orton  rescheduled her Australian tour to April 2024 and added an extra show in Tasmania. The folk musician will now embark on a four-date run with performances in Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney and Brisbane from April 24 to April 30, with tickets for the original cities still valid for the rescheduled dates. Tickets for the additional date at Hobart’s Odeon Theatre are accessible here.

Nick Cave (solo) When: April 25 – May 7 Find tickets and more info

The legendary Nick Cave embarks on a solo tour of Australia (read: without the Bad Seeds) this April, playing two shows in Melbourne and five in Sydney. Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood will be on bass duties for these shows at Plenary Melbourne and State Theatre Sydney, which are all sold out.

The Dandy Warhols When: April 25 – May 1 Find tickets and more info

The Dandy Warhols will make their return to Australia in April 2024 armed with their new album ‘Rockmaker’. So far, they’ve scheduled dates in Brisbane , Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. If you missed them when they toured down under with Hoodoo Gurus in 2022, this is your chance. Find tickets here.

Elephant Gym When: April 26 – April 28 Find more info and tickets here

Elephant Gym isn’t the result of a random band name generator; “elephant” refers to the Taiwanese math rock band’s bass-led grooves, while “Gym” denotes the “agility” of their rhythm. The trio will perform their technical and idiosyncratic instrumentals at three shows on the Australian east coast for the first time this April, supporting sleepmakeswaves.

6LACK: Since I Have A Lover Tour When: April 26 – May 1 Find tickets and more info

R&B favourite 6LACK (pronounced ‘black’) will return to Australia in April to tour his new album, ‘Since I Have A Lover’. The four-date jaunt will take him to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

Niall Horan: ‘The Show’ Live On Tour When: April 26 – May 4 Find tickets and more info

Niall Horan will take ‘The Show’ on the road down under in 2024. The ex- One Direction member’s world tour comes in support of his third solo album ‘The Show’ , out June 9. For the Australian leg, he’ll perform arena shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Groovin The Moo sideshows When: April 29 – May 11 Find tickets and more info

Sadly, Groovin The Moo is no longer going ahead this year – but many of the artists who would have played the touring festival will still be forging ahead with their own Australian headline shows. Singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz, Wu-Tang Clan legend GZA (performing a set dubbed ‘Liquid Swords Live’) and Stephen Sanchez will all perform headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

Toronto indie rockers The Beaches will also perform their own dates, playing shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in May. Find more information and tickets for all sideshows here .

Jessie Reyez When: April 30 – May 7 Find tickets and more info

Jessie Reyez will tour Australia for the first time in autumn, playing three shows along the east coast. The Canadian R&B singer will bring cuts from 2020 debut ‘Before Love Came to Kill Us’ and 2022 follow-up ‘Yessie’ to Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on April 30, before shows at the Forum in Melbourne and the Tivoli in Brisbane. Find tickets here .

Nothing But Thieves: Welcome To The DCC World Tour When: April 30 – May 7 Find tickets and more info

Nothing But Thieves cleaned up on a sold-out tour of Australia last year – and they’re back for more. The UK alt-rockers have announced the second Aussie leg of their Dead Club City World tour, which will kick off at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on April 30, continue on to Brisbane and Melbourne, and wrap up at Hindley Street Music Hall in Adelaide on May 7.

Mahalia: In Real Life When: April 30 – May 8 Find tickets and more info

UK R&B artist Mahalia has booked a five-date tour of Australia, her biggest yet and her first time back down under since 2020. Audiences in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane should get ready for smooth tunes off her 2023 album ‘IRL’ .

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Jonas Brothers: Five Albums. One Night. Tour When: May 1 – 9 Find tickets and more info

Joe , Nick and Kevin Jonas – the Jonas Brothers – play Australia for the first time between May 1 and May 9 as part of their massive Five Albums. One Night. Tour. The tour will see the brothers perform hits from all five of their albums across one night, including fan favourites.

Tesseract When: May 2 – May 9 Find tickets and more info

UK prog metal outfit Tesseract are set to make the highly anticipated return to Australia in May 2024, marking their first shows Down Under since 2018. Between May 2 and May 9, the band will perform in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

With 2023 album ‘War of Being’ and songs from 2021’s ‘Portals’ not played in Australia yet, Tesseract are set to bring with them a fresh bounty of new music to Australia.

The Vaccines and Everything Everything Dates: May 4-11 Find tickets and more info here

UK indie rockers The Vaccines and Everything Everything are banding together for a co-headline tour of Australia, their first time back in the country since 2019 and 2018 respectively. Embrace the indie disco in May when they head to Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and finally Sydney.

