A black woman wearing a striking red butterfly mask adorned with white dots, set against a dark, textured outfit with a high collar.

Grace Jones

  • Contemporary Music
  • Forecourt

Disco queen, avant-garde pop star and fashion icon brings a career-spanning set to the Forecourt

A singular icon whose fearless style and avant-garde sound revolutionised the possibilities of fashion and music, Grace Jones has reigned supreme as a pop diