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Your Event Guide For Sydney

We have crafted a what’s on shortlist that contains the must-know events, activities and must-see attractions for you experience and mark on your to-do list for the upcoming months. From music, theatre and arts to sports, food and leisure activities, there’s so much to see and do in our area so be sure to check our list on a regular basis to stay up-to-date on all things trending in our local area.

What’s On Events

Check out our expertly curated local area events guide.

Capitol Theatre stage curtains

Kate Miller-Heidke

7 – 8 February

She’s performed on stages as varied as Coachella, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the New York Metropolitan Opera.

People Enjoying at Missy Higgins Performance

Bryan Adams

12 February 2025

From his very first concerts in Australia in 1984, Bryan Adams is a long-time live favourite Down Under.

Coldplay in Concert

UFC

9 February 2025

Following the sold-out success of UFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland in September 2023, and UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya in Perth this August, the stage is set for the next chapter of UFC Down Under!

 

Concert

Luke Combs

31 January – 1 February 2025

Luke Combs is heading back to Australia in January and February 2025 and is set to break records as the first country artist to headline a full stadium tour down under.

Bluey's Big Play children’s television series.

Summer School Holidays

December 2024 – January 2025

Discover the calendar for this summer school in Sydney.

Coldplay in Concert

Juicy Fest

18 January 2025

Juicy Fest is a R18 one-day festival with the 2025 line up revealed – with influential R&B and hip hop stars.

Tennis Rockets and Balls

United Cup 2025

Get tickets to the global men’s and women’s teams tennis event at the official tournament website of the United Cup

Bluey's Big Play children’s television series.

Bluey's Big Play

2 – 18 January 2025

Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series.

Bridge With Firecrackers

NYE

31 December 2024

More than a million people will be making their way into the city and surrounds for the celebrations.

Concert

Good Things Festival

6 December 2024

Get ready for the emotion with Good things. Get your ticket now!

What So Not

14 December 2024

What So Not, one of Australia’s most forward-thinking and beloved artists, headlines Above.

Coldplay in Concert

Coldplay

6 November 2024

Coldplay in concert. Enjoy 2024 Australian Tour!

Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard

November 2024

Sarah Brightman returns to the stage after 30 years to star in the newest adaptation of Sunset Boulevard in Sydney.

Hamilton Musical 2025

Hamilton Musical

September 2024 – January 2025

The global phenomenon has returned to Sydney for its final Australian season. “There’s a reason it’s the most hyped sxhow on Earth”

Sister Act The Musical

Sister Act The Musical

September – October 2024

Direct from London’s West End, this award winning musical is set to open at Capitol Theatre in August 2024.

Knotfest 2024

Lime Cordiale

11 October 2024

Local legends Lime Cordiale will hit the road this October for a run of headline shows across Australia.

People Enjoying at Missy Higgins Performance

Sydney Fringe Festival

1 – 30 September 2024

Prepare for an unexpected and exhilarating month filled with over 400 jaw-dropping events spread across four dynamic new precincts.

People Enjoying at Missy Higgins Performance

Iron Maiden

13 September 2024

Metal icons Iron Maiden are bringing The Future Past Tour to Sydney in September 2024

Thirty Seconds to Mars

14 September 2024

Thirty Seconds to Mars return to Australia and New Zealand on their monumental Seasons 2024 World Tour.

People Enjoying at Missy Higgins Performance

Missy Higgins

July – August

The Second Act Tour will see Missy touring theatres nationally  in a special two act show.

Nightlife

Bastille festival

Food, wine, cheese and the best of French culture with an Olympic twist. The Bastille Festival takes over the waterfront at Circular Quay

Capitol Theatre Curtain

Dracula

Kip Williams concludes his Gothic trilogy with the most ambitious adaptation yet, featuring literature’s famed Count Dracula.

Lightscape at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Vivid Sydney

Until 15 June 2024

Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights.

Capitol Theatre Curtain

Chicago the Musical

June – July 2024

The longest-running musical on Broadway, this scorching hot masterpiece is coming to the Capitol Theatre.

Disco Star Lights

Boney M

8 June 2024

Disco Superstars BONEY M Featuring Maizie Williams return for The Farewell Tour Performing all their Greatest Hits.

People Enjoying at Missy Higgins Performance

Chocolate Starfish

29 June 2024

Chocolate Starfish marks 30 years with a spectacular Australian tour that celebrates the best of everything!

West Side Story Theater

West Side Story

March – April 2024

This electrifying, larger-than-life production of West Side Story will run for a 4 week season that is bound to be a sell-out!

Knotfest 2024

Lany

26 – 27 June 2024

Multi-platinum pop rock band LANY have today announced Australian tour!

Knotfest 2024

Nick Cave

Until 7 May 2024

Extraordinary presentation of Cave’s extensive and enduring catalogue.

 

West Side Story Theater

Sydney Comedy Festival

April to May 2024

Some of the world’s best international acts are back for this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival

A Man Playing a Guitar

Niall Horan

1 May 2024

Renowned global icon, Niall Horan, has finally announced that he is heading to in April and May of 2024!

Knotfest 2024

Knotfest 2024

23 March 2024

In 2024, music, art, and culture will collide once more in an unforgettable fashion.

A Man Playing a Guitar

Tom Jones

4 April 2024

Tom Jones tickets are available now! We have some marvelous news for all you Tom Jones fans. We are delighted to present you a new tour! 

West Side Story Theater

La Traviata

2 January – 12 March 2024

Violetta is a coveted courtesan, the toast of Paris, desired by many. When she meets the ardent Alfredo, her life changes forever.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival

Mardi Gras 2024

16 February – 3 March 2024

This year Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is bigger than ever when Sydney hosts World Pride.

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