Sammy Virji When: May 10 – May 18 Find more info and tickets here

UK garage has been making a steady comeback, and DJ/producer Sammy Virji is one of its frontrunners. He’s set to come back to Australia for his biggest headline tour of the country yet. Virji will kick off his tour at Metro City in Perth on May 10, before heading through Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and finishing at The Roundhouse in Sydney May 18.

Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken Tour When: May 10 – May 17 Find tickets and more info here

Melissa Etheridge is bringing her trailblazing heartland rock to Australian shores for the first time in five years in May 2024. The ‘I’m Not Broken’ tour kicks off in Perth on May 10, before heading through Adelaide, Melbourne and finishing up in Sydney on May 17. Expect to hear a blend of the songwriter’s greatest hits as heard on her latest live album ‘Beautiful Day’.

Macklemore When: May 11 – May 20 Find tickets and more info

Fresh off the release of latest album ‘Ben’, Macklemore will embark on an Australian tour next May. The hip-hop artist will perform at Hordern Pavillion in Sydney on May 11-12, before taking to Melbourne’s John Cain Arena and Brisbane’s Riverstage on May 15 and May 17, respectively. Macklemore will perform at BASSINTHEGRASS in Darwin, and then conclude his Australian run at HBF Stadium in Perth on May 20. Find tickets here.

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Sleater-Kinney When: May 17 – May 23 Find tickets and more info

In their first shows here since 2016, Sleater-Kinney are embarking on a theatre tour of Australia. Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein will play four headline shows down under in support of their latest album, ‘Little Rope’ , in what the latter has called a “homecoming” of sorts.

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“For all intents and purposes, Sleater-Kinney got its start in Australia,” Brownstein said in a statement. “We recorded our first album and played our first ever shows there. Because of that, Australia feels like one of the band’s spiritual homes, and returning there always feels like a homecoming, a reunion.”

Jungle When: May 17 – May 22 Find more info

Jungle have unleashed more dancey goodness with their latest album, ‘Volcano’. Get ready to boogie in May when they tour Australia. The entire run, comprising the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, Festival Hall in Melbourne, and Fortitude Music Hall in Brissy, is sold out.

Botch When: May 17 – 25 Find tickets and more info

Cult-favourite mathcore/hardcore/metal band Botch from Tacoma, Washington reunited last year more than two decades after their split – and now they’re embarking on their first-ever Aussie tour. The jaunt will include two dates in Melbourne and Sydney apiece as well as shows in Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.

Guitarist David Knudson has promised Botch will go all out: “We don’t want to half-ass it…we want to be fucking tight as we ever were, if not tighter. We don’t want to disappoint a fan that’s never seen us live. So you know, it’s all in or nothing.”

Peter Hook & The Light When: May 21 – 28 Find tickets and more info

Peter Hook , the legendary bassist and co-founder of Joy Division and New Order is set to return to Australia in May 2024, just two years after his last tour of the country in 2022. For the upcoming tour, Hook will perform the New Order and Joy Division substance compilations live, giving fans a chance to once again revel in both bands’ music.

The Snuts When: May 23 – May 26 Find tickets and more info

Scottish indie rockers The Snuts will return for their second Australian tour in as many years, following their debut run of headline shows in 2023. With third studio album ‘Millennials’ in tow, the band will kick off their 2024 tour with a show at Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre. They’ll play Sydney’s Metro Theatre on May 25, before a show at the Triffid in Brisbane the following evening. Find tickets here .

Tom Grennan When: May 29 – May 30 Find tickets and more info

Tom Grennan will duck over to Australia for a pair of headline shows this year, following a debut visit in 2022. The English singer-songwriter will play Sydney’s Metro Theatre and 170 Russell in Melbourne on May 29 and 30 respectively.

Since his last trip, Grennan has released his third studio album, ‘What Ifs & Maybes’. Find tickets here .

Sky Ferreira When: June 2 – June 4 Find more info and tickets here

It’s been 12 years since Sky Ferreira released her debut ‘Night Time, My Time’, and her mystique has only grown in the interim: Ferriera has explored the silver screen, modelling, and long teased the release of a second album ‘Masochism’ . She’ll play two rare headline shows at bespoke Melbourne and Sydney festivals RISING and Vivid LIVE this June – a decade after her last Australian performance.

