Upcoming shows
July 27, 2024
Björn Again: The Waterloo Anniversary Tour
Celebrating 50 Years of ABBA's Triumph
Join Björn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2024, as they celebrate this iconic milestone, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans all over the world
July 28, 2024
The Life and Music of George Michael
Get ready to relive the magic of George Michael's music in a way you’ve never experienced before.
From July 31, 2024
MISSY HIGGINS: The Second Act Tour 2024
Celebrating "The Sound Of White" 20th Anniversary
Missy Higgins is unveiling ‘an anniversary tour with a difference’ to celebrate 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White.
August 3, 2024
Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells
Live In Concert Gold Anniversary
Following its successful sold-out 50th Anniversary run in the UK & Europe, Tubular Bells in Concert is now heading to Australia in August 2024. The Gold Anniversary of Mike Oldfield’s trailblazing magnum-opus will be performed by an expansive live group, featuring and arranged by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A Smith.
From August 7, 2024
Angus & Julia Stone
Living Room Sessions
Chart-topping, critically acclaimed, sibling duo Angus and Julia Stone are set to enchant audiences worldwide with their highly anticipated 'Living Room Sessions' tour - a unique and intimate experience in support of their upcoming album, 'Cape Forestier.'
August 10, 2024
Rolling Stones Revue
Adalita, Phil Jamieson, Tex Perkins and Tim Rogers
Celebrating 60 years of The Rolling Stones, four of our most electrifying rockstars are taking The Rolling Stones Revue back on the road to pay homage to the greatest rock ‘n roll band of all time.
August 17, 2024
Arj Barker
The Mind Field
All of reality, as we can ever possibly know it, exists exclusively in our minds.
August 24, 2024
Hottest Hot August Night
Neil Diamond & Olivia Newton-John
One of the biggest concert events and albums in music history becomes one of the biggest tributes as we honour Neil Diamond and the memory of our darling Olivia Newton-John.
August 31, 2024
Richard Clapton
Goodbye Tiger
Richard Clapton has announced his annual pilgrimage to the State Theatre in Sydney! Ralph, as he’s affectionately known, will perform hits from the Goodbye Tiger, as well as his myriad of hits, on Saturday, 31 August 2024.
From September 3, 2024
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel
A Concert
Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior star in a lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, CAROUSEL. Featuring timeless classics including “If I Loved You”, “Soliloquy”, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over”, and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.
September 5, 2024
Yesterday’s Gone
The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
Join some of Australia’s finest artists; Kav Temperley, Fanny Lumsden, Charlie Collins and Karen Lee Andrews - as they perform the incredible hits of Fleetwood Mac including Dreams, Landslide, Don’t Stop, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way, Everywhere and more!
September 7, 2024
Elvis: An American Trilogy
Due to overwhelming demand, Elvis: An American Trilogy, the show that embodies the essence of ‘The King’, is back. The show that takes the audience on a spellbinding journey through the many eras of the legendary Elvis Presley.
September 8, 2024
Nobuo Uematsu
conTIKI SHOW
Nobuo Uematsu, the renowned composer of the FINAL FANTASY series and numerous other game soundtracks, will hold his first Australian performance of the Nobuo Uematsu conTIKI SHOW on Sunday September 8th at the State Theatre.
September 20, 2024
‘Heroes’ & Low Symphonies by Philip Glass
Performed by the George Ellis Orchestra
Two seminal classical works 20 by Philip Glass based on David Bowie and Brian Eno’s stark soundscapes. The essence of Bowie and Eno’s creations is re-expressed through Glass’s hypnotic alchemy, setting ghosts of the original works in poetic, shining relief, through the filter of another equally iconoclastic and unique genius.
September 21, 2024
Monsieur Camembert’s Leonard Cohen Show
Proudly Presented By CAMELOT LOUNGE & QIRKZ IN THE HUNTER
After massive, critically acclaimed sold-out shows at Sydney’s City Recital Hall in 2017, 2018 & 2019, and the Sydney Opera House in 2020, Monsieur Camembert returns for the first time in 4yrs with its all-star, blockbuster show celebrating the life, music, poetry of iconic Canadian poet songwriter Leonard Cohen.
