From the world class vantage point of a harbour-side amphitheatre, the Twilight at Taronga series will return this summer for its 20th anniversary edition – today announcing a landmark musical program to span each Friday and Saturday night from Friday 30th January through Saturday 21st March.
Celebrating the Sydney summer with breathtaking 180-degree harbour views, Taronga Zoo will present performances from iconic Australian artists including Bernard Fanning, Paul Kelly presenting Merri Soul Sessions, You Am I, Sarah Blasko, Dan Sultan, Something For Kate, international guests Belle and Sebastian, Conor Oberst and Rufus Wainwright and many more.
While boasting Twilight at Taronga's most modern and eclectic program yet, the series remains an all ages affair, where concertgoers are invited to pull up a picnic blanket and enjoy delicious hampers curated by renowned chef Giovanni Pilu, available to pre-purchase online.
Friday 30 January – BERNARD FANNING, supported by Little May
Saturday 31 January – BELLE AND SEBASTIAN, supported by Special Guests
Friday 6 January – PAUL KELLY PRESENTS THE MERRI SOUL SESSIONS
featuring Clairy Browne, Kira Puru, & Vika and Linda Bull, supported by Hiatus Kaiyote
Saturday 7 February - YOU AM I, supported by Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders
Friday 13 February - SARAH BLASKO, supported by Luluc
Saturday 14 February - ANTHONY CALLEA presents Ladies & Gentlemen, The Songs of George Michael, supported by
Caterina Torres
Friday 20 February - THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, supported by Caravãna Sun
Saturday 21 February – THE BAMBOOS, supported by Katalyst with special guests (Original beats set)
Friday 27 February - BOYS IN THE BAND – 50 years of hits!
Saturday 28 February - BJÖRN AGAIN
Friday 6 March – CONOR OBERST, supported by The Felice Brothers
Saturday 7 March - RUFUS WAINWRIGHT performing The Best of Rufus Wainwright, supported by Lucy Wainwright Roche
Friday 13 March – DAN SULTAN, supported by Benny Walker and Pierce Brothers
Saturday 14 March - JAMES MORRISON BIG BAND
Friday 20 March – SOMETHING FOR KATE, supported by Jen Cloher
Saturday 21 March - ROSS WILSON and Mental As Anything
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