Boney M featuring Maizie Williams: The Farewell Tour When: June 3 – July 6 Find tickets and more info

Legendary disco group Boney M and vocalist Maizie Williams will bid goodbye to Australia with an extensive national tour in June and July 2024. Don’t wait to get your tickets – 15 of the 20 shows are sold out. More info here.

Bar Italia When: June 4 – June 8 Find more info and tickets here

Buzzy London trio Bar Italia are proteges of Dean Blunt, and have emerged from relative anonymity in the last few years with two albums of sinister post-punk. They’ll tour Australia for the first time in June, playing at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney and Brisbane’s Black Bear Lodge before a matinee show in Melbourne as part of RISING festival.

LANY When: June 19 – June 28 Find tickets and more info

LANY – the pop duo of Paul Klein and Jake Goss – will return to Australia in mid-2024. After playing small, intimate shows down under in August 2023, they’ll go bigger in this national tour at venues including the Hordern Pavilion and Margaret Court Arena. See info on dates and tickets here.

Conan Gray When: July 11 – July 19 Find more info and tickets here

Conan Gray is the archetypal Gen Z popstar, honing his craft as a teenage YouTube vlogger before unleashing his multimodal talent as a singer. Gray will play songs from his upcoming third album ‘Found Heaven’ in some of the biggest rooms in the country this July, as well as a headline spot at Adelaide’s Spin Off Festival on July 19.

Tenacious D When: July 13 – July 22 Find tickets and more info

It’s been more than a decade since Tenacious D toured Australia, but that all changes in July. Jack Black and Kyle Gass will play their first shows in the country since 2013, performing six arena dates.

The tour will kick off with two shows at the ICC Sydney Theatre on July 13, continuing on to Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne before wrapping up at Adelaide Entertament centre on July 22. Find tickets here .

FLETCHER When: July 16 – July 28 Find tickets and more info

After postponing her original tour, the rescheduled dates for FLETCHER ’s long-awaited Australian visit have been locked in for mid-2024. Audiences across the country will revel in FLETCHER’s latest album ‘Girl Of My Dreams’ towards the end of July, with venues including Perth’s Metro City (July 16), Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane (July 18), Festival Hall in Melbourne (July 23) and Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion (July 28). Find tickets here.

IVE: 1ST WORLD TOUR ‘SHOW WHAT I HAVE’ When: July 25 – July 28 Find tickets and more info

As part of their broader debut world tour, IVE will bring their ‘Show What I Have’ set to Australian shores in July, kicking off the two-date run at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on July 25. The K-pop group will conclude the Australian leg of their tour in support of 2023 album ‘I’ve IVE’ with a show at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on July 28. Find tickets here.

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HEALTH: Rat Based Warfare Tour Down Under When: July 31 – August 4 Find more info and tickets here

The electronic body music of HEALTH flirts with metal, noise, and synth wave, but remains uniquely their own. The band are back in Australia after their 2023 Dark Mofo appearance for a full tour in support of their seventh album ‘Rat Wars’. They’ll play cosy rooms in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane from late July this year.

aespa When: August 31 – September 2 Find more info

K-pop girl group aespa will bring all the dra-ma-ma-ma down under for two stops of their SYNK: Parallel Line tour. The four-piece of Karina , Giselle , Winter and NingNing will perform in Sydney on August 31 and head to Melbourne two days later. Venues and ticket prices have not been announced just yet – stay tuned for more.

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Iron Maiden: The Future Past Tour When: September 1 – September 13 Find tickets and more info

In what will be their first trip Down Under since 2017, Iron Maiden are poised to bring The Future Past tour to stadiums in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne next September.

The first three cities will host the metal legends between September 1 to September 10, while Melbourne and Sydney will each enjoy a two-night outing at Rod Laver Arena (September 6 and 7) and Qudos Bank Arena (September 12 and 13), respectively. Find tickets here.

J Balvin: Que Bueno Volver a Verte Tour When: September 4 – September 10 Find more info and tickets here

J Balvin’s career as the Prince of Reggaeton has dovetailed with an explosion in the popularity of Latin music worldwide. The juggernaut will bring his Que Bueno Volver a Verte Tour (It’s Good To See You Tour) to Australian arenas in September this year. Sofi Tukker will support him as he plays the biggest rooms in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

SiM: Playdead World Tour When: September 12 – September 15 Find tickets and more info here

Like a kind of Japanese Gorillaz , SiM are a content universe unto their own – spanning anime , video games and records. Australian audiences can experience their inimitable reggae-metal-punk at The Zoo in Brisbane September 12, Sydney’s Crowbar on September 14 or Max Watts in Melbourne on September 15.

