Gig Guide
Below you'll find every live music event taking place in Sydney, all on one page.
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Gig Guide Playlist
Listen to (almost) every artist listed in the gig guide this week:
Updated every Sunday!
Dec '23
Sat
9
FANGZstock
W/ FANGZ, LOSER, Closure, Mac the Knife, Neighbourhood Void, Starcrazy, Lady Lazarus, WELL?, Lady Lyon, Ed Barnes, Blake Cateris, Sarah Yagki, Bronte Alva
1:00pm The Lady Hampshire
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FBi TURNS 20: FUNDRAISER & BLOCK PARTY
W/ 1300, Anusha, Aquenta, Armlock, Babitha, BAYANG (tha Bushranger), Becca Hatch, Carnations, Crescendoll, Diola, Dobby, Dust, FRIDAY*, GAUCI, Hoops, Anna Lunoe x Bad Ezzy x Nina Las Vegas, Isa, Jamaica Moana, Jane, Johnny Lieu, Juice Webster, Maina Doe, Marcus Whale, Mazzacles, Milan Ring, Ninajirachi, Party Dozen, Rydeen, Salllvage, Scruffs + Friends, Simon Caldwell, Slim Set + Friends, Teether, Walkerboy x T Breezy x Utility, Zion Garcia
3:00pm Marrickville Bowling Club
This all-day celebration of a radio station that has profoundly impacted the lives of many, many people over its 20 year history is putting on this celebratory / fundraising lineup that spans the Bowlo, the Red Rattler, and an outdoor stage on Faversham St
For fans of John Fahey and American primitivism genres
Rock Ko Fol (USA)
7:00pm Mary's Underground
Velvet Trip
7:00pm The Lansdowne
Jackie Brown Jr
7:00pm Waywards @ The Bank Hotel
SelfDivision EP Launch for 'Enigma'
SoSo
8:00pm The Fusebox @ The Factory
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90s Oz Indie legends KNIEVEL, are the musical vehicle for producer to the stars, record label head honcho and all-round good guy, Mr Wayne Connolly. A rare gig for them, not to be missed by fans of the original sound of 90s Indie Pop/Rock.
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BLAWAN [LIVE] (UK)
Lux Trevis
10:00pm Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Sun
10
Lazy Thinking is a recently-opened "restaurant, bar and a record store that sells only independent Australian music". They've just started doing shows in their space, and they've launched out the gates with some brilliant curation - acts like Patamon, AnSo, Gift Giver, V.I.P.P, Negative Gears and then this lineup are a strong signal that owner and curator Jim Flanagan knows where it's at. These shows are pay-what-you-can.
GENE MAYNARD BAND
4:30pm Marrickville Bowling Club
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OCEANFROMTHEBLUE (KOR)
6:30pm Factory Floor @ The Factory
Jimmy Webb (USA)
7:00pm City Recital Hall
Yoskos in the Cosmos
7:00pm Petersham Bowlo
Single launch for 'Lost In My Mess'
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Mon
11
Lloyd Cole (UK)
8:00pm City Recital Hall
Tue
12
Evita Manji (GRC)
6:30pm Phoenix Central Park
Two performances, one at 6:30pm and the other at 8:15pm. Free, entry by ballot only - RSVP via the link.
M HUNCHO (UK)
7:00pm Metro Theatre
PACHYMAN (USA)
Wed
13
Thu
14
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Musica Copa 10th Anniversary Fundraiser
W/ Bag Raiders [live], Crooked Colours [DJ], Dena Amy, Loosie Grind, Musica Copa Allstars, Tseba B2B "Very Special Guests"
This charity is a meeting of the music industry for a 5-a-side charity football tournament. This event caps off the day's shenanigans which run all day in Centennial Park. All proceeds to Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD).
