Sydney's live music scene mixes jazz, indie and pub rock. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best live music bars in Sydney
01 · Sydney
Circular Quay
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Jazz · Iconic 1973
Iconic Sydney jazz venue since 1973.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
02 · Sydney
Surry Hills
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Jazz · Modern
Surry Hills modern jazz venue.
Order: A drink during the late set
03 · Sydney
Newtown
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Jazz + cabaret
Newtown jazz and cabaret venue.
Order: A whisky during the cabaret
04 · Sydney
Newtown
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Newtown music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the headliner
05 · Sydney
Marrickville
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Pub rock · Iconic
Iconic Marrickville pub rock venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the gig
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06 · Sydney
Darlinghurst
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Indie music venue
Darlinghurst indie music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the indie show
07 · Sydney
Sydney CBD
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic CBD music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the headliner
08 · Sydney
Marrickville
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Modern music venue
Marrickville modern music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the gig
09 · Sydney
Ultimo
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Jazz · Casual
Ultimo casual jazz venue.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
10 · Sydney
Parramatta
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Modern music venue
Parramatta modern music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the headliner
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How Sydney listens to live music
The 10 above are where the music actually matters in Sydney.
