The line-up with something for everyone!
Tickets on sale Monday November 4 at 10am AEDT: twilightattaronga.org.au
Proceeds contribute to the Taronga Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7 – DMA’S
Supported by Finnoguns Wake | Gates 6pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8 – THE CRUEL SEA
Supported by Loose Content | Gates 6pm

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14 – BOY & BEAR
Supported by Haley Holgate | Gates 6pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15 – JUSTINE CLARKE
Lil’ Twilight 10am | Gates 9am

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15 – COMEDY GALA
Featuring Joel Creasey, Georgie Carroll (UK), Dave Thornton, Bron Lewis and more!
Gates 6pm

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21 – PETER GARRETT & THE ALTER EGOS
Supported by Jem Cassar-Daley | Gates 6pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 – EMMA MEMMA
Lil’ Twilight 10am | Gates 9am

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 – DAVID CAMPBELL
Supported by Karen Lee Andrews | Gates 6pm

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 – SPIDERBAIT
Supported by DOWNGIRL | Gates 6pm

SATURDAY MARCH 1 – MIDDLE KIDS
Supported by EGOISM | Gates 6pm

FRIDAY MARCH 7 – BABY ANIMALS & KILLING HEIDI
Supported by Joan & the Giants | Gates 6pm

SATURDAY MARCH 8 – BJORN AGAIN
Gates 6pm

It’s time to soak up the sounds of summer during the Twilight at Taronga 2025 Summer Concert Series with the knockout line-up announced to run across five weekends starting on Friday February 7 at Sydney Harbour’s one-of-a-kind live music venue within Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Kicking the series off with their raw and powerful energy are DMA’S on Friday February 7, followed by the quintessentially Australian sound of rock revolutionaries The Cruel Sea on Saturday February 8.

One of Australia’s most beloved indie-folk bands, Boy & Bear, play on Friday February 14 before the return of Justine Clarke to sing, dance, and stomp with the littlies at Lil’ Twilight from 10am on Saturday February 15. Tickets to Lil’ Twilight also include free entry to explore Taronga Zoo Sydney on the same day as the show.

Bringing the laughs on the evening of February 15 is the Comedy Gala – a Twilight at Taronga annual highlight featuring the finest and funniest comedians in a blockbuster 2-hour comedy extravaganza featuring Joel Creasey, Georgie Carroll (UK), Dave Thornton, Bron Lewis and more to be announced!

One of Australia’s most iconic voices, Peter Garrett takes to the stage with his band The Alter Egos on Friday February 21, bringing the powerful presence that has defined his career while also showcasing a personal and reflective side as a solo artist. on Friday February 21, bringing the powerful presence that has defined his career while also showcasing a personal and reflective side as a solo artist.

Then the children are in for a treat when beloved children’s entertainer Emma Memma returns to Lil’ Twilight on Saturday February 22! Following that night is David Campbell, one of Australia’s biggest stars of stage and screen, bringing his rockin’ new show ‘Good Lovin’ and More’ celebrating songs of soul, swing and the 1960s.

You might have crowd surfed to their music at the Big Day Out but on Friday February 28 Twilight at Taronga turn it up to eleven with Spiderbait, while Middle Kids’ signature blend of indie rock with alt-pop icing play on Saturday March 1.

A double header of Baby Animals and Killing Heidi on Friday March 7 gives you the chance to unleash your inner air guitar hero!

And to wrap things up on Saturday March 8, it’s annual favourites Bjorn Again who continue to bring the disco hits year after year!

Tickets are on sale Monday November 4, 10am AEDT.

Pre-sale tickets are available for Twilight at Taronga and Taronga Zoo Friends members from 10am AEDT, Friday November 1.

By registering for pre-sale access by 12pm AEDT on October 31, you join the Twilight at Taronga mailing list and have the chance to win the ‘Ultimate Twilight At Taronga & Wildlife Retreat Experience’.

CLICK HERE to register for pre-sale.

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Leila Davis, Divisional Director Marketing, Comms and Fundraising said, “Twilight at Taronga is more than just a magical night under the stars; it’s an opportunity to support Taronga’s critical conservation programs and truly make a difference for Australia’s unique wildlife. As you gather with friends to enjoy breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and the sounds of talented Australian artists, know that your ticket has the power to protect and directly contributes to the creation of Taronga’s new wildlife hospital. Together, we’re not only celebrating nature and culture, but also ensuring a brighter future for the incredible wildlife that call Taronga and this country home.”

Support artists on the line-up are the melodic pop and buzzsaw guitars of Finnoguns Wake (opening for DMA’S), indie/alt-rock band Loose Content (opening for The Cruel Sea), Sydney based singer-songwriter Haley Holgate (opening for Boy & Bear), indie-pop artist Jem Cassar-Daley (opening for Peter Garrett), Australian blues and soul powerhouse Karen Lee Andrews (opening for David Campbell), Femme Soul Punk Band DOWNGIRL (opening for Spiderbait), dream pop band EGOISM (opening for Middle Kids) and indie pop-rock band Joan & The Giants (opening for Baby Animals and Killing Heidi).

We’re honoured to have collaborated with Gomeroi artist Caitlin Trindall, of Mirii Art on this season’s art. Caitlin is a proud Gomeroi woman with family ties to Narrabri, NSW, who draws upon her own life experiences to create unique contemporary artworks that bring Aboriginal art and culture into everyday spaces and conversations. Dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture and cultural practices, Caitlin hopes to ensure Aboriginal knowledge and traditions are celebrated and passed onto future generations.

Come and join us for a concert – or two – and make the most of a Sydney summer filled with live music!

All sales will help build Australia’s first dedicated Wildlife Veterinary Teaching Hospital to help protect the future of Australian wildlife.

A ticket with the power to protect, Taronga is not-for-profit.