Events in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore.

A guided tour of Sydney's historic State Theatre. Each ticket includes a $1 restoration levy.

A 90-minute summer afternoon concert of the greatest hits of opera, featuring the stars of Opera Australia. This runs from late September through October 2026.

Ticketed event at Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

• Tue 13 Oct 2026
• Wed 14 Oct 2026
• Wed 14 Oct 2026
• Thu 15 Oct 2026
• Fri 16 Oct 2026
• Sat 17 Oct 2026

Disney's The Lion King musical at the Capitol Theatre. About 2 hr 30 min, with a 20-minute interval.

• Wed 14 Oct 2026
• Wed 14 Oct 2026
• Thu 15 Oct 2026
• Fri 16 Oct 2026
• Sat 17 Oct 2026

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls not to mention village idiots, cows, killer rabbits, and…

• Thu 15 Oct 2026
• Thu 15 Oct 2026
• Fri 16 Oct 2026
• Sat 17 Oct 2026

Neglected Musicals will present Rogers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL for limited performances at Foundry Theatre from 15 October.

• Thu 15 Oct 2026
• Fri 16 Oct 2026
• Sat 17 Oct 2026

Free outdoor sculpture exhibition along the clifftop coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama, about 2km. No booking needed.

WA based Experimental art-rock trio Yomi Ship are set to embark on their debut national headlining tour where they will be showcasing their unique and captivating approach to writing and performing instrumental music. This is an 18+ event.

Long sweaty nights at these pubs formed the bedrock of The Whitlams’ reputation as a memorable force in the Australian live scene. Now it’s back to the pubs where the audience is standing up close.

Reb Fountains new album Water For Gasoline delivers another striking body of work from one of New Zealand's most acclaimed contemporary artists, a record that confronts the challenges of our times while searching for light, beauty and connection amongst the noise.

Ticketed event at Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.

Step into LASSÙ Cosmic Cabaret Saloon perched on the galaxy’s edge, where space cowboys, alien drifters, and the legendary Rodeo Sisters dazzle with out-of-this-world acts.Join Rodeo Clown Rusty as he journeys through the golden days of LASSÙ, determined to revive the magic that once filled the saloon.Immerse yourself in a story where past and future collide in a spectacular, risqué circus experience.18+ Event

• Fri 16 Oct 2026
• Sat 17 Oct 2026
• Sun 18 Oct 2026
• Wed 21 Oct 2026

Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.

Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages, doors 6:30pm.

The Lazy Eyes return this September and October for a national Australian tour celebrating their highly anticipated second album Cheesy Love Songs, out 21 August.

Suzy Sheer is a band from Vancouver, British Columbia, now split between Montreal and New York. Their music has been described as purity electronics, blisstronica, and post-tronica.

Global dance music icon Carl Cox and dance music heavyweight Eric Powell bring their celebrated HOT SAUCE party to Sydney for a special late-night session at Selina’s, Coogee Bay Hotel.

Niche Productions Presents: Tour-Maubourg – First Australian Tour This October.

‘Chinese Laundry Invites’ – A Dynamic Series Tailored to community-run events featuring local crew takeovers, record label showcases, and more exciting community-driven ideas. Rooted in a music-first ethos and shaped by the communities pushing the culture forward.

Multi-level, revamped venue with Australia’s biggest club capacity. Featuring the best current and up-and-coming DJs playing the latest and greatest RNB, Tech House, Techno & Hardstyle. 18+ Only, entry via Angel Pl.

WHEN YOU HEAR music like this the wild, loose, and woozy drags of guitar; the impossible beauty of it all-what kind of landscape presents itself in your mind? Vistas big enough to be forgotten in. This is an ALL-AGES event.

Anyma's Æden electronic music show in The Domain. Strictly 18+, with photo ID.

The Beautiful Girls is the musical project of Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mat McHugh.

Running Touch returns with "Crushed," the opening statement of a new era. Where his earlier work traded in polished electronic euphoria, "Crushed" is heavier, live and unguarded… closer to Justin Timberlake fronting a grunge band than anything in his catalogue to date.

Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 18+.

Ticketed event at Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.

Nancy and the jam fancys are a guitar band based in regional NSW, building a reputation around tension repetition and release. Their 2025 debut Lp 'Swan Songs' has built them a loyal fan base around Australia, Usa, UK and Europe.

In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as SOEN. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved out a distinctive space in the music world.

SINN6R is one of the most exciting voices emerging from the UK's new underground rap movement.

‘Chinese Laundry Invites’ – A Dynamic Series Tailored to community-run events featuring local crew takeovers, record label showcases, and more exciting community-driven ideas. Rooted in a music-first ethos and shaped by the communities pushing the culture forward.

Terminal V lands in Sydney for its first-ever Australian edition, taking over Ivy for one night only. Terminal V arrives in Sydney for one night only, marking its first-ever edition in Australia. Strictly 18+.

Street festival on Willoughby Road and the side streets, with the roads closed to cars. 10am to 5pm, gold coin donation.

Long sweaty nights at these pubs formed the bedrock of The Whitlams’ reputation as a memorable force in the Australian live scene. Now it’s back to the pubs where the audience is standing up close.

Glare is an alternative rock/shoegaze five-piece from the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Since their debut in 2017, the band has wasted no time making a name for themselves at home and abroad with shimmering singles like “Blank” and “Void in Blue”.

Cinema Show is a Sydney band playing the music of Genesis. The show includes tracks from the Prog Rock era of Genesis in the 70s through to the 80s , 90s and including also the Solo works of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins.

The Prince of Bhangra, The Sukhbir Singh spreading the most energetic & lively vibes. He is on a Asia Pacific tour for the first time. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.

Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches delivers intricate indie-folk that is simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching. Their seamless blood harmonies traverse melancholy and wonder in equal measure. This is an 18+ event.

Ky Newman is a content creator and producer on the podcast Emergency Intercom. atlgrandma is the artist Liam Hall, a key figure in Los Angeles’s leftfield pop community: pensive, digitally curdled music that blends rock, rap, pop, and dance music in new absurdist ways.

Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages, doors 7pm.

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.

Nathan Evans is bringing his distinctly Scottish sound to Australian shores for the first time ever in October 2026.

Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.

King Gizz are treating us to a rare event: 2 shows, in 2 styles, in 2 venues on 1 big day. A full concert into a rave, separated only by a roadway. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.

Jazzy Gold takes over the Oxford Art Factory Main Room for her biggest headline show yet — WTF is WRONG with ME?

NO CIGAR are bringing their brand of ‘semi rock’ to Australia this spring, with thirteen lively shows on the cards for their biggest run in Australia to date.

Carl Cox and Eric Powell bring their celebrated party back to Selina's, Coogee Bay Hotel for a second and final Sydney show on Thursday 15 October.

Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 7pm.

ivy Thursdays is your weekly escape into the Cosmic Carnival. Every Thursday, ivy transforms into a decadent circus at the edge of the universe.

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.

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.

For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog.

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.

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.

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.

Large immersive exhibition of David Hockney's work at Carriageworks, on daily.

Halloween street festival in The Rocks, free entry, 4pm to 11pm every day. George St closes to traffic from 7pm on Friday and Saturday.

Open air waterfront festival at Tumbalong Park featuring international and local electronic music talent with sunset to midnight programming.