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Consider your summer plans sorted with these gigs at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Consider your summer plans sorted with these gigs at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt

The On The Steps concert series is making a triumphant return to the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt this summer, offering two massive weeks of live music under the stars. From Tuesday 26 November to Tuesday 10 December, the stage will be graced by a stellar lineup of both Australian and international acts, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Over 50,000 fans are expected to gather at this breathtaking venue for a summer of unforgettable live music and, being presented for the third time, this year’s series partners with Support Act, a charity supporting the Australian music industry.

 

Who is playing at On The Steps in 2024?

Kicking off the series is the UK’s Glass Animals, known for their global hit Heat Waves. Joining them on the bill are sold-out performances from Australia’s own Troye Sivan and Missy Higgins, along with chart-toppers Tones & I and Tina Arena. Tina Arena will also share the stage with American singer Richard Marx. International acts such as Two Door Cinema Club and Declan McKenna will be stopping through, while New Zealand's Brooke Fraser is set to perform with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The exact details of each performance are:

  • Glass Animals – Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 November
  • Troye Sivan – Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November
  • Tones and I – Saturday 30 November
  • Missy Higgins – Sunday 1 December
  • Two Door Cinema Club and Declan McKenna – Friday 6 December
  • Tina Arena and Richard Marx – Monday 9 December
  • Brooke Fraser and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra – Tuesday 10 December

 

Find full lineup information on the Live Nation website.

 

Where can I buy tickets to On The Steps 2024?

Tickets are now available on the Live Nation website.

Beyond the music, there’s also a chance to give back. All donations made through On The Steps’ golden ticket promotion and other fundraising efforts will be matched by Live Nation, with proceeds benefiting Support Act.

 

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