Malaika Mfalme [aka Angel King]
7:00pm Red Rattler
Album launch for 'Yasmin'
Album launch for 'Hourglass'
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M HUNCHO (UK)
7:00pm Metro Theatre
Eleni Drake (UK)
Jack Botts
7:00pm Brass Monkey
Brendan Maclean
7:30pm The Lansdowne
Jesse Redwing
8:00pm Enmore Hotel
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Fri
15
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CROCODYLUS XMAS
W/ Crocodylus, The Blamers, Cammy Cautious and The Wrestlers
7:00pm The Lady Hampshire
miramar
THE CRUEL SEA
8:00pm Enmore Theatre
1nce Again
10:00pm Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Sat
16
UNDR Ctrl: Not Another Disco Party
W/ Ariane [DJ], Callyy [DJ], Eddy Diamond [DJ], The Essential Mix [DJ]
2:00pm The Lady Hampshire
Blossom Rot Records Christmas Party
W/ SWEETIE, MEGAFÄUNA, CLASSIC, BRIDGE DOG, WILES, BODY TYPE DJs
3:00pm Marrickville Bowling Club
Summer Dance
W/ Eris Drew B2B Octo Octa, Roza Terenzi, Mez
The Wiggles
4:00pm Qudos Arena
There are three shows on the one day (what?!?!) but I figured I'd go with the time mostly likely to be palatable to readers of this site
CG Discs: Label Launch "Jazz Doof"
W/ Manfredo Lament, Middle James, Kosher Groove, LEVOS, Seen Herbivore, Lux Trevis
4:00pm Atomic Brewery
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$10 entry at the door (card only). All proceeds go directly to the Wayside Chapel
EXEK
6:30pm Oxford Art Factory
Blackened Rose
W/ Wicked Envy, Mayeflower 'Requiem of the Rose' Single Release
Misneach
7:00pm Botany View Hotel
Debut show and single launch for 'Space & Time'
Hybrid Theory (PRT)
7:00pm Metro Theatre
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Album launch for 'Friends In Low Places'
Darren Hanlon Christmas Show
7:00pm The Great Club
Casey Lowry
7:00pm The Lansdowne
THE CRUEL SEA
8:00pm Enmore Theatre
Summer Dance: AFTER DARK
W/ jamesjamesjames B2B Willaris. K, Crybaby B2B CaucasianOpportunities, Isa
Sun
17
TRANSGENRE
W/ Cry Club, Those Who Dream, Blake Williams, Cherish, Enpriestess, Final Girls, FVNERAL, KHAOS EMRLD, Noctica, Nonnie [Solo], Two Knives, Wolfjay
1:00pm Red Rattler
Elefant Traks: Day Party
W/ Scruffs [DJ], Carolina Gasolina [DJ], Diola [DJ], DGGZ [DJ]
2:00pm The Lady Hampshire
Jack Nolan Trio
3:00pm Yulli's Brewery
The Honey Giant's Heart
4:00pm Union Hotel
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The Stiffz
7:00pm Brass Monkey
Mon
18
Wed
20
Ben Abraham's Christmas Special
7:00pm The Great Club
Thu
21
Debaser X HIJINX Christmas Party
W/ Manfredo Lament, Betty, Euan Hart, The Slims, BODYWIRE
6:00pm Oxford Art Factory
Jackson Carroll
7:00pm Brass Monkey
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Ben Abraham's Christmas Special
7:00pm The Great Club
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MYMA
EP launch for 'Beautiful Chaos'
Jesse Redwing
8:00pm Enmore Hotel
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Fri
22
Beliza
7:00pm LazyBones
WAAX
7:00pm Crowbar
Music Makers Club #93
SPEED: ALL AGES XMAS SHOW
Luke O'Shea & Friends Christmas Show
7:00pm Brass Monkey
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EJ WORLAND
7:00pm The Vanguard
Dragon
7:30pm The Bridge Hotel
No Cents: 2023 Booster Pack
W/ RenzoMck, AR the Eternal, Lxgcy, Narakel, Zzarni [DJ]
8:00pm The Chippo Hotel
