City Recital Hall

Mardi Gras Ultra Violet

Fri 13 Feb, 2026

Ultra Violet is a glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Mardi Gras 2026, open to LGBTQIA+ women and allies.

FC20: Celebrating 20 years of Future Classic

Fri 27 Feb, 2026

Legendary label Future Classic is turning 20 and you’re invited to the party! Join Emma Louise, Sycco, Touch Sensitive, Paula Tape, Nikki Nair, Panama, Tentendo, and surprise guests for an unforgettable night.

Josh Pyke

Sat 1 Nov, 2025

One of Australia’s most cherished songwriters, Josh Pyke will make his City Recital Hall debut celebrating the 20th anniversary of his hit debut EP Feeding the Wolves.

Brave New Worlds

Sun 19 Jul, 2026

The Australian Youth Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Eroica, Brett Dean’s Testament and Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, conducted by Antony Hermus and featuring soloist Charlotte Miles.

Ben Elton: What Have I Done? with HG Nelson

Sun 2 Nov, 2025

Join Ben Elton in conversation with HG Nelson to celebrate the launch of What Have I Done? — a brilliant career laid bare in stories, laughs, and unforgettable moments. A must for fans of Saturday Live, Blackadder, and The Young Ones.

Pinchgut Opera

HAAi

Fri 5 Dec, 2025

HAAi goes All Night Long – a rare five-hour set of techno, psychedelia and bass at City Recital Hall. No supports, just pure dancefloor release.

Beethoven's Eighth

Mon 3 Nov, 2025

A classic meets his Immortal Beloved as the Australian Haydn Ensemble performs Beethoven unplugged.

The Necks

Thu 26 Feb, 2026

You may have seen The Necks before - but no two performances are ever the same. Their music evolves in real time, mesmerising, unpredictable, and profoundly transportive.

Meg Washington: GEM

Fri 7 Nov, 2025

Prepare for an electrifying musical experience as Meg Washington premieres her brand-new, genre-bending album GEM in a special Sydney performance this spring.