Sydney’s Sizzling Summer
As Sydney sizzles under the sun the city’s entertainment calendar also begins to heat up. Luckily for our readers rather than needing to sort the wheat from the chaff yourself, we’ve done the hard work for you. Check out our comprehensive list of all the top events, shows, art exhibitions, concerts and films to see during the coming summer season.
STAGE
Sylvia
Ballet has a new heroine – and she can rescue herself.
Until Nov 23. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney. $37-$305+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
The Nutcracker
Nov 30-Dec 18. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney. $37-$375+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Australian Ballet brings the world’s most famous ballet to life on stage in a brand new production of The Nutcracker created especially for children aged 3 and up.
Dec 18-Jan 4. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney. $44-$56+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
The Chasers War On 2019
Dec 5. Enmore Theatre, 118-132 Enmore Rd, Newtown. $35-$74.95+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.enmoretheatre.com.au
Hannah Gadsby – Douglas
Dec 17-21. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney. $84.90+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Sport For Jove’s Summer Season
- Romeo & Juliet
Dec 21-30. Bella Vista Farm. Cnr Norwest Blvd & Elizabeth MacArthur Dr, Bella Vista.
Jan 17-26. Leura Everglades. 37 Everglades Ave, Leura.
- Twelfth Night
Jan 11-26. Leura Everglades. 37 Everglades Ave, Leura
Tickets $32-$42+b.f. available at www.sportforjove.com.au
Cirque Stratosphere
Dec 24-29. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney. $39-$119+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Shrek The Musical
Jan 1-31. Sydney Lyric Theatre, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont. $49-$145+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneylyric.com.au
Wind In The Willows
Jan 4-26. Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney. $22-$30+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au
Sydney Festival
Jan 8-26. Various Venues & Prices. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyfestival.org.au
Penn & Teller
Jan 11-19. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney. $59-$159+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Hayes Theatre – The Life Of Us
Jan 16-Feb 9. 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point. $52-$59+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.hayestheatre.com.au
Louis Theroux
Jan 17. State Theatre, 49 Market St, Sydney. $99-$299+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.statetheatre.com.au
Courtney Act’s Fluid
Feb 21-28. Eternity Playhouse, 39 Burton St, Darlinghurst. $45.50-$95+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.darlinghursttheatre.com
Jason Alexander – The Master Of His Domain
Feb 22. State Theatre, 49 Market Street, Sydney. $99-$119+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.statetheatre.com.au
Bell Shakespeare – Hamlet
Feb 29-Apr 4. Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney. $37.50-$97.50+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
SCENE
Japan Supernatural
Until Mar 8. Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney. $12-$25+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
Linear
Nov 15-Jun 30. Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo. $8-$15+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.maas.museum
Jamaican Food & Music Festival
Nov 16. Greenwood Hotel, 36 Blue St, North Sydney. $30-$50+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.jmff.com.au
Greatest Hits: Michael Hutchence
Nov 21-Jan 11. Blender Gallery, 16 Elizabeth St, Paddington. FREE. Info: www.cuffarohits.com
Etsy Made Local Market
Nov 23. Town Hall, 483 George St, Sydney. Gold Coin Entry. Info: www.sydneymade.wordpress.com
Beer Fest
Nov 30-Dec 1. Centennial Park. $16.71-$52.48+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydney.beerfestivals.com.au
Christmas Meet The Makers Marketplace
Dec 14. Hypmotive Hub, 155 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville. Info: www.hypmotive.com
Artisans Market Glebe
Dec 14. Dr H J Foley Rest Park, Cnr Glebe Point Rd & Bridge Rd. Info: www.artisansmarketglebe.org.au
MindBodySpirit Festival
Mar 12-15. ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney. Info: www.mbsfestival.com.au
SOUNDS
Harbourlife
Nov 16. Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point. Tickets & Info: www.fuzzy.com.au
SoundSpheres: A Mini-Festival Of Music
Nov 19. UNSW, Io Myers Studio, Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab, D8. $10-$20+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.arts.unsw.edu.au
Kiss
Nov 26. Qudos Bank Arena, 19 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park. $99.90-$332.05+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.kissonline.com
Festival X
Nov 30. Sydney Showground, 1 Showground Rd, Sydney Olympic Park. $159.95-$384.19+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.festivalx.com.au
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir
Dec 1. Riverside Theatres, Cnr Market &, Church St, Parramatta. $23-$39+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.riversideparramatta.com.au
Subsonic
Dec 6-8. Riverwood Downs Mountain Valley Resort, 311 Monkerai Rd, Monkerai. $340+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.subsonicmusic.com.au
Good Things Festival
Dec 7. Centennial Park. $179.95+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.goodthingsfestival.com.au
Liam Gallagher
Dec 9. Enmore Theatre, 118-132 Enmore Rd, Newtown. $129.90-$169.90+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.enmoretheatre.com.au
David Campbell & The Symphony Orchestra – Christmas At The Coliseum
Dec 12-13. Sydney Coliseum Theatre, 55 Sherbrooke St, Rooty Hill. $79-$249+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneycoliseum.com.au
Paul Kelly
Dec 14. The Domain, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney. $99.90-$169.90+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.paulkelly.com.au
John Butler
Dec 20. Sydney Coliseum Theatre, 55 Sherbrooke St, Rooty Hill. $59,90-89.90+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneycoliseum.com.au
Elton John
Dec 21 & 23 – Jan 7, 9 & 14. Qudos Bank Arena, 19 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park. $149-$299+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.qudosbankarena.com.au
Lost Paradise
Dec 28-Jan 1. Glenworth Valley. $389+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.lostparadise.com.au
NYE In The Park
Dec 31. Victoria Park, Parramatta Rd, Broadway. $85.89-$807.91+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.nyeinthepark.com
Field Day
Jan 1. The Domain, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney. $170-$250+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.fieldday.sydney
FOMO Festival
Jan 11. Parramatta Park, Cnr Pitt St &, Macquarie St, Parramatta. $139-$199+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.fomofestival.com.au/sydney
Jojo Siwa
Jan 13-14. ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney. $54.90-$249+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.firststatesupertheatre.com.au
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Jan 17-26. Tamworth – Various Venues & Prices. Tickets & Info: www.tcmf.com.au
Sean Paul & Shaggy
Jan 31. Hordern Pavilion, 1 Driver Ave, Moore Park. $110.95+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.playbillvenues.com.au
Billy Idol
Feb 1. Hordern Pavilion, 1 Driver Ave, Moore Park. $105.35+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.playbillvenues.com.au
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Feb 2. The Domain, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney. $179.94-$190.14+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.lanewayfestival.com
Michael Bublé
Feb 7-8. Qudos Bank Arena, 19 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park. $87.80-953.90+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.michaelbuble.com
Alice Cooper
Feb 15. Qudos Bank Arena, 19 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park. $132.30-$173.05+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.qudosbankarena.com.au
Queen & Adam Lambert
Feb 15. ANZ Stadium, Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park. $104.30+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.anzstadium.com.au
Days Like This
Mar 7. Victoria Park, Parramatta Rd, Broadway. $149-$189+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.dayslikethisfestival.com.au
Ultra Australia
Mar 7. Parramatta Park, Cnr Pitt St &, Macquarie St, Parramatta. $160-$300+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.ultraaustralia.com
4ESydney
Mar 21-Apr 4. Various Bankstown Venues & Prices. Tickets & Info: www.4esydney.com
Download
Mar 21. Parramatta Park, Cnr Pitt St &, Macquarie St, Parramatta. $194.93-$384.56+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.downloadfestival.com.au
Bluesfest
Apr 9-13. Tyagarah Nature Reserve, Tyagarah. $53.01-$639.23+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.bluesfest.com.au
Iron Maiden
May 7. Qudos Bank Arena, 19 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park. $95-$175+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.qudosbankarena.com.au
SCREEN
Openair Cinemas Pyrmont
Until Dec 8. Metcalfe Park, Darling Island Rd, Pyrmont. $20-$42+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.openaircinemas.com.au
Japanese Film Festival
Until Nov 24. Event Cinemas George St. $16.50-$75+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.japanesefilmfestival.net
Star Wars: Episode IX – Dec 19
Frozen 2 – Dec 26
Jumanji: The Next Level – Dec 26
Studio Ghibli Summer Festival
Jan 11-Feb 8. Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney. $10-$12+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au
Bad Boys For Life – Jan 16
Queer Screen’s 27th Mardi Gras Film Festival
Feb 13-27. Various Location & Prices. Tickets & Info: www.queerscreen.org.au