Sat
23
RECAST
EP launch for ‘Runaway Train’
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A Psychotic Christmas
W/ The Psychotic Turnbuckles, The Dark Clouds, DISGRACE
7:00pm Marrickville Bowling Club
Gocsy's Big Xmas Muck Around
W/ Jack Anthony, Tallulah, Deadshowws, Emmy Mack [DJ]
7:00pm The Lady Hampshire
Pyjama Sundayz
7:00pm Vic on the Park
Haztet
10:00pm Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Sun
24
A Very Cringy Christmas featuring Josh Shipton
W/ Irene Nicola, Doctor Robot, WhatEva, The Oh Malaise
6:30pm MoshPit Bar
Thu
28
KANE
7:00pm The Duke of Enmore
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Jesse Redwing
8:00pm Enmore Hotel
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Fri
29
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5 bands for 5 bucks
W/ Cismic, Dead Sea Dolls, Junk, Venus Fly Trap, Vinted Vineer
Clayton Doley's Bayou Billabong
7:00pm LazyBones
SBTRKT (UK) [live]
8:00pm Metro Theatre
Sat
30
Sun
31
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Smooth Sailing’s New Year's Eve Yacht Rock Party
7:00pm Marrickville Bowling Club
Jan '24
Mon
1
NYD 2024 'DAY ONE' REVERENCE
W/ BASEMENT JAXX (UK) [DJ], FAITHLESS (UK) [DJ], LTJ BUKEM (UK) [DJ], PLUMP DJs (UK), DILLINJA (UK) [DJ]
1:00pm Greenwood Hotel
Wed
3
Griff (UK)
7:30pm Metro Theatre
ROMY (UK)
COBRAH (SWE)
8:00pm Oxford Art Factory
DECLAN MCKENNA (UK)
8:00pm Enmore Theatre
Thu
4
Fri
5
SUN ROOM (USA)
7:00pm Avalon RSL
Strip Of Cleeve
7:00pm The Chippo Hotel
THE EAST POINTERS (CAN)
7:00pm The Vanguard
Sat
6
WALLIS BIRD (IRE)
7:00pm The Vanguard
mclusky (UK)
7:30pm Oxford Art Factory
OVERMONO (UK)
8:00pm Metro Theatre
Haztet
10:00pm Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Tue
9
BAD BOY CHILLER CREW (UK)
7:00pm Metro Theatre
DESTROY LONELY (USA)
7:00pm Enmore Theatre
SUN ROOM (USA)
7:00pm The Lansdowne
Elita (CAN)
7:30pm Oxford Art Factory
Austin Millz (USA)
8:00pm Manning Bar, USYD
Wed
10
NLE CHOPPA (USA)
7:00pm Enmore Theatre
STRIP OF CLEEVE
7:00pm The Vanguard
Harold López-Nussa (CUB)
7:30pm ACO Pier 2/3
BRYCE VINE (USA)
8:00pm Metro Theatre
Thu
11
LILJA (NOR)
6:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
The Rubens
7:00pm Dee Why RSL Club
John Lawrie & The Welcome Strangers
Single launch for 'No Brakes'
Brent Faiyaz (USA)
8:00pm Aware Super Arena (ICC)
Josh Meader Trio
9:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Fri
12
Harold López-Nussa (CUB)
6:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
CANDLEBOX (USA)
7:00pm Metro Theatre
KID QUILL (USA)
7:00pm The Vanguard
Alex Cameron & Roy Malloy
7:00pm The Lansdowne
King Tide
7:00pm LazyBones
CUMBIAMUFFIN
7:00pm The Great Club
Anoushka Shankar
8:00pm Sydney Opera House
Adam Newling
8:00pm Avalon RSL
Conic Rose (GER)
9:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Late Nights at the Thirsty Mile: Wavyland
10:00pm Moonshine Bar (The Thirsty Mile)
Sat
13
Harold López-Nussa (CUB)
0:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
LILJA (NOR)
6:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Surf Trash
7:00pm Huxley's
John Floreani
7:00pm The Lansdowne
Conic Rose (GER)
9:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Haztet
10:00pm Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Late Nights at the Thirsty Mile: Astral People
