2025 has been an amazing year for the Sydney music scene so far. We’ve already had Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Drake, Katy Perry as well as Australian royalty Kylie Minogue.

Taylor Swift’s influence on the country’s economy in 2024 highlights the significant role that global pop stars play in driving economic growth. Her seven concerts in Australian generated an estimated $300 million for the Australian economy.

We’ve compiled a list of artists coming to Sydney in 2025, highlighting the ‘Big Deal’ artists and also those who are rumoured to tour Down Under soon. We predicted Lady Gaga’s December stop in Sydney, so you’re in good hands.

a show at Qudos bank arena — *Many big artists play at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Olympic Park (Image from Qudos Bank Arena)*

The Big Deals

Sydney’s 2025 music lineup is packed with big names, up-and-coming artists and old favourites. However, there are a few names in particular who are sure to bring a frenzy of excited fans to various venues (hopefully replicating the excitement and spending capabilities of Taylor Swift fans in February 2024).

Tyler, the Creator will be doing a three-night stint at Qudos Bank Arena on August 26, 27 and 28. The American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer will bring his alternative hip-hop style to Sydney. The last time he performed in Australia was at festival Splendour in the Grass in 2022.

Global sensation Camila Cabello just announced that she’ll be at the Hodern Pavilion on August 30, bringing hits like Havana and Señorita Down Under.

Perhaps the most anticipated comeback of all time, Oasis will be on Australian soil at the Accor Stadium, the same venue that Taylor Swift graced. The Manchunian due last performed in Australia during their 2005 Don’t Believe the Truth tour. Two decades later, fans lucky enough to snag a ticket will be able to sing Wonderwall at the top of their lungs on November 7.

Tyler, the Creator (*Image via Ben Houdijk / Shutterstock.com*)

Metallica‘s record-breaking M72 World Tour will come to the Accor Stadium just a week after Oasis grace the stage (November 15). They’ll also be bring special guests Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies to Sydney.

Australia’s favourite electronic three-piece RÜFÜS DU SOL will return home to Sydney for three nights (November 20, 21, 22) at the Qudos Bank Arena. The three shows will be extra special, as they perform on their home turf.

Usher will perform four shows at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Olympic Park in early December. According to the Live Nation schedule, the “U Got It Bad” singer will perform his first Sydney show on Monday, December 1 followed by shows on Tuesday, December 2, Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5.

Lady Gaga will bring her Mayhem Ball tour to Australia’s east coast this year. The pioneer of new-age avant-garde pop is packing in some stadium shows with her “Down Under Monsters,” scheduling a visit as part of her wider world tour starting in Las Vegas this July. The 14-time Grammy Award-winning artist’s Sydney show will take place at Accor Stadium on Friday, December 12, marking her first time in the Harbour City in over a decade.

taylor swift — *Taylor Swift’s seven concerts in Australia generated an estimated $300 million for the Australian economy (Image via @taylorswift)*

Here is our list of every artist coming to Sydney this year. Our jam-packed list includes dates and venues, making it easy to plan your trip to catch your favourite artist live.

1. June

Inhaler (June 6 at the Enmore Theatre)

Supergrass (June 10 at Sydney opera House)

Spacey Jane (June 14, 15 at Hordern Pavilion)

2. July

Faye Webster (July 15 at Enmore Theatre)

Billy Strings (July 17 at ICC Sydney Theatre)

3. August

The Used (August 17 at Liberty Hall)

Alex Warren (August 21 at Hordern Pavilion)

Keith Urban (August 22, 23 at Qudos Bank Arena)

Tyler, the Creator (August 26, 27, 28 at Qudos Bank Arena)

Paul Kelly (August 30 at Qudos Bank Arena)

Camila Cabello (August 30 at Hordern Pavilion)

4. September

Mayday Parade (September 13 at Hordern Pavilion)

Anastacia (September 24 at Coliseum Theatre)

5. October

The Wombats (October 1 at Hordern Pavilion)

Teddy Swims (October 14 &15 at Qudos Bank Arena)

James Blunt (October 25 at Qudos Bank Arena)

James Blunt performing — James Blunt (*Image via Ben Houdijk / Shutterstock.com*)

6. November

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (November 5 at Metro Theatre)

Oasis (November 7 at Accor Stadium)

Pixies (November 13, 14 at Hordern Pavilion)

Metallica (November 15 at Accor Stadium)

RÜFÜS DU SOL (November 20, 21, 22 at Qudos Bank Arena)

Rufus du sol will be back in sydney — RÜFÜS DU SOL will be back in Sydney in November (*Image via IOIO IMAGES / Shutterstock.com*)

7. December

The Dead South (December 5 at Hordern Pavilion)

The Fray (December 6 at Enmore Theatre)

Usher (December 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11 at Qudos Bank Arena)

Lady Gaga (December 12 & 13 at Accor Stadium)

The Fray in Denver — The Fray performing in Denver (Image via Instagram @thefray)

Rumoured for 2025 and 2026

Sydney’s music scene is booked and busy, but there’s always room for more. We’ve been scoping the web and social media for any hints that a star may announce an Australian tour.

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran recently replied to a TikTok comment asking about the star’s potential return to Australia. He replied: “Start of 2026”, and that’s enough confirmation for us. Watch this space for confirmation, tour dates and setlists!

Doechii

Doechii has exploded onto the music scene, winning Best Rap Album at the Grammys for Alligator Bites Never Heal. Last year, she mentioned her desire to tour Australia on Instagram live, and we’re clinging to her words!

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina is currently in Europe as part of her Short n’Sweet Tour. Video footage from her tour shows a night packed with outfit changes, audience participation and amazing vocals. Can Sabrina come to Sydney and arrest me please?

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake last came to Australia for his 20/20 Experience World Tour in 2024. What’s lively has told us “a credible insider has informed Daily Mail that Aussie dates are on the way”.

I Can’t Stop the Feeling that he’ll be gracing us with his presence in Sydney soon.

Beyoncé

Queen Bey has not announced any tour dates for Australia, and we were sadly missed off the list of destinations for the first leg of her Cowboy Carter Tour. However, there are strong rumours that she might be taking the tour Down Under in the future. The Beyhive will have to stay patient for now.

Playboi Carti

After the success of Carti’s latest album, I AM MUSIC, in Australia (it debuted at number one on the Australian ARIA album charts) we’re hoping that he’ll come to Sydney on his next world tour. He last came to Australia on his debut tour in 2018, so another visit is long overdue.

Upcoming concerts & music events in Sydney 2025