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Sydney summer festival guide

The season for outdoor celebration with a sick soundtrack is upon us. Our city heaves with music-loving throngs as fans make pilgrimages to temporary party pockets throughout Sydney and beyond in summer. Here's everything you need to know about music festival season.

Clubs

The best free parties in Sydney

Get more bang for your buck with cut-price drinks and no cover charges.

Nightlife

The best clubs in Sydney

Sydney loves to party – here's where to go for a big sesh on the dancefloor.

Music

The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music

Head to these local dens of sound for sticky carpets and great vibes.

Gay and lesbian

The best queer-friendly parties

Dance in these glitter-daubed safe spaces.

Upcoming gigs and parties

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La bohème

Gale Edwards' visually magnificent production of Puccini's bohemian love story returns to the Opera House

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Cry Club

See these funky queer punk-rockers live in Sydney

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Randy Newman

His legendary drawl has marked the soundtrack of generations, spanning animated pop culture to political commentary, and now Randy Newman is touring Australia

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Twilight at Taronga

Prepare for sunset selfies and 25th anniversary celebrations at the most spectacular gig series in Sydney

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Latest music news

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Punk legends the Offspring are teaming up with Sum 41 for a massive Australian tour

You better whip out the bleach and stock up on extra-strength hair gel, because it’s time to revive your inner punk in preparation for the Offspring’s 2020...

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You oughta know, Alanis Morissette is joining the Bluesfest line-up

If you’ve washed your hands clean of the notion of trekking to Byron Bay for Bluesfest this Easter, you oughta know that there’s some information that might...

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Kylie, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen are (maybe) headlining an Aussie fundraising tour

Tickets for the Fire Fight Australia arena spectacular, coming to the ANZ Stadium on February 16, sold out within hours of going on sale. Which is hardly...

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Eight life lessons we learned from Lizzo’s Opera House show

It’s always a big moment when somebody makes their Sydney Opera House debut, but Lizzo’s first gig in our city’s sparkling jewel was next level. Just as her...

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A massive bushfire relief fundraising concert is coming to ANZ Stadium next month

In 1985, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure called upon the biggest musical acts of the era – the likes of Queen, David Bowie, U2 and Paul McCartney – to put on a pair...