On The Steps returns for another unforgettable season
A two-week celebration of live music will light up the Sydney Opera House Forecourt this December 2025
Thursday 8 May, 2025 - Live Nation today announces the return of On The Steps for 2025, a fortnight of curated open-air concerts on the city’s most spectacular outdoor stage, the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt.
Now in its fourth consecutive year and firmly established as a highlight of Sydney’s summer calendar, the On The Steps series will run from Monday, 1 to 15 December, bringing together music fans from around the world for unforgettable evenings of world-class performances set against one of the most spectacular backdrops in the world.
This year’s line-up will kick off summer with an electrifying showcase of Australia’s most celebrated talent performing alongside top-tier international artists, spanning a dynamic mix of genres and styles.
The first wave of 2025 On The Steps artists has been announced, including iconic Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand (3 December), English artist, writer and producer, Loyle Carner (4 December), Australian indie-pop sensation Parcels (6 December & 7 December) and one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s biggest comedy stars Urzila Carlson (13 December) - with more exciting acts to be revealed soon.
On The Steps takes place at one of the world’s most spectacular outdoor venues, offering an unparalleled concert experience that’s set beneath the iconic sails and framed by the dramatic Monumental Steps and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Celebrating the start of summer, On The Steps is set to provide audiences with some of the world’s best performances, all within a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Mike Ross, Promoter, Live Nation Australia said:
“It’s exciting to be kicking off our On The Steps series once again. We’ve seen such a great response to the program over the last few years, and can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the Forecourt for another season of shows.”
Once again, this year’s On the Steps will raise funds for the music industry’s charity Support Act, who deliver vital crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support to musicians, managers, crew, music workers and organisations across all genres of music across Australia. More details will be announced soon.
On The Steps is expected to welcome more than 50,000 fans to the Opera House’s Forecourt across 15 days.
2025 marks Live Nation’s fourth year of presenting On The Steps, curated exclusively for the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. Once again, this year’s On the Steps will raise funds for Support Act’s Aus Music Tshirt Day campaign during Aus Music Month in November.
Tickets for announced shows are on sale here: https://www.livenation.com.au/on-the-steps
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About Support Act
Support Act is a registered charity that is organised, conducted and promoted for the relief of hardship or distress for people who work in music, and in some cases, the wider creative industries.
The charity provides crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support to musicians, managers, crew and music workers across all genres of music who are in crisis or who are experiencing, or are at risk of, psychological distress.
It delivers this through short term financial support; funeral support; mental health education and training programs; programs and services for First Nations music workers; and the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline.
Support Act strives to create a safe and thriving music industry for all, including dedicated culturally intelligent support for First Nations music workers. For more information, visit supportact.org.au.