Gigs, shows and things to do, lined up by start time.
Monday 5 Oct · 4:00pm – 7:00pm
“What is betcover!!? Who the hell is Yanase Jiro??” Japan’s most exciting emerging art rock / avant-punk / psychedelic / jazz fusion
Listed by MoshtixMonday 5 Oct · 5:00pm – 12:00am (next day)
We welcome live jazz to the Curtains Jazz Club stage. Live sets, 7 nights a week, exploring all the moods and grooves of the sound with some of the city’s finest players, live acts and new gen stepping up. Expect everything from classic and modern, improvised to spiritual, Latin & Brazilian flavours, to soul and funk-infused jazz with humble nods to the foundations laid by giants before.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnMonday 5 Oct · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
"Monday Night Confessions" is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. 5th October 2026 - Julian Curwin // Novak Manojlovic
Listed by HumanitixTuesday 6 Oct · 5:00pm – 12:00am (next day)
We welcome live jazz to the Curtains Jazz Club stage. Live sets, 7 nights a week, exploring all the moods and grooves of the sound with some of the city’s finest players, live acts and new gen stepping up. Expect everything from classic and modern, improvised to spiritual, Latin & Brazilian flavours, to soul and funk-infused jazz with humble nods to the foundations laid by giants before.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnTuesday 6 Oct · 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Between Voices #4 Featuring three ensembles, two duos and a quartet, working across the worlds of jazz and improvisation.
Listed by HumanitixWednesday 7 Oct · 5:00pm – 12:00am (next day)
We welcome live jazz to the Curtains Jazz Club stage. Live sets, 7 nights a week, exploring all the moods and grooves of the sound with some of the city’s finest players, live acts and new gen stepping up. Expect everything from classic and modern, improvised to spiritual, Latin & Brazilian flavours, to soul and funk-infused jazz with humble nods to the foundations laid by giants before.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 7 Oct · 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Transform your Wednesday evening with an intimate live music experience featuring international artist Steffania Uttaro. Blending the romance of French jazz with timeless English classics, Steffania brings her warm, velvety vocals to Cardea for an elegant mix of familiar favourites and Parisian-inspired sounds.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 7 Oct · 5:30pm – 7:30pm
French Jazz, English Classics & Cocktails Make your Wednesday evening a little more elegant with Jazz Wednesdays at Cardea, featuring the captivating international artist Steffania Uttaro.
Listed by HumanitixWednesday 7 Oct · 7:00pm – 11:30pm
Boroky: Experimental pop artist Boroky has been a source of confusion and positive psychological transformation in Sydney/Eora for several years now and has no intention of desisting. Join Boroky and his band as they perform his new album 'Rat Park’, in which he draws on psychology, philosophy, and childhood play to find insight into evil, self-deception and redemption. Watch them blend contemporary pop and beatmaking with jazz improvisational approaches and compositional ideas from contemporary classical music, then filter this delicious goop through an attitude of deep compassion and exploratory playfulness. Think James Blake, Saya Gray, Thundercat, and Brandon Sanderson. The Plum Boots: Hailing from the Deep South of the Inner West, The Plum Boots are a ragtag community of jazz, folk and classical musicians who’ve felt the call of the blues thanks to charismatic band leader Rory O’Keeffe. They are…
Listed by MoshtixWednesday 7 Oct · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz with rising French-Australian vocalist Angelina Pona and her outstanding six-piece band. Joining Angelina on stage are celebrated musicians Thomas Odell (piano), Ollie Thorpe (guitar), Sabine Tapia (double bass), Tim Geldens (drums), and special guest Sarah Purdon (flugelhorn). A recent graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Angelina has quickly established herself as a captivating presence on the Eora/Sydney jazz scene. Known for her rich, warm vocals, exceptional technique, expressive improvisation, and heartfelt storytelling, she brings a fresh and deeply personal approach to jazz performance.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnWednesday 7 Oct · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
LIGHT AND SOUND Leonie Cohen + Zoe Ortiz- Duo
Listed by HumanitixThursday 8 Oct · 5:00pm – 2:00am (next day)
We welcome live jazz to the Curtains Jazz Club stage. Live sets, 7 nights a week, exploring all the moods and grooves of the sound with some of the city’s finest players, live acts and new gen stepping up. Expect everything from classic and modern, improvised to spiritual, Latin & Brazilian flavours, to soul and funk-infused jazz with humble nods to the foundations laid by giants before.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 8 Oct · 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Live Saxophonist – Every Thursday at Cardea Timeless sounds. Smooth melodies.
