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Best music destinations in Oceania

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Sydney
Where urban life meets stunning beaches
8.7
Jazz clubs such as The Basement and the experimental Carriageworks are in this city. City Recital Hall focuses on chamber music. Big Day Out began here in 1992 and is now a national rock festival. AC/DC, INXS and Midnight Oil are among the rock acts that came from Sydney.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the golden sands of Bondi Beach
  • 🎭 Admire the Sydney Opera House from Circular Quay
  • 🌉 Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views
Melbourne
The heart of culture and coffee
8.7
About 62,000 live concerts a year are held in this city according to a Music Victoria study. It has more music venues per capita than Austin, Texas. The Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda was built in 1878 and has hosted jazz, disco and rock acts.
Highlights:
  • 🏏 Watch a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • 🌆 Admire city views from the Eureka Skydeck
  • 🎨 Explore the laneways full of vibrant street art and cafés
Auckland
Where Urban Life Meets Nature
7.5
The Town Hall on Queen Street opened in 1911. Its pipe organ is the largest musical instrument in New Zealand. The Great Hall was modelled on the Gewandhaus in Leipzig. The Auckland Philharmonia plays there. Spark Arena in this city holds 13,280 people for concerts.
Highlights:
  • 🌋 Climb Mount Eden for panoramic views over volcanic landscapes
  • 🍷 Cruise across Waitematā Harbour and visit Waiheke Island’s vineyards
  • 🌆 Take in sweeping city views from the Sky Tower
Sydney Opera House
Iconic Architectural and Cultural Marvel
The Concert Hall at the Sydney Opera House seats 2,679 and its Grand Organ has over 10,000 pipes. Queen Elizabeth II opened the building in 1973. More than 1,800 performances are held there each year, attended by over 1.4 million people. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs here regularly.
Highlights:
  • 🍽️ Dine at Opera Kitchen with harbour views
  • 🏛️ Admire the unique shell-shaped architectural design
  • 🎭 Join a guided tour exploring iconic performance spaces
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