Thirty Seconds To Mars: Seasons World Tour When: September 12 – September 17 Find tickets and more info

To announce Thirty Seconds To Mars ’ Seasons World Tour, Jared Leto pulled a massive stunt: scaling the Empire State Building . The tour comes in support of their album ‘It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day’ and will hit Australian shores in mid-September. It marks the band’s first headline tour in over five years, and will see them grace the stage at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena (September 12), Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney (September 14) and Brisbane’s Riverstage (September 17). Find tickets here.

The Reytons When: September 29 – October 5 Find more info and tickets here

Yorkshire four-piece The Reytons are revivalists of another revival – 2000s British indie. But this band is independent in the truer sense of the word, self-releasing their latest album ‘Ballad of a Bystander’. They will tour their raucous, ungenteel rock from late September to early October this year, packing rooms in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.

The Kid LAROI When: October 2024 Find tickets and more info

US-based homegrown rap phenom The Kid LAROI ‘s return to Australia was supposed to take place in February, but it was postponed in December , with the Gamilaroi star calling February “logistically impossible”. Instead, he’ll fill stadiums around the country in October with tracks from his freshly released debut album ‘The First Time’. With shows locked in for Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and the Gold Coast, these all-ages shows will be his biggest to date. Stay tuned for more info on specific dates for the rescheduled tour.

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Kim Wilde: The Greatest Hits Tour When: October 17 – October 26 Find more info and tickets here

If you look at the pop charts for any given week in the 1980s, chances are Kim Wilde was on it. The ‘Kids in America’ singer is still performing, on a break from her new life as a gardener, and will play a whirlwind Australian tour this October. Wilde will begin in Brisbane on October 17, before heading through Tweed Heads, Sydney, Wollongong, Perth, Adelaide and finishing in Melbourne October 26.

• READ MORE: Soundtrack of My Life: Kim Wilde

Buzzcocks When: October 24 – November 2 Find more info and tickets here

The Buzzcocks , progenitors of “love punk” and pop punk before it even existed, are still going strong almost 50 years after their formation. With Steve Diggle on vocals, replacing the late Pete Shelley, the band will return to Australia for seven shows in late October to early November. The Buzzcocks will begin on the Gold Coast on October 24, before travelling through Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle, Newcastle, Sydney and finishing in Melbourne on November 2.

PinkPantheress: Capable of Love Tour When: October 29 – November 5 Find tickets and more info here

PinkPantheress was once an anonymous beatmaker going viral on TikTok – she’s anything but anonymous now, as she comes to Australia for the first time promoting her debut album ‘Heaven’. Between opening for Coldplay , the 22-year-old Brit will headline shows at Melbourne’s Festival Hall (October 29) and Horden Pavilion in Sydney on November 5.

Coldplay: Music of the Spheres Tour When: October 30 – November 9 Find tickets and more info here

Coldplay will bring their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour to Australia’s east coast at the end of a more than two-year stretch. The pop juggernauts have already sold 9 million tickets – the most for any tour in history – and are set to play eight stadium shows in Melbourne and Sydney after playing in Perth in 2023.

Expect to experience the galactic sprawl of the band’s recent rock operas, while still belting out the anthems that took them to the top.

Take That and Sophie Ellis-Bextor When: October 30 – November 10 Find tickets and more info

It’ll be murder on the dancefloor when this tour comes to town. Sophie Ellis-Bextor , enjoying a Saltburn -fueled resurgence, will accompany Take That on a six-show tour of Australia . Three dates of the tour, which marks Take That’s first live shows in the region since 2017, will take place at wineries as part of A Day on the Green, where Ricki-Lee Coulter will also appear.

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Hozier: Unreal Unearth Tour When: November 6 – November 18 Find more info and tickets here

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier will tour Down Under for the first time since 2019 this November, supporting his 2023 album ‘Unreal Unearth’ with a nation-wide arena sojourn. Hozier will kick off in Perth on November 6, before heading through Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. He will also play regional areas Torquay and the Hunter Valley as part of Summersalt festival.

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Tate McRae: Think Later World Tour When: November 8 – November 17 Find tickets and more info

In what marks her biggest headline Australian shows to date, Tate McRae’s Think Later World Tour will head Down Under in November, encompassing five shows in Perth (November 8), Brisbane (November 10), Sydney (November 12), Adelaide (November 15) and Melbourne (November 17). The tour comes in support of McRae’s sophomore album ‘Think Later’, which features her massive single ‘Greedy’. Tickets are available here.