Listed by HumanitixThursday 8 Oct · 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Timeless vibes. Smooth sounds. Effortless elegance. Slip into an evening of live saxophone as rich melodies glide through the room.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnThursday 8 Oct · 6:30pm – 11:00pm
At the forefront of Australian jazz, the Tasmanian-born, London-based Finn Rees creates beautiful compositions and arrangements delving into spiritual jazz, cinematic soul, and Brazilian fusion influences. Following his highly acclaimed debut album 'Dawn Is A Melody' in 2024, Finn has gained traction locally and internationally having recently sold out two shows at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London.
Listed by MoshtixThursday 8 Oct · 7:00pm – 11:30pm
"Hawkes, Washingmachine & Marsh" are none other than Pete Hawkes (acoustic guitar, vocals), George Washingmachine (fiddle) and Christian Marsh (harmonica), legends on their respective instruments, three seasoned international players at the height of their powers joining forces to showcase the compositional talent of Pete’s original jazz, blues, folk and Celtic music in one and only one Oz tour. Be prepared for an onslaught in lilting Gypsy jazz fiddle, thundering Celtic reels, wailing blues harmonia and sizzling slide as these three wield their instruments of mass distraction together for the first time as one united force.
Listed by MoshtixThursday 8 Oct · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Sydney and Wollongong-based Twinkling Stars began life late in 2018 as the creative vehicle of singer-songwriter, Jacob J B Serra. Drawing influence from the Australian and NZ post-punk scene, the group's sound also incorporates elements of alt-country, spoken word, free jazz and minimalist drone. The band has just released their second album and is looking forward to performing a selection of tracks this Thursday evening for you. Verdani evokes the stark vulnerability of PJ Harvey, the soulful intensity of Jeff Buckley, the cinematic darkness of Nick Cave and the slow-burn elegance of The National…with moments of expansive psychedelia reminiscent of Pink Floyd. The band artfully blends these touchstones into something distinctly their own: epic songs built on haunting melodies, dynamic shifts and rich emotional weight.
Listed by HumanitixThursday 8 Oct · 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Step beneath Darlinghurst Road every Thursday and discover Dulcie's, an intimate underground cocktail bar where live jazz, Australian spirits and old Kings Cross charm come together. Inspired by the bohemian spirit of the Cross, Dulcie's serves handcrafted cocktails made exclusively with Australian spirits in a moody, candlelit space complete with velvet booths and vintage character. As the band takes the stage, the venue transforms into one of Sydney's most atmospheric spots for Thursday night drinks.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 9 Oct · 5:00pm – 2:00am (next day)
We welcome live jazz to the Curtains Jazz Club stage. Live sets, 7 nights a week, exploring all the moods and grooves of the sound with some of the city’s finest players, live acts and new gen stepping up. Expect everything from classic and modern, improvised to spiritual, Latin & Brazilian flavours, to soul and funk-infused jazz with humble nods to the foundations laid by giants before.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 9 Oct · 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Jazz night of Billy Burton, Peter Locke, Craig Scott, Ron Lemke, featuring Gregg Arthur & Tilly Street invites all members and friends to a chill and relaxing evening @ Chatswood Bowling Club. Hosted by Chatswood Bowling Club, the bar opens throughout the night. Please feel free to bring a plate of your flavour adding to the taste of evening.
Listed by HumanitixFriday 9 Oct · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Chapel Row Jazz is a weekly live jazz night held every Friday at the Reagh Bar, located on the ground floor of the historic Castlereagh Boutique Hotel in the heart of Sydney CBD. Hosted by Sydney musician Alex Putra, the evening features a rotating lineup of emerging jazz musicians from across the city. Each week brings together talented performers from Sydney’s vibrant live music scene, including players studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnFriday 9 Oct · 7:00pm – 9:30pm
The Tipsy Gypsies The Tipsy Gypsies are none other than Pete Hawkes (acoustic guitar, vocals), George Washingmachine (fiddle) and Christian Marsh (harmonica), three seasoned international players at the height of their powers joining forces to showcase the compositional talent of Pete’s original jazz, blues, folk and Celtic music in one and only one Oz tour.
