Looking for cool live music spaces for your celebration? Sydney CBD knows how to turn up the volume, and its live music venues are proof. From underground jazz bars on York Street to rooftop gigs overlooking Darling Harbour, this part of the city delivers the sound and the scene. Whether you're booking a gig, hosting a launch, or scouting your next go-to stage, we’ve got the right space for you. Big crowd or intimate, it’s all here. Scroll on and find the perfect musical spot for your event!
Booking costs of live music venues average $5500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Sydney CBD, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From $1550 | to $17875 | minimum spend per event |
| From $50 | to $115 | per person |
| From $300 | to $1000 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
Whole Venue at Club 77
in Sydney CBD - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing accommodations for our event as everything was fairly last minute on our end.’
Main Auditorium and Mezzanine at Home The Venue
in Sydney CBD - rated 5/5
Venue said: With the ability to have two separate entertaining spaces, (Main Auditorium and Icon Room) each floor has its own DJ Console, sound, lighting and visual systems.
Rooftop Terrace at The Rooftop Terrace
in Pyrmont - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Good location, good space, great view.’
You'll find live music venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Sydney CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):
| Small | up to 140 guests | prices average $900 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 180 and 250 guests | prices average $3600 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 400 guests | prices average $17875 minimum spend per event |