W/ Nabihah Iqbal (UK) [Live]
10:00pm Moonshine Bar (The Thirsty Mile)
Sun
14
Josh Meader Trio
2:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
LILJA (NOR)
5:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Conic Rose (GER)
8:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Mon
15
BRUNO MAJOR (UK)
8:00pm Enmore Theatre
Neil Gaiman & FourPlay String Quartet
9:00pm Sydney Opera House
Wed
17
Julie Byrne (USA)
6:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
ENOLA
7:00pm The House of Music & Booze
Peter Cat recording Co. (IND)
9:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Thu
18
Kee’ahn
6:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Gracie Abrams (USA)
7:00pm Hordern Pavilion
Laure Briard (FRA)
7:00pm Waywards @ The Bank Hotel
Peter Cat recording Co. (IND)
9:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Fri
19
David Keenan (IRE)
3:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Alma Zygier
Julie Byrne (USA)
6:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
BEANS ON TOAST (UK)
7:00pm The Vanguard
Gengahr (UK)
7:00pm Mary's Underground
Áine Tyrrell
Coloured Stone
7:00pm LazyBones
Album launch for 'Offline'
Ellie and the Vandelles
7:00pm Brass Monkey
OFF! (USA)
7:30pm Metro Theatre
Tijuana Cartel
7:30pm Avalon RSL
Pseudo Echo
7:30pm The Bridge Hotel
Lisa O’Neill (IRE)
8:00pm City Recital Hall
Lisa O'Neill (IRE)
8:00pm City Recital Hall
Phil Jamieson
9:00pm Huxley's
Trophie
9:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Sat
20
Eliza Hull
3:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Alma Zygier
David Keenan (IRE)
6:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
NOFX (USA)
6:00pm Hordern Pavilion
MERCI, MERCY
7:00pm The Vanguard
Cowboy Malfoy
7:00pm The Lansdowne
Coloured Stone
7:00pm LazyBones
Pseudo Echo
7:30pm The Bridge Hotel
BECKY HILL (UK)
Courtney Barnett
8:00pm City Recital Hall
Courtney Barnett
8:00pm City Recital Hall
SUO (USA)
9:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Haztet
10:00pm Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Late Nights at the Thirsty Mile: Astral People
W/ Nabihah Iqbal (UK) [Live]
10:00pm Moonshine Bar (The Thirsty Mile)
Sun
21
Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier: 'Songs from the Book of Life'
5:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
NOFX (USA)
6:00pm Hordern Pavilion
Mon
22
THE BREEDERS (USA)
7:45pm Enmore Theatre
Tue
23
Please note - this Banana is not the local experimental duo!
Noah Kahan (USA)
8:00pm Hordern Pavilion
OXXXYMIRON (RUS)
Wed
24
Sea Girls (UK)
8:00pm Oxford Art Factory
Noah Kahan (USA)
8:00pm Hordern Pavilion
Thu
25
Grazza-fest
W/ Hard-Ons, Pink Fits, Rocks, Glycereens, Hellebores, Strike Outs
7:00pm The Great Club
Great Job!
7:00pm The Vanguard
Single launch for 'Find Ourselves / Find Each Other'
Weirdassembly
7:00pm LazyBones
Sat
27
New Beginnings Festival
Benjamin Skepper: Praeludium Y Fuga Remixed
6:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Bernie Hayes Quartet
7:00pm Camelot Lounge
Walter Trout (USA)
7:30pm Factory Theatre
Finely Tuned: Tornado Wallace & Fantastic Man
10:00pm Moonshine Bar (The Thirsty Mile)
Haztet
10:00pm Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Sun
28
Benjamin Skepper: Praeludium Y Fuga Remixed
5:00pm ACO Pier 2/3
Closing Night Party feat. Mo Laudi (ZAF)
