Fact: Scorching days and balmy nights are always better with a side of live music. Here’s a round-up of the concerts, gigs and festivals you need tickets to this summer. There’s something to suit every taste.
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Sydney
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Iris Dement
- Wednesday, Dec. 4, The Factory Theatre
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Taylor Swift
- Wednesday, Dec. 4, Allianz Stadium
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LOVE @ PACHA
- Saturday, Dec. 7, Ivy Pool Club
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Jack Johnson
- Dec. 10-12, Sydney Opera House
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Alicia Keys and John Legend
- Wednesday, Dec. 11, Allphones Arena
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Metric
- Thursday, Dec. 12, Enmore Theatre
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Muse
- Friday, Dec. 13, Allphones Arena
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Human Nature Christmas Tour
- Dec. 17–18, State Theatre
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Alicia Keys
- Tuesday, Dec. 17, The Star Event Centre
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John Legend
- Tuesday, Dec. 17, Sydney Opera House
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Marquee’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations
- Tuesday, Dec. 31, The Star
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NYE at The House
- Tuesday, Dec. 31, The House
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The Angels
- Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11, The Bridge Hotel
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Paramore
- Saturday, Jan. 11, Allphones Arena
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Celtic Woman
- Friday, Jan. 17, Sydney Entertainment Centre
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Avicii True Tour
- Saturday, Jan. 25, Centennial Park
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Big Day Out
- Sunday, Jan. 26, Sydney Showground
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Dolly Parton
- Saturday, Feb. 15, Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley
Melbourne
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Gypsy & The Cat, Ben & Jerry Sundae Sessions Launch
- Sunday Dec. 1, St. Kilda’s South Beach Reserve
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Sam Buckingham and Wes Carr
- Wednesday, Dec. 4, Revolver Upstairs
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Passenger
- Wednesday, Dec. 4, Palais Theatre
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ACO Brandenburg Concertos
- Wednesday Dec. 4, Melbourne Recital Centre
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Leonard Cohen
- Monday, Dec. 9, Palais Theatre
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Paramore
- Sunday, Jan. 12, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
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Jessica Mauboy
- Friday, Jan. 24, Geelong Arena
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We Are Scientists
- Saturday Jan. 25, The Corner Hotel
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St Kilda Festival
- Saturday, Feb. 1, St Kilda
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Miami Horror
- Friday Feb. 14, The Corner Hotel
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Brisbane
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Alicia Keys
- Friday, Dec. 13, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
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Jack Johnson
- Saturday, Dec. 14, QPAC Concert Hall
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City and Colour
- Saturday, Nov. 30, Riverstage
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Broadbeach Christmas Carols
- Saturday, Dec. 14, Kurrawa Park, Gold Coast
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Music by the Sea Festival
- Friday, Jan. 10, Sandgate Town Hall
Adelaide
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Muse
- Wednesday, Dec. 4, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
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Alicia Keys
- Monday, Dec. 9, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
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Paramore
- Tuesday, Jan. 14, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
- Tuesday, Feb. 11, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Perth
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Justin Bieber
- Sunday, Dec. 8, Perth Arena
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Bon Jovi
- Thursday, Dec. 12, Perth Arena
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Pond
- Thursday, Dec. 12, Metropolis Fremantle
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Steel Panther
- Thursday, Dec. 12, Metro City Club
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Passenger
- Friday, Dec. 13, Riverside Theatre
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Carols by Candlelight
- Saturday, Dec. 14, Kelmscott Baptist Church
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Celtic Woman
- Friday, Jan. 24, Riverside Theatre
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Avicii
- Monday, Jan. 27, Perth Arena
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The National
- Friday, Feb. 14, Belvoir Valley Amphitheatre
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