Listed by HumanitixFriday 9 Oct · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Dime debuts at Church Street Studios for a special opening night of Sydney's newest experimental jazz group. Dime is the hybrid electronic/acoustic experimental jazz project of Edan Walker (keys/synth), Anton Levings (beats/synth/fx), Zac Nisbet (bass), Sara Todner (trumpet) and Ethan Schembri (tenor sax). This project creates unique sonic textures through a combination of traditional and non-traditional instrumentation and is inspired by the works of Nala Sinephro, Floating Points and Nubya Garcia. Our group seeks to take the traditional improvised ethos of jazz and push it into a new direction with a unique line up. The group utilises experimental sonics that combine acoustic instruments like saxophone and trumpet with modular electronic synthesis paired with live drum programming and sampling, allowing soundscapes to weave in and out of groove and ambient spaces.
Listed by HumanitixSaturday 10 Oct · 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Experience the ultimate indulgence with Gledswood Grazing Jazz High Tea. It's an (almost) endless display of sweet and savoury treats to delight your senses, perfectly paired with the exquisite Mrs Oldbucks Teas. Think pretty pink fine china, fresh flowers and delight treats ...all set at the stunning Gledswood Homestead & Winery.
Listed by HumanitixSaturday 10 Oct · 2:30pm – 4:00pm
KrÅiK (Sweden) roams the borderlands between traditional Sámi joik, jazz and improvisational music, with a sound that is both contemporary and rooted in indigenous heritage. Fresh off their Australian debut with Moorambilla Voices at the Sydney Opera House, KrÅiK brings an intimate set of original music to Church Street Studios. Opening for the trio, composer/pianist Elizabeth Jigalin creates a frozen landscape of field recordings inside a piano - inspired by time spent with Anna in Sweden earlier this year. KrÅiK’s Australian visit is supported by Moorambilla Voices, building on an ongoing international artistic and cultural exchange between Australia and Sweden, initially supported by Creative Australia. https://moorambilla.com/
Listed by HumanitixSaturday 10 Oct · 5:00pm – 2:00am (next day)
We welcome live jazz to the Curtains Jazz Club stage. Live sets, 7 nights a week, exploring all the moods and grooves of the sound with some of the city’s finest players, live acts and new gen stepping up. Expect everything from classic and modern, improvised to spiritual, Latin & Brazilian flavours, to soul and funk-infused jazz with humble nods to the foundations laid by giants before.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSaturday 10 Oct · 7:30pm
2025 Polish Music Eagles Winner, Best Foreign Album for “Her Journey”. Experience sultry and swinging chamber music for strings, winds, and piano, featuring brightest locally-grown performers. Sydney’s own Hourglass Ensemble curates a program of stunning new works and unfamiliar gems from Australia and around the world. Suffused with jazzy intrigue and beguiling nocturnal musings, this concert make the head spin and the heart swoon, all while your soul dance and your toes tap.
Listed by Sydney Opera HouseSunday 11 Oct · 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Spectra Jazz Orchestra is turning 10 years old! Come and celebrate with Spectra for an afternoon at Petersham Bowling Club. Spectra Jazz Orchestra is an initiative for young
Listed by HumanitixSunday 11 Oct · 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Feel the rhythm of Bondi every Sunday afternoon at Lamrock Café — where ocean breeze, clinking glasses, and live music create the ultimate seaside soundtrack. Set on the famous Campbell Parade with a sweeping, panoramic backdrop of Bondi Beach, our weekly Live Music by the Sea celebrates the best of emerging talent and beloved headliners: hand-selected new artists alongside established tenors, country crooners, contemporary pop acts, smooth jazz ensembles, and soulful bands that will have you swaying in your seat.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSunday 11 Oct · 5:00pm – 12:00am (next day)
We welcome live jazz to the Curtains Jazz Club stage. Live sets, 7 nights a week, exploring all the moods and grooves of the sound with some of the city’s finest players, live acts and new gen stepping up. Expect everything from classic and modern, improvised to spiritual, Latin & Brazilian flavours, to soul and funk-infused jazz with humble nods to the foundations laid by giants before.
Listed by City of Sydney What's OnSunday 11 Oct · 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Step into a world of vintage glamour, live music and timeless stories at The Speakeasy Time Machine, an intimate cabaret experience transporting you through the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Journey through three iconic decades as music, storytelling and theatrical performance bring the golden age of the speakeasy vividly back to life. Expect a captivating evening filled with classic sounds, glamorous characters, nostalgic moments and the unmistakable atmosphere of a bygone era.
Listed by City of Sydney What's On