Upcoming shows
July 29, 2017
QUEEN – It’s a Kinda Magic
QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic recreates Queen’s 1986 World Tour concert.
August 1, 2017
Train
Play That Song Tour
Multi-Grammy and Billboard award-winning band, TRAIN, make a welcome return to our shores when they bring their ‘Play That Song’ tour to Australia this August.
From August 4, 2017
The Ten Tenors
Wish You Were Here
The TEN Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful touring entertainment groups of all time, and have now announced a second show at the State Theatre.
August 18, 2017
Ministry of Sound
Orchestrated
A celebration of classic dance tracks performed with a live symphony orchestra. Presented by Frontier and Ministry of Sound Events Australia.
August 19, 2017
Todd McKenney & Georgie Parker
Together in Concert
Todd McKenney and Georgie Parker unite for their first tour - "DUETS". Together in concert, they'll sing and dance their way through an amazing array of material, promising the ultimate night out!
August 24, 2017
Chris Hadfield – Astronaut
Live on Stage
Commander Chris Hadfield leaped to worldwide fame by singing David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ weightless, whilst Commander of the International Space Station. He returns to the State Theatre this August.
August 26, 2017
Roy Orbison Orchestrated
Starring Internationally Renowned "DEAN BOURNE"
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience what it might have been like IF Roy Orbison had performed all his classics LIVE on stage with a full orchestra.
September 2, 2017
New York State of Mind
A Tribute to Billy Joel
A Tribute to Billy Joel: New York State of Mind. Starring Anthony Mara.
September 8, 2017
Michael Mosley
Live on Stage
Live Nation and BBC Worldwide are proud to announce the first live tour to Australia for award-winning UK TV science presenter and New York Times bestselling author DR MICHAEL MOSLEY. Hosted by Julia Zemiro.
September 9, 2017
Richard Clapton
Welcome To The Party That Never Ends
To celebrate his critically acclaimed new album, The House of Orange, legendary singer songwriter Richard Clapton is hitting the road again for his 2017 National Tour.
September 13, 2017
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The long awaited return of the greatest big band of the 1940’s Direct from the USA…
September 16, 2017
Elvis One Night in Vegas
An international tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. Starring Mark Anthony.
September 20, 2017
Glenn Hughes
Classic Deep Purple Live!
Glenn Hughes, the voice of Deep Purple, live in concert this September.
September 21, 2017
Romeo and Juliet
Russian National Ballet
The Russian National Ballet Theatre is coming back. They will bring the world's greatest classic ballet Romeo and Juliet this time.
September 22, 2017
Puttin’ on The Ritz
With Special Guest Rob Mills
Mellen Events present for the first time in Australia, direct from London with a cast of West End stars, PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ, the song & dance extravaganza – with special guest Rob Mills. Travel back to the golden age of Hollywood where melody, rhythm and dance was king!
September 24, 2017
Elvis To The Max
Thank you very much. THE FAREWELL TOUR.
In a career that has successfully spanned over thirty years, Max Pellicano, “Elvis to the Max”, is embarking on his farewell tour.
From September 27, 2017
Crazy Horse Paris
Crazy Horse Paris
Crazy Horse Paris: The iconic and legendary cabaret from Paris. Celebrating 65 years of Parisian Glamour and inspired by the endless theme of femininity and sophistication.
October 3, 2017
Officially Amazing Live!
The hit ABC ME children’s series, Officially Amazing Live! is coming to State Theatre in October, starring compere Ben Shires and your favourite record challengers in their first ever live stage show!
From October 5, 2017
A Festival of Russian Ballet
Imperial Russian Ballet Company
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company returns to Australia with this diverse and stunning programme in three awe-inspiring acts.
October 11, 2017
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
Together
Two of the greatest voices in the world, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, have received countless prestigious awards, record-breaking sales and chart successes. Now they bring their Together tour to Australia this October.
From October 13, 2017
Carl Barron
Drinking With A Fork
Carl returns at his brilliant best with his brand new show - Drinking With a Fork.
October 19, 2017
An Intimate Evening with Justin Hayward
with special guest Mike Dawes
An intimate evening with Justin Hayward, the legendary voice of The Moody Blues, with special guest Mike Dawes.
October 21, 2017
Beatlemania on Tour
Relive the heyday of the world’s favourite Pop act with Beatlemania On Tour, the complete live tribute show that recreates a true Beatles experience.
November 4, 2017
A Tribute to Roy Orbison
In Dreams: The Greatest Hits
Back by popular demand! After his sell-out 2016 tour, Aaron W Mansfield returns with The EIC Band, to present A Tribute To Roy Orbison - In Dreams: The Greatest Hits.
November 9, 2017
Mark Vincent
Sings Mario Lanza and the Classics TOUR 2017
Australia’s hottest classical treasure Mark Vincent will tour Australia in October/November showcasing his latest album, A Tribute to Mario Lanza.
November 10, 2017
Professor Brian Cox
An Evening of Scientific Phenomena - Live on Stage
Professor Brian Cox has accepted Lateral Event’s invitation to tour Australia in November, presenting an all new live stage show, AN EVENING OF SCIENTIFIC PHENOMENA. With Special Guest Robin Ince.
From November 12, 2017
John Edward
John Edward, the former host of Crossing Over with John Edward and Crossing Country, will connect with the Other Side and give messages to the audience from family and friends who have crossed over.
November 18, 2017
Doug Parkinson
Honours Joe Cocker
Australia's greatest soul voice Doug Parkinson presents the ultimate tribute to Joe Cocker.
November 20, 2017
An Evening with George Takei
SET YOUR PHASERS TO FUN
THE LEGENDARY ’HIKARU SULU’ FROM STAR TREK, Social Media Icon and Human Rights Activist George Takei, will be heading to Australia to boldly go where few stories have gone before. Hosted by Benjamin Law.
November 23, 2017
Oliver & Gibonni
This concert sees two highly esteemed Croatian acts - Oliver Dragojević and Gibonni - perform together.
From November 24, 2017
Arj Barker
Organic
Arj Barker is arguably Australia's favourite American comedian. In recent years, he has spent more time in our country than his own and has come to understand our culture perhaps better than we understand it ourselves.
December 2, 2017
The Nutcracker
Russian National Ballet
Christmas would not be Christmas without The Nutcracker! Come and celebrate the holidays with us, joining the magical adventure of Clara, Fritz and The Nutcracker as they battle the evil Rat King.
February 11, 2018
Al Bano
Al Bano’s 2018 Australian tour promises a mix of his greatest hits, the classics and the Al Bano magic that his fans and newcomers will love.