Pearl Jam: Dark Matter World Tour 2024 When: November 13 – November 23 Find tickets and more info

Pearl Jam have announced their new album ‘Dark Matter’, which they’ll support with a massive tour around the world . They’ll make a stop Down Under with Pixies in support, playing stadium shows in the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney. The grunge giants have added bonus gigs in Melbourne on November 18 and Sydney on November 23 in response to overwhelming demand. Find tickets here.

James Blunt: The Who We Used To Be Tour When: November 21 – November 28 Find tickets and more info here

Self-deprecating superstar James Blunt is returning to Australian stages for the first time in over six years in November 2024. The ‘You’re Beautiful’ singer will begin a five-date arena tour at Brisbane’s Riverstage on November 21, before heading through Sydney’s ICC Super Theatre (November 23), Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena (November 24), Adelaide’s Entertainment Centre Theatre (November 25) and Perth’s Red Hill Auditorium (November 28).

Wallows: Model Tour 2024 When: December 5 – December 14 Find more info and tickets here

US alt-rockers Wallows played some of their favourite shows ever on their previous tour of Australia – so they’ll undoubtedly be looking to top the experience when they return in December. They’ll kick things off in Perth, before heading to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and finally Brisbane.

• Depeche Mode

Aussie Depeche Mode fans are an incredibly patient bunch. The last time the British synth-pop titans toured the country was in 1994, meaning nearly three decades have passed since they last paid us a visit. But good things come to those who wait, and it seems there is a glimmer of hope for those hoping to catch the band Down Under.

• READ MORE: Depeche Mode: every single album ranked and rated

In March 2023, Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan told an Italian blog that the band were eyeing “as-yet-unannounced dates in Asia and Australia” as part of a touring run that would lead into 2024. The band have toured the world in support of their latest album, ‘Memento Mori’ , and a trip to Australia to cap off the jaunt seems more likely than ever.

Keep checking NME for more Australia live music news – from festival updates to concert and tour announcements

Additional reporting by Ellie Robinson, Tom Disalvo and Josh Martin

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Breakout artist Lizzy McAlpine has announced debut headline shows in Australia for July 2024 as part of “ The Older Tour” , in celebration of her highly-anticipated album “Older”, released on April 5.

Lizzy McAlpine will commence her Australian tour dates with two dates in Brisbane on Thursday 11th and  Friday  12th July at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall followed by Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Tuesday July 16 and Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Thursday July 18.

In celebration of her latest album release, Lizzy is embarking on “ The Older Tour ”, an extensive headline run hitting North America, the U.K., Europe and Australia. Due to overwhelming demand, second shows have been added in several cities including back-to-back nights at New York’s  Radio City Music Hall , Los Angeles’  Greek Theatre , Washington D.C.’s  The Anthem , Boston’s  MGM Music Hall at Fenway  and Philadelphia’s  The Met . Additional stops include Colorado’s iconic  Red Rocks Amphitheatre , as well as performances at international festivals such as Lollapalooza and  Bonnaroo.

Tickets for all Australian tour dates go on sale on Thursday 11 th April at 9am (local time).

Secret Sounds subscribers can secure tickets during the exclusive presale beginning Wednesday 10 th  April at 9am (local time) and concluding on Thursday 11 th April at 8am (local time). Sign up for presale at the button above!

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Fortitude music hall, licensed all ages, friday, july 12, 2024, tuesday, july 16, 2024, hordern pavilion, thursday, july 18, 2024, margaret court arena.

Sign up for our presale at the top of this page by pressing the “SIGN UP FOR PRESALE ACCESS” button and filling in the form.

Our Secret Sounds presale begins Wednesday 10th April at 9am local time and will run until Thursday 11th April at 8am, local time. 

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Presale will run until Thursday 11th April at 8am ,  local time  or until allocation is exhausted.

Once presale allocation is exhausted, more tickets will be available in the  General Public On Sale beginning Thursday 11th April at 9am, local time. 

If you’ve signed up for our Secret Sounds presale, you’ll receive your email the day before the presale begins.

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Lizzy McAlpine’s latest album, Older, is out now.

Check it out here. 

Please read about the age restrictions before purchasing your tickets to Lizzy McAlpine’s shows:

Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane – Licensed All Ages

Hordern Pavilion, Sydney– Licensed All Ages

Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne – Licensed All Ages

Please take note of each venue’s entry requirements before purchasing your ticket/s

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