Calling all Dancing Queens, Raining Men, and anyone who’s ever felt personally empowered by a perfectly timed disco drop – this is your official invitation to step back onto the dancefloor and let your sequins shine.
For one spectacular night only, Sydney is turning back the clock and cranking the volume as Disco Never Dies takes over the iconic Hordern Pavilion, transforming it into a full-scale boogie wonderland. Think mirrorballs spinning overhead, basslines you can feel in your bones, and a crowd united by one undeniable truth: disco isn’t just alive – it’s thriving.
Presented as part of Sydney Festival, this electrifying concert experience fuses the euphoric energy of disco’s golden era with the jaw-dropping power of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, creating a night that’s equal parts nostalgia, spectacle and pure, unfiltered joy.
A Jaw-Dropping Spectacular
When Disco Meets the Symphony
You’ve danced to these songs in clubs, sung them at the top of your lungs in the car, and maybe even learned every word thanks to a parent’s vinyl collection. But you’ve never heard disco quite like this.
Disco Never Dies reimagines the biggest anthems of the 70s and beyond through lush, cinematic orchestral arrangements, performed live by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The result? A sound that’s bigger, bolder and more exhilarating than ever before.
Expect spine-tingling moments as sweeping strings collide with funk-fuelled rhythms, brass sections explode into glittering crescendos, and dancefloor classics are elevated into full-scale musical events. This is disco with drama, disco with depth, and disco with the kind of grandeur it’s always deserved.
Disco Will Never Die
A Line-Up That Brings the House Down
A night this fabulous demands performers who can match its energy – and Disco Never Dies delivers in spades.
Leading the charge is an all-star cast of Australian vocal powerhouses:
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Paulini (Australian Idol, The Bodyguard) – delivering powerhouse vocals and soul-soaked glamour
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Emma Donovan, ARIA Award-nominated artist celebrated for her emotional depth and magnetic stage presence
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Jess Hitchcock, the genre-defying singer-songwriter known for blending disco, soul and storytelling
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Jesse Dutlow (RENT, & Juliet), bringing theatrical flair and vocal fireworks
Guiding the orchestra through this high-energy musical journey is conductor Carlo Antonioli, whose dynamic leadership ensures every beat lands exactly where it should – straight in the heart (and feet) of the audience.
And because no disco party is complete without a truly iconic host, the evening is hosted by Kween Kong (Drag Race Global All Stars), serving charisma, camp and crowd-hype in equal measure.
The Soundtrack of a Generation (and Then Some)
From the first note to the final encore, Disco Never Dies is packed with wall-to-wall hits that defined an era – and continue to fill dancefloors decades later.
Get ready to lose yourself to legendary tracks like:
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“I Love the Night Life”
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“It’s Raining Men”
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Timeless classics by Diana Ross, The Bee Gees, and Donna Summer
These aren’t just songs – they’re cultural touchstones. Each one carries memories of freedom, self-expression and unapologetic joy, now reborn with symphonic scale and modern flair.
Whether you lived through disco’s original heyday or discovered it through playlists and pop culture, this concert is a reminder of why these tracks still resonate: disco was always about connection, confidence and community.
These Are Timeless Classics
A One-Night-Only Disco Wonderland
The Hordern Pavilion has hosted some of Sydney’s biggest and boldest events, but for this night, it undergoes a total transformation.
Picture a venue drenched in light, shimmer and movement. Mirrorballs scatter reflections across the crowd. Sequins catch the glow of the stage. The atmosphere hums with anticipation before erupting into collective celebration.
This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch kind of concert – it’s an immersive, all-in experience. Dancing is encouraged. Singing along is inevitable. Dressing up? Highly recommended.
Disco has always been about self-expression, and Disco Never Dies invites you to bring your most fabulous self along for the ride.
Let Us Take You Back For One More Night
Why Disco Still Matters
Disco has never just been a music genre – it’s a movement.
Born from communities that carved out space for freedom, inclusivity and expression, disco created dancefloors where everyone belonged. Its legacy lives on not just in the music, but in the way it continues to bring people together.
In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, disco reminds us how powerful it is to gather, move, and celebrate collectively. Pair that spirit with the emotional force of a live orchestra, and you have an experience that feels both uplifting and meaningful.
Disco Never Dies isn’t about looking back – it’s about honouring the past while celebrating how timeless this music truly is.
To Honour the Past
Make It a Night to Remember
Whether you’re a lifelong disco devotee, a classical music lover looking for something unexpected, or simply searching for the most joyful night out in Sydney, Disco Never Dies ticks every box.
It’s bold. It’s glamorous. It’s unashamedly fun.
So grab your friends, dust off those flares, and get ready to dance beneath the mirrorballs as disco classics come alive like never before.
Disco Never Dies – Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Because disco never died – it was just waiting for its symphonic comeback.
Image Credits: Imagery of Disco Wonderland, produced in association with @Amplified House and photographed by Jay Patel.