Over three incredible weekends, Great Southern Nights filled hearts, venues and streets with the love of live music.
From intimate local gigs to huge loud performances, we witnessed the electrifying energy across Sydney and NSW.
Thank you for being a part of it. We'll be back with more beats in 2026.
Over four unforgettable seasons, Great Southern Nights has amplified New South Wales' vibrant live music scene, showcasing an incredible line-up of homegrown talent in venues right across the state. Since launching in 2020, we've brought music to your doorstep—presenting performances of every scale and style, carefully curated for iconic stages, intimate spaces and much-loved venues across Sydney and regional NSW.
An initiative of the NSW Government, Great Southern Nights is proudly delivered by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) in partnership with Destination New South Wales. It's a celebration of live music, designed to help reignite the live entertainment scene and boost local tourism.
From soulful jams to high-energy gigs, hundreds of artists lit up stages across NSW, making Great Southern Nights a must for every kind of music lover. Fans hit the road on unforgettable musical journeys, playing their part in supporting local venues, artists and the state’s vibrant tourism and live entertainment industries.
But the adventure doesn't end here. With something happening year-round, New South Wales is bursting with experiences waiting to be discovered. So rally your crew, pack the car, and hit the road—there’s always more to explore in NSW!
Serene national parks, epic surf breaks, attractions for the adventurous and lazy luxury stays.
Turquoise beaches, adventure experiences, seaside pubs, underground haunts and local breweries.
Explore Australia's most beautiful city, hidden restaurants in laneways and pristine beaches.
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Great Southern Nights is a proud supporter of the music industry’s charity, Support Act. It provides crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support to musicians, managers, crew, music workers and organisations across all genres of music. We're in this together.
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