Sydney Is Getting A New Pop-up Live Venue With Peking Duk, Alex The Astronaut & More To Play

The NSW Government and City of Sydney have today announced a brand new pop-up venue which will host a series of live music and comedy shows for the next two months.

Located at Cathedral Square opposite Hyde Park, Sunset Piazza will open on 28 January and run through to 21 March with performances confirmed from acts like Alex The Astronaut, Allday, Peking Duk (DJ set), Ben Lee, Sneaky Sound System and Kwame.

“Together with the NSW Government, we have committed $20 million towards an al fresco city this summer and beyond," Lord Mayor Clover Moore said today.

“Sunset Piazza will give residents, workers and visitors a safe way to return to the city and enjoy live music and performance.

"This will enliven our city centre in a Covid-safe way and support artists and local businesses especially impacted by Covid-19.”

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Alex The Astronaut added, "I love the feeling of going to a new stage, I always get a rush of adrenaline when I get to a venue and see the layout and imagine what the show might look like.

"I grew up in Sydney so I’ve driven past Cathedral Square so many times but I’ve never walked through it.

"After last year, the whole world has experienced and continues to experience so much upheaval so I think if we can come together in a safe way and tell stories and let people get away from what they’ve been through for an hour or so, it’d be a really healing thing for everyone involved.”

The venue will also host two comedy galas during the run, with comedians including Lawrence Mooney, Merrick Watts, Bec Charlwood, Floyd Alexander-Hunt, The Umbilical Brothers, Akmal, Lizzy Hoo, Rebecca De Unamuno and Tahir all confirmed to perform.

Tickets are on sale now. For more details, head over to theGuide.