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MON 19 OCT
BIGYUKI (US/JAP)
Mon 19 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
BIGYUKI is NYC’s musical secret weapon. The New York-based, Japanese keyboardist, composer and producer has built an international reputation for blending jazz, hip hop, rock, electronic and dance music influences into something wholly his own. This is an 18+ event.
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BIGYUKI is NYC’s musical secret weapon. The New York-based, Japanese keyboardist, composer and producer has built an international reputation for blending jazz, hip hop, rock, electronic and dance music influences into something wholly his own. This is an 18+ event.
MON 19 OCT
PARADISE LOST
Mon 19 Oct · 7:30pm–10:30pm
Paradise Lost remain the undisputed monarchs of metal’s dark frontier. Formed in Halifax in 1988, they quickly carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody.
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Paradise Lost remain the undisputed monarchs of metal’s dark frontier. Formed in Halifax in 1988, they quickly carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody.
MON 19 OCT
Don McLean American Pie 55th Anniversary Tour
Mon 19 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.
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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.
TUE 20 OCT
Rebirth Brass Band (US) with Dink
Tue 20 Oct · 7:30pm–11:00pm
For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog.
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For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog.
TUE 20 OCT
Men At Work
Tue 20 Oct – Wed 21 Oct
Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
WED 21 OCT
LARA BUCHANAN + MORE
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm
Hang out with Friends of Friends every Wednesday this October at Metro Social. Each week, Metro A.i.R will showcase a diverse range of free events and performances, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to shine.
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Hang out with Friends of Friends every Wednesday this October at Metro Social. Each week, Metro A.i.R will showcase a diverse range of free events and performances, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to shine.
WED 21 OCT
Theon Cross + Summer Pearl
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
The label at the forefront of the UK’s jazz scene, Jazz re:freshed, brings you an epic double bill featuring Theon Cross and Summer Pearl, alongside a line-up of their best DJs.
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The label at the forefront of the UK’s jazz scene, Jazz re:freshed, brings you an epic double bill featuring Theon Cross and Summer Pearl, alongside a line-up of their best DJs.
WED 21 OCT
The Butterfly Effect - Portal To Hell
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
This October, step into the Portal To Hell, your exclusive pre-party for Hellbound 2026! Alt-rock legends The Butterfly Effect are making one last mainland stop before sailing into uncharted waters this October, bringing their signature emotionally charged sound to Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.
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This October, step into the Portal To Hell, your exclusive pre-party for Hellbound 2026! Alt-rock legends The Butterfly Effect are making one last mainland stop before sailing into uncharted waters this October, bringing their signature emotionally charged sound to Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.
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What's free in Sydney this weekend?
Free this weekend (16–18 Oct): Crows Nest Fest (Sun 18 Oct) and Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi (from 16 Oct).
- Crows Nest Fest Sun 18 Oct
- Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi from 16 Oct
What's on tonight in Sydney?
Tonight in Sydney: Monty Python's Spamalot at Sydney Event Centre (1:00pm), Carousel at Foundry Theatre (7:00pm), JAZZY GOLD - WTF is WRONG with ME? at Oxford Art Factory (7:00pm), Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia) at Capitol Theatre, Sydney (7:00pm) and NO CIGAR at The Factory Theatre (7:30pm).
- Monty Python's Spamalot 1:00pm
- Carousel 7:00pm
- JAZZY GOLD - WTF is WRONG with ME? 7:00pm
- Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia) 7:00pm
- NO CIGAR 7:30pm
What's on in Sydney this weekend?
This weekend (16–18 Oct) in Sydney: Carousel (Fri 16 Oct), Yomi Ship (Fri 16 Oct) and Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour (Fri 16 Oct). 47 events in all, listed on this page.
- Carousel Fri 16 Oct
- Yomi Ship Fri 16 Oct
- Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour Fri 16 Oct
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