# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sonic City 2026: A City-Wide Journey of Creative Music
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: SONIC CITY returns on 8 July 2026 with an expanded city-wide program celebrating contemporary creative music across Melbourne’s CBD. Spanning a series of performances and live experiences, the event invites audiences to explore the city through sound, movement and shared encounter.

SONIC CITY transforms Melbourne into a connected musical landscape, with audiences encouraged to wander between venues, discovering performances in diverse spaces throughout the day and into the night. Each venue offers its own atmosphere and perspective, creating a journey that is as much about experiencing the city itself as it is about the music.


PROGRAM

SONIC CITY, Wednesday 8 July 2026

11:00am – AAO Listening Room hosted by Sosefina Fuamoli featuring Karappo Okestura III – online

1:00pm – Vahideh Eisaei and Ying Yang, Blender Studios, 400 Spencer Street, West Melbourne - FREE EVENT

3:00pm – Barney McAll, City Library Gallery, 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne - FREE EVENT

5:30pm – Margie Lou Dyer Quartet, The Couch, 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne - FREE TICKETED EVENT
https://www.trybooking.com/DMRJB

7:30pm PREMIERE of Smoke Between Mountains, The Long Room, Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne - TICKETED EVENT https://museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whats-on/smoke-between-mountains/

9:30pm DJ sets, Robot Bar, 12 Bligh Place, Melbourne


SONIC CITY PASSPORT

To make the journey complete, this year there’s a SONIC CITY Passport: a city-wide interactive pass designed to guide your exploration through both the festival program and Melbourne’s CBD. Collect your passport card from any participating venue or business on the day and earn stamps by attending Sonic City events and making purchases at participating partners throughout the day unlock music and merch giveaways.

For more information about the SONIC CITY Passport and how to get involved visit aao.com.au

Proudly supported by City of Melbourne
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/sonic-city-2026-a-city-wide-journey-of-creative-music/200030322366701
- **Event Categories**: festivals, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- **lat**: -37.8156
- **long**: 144.9661
- **full address**: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sonic City 2026: A City-Wide Journey of Creative Music being held?
  - **A:** Sonic City 2026: A City-Wide Journey of Creative Music takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sonic City 2026: A City-Wide Journey of Creative Music?
  - **A:** Sonic City 2026: A City-Wide Journey of Creative Music is organized by Australian Art Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sonic City 2026: A City-Wide Journey of Creative Music is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sonic City 2026: A City-Wide Journey of Creative Music sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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