October 4, 2024
Mystique
Magic and Illusion Spectacular
After a hugely successful season last year internationally acclaimed illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd returns to Sydney’s State Theatre with his spectacular magic and illusion show MYSTIQUE for two shows only on Friday 4 October 2024.
October 6, 2024
A CONVERSATION WITH TIM MINCHIN
You Don't Have to Have A Dream
Spend an evening in the company of internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician, actor, writer and comedian Tim Minchin as he celebrates the publication of his first non-fiction book, You Don’t Have to Have a Dream.
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October 12, 2024
MARKOS SEFERLIS
The King of Greek Comedy!
Markos Seferlis, Greece's most popular comedian, along with Elena Tsavalia and others, showcase a career in theatre and television spanning over 30 years that will have Australian audiences in fits of laughter.
From October 15, 2024
ROMESH RANGANATHAN
Hustle
After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition... are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we've made up to keep people working hard for no reason.
October 19, 2024
The Dire Straits Experience
Attention all Dire Straits fans – the Dire Straits Experience is back!
From sold out arena performances across Europe, and after 6 years since their last visit, the celebrated and critically acclaimed Dire Straits Experience is returning to Australia as part of their ‘Shiver in the Dark’ 2024 World Tour.
From October 26, 2024
John Edward
John Edward is one of the world’s most sought after psychic mediums, author of several critically acclaimed New York Times best sellers and star of tv's "Crossing Over With John Edward".
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November 10, 2024
No Such Thing As A Fish
Thundernerds
In 2014 Dan, James, Anna and Andy gathered around their microphones in QI’s Covent Garden office and made Episode 1 of No Such Thing As A Fish. 500 episodes and half-a-billion downloads later, the gang are heading Around the World to celebrate 10 years of podcasting with their Thundernerds tour, taking in venues across the UK and Ireland, as well as shows in Europe, Australia (returning to the iconic Sydney Opera House) and New Zealand.
November 13, 2024
Eric Idle
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE, LIVE!
Eric Idle, star of stage, screen and crossword puzzle, has often been compared to Noel Coward. But never favorably. He has been in Showbusiness since 1961. “Unfortunately I can’t find the exit” he says. “My role in life seems to be cheering people up,” he adds glumly.
November 15, 2024
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody
Starring Thomas Crane
Direct from sell-out theatres, Australia's longest running Queen Tribute since 1993, "Bohemian Rhapsody," starring the internationally acclaimed Thomas Crane, returns in 2024 for the brand new show, "Made In Heaven". Prepare for an unforgettable journey as Thomas Crane takes fans through the iconic hits of Queen.
November 16, 2024
Tribute to Duke Ellington: James Morrison and His Big Band
50th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Duke Ellington – “A giant among giants” “One of the greatest masters of our time”
November 23, 2024
Mamma Mia
The Ten Sopranos sing the very best of ABBA Orchestrated
With meticulous detail spent on every note sung, Australia’s number one all-female vocal group, The Ten Sopranos, delivers a spine-tingling performance with a magnificent vocal tribute to the songs of Benny and Bjorn.
November 25, 2024
John Bishop
Back At It
John Bishop is bringing his all new comedy show 'Back At It' to Australia & New Zealand in 2024!
November 28, 2024
Prof Alice Roberts
From Cell to Civilisation - Humankind, genetics, and archaeology
This is the story of us. Our story started 3.8 billion years ago. Who are we? Where do we come from? What does it mean to be human?
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From December 9, 2024
Dan & Phil
TERRIBLE INFLUENCE
Dan and Phil are coming to Australia and New Zealand to heal your inner child and take back what the internet took from them.
From February 7, 2025
Bianca Del Rio
Dead Inside - World Comedy Tour
Everyone's favorite "clown in a gown", Bianca Del Rio, is returning to the stage with a new comedy show, aptly titled "Dead Inside".
February 15, 2025
Kurtis Conner
The Goodfellow World Tour
Kurtis Conner announces an extension of his biggest project yet – The Goodfellow World Tour with shows across Australia and New Zealand. A sell-out performer, podcaster, and global YouTube sensation, Conner is bringing his freshest, funniest material yet to the stage.
February 22, 2025
ZAKIR KHAN
LIVE
After Sold out shows of his previous specials, Zakir Khan will be back in Sydney with his brand new show with new jokes & stories.
From March 18, 2025
Sarah Millican
Late Bloomer
When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til’ she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.