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Sounds Familiar – Ticketmaster’s guide to the best tribute acts in Australia

Want to relive the glory days? Ticketmaster's guide to the best tribute acts performing around Australia, Sounds Familiar, has you covered.

Perfectly recreated costumes, mannerisms, and even vocal performance and playing style – the best part of watching a tribute act perform is, not only do you get to see some of your favourite songs performed live, but because the performers are huge fans of the artist too, a tribute show is always performed with a reverence that honours the artist being paid tribute too.

Whether you’re reliving the glory days of your youth, seeing an artist or album you never had a chance to enjoy live, or simply enjoying a fun night out with friends, Ticketmaster’s guide to the best tribute acts performing around Australia, Sounds Familiar, has you covered.

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Classic Rock Live

The greatest rock anthems of all time electrify Perth in Classic Rock Live – an explosive concert featuring the iconic music of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Deep Purple, The Eagles, David Bowie, KISS, INXS and more.

State Theatre

Fri 8 Dec 2023

Best of the Bee Gees with the George Ellis Orchestra

Australia’s premier tribute act, The Best of the Bee Gees, celebrates a massive milestone of 25 years on the world stage at the State Theatre Sydney on Saturday 30 December at 8pm, accompanied by the George Ellis Orchestra and special guests, Colin Petersen and Roslyn Loxton.

State Theatre

Sat 30 Dec 2023

The Fabulous Caprettos

Multi Award winner Dave Gleeson (The Screaming Jets/The Angels) will join forces with Aria Hall of Famer and Multi award winner Russell Morris and music giants Jack Jones (Southern Sons), Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc/Joe Satriani) performing their biggest hits for what promises to be an extraordinary evening of music.

Anita’s Theatre

Sat 6 Jan 2024

Queen Forever

Gear up, Queen Fans! Queen Forever, the premier Queen tribute band, is all set to light up the stage with their “A Night at the Theatre” tour! Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey through the illustrious career of one of the greatest bands ever – Queen.

Various Venues

Fri 16 Feb 2024

The Australian Eagles

The Australian Eagles Show, featuring a stellar five-piece band, is set to intricately recreate the timeless classics that catapulted the Eagles to global stardom.

Anita’s Theatre

Sat 21 Nov 2024

THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead

THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead album in Full plus and encore of Greatest Hits – – This Charming Man, Panic, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, Ask, How Soon is Now, Hand in Glove, What Difference Does It Make, Still Ill, Girlfriend in a Coma plus more.

Manning Bar

Sat 24 Feb 2024

Boney M – The Farewell Tour

Always fun and perfect for the dance floor, hit-makers BONEY M are one of the most beloved bands to emerge from the Disco era. Their Farewell Australian tour is guaranteed to bring joy to their fans as they perform all their Greatest Hits. Put on your dancing shoes, this will be a disco inferno of epic proportions!

Anita’s Theatre

Fri 7 Jun 2024

ARC presents Led Zeppelin IV

ARC present Led Zeppelin IV marks the band’s fifth national outing preceded the unanimously praised and sold-out tours paying homage to Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (2023), Neil Young’s Harvest (2022), The Beatles’ Let It Be (2021) and the extended dates of their debut tour, The Beatles’ Abbey Road (2019-2020).

Various Venues

Fri 21 June 2024

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Dancing in The Shadows of Motown

This amazing and uplifting show presents classic hits including: Reach Out, Stop In The Name Of Love, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Heatwave, Get Ready, Dancing in The Streets, Uptight, Signed Sealed Delivered, You Can’t Hurry Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, My Girl, Can You Feel It and many more.

The Tivoli

Fri 5 Jan 2024

The Beatles 50 Years On

The ‘Sensational’ Beatle Boys are as close and as good as it gets to the original four lads from Liverpool as they run the musical gambit from 1962 to 1969. Audiences will be blown away by the musical and physical similarities to the originals.

The Tivoli

Sat 13 Jan 2024

Meat Loaf: The Concert

Experience the ultimate Meat Loaf tribute concert! Rick Szabo, lead vocalist of The Australian Meat Loaf Tribute Show, and an eight-piece band will deliver show-stopping hits and Steinman classics. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

The Princess Theatre

Sat 10 Feb 2024

Invincible: A Glorious Tribute To Michael Jackson

Direct from the US, INVINCIBLE – A Tribute to Michael Jackson is coming to Australia in 2024. Featuring two Michael Jackson performers, a talented cast, and endorsed by the Jackson Family, this concert delivers the ultimate MJ experience with impeccable choreography, vocals, and non-stop action. A highlight not to be missed!

The Tivoli

Sat 24 Feb 2024

THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead

THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead album in Full plus and encore of Greatest Hits – This Charming Man, Panic, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, Ask, How Soon is Now, Hand in Glove, What Difference Does It Make, Still Ill, Girlfriend in a Coma plus more.

The Triffid

Thu 22 Feb 2024

Letz Zep (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Described in Kerrang Magazine as ‘Better than a LED ZEPPELIN Re-union’ and Led Zeppelin’s record label Warner Music as ‘Europe’s Best Tribute to LED ZEPPELIN’, LETZ ZEP have earned their international reputation as with World’s Best Tribute to the World’s Greatest Ever Rock Band, LED ZEPPELIN.

The Fortitude Music Hall

Thu 14 Mar 2024

Boney M – The Farewell Tour

Always fun and perfect for the dance floor, hit-makers BONEY M are one of the most beloved bands to emerge from the Disco era. Their Farewell Australian tour is guaranteed to bring joy to their fans as they perform all their Greatest Hits. Put on your dancing shoes, this will be a disco inferno of epic proportions!

The Fortitude Music Hall

Thu 13 Jun 2024

ARC presents Led Zeppelin IV

ARC present Led Zeppelin IV marks the band’s fifth national outing preceded the unanimously praised and sold-out tours paying homage to Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (2023), Neil Young’s Harvest (2022), The Beatles’ Let It Be (2021) and the extended dates of their debut tour, The Beatles’ Abbey Road (2019-2020).

Various Venues

Sat 15 Jun 2024

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THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead

THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead album in Full plus and encore of Greatest Hits – This Charming Man, Panic, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, Ask, How Soon is Now, Hand in Glove, What Difference Does It Make, Still Ill, Girlfriend in a Coma plus more.

The Gov

Sat 17 Feb 2024

ARC presents Led Zeppelin IV

ARC present Led Zeppelin IV marks the band’s fifth national outing preceded the unanimously praised and sold-out tours paying homage to Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (2023), Neil Young’s Harvest (2022), The Beatles’ Let It Be (2021) and the extended dates of their debut tour, The Beatles’ Abbey Road (2019-2020).

Various Venues

Sun 30 Jun 2024

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Queen Forever

An unparalleled evening of music, nostalgia, and fun awaits you at the Wrest Point Casino, suitable for fans of all ages. Don’t miss “Queen Forever: A Night at the Theatre”! Secure your tickets now and prepare for a Queen experience like no other!

Wrest Point & Country Club Tasmania

Fri 8 & Sat 9 Dec 2023

The Australian Eagles

The Australian Eagles Show, featuring a stellar five-piece band, is set to intricately recreate the timeless classics that catapulted the Eagles to global stardom.

Wrest Point & Country Club Tasmania

Fri 19 & Sat 20 Jan 2024

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show

Experience the magic of Stevie Nicks with Nikki Canale as she mesmerizes audiences in the ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute. From the iconic outfits to the unforgettable moves, immerse yourself in the stories and guitar leads that define these timeless songs.

Wrest Point

Sat 16 Mar 2024

Music Of The Night

Music of the Night- Australia’s Premier Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber and the West End Musicals is definitely one of a kind and thrilling audiences all over Australia. The genius and power of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber certainly comes to life in this amazing stage show wowing audiences all over Australia!

Country Club Tasmania

Sat 24 Aug 2024

Kings Of Country Rock

The Kings of Country Rock concert features all the timeless rock and roll classics that defined the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival as 1970’s superstars.

Wrest Point

Fri, 27 Sept 2024


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Dancing in The Shadows of Motown

This amazing and uplifting show presents classic hits including: Reach Out, Stop In The Name Of Love, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Heatwave, Get Ready, Dancing in The Streets, Uptight, Signed Sealed Delivered, You Can’t Hurry Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, My Girl, Can You Feel It and many more.

The Palms at Crown

Thu 4 Jan 2024

The Australian Eagles

The Australian Eagles Show, featuring a stellar five-piece band, is set to intricately recreate the timeless classics that catapulted the Eagles to global stardom.

Wrest Point & Country Club Tasmania

Fri 19 Jan & Sat 20 Jan 2023

Invincible: A Glorious Tribute To Michael Jackson

Direct from the US, INVINCIBLE – A Tribute to Michael Jackson is coming to Australia in 2024. Featuring two Michael Jackson performers, a talented cast, and endorsed by the Jackson Family, this concert delivers the ultimate MJ experience with impeccable choreography, vocals, and non-stop action. A highlight not to be missed!

National Theatre

Fri 9 Feb 2024

THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead

THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead album in Full plus and encore of Greatest Hits – This Charming Man, Panic, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, Ask, How Soon is Now, Hand in Glove, What Difference Does It Make, Still Ill, Girlfriend in a Coma plus more.

Max Watts

Fri 23 Feb 2024

Boney M.Xperience and Fabba

Boney M Xperience and Fabba, offering a sensational Euro-pop tribute experience. Fabba delivers Abba’s hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me,” while Boney M Xperience keeps the energy high with “Ma Baker” and “Rivers of Babylon.”

The Palms

Sun 3 Mar 202

Letz Zep (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Described in Kerrang Magazine as ‘Better than a LED ZEPPELIN Re-union’ and Led Zeppelin’s record label Warner Music as ‘Europe’s Best Tribute to LED ZEPPELIN’, LETZ ZEP have earned their international reputation as with World’s Best Tribute to the World’s Greatest Ever Rock Band, LED ZEPPELIN.

The Palms

Fri 8 Mar 2024

Herman’s Hermits

One of the best-selling bands in the History of the British Invasion , Herman’s Hermits are touring Australia in 2024 , Herman’s Hermits boast hitting the American pop charts 22 times with songs that have become anthems to Rock’n’Roll fans.

The Palms

Thu 14 Mar 2024

Songs From The Canyon

Songs From The Canyon is a night of music from Laurel Canyon including the songs of Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Beach Boys, Carole King, The Doors, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas and more.

Palais Theatre

Fri 20 Apr 2024

Leaving Jackson The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show

Leaving Jackson The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show returns with a bigger show than ever. All the hits and stories that captured the life of a LEGEND – From the famous “Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues” to the Legendary songs of the “Highway Men” Leaving Jackson will perform them all.

The Palms

Fri 14 June 2024

Boney M – The Farewell Tour

Always fun and perfect for the dance floor, hit-makers BONEY M are one of the most beloved bands to emerge from the Disco era. Their Farewell Australian tour is guaranteed to bring joy to their fans as they perform all their Greatest Hits. Put on your dancing shoes, this will be a disco inferno of epic proportions!

Palais Theatre

Sat 15 Jun 2024

ARC presents Led Zeppelin IV

ARC present Led Zeppelin IV marks the band’s fifth national outing preceded the unanimously praised and sold-out tours paying homage to Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (2023), Neil Young’s Harvest (2022), The Beatles’ Let It Be (2021) and the extended dates of their debut tour, The Beatles’ Abbey Road (2019-2020).

Various Venues

Fri, 28 Jun 2024

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THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead

THE SMYTHS (UK) play THE SMITHS The Queen Is Dead album in Full plus and encore of Greatest Hits – This Charming Man, Panic, Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now, Ask, How Soon is Now, Hand in Glove, What Difference Does It Make, Still Ill, Girlfriend in a Coma plus more.

Various Venues

Thu 15 & Fri 16 Feb 2024

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