Music
Concerts, gigs and musicals
Holi Festival ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.
The Great Composers
The very best of three composer tribute shows to Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Harold Arlen.
The Linda Ronstadt Show
Experience a dedicated Linda Ronstadt show, with Lisa Mio and Wild Dreamers.
Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow: Live at the Gardens
The Live at the Gardens series ends with Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow.
Arena Afterdark: Anti-Valentines Rave
Blast emo anthems all night long at this Friday 13th anti-celebration.
Flinders Quartet: New Light
A performance of Beethoven’s majestic late quartet, plus luminous works by Bacewicz and Dodd.
Jurassic Park in Concert
Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.
A Rocky Road to Success: Storytelling & Fashion
A one-night immersive fashion and film experience about resilience and reinvention.
Whispering Jack: A Music Celebration to John Farnham
Mike Vee and his band pays tribute to John Farnham's songs with his new show.
Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.
Festival of Veterans Arts
Enjoy this veteran-led arts festival with exhibitions, performances, workshops and family events.
Aled Jones: My Story, My Songs
Aled Jones returns to ³Ô¹ÏÍø for the first time since 2018, performing songs and telling stories.
Brahms Festival: Third and Fourth Symphonies
Bringing Brahm's large-scale compositions to life with a world-class orchestra.
J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations
Experience the intricate beauty and sublime artistry of Erin Helyard's performance on harpsichord.
Harp Meditations
Unwind with guided meditation and live harp music from Michael Johnson, inspired by the Gardens.
Lunar New Year at Immigration Museum
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant day of music, storytelling and activities for all ages.
We May Never Meet Again: The Music of Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse's iconic hits, performed by Elly Poletti and an electrifying horn and rhythm section.
Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan
A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents.
Claire Lyon: The Music of Broadway
Revel in the passion, power and beauty of musical theatre as Claire Lyon brings Broadway to life.
Thelma Plum and Sons of the East: Live at the Gardens
Hear Thelma Plum, Sons of the East and Jem Cassar-Daley perform at Live at the Gardens.
³Ô¹ÏÍø Celtic Festival
Enjoy a full day and night of live Celtic music and great craic on St Patrick's Day.
Modern Times (1936), Score by Sally Ford and the Idiomatics 
Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 masterpiece with a new live soundscape blending live music and electronica.
Noria Letts
Step into the romance and rhythm of a Parisian night with acclaimed French chanteuse, Noria Letts.
Art of the Score: James Horner
Art of the Score returns to present the music of the legendary Hollywood composer James Horner.
The Goddess (1934), Live Score by Wang and Dallwitz 
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this landmark of Chinese silent cinema with new live score.
Brahms Festival: Second Symphony and Piano Concerto
Brahms' Symphony No 2 carries the pastoral feel of the Austrian summer in which he wrote the music.
The Trumpet of the Swan
An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.
MJ The Musical
A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.
Critical Hits Music Bingo
Play free video game and pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.
Rooftop Piano Bar: Hosted by Tina Del Twist
A free rooftop cabaret at Spiegel Haus, serving glamour, laughs and mischief.
³Ô¹ÏÍø music venues
³Ô¹ÏÍø Recital Centre
Combining cutting-edge architecture and acoustic innovation with a unique focus on music.
Forum ³Ô¹ÏÍø
This theatre with its iconic architecture is one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most popular live band venues.
The best late-night bars and music venues in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Find intimate vinyl bars, iconic band rooms and live music bars open late.
Festival Hall
Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.
The Toff in Town
A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.
Murmur Piano Bar
Follow the sound of a distant piano to discover one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s best kept secrets.
Rod Laver Arena
The centrepiece of the Australian Open each January, the venue is also a popular concert arena.
The Drunken Poet
With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.
Speakeasy Theatre
A lively, historic vaudeville theatre featuring burlesque, cabaret, comedy and circus every week.
Transport Public Bar
Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.
Beneath Driver Lane
A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.
The Curtin
Traditional pub with fried chicken, cold beer, and live music from local and international acts.
Transit Rooftop Bar
Large rooftop bar in Federation Square, with expansive views of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø skyline.
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³Ô¹ÏÍø music walk
Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.
Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø
With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø is a cultural and architectural landmark.