Music Events in Sydney

Performances take place on grass. Chairs not provided, bring a blanket. Gates open 1 hour piror to performance. Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and, of course, Mr Toad as they bring Kenneth Grahame's immortal story of life on the riverbank to the stage This critically acclaimed outdoor theatre production delivers music, songs, and laughs. There is fun for young and old as the Head Chief Rabbit transforms the audience into rabbits with a waggle of the ears and a wiggle of the nose. The young 'rabbits' are encouraged to get involved in the action and are given every opportunity to scream out loud, sing along and become part of the adventure. With laughs and surprises for children and adults, this is interactive theatre at its best. Celebrating over 35 years in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and 20 years in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Wind in the Willows is Australia's best-loved affordable family entertainment.

Revolve Festival Sydney 2026     Friday 23rd January, 2026 | 6PM - 3AM   Manning House, Camperdown, Sydney   Presented by Dayglow x Closure       Revolve Festival lands in Sydney this January long weekend for its second addition! A full-scale multi-stage takeover celebrating the sounds that define Australia’s new wave of electronic music.     From sunset till late, Manning House transforms into a four-stage playground of sound, lights, and energy. Featuring international heavy-hitters, homegrown heroes, and rising names across house, techno, and everything in between. Expect immersive production, high-energy rooms, food and market stalls, and a crowd that lives for the music.     Lineup (A–Z):   2HOT2PLAY (GER), Brent Honey, Charlie Shell, Choomba, Datsko (IRE), Deaf Toucan, DJ Assault (USA), Emma Moon, Eva Charley, GMOZ B2B Bacteria Girl, James Pepper, Janis Zielinski (GER), Joe Hunt (UK), Jokesonyou, Juicy Selekta (IRE), Lemtom (UK), Little Fritter, Mass Medium / Club Caviar (NL), Nato, No Chasa, Obeido, Osmosis Jones, Scrappa, Testpress (SCO), Thelma (FRA), Trance Mums, Young Franco, ZWilling. (GER)     Supports (A–Z):   Bad Juju, Hutcher, Lily FM, Maloney, Mimosa, Sublunar, 2grlz1deck, AmnzDam, Dizzy, Mack, Muzza, Oneski, Reverse Cowgirls, Smags, Zuko + DJ Comp Winner     Details:   Manning House, Camperdown, Sydney   Time: 6PM–3AM (Friday 23rd January, 2026 — Long Weekend)   PRESALE: LIVE @ 10AM AEDT 23.10.2025   GENERAL ACCESS: LIVE @ 10AM 24.10.2025     Extras: 4 stages + Food & Market Stalls   Presented by: Dayglow x Closure

Alexander Flood is one of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, possessing a finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. His unique sound and approach on the instrument has been crafted through the many years of study, training and dedication to music. Leading his band from the drum chair, Alex’s music pushes a fresh rhythmic and dynamic realm of live dance music leaning on nu-jazz, house, broken beat, DnB, funk and experimental sounds. Flood’s live set delivers hard hitting dance energy from start to finish with tight masterful drums, big bottom bass, lush keyboard harmonies and floating jazz flute melodies.  Alex has worked with some heavyweight artists including Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah), Elena Pinderhughes, Weedie Braimah, Ábáse, Horatio Luna, Cazeaux OSLO, Vivian Sessoms, Emma Volard and Nelson Dialect to name a few. 2023 saw Flood align with Berlin’s Jakarta Records to release his third album OSCILLATE, forging a new direction in dance music and brining together Australian & European artistry, energy and collaboration. In 2024, now working with Emerged Agency, Alex took his band on tour across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK to play a hefty run of headline shows and festival spots including London Jazz Festival and Wellington Jazz Festival.  Flood continues the momentum through 2025, with his bold sounding 4th studio album ARTIFCTUAL RHYTHM released in April via Atjazz Record company.  Supported by: Manfredo Lament  [https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/production-api-file-upload/uploads%2Fclient-13185%2Fevent-description%2F1762727048915-FLOOD+Jan+2026_SYDNEY.jpg] ---------------------------------------- TICKETING INFO This is an 18+ event.  Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email team@thevanguard.com.au [team@thevanguard.com.au] Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax). Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous  behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from  this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.

Versatility doesn’t even begin to describe why Japanese DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U (Yousuke Yukimatsu) is one of the most unclassifiable, electrifying DJs on the planet. Based in Tokyo since 2020, Yukimatsu’s mastery of the CDJs is legendary — effortlessly moving through techno, breakbeat, IDM, ambient, leftfield bass, and beyond. No sound is off-limits, and every set is stitched together by instinct alone. His performances demand total surrender, forcing the dancefloor to abandon category comfort and simply feel the music. Yukimatsu’s journey began humbly in Osaka, where he honed his craft while working construction. In 2014, he was invited to perform at DJ Nobu’s Future Terror — a moment that catapulted him into Japan’s underground elite. Two years later, a brain cancer diagnosis and subsequent tumour-removal surgery became the catalyst for leaving his day job and committing fully to DJing — a turning point that still resonates through every set he plays. A former fixture in Asian Dope Boys’ celebrated durational TRANCE installation/performances, Yukimatsu is also the selector behind the acclaimed mix compilation Midnight Is Comin’ (Midnight Shift). His 2022 HÖR Berlin set amassed over two million views in under ten months, and his 2025 Boiler Room performance surpassed that mark in just ten days — a testament to his global cult following and unclassifiable sound. In January 2026, Yukimatsu brings his rare, magnetic energy back to Australia. Sydney and Melbourne sold out in under 24 hours. Second shows in both cities have been added, plus fresh dates in Perth and Brisbane. This is the triumphant return of a pure force of nature, a cultural landmark, a moment that will be remembered for years to come. Redefining what a dancefloor can feel like.

Shygirl brings Club Shy to Sydney at Liberty Hall. One of the most exciting forces to emerge from London’s underground, Shygirl pushes club music into bold, forward-thinking territory. Blending deconstructed club, bass, electro, and pop, Club Shy is her high-energy party built for dark rooms, late nights, and full release on the dancefloor. Expect zero restraint and maximum intensity from start to finish. From breakout EPs Cruel Practise and Alias to her Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut album Nymph, Shygirl has built a world where fantasy meets the club. Club Shy brings that world to life. Loud, physical, and made to move. Presale starts Monday 22 December, 4pm AEDT. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  TICKET DETAILS Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. Must be a physical or digital copy. Photos or scans will not be accepted. ---------------------------------------- We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.