Centennial Park will host a fresh open-air concert series next summer, with Sydney Summertime lining up a run of standalone shows across late February and early March 2027.
Black Peach X, the independent events company founded by Jessica Ducrou and Elise Huntley, is behind the series. The pair previously helped bring festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and Homebake to life.
What to know about Sydney Summertime
The concerts will take place across consecutive weekends in late February and early March 2027 at Brazilian Fields in Centennial Park, with entry via the Paddington Gates and Robertson Road Gates. Instead of one large multi-day festival, the event will feature a series of standalone headline concerts, with gates opening in the afternoon and headline sets wrapping up by 10pm.
Tickets will be available across five tiers—General Admission, Gold Circle, The Grove, The Terrace and The Suites—with a dedicated Accessibility Viewing area also available. Every concert ticket includes public transport, so visitors can take the train to Central and connect via light rail or buses along Anzac Parade and Oxford Street.
Once inside, there are no pass-outs, and guests will go through security and bag checks on entry. Standard open-park rules will apply, including no BYO alcohol, glass, umbrellas or professional cameras.
The full line-up is still under wraps, with the first artist announcements, concert dates and ticketing details expected in the coming weeks. Organisers have flagged a mix of major international headliners and Australian acts, with local performers appearing every day and a strong focus on showcasing NSW talent.
Food, drink and the “second stage”
Food and drink will be a major part of the experience, with organisers positioning the offering as a highlight in its own right. There will be four options to choose from across the park.
Visitors can dine at Truck Town, a curated strip of Sydney food trucks serving everything from quick classics to gourmet bites, alongside Destination Bars featuring cocktails, local craft beer, non-alcoholic options and quick-service bars.
The park will also host pop-ups featuring a handpicked line-up of Sydney’s most loved restaurants, rotating throughout the series for a one-off, flavour-focused experience. Dedicated cellar doors will round out the offering, showcasing NSW wine regions including Orange, Mudgee and the Hunter Valley.
Why it matters for Sydney
Black Peach X is the latest venture from Ducrou and Huntley, who between them have more than three decades of experience shaping Australia’s live music calendar. Their credits include Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Homebake, Harvest Rock, Download Festival and Sydney City Limits.
“Centennial Park is honestly my favourite place in town; it’s an absolute dream to host Sydney Summertime in arguably the best venue in the country,” Ducrou said. “What a privilege to create a greenfields concert experience here… Good times ahead!”
Huntley added: “Sydney Summertime is more than just another concert. It’s about creating a fresh and exciting way to experience incredible live music, bringing together great artists and audiences in one of Sydney’s most iconic outdoor settings.”
Destination NSW, the state’s tourism and events agency, has secured the event as part of a broader push to grow the visitor economy. The series is expected to generate around $8 million in visitor expenditure, flowing into accommodation, hospitality, retail, transport and related businesses across Sydney and NSW.
That aligns with the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035, which targets significant growth in annual visitor spend, hotel rooms, airline seats and jobs by the end of the decade. In that context, Sydney Summertime is being framed as both a cultural play and an economic one.
Sydney Summertime will take place at Centennial Park in February/March 2027. Stay tuned for updates!