Tue
30
Melanie Martinez (USA)
7:30pm Aware Super Arena (ICC)
Unknown Mortal Orchestra (NZ/USA)
8:00pm Sydney Opera House
Wed
31
Nicole Whitlock (USA)
7:00pm Brass Monkey
Steve Lacy (USA)
8:00pm Sydney Opera House
RAYE (UK)
8:00pm Enmore Theatre
Feb '24
Thu
1
GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV (ZAF)
7:00pm Factory Theatre
Emma Pask
7:00pm The Great Club
FAYE WEBSTER (USA)
7:30pm Metro Theatre
Paris Texas (USA)
8:00pm Oxford Art Factory
Steve Lacy (USA)
8:00pm Sydney Opera House
Nia Archives (UK)
Texas (UK)
8:00pm Enmore Theatre
Fri
2
Owen Campbell & Jesse Redwing
7:00pm The Great Club
GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV (ZAF)
7:00pm Metro Theatre
d4vd (USA)
The Moving Stills
7:30pm Oxford Art Factory
Louis Tomlinson (UK)
8:00pm Qudos Arena
The Living End
8:00pm Selina's @ Coogee Bay Hotel
AJ TRACEY (UK)
8:15pm Enmore Theatre
Sat
3
METAL ALLIANCE FESTIVAL
W/ Asura, Pyrefly, Loner, Buried Shallow, Thraxas!, Diskust, Stormtide, Burial Chamber, Deprivation, Vexation
4:00pm Factory Floor @ The Factory
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
7:00pm Enmore Theatre
grandson (USA)
Wednesday 13 (USA)
8:00pm Metro Theatre
Sun
4
CHARLEY CROCKETT (USA)
7:15pm Enmore Theatre
Mon
5
Tue
6
MILKY CHANCE (GER)
8:00pm Enmore Theatre
Wed
7
PETEY (USA)
7:30pm Factory Theatre
Hemlocke Springs (USA)
7:30pm Oxford Art Factory
Thu
8
Fri
9
P!NK (USA)
6:00pm Allianz Stadium
The Allniters
7:00pm Brass Monkey
NF (USA)
7:00pm Qudos Arena
The Angels
7:00pm The Bridge Hotel
DOMi & JD Beck (FRA/USA)
7:30pm Factory Theatre
KATATONIA (SWE)
8:00pm Metro Theatre
Paul Weller (UK)
8:00pm Sydney Opera House
Ralph McTell (UK)
Sat
10
Greg Arnold [of Things of Stone & Wood]
1:00pm Brass Monkey
P!NK (USA)
6:00pm Allianz Stadium
Paul Weller (UK)
8:00pm Sydney Opera House
BLIND GUARDIAN (GER)
8:00pm Metro Theatre
James Reyne
8:00pm Selina's @ Coogee Bay Hotel
Sun
11
Blondshell (USA)
7:00pm Oxford Art Factory
Mon
12
Paul Weller (UK)
8:00pm Sydney Opera House
Wed
14
K.FLAY (USA)
7:00pm Oxford Art Factory
Daniel Champagne
7:00pm Brass Monkey
Thu
15
SAHARA BECK
7:00pm The Vanguard
Mia Wray
7:00pm The Great Club
FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS (USA)
7:30pm Metro Theatre
Fri
16
The Wreckery & Halfway
7:00pm The Great Club
Models
7:30pm The Bridge Hotel
Jon Stevens [of Noiseworks]
7:30pm Selina's @ Coogee Bay Hotel
Haiku Hands
8:00pm Secret Marrickville Location
THE DRUMS (USA)
8:00pm Metro Theatre
Sat
17
Emma Pask
1:00pm Brass Monkey
Rum Jungle
6:00pm Mary's Underground
KING RAAM (IRN)
7:00pm The Fusebox @ The Factory
THE CHATS
7:00pm Metro Theatre
TAY OKSEE
7:00pm The Vanguard
Sun
18
Rum Jungle
6:00pm Mary's Underground
CALEXICO (USA)
7:00pm Factory Theatre
Tue
20
J Mascis (USA)
Wed
21
Thu
22
The Animals (UK)
7:00pm Paddo RSL
Voyager
7:00pm Manning Bar, USYD
Single launch for 'Unkind'
Cavetown (UK)
7:30pm UNSW Roundhouse
Harrison Storm
7:30pm The Lansdowne
Fri
23
Karen Lee Andrews
7:00pm The Great Club
Tijuana Cartel
7:00pm The Lansdowne
MOURNFUL CONGREGATION
W/ Illimitable Dolor, Tyrannic, Golgothan Remains
BOO SEEKA
7:30pm Metro Theatre
The Necks
SHONEN KNIFE (JPN)
8:00pm Crowbar
Mahalia Barnes
9:00pm Brass Monkey
Sat
24
JACK LADDER & THE DREAMLANDERS
7:00pm Mary's Underground
FERGUS JAMES
The Animals (UK)
7:30pm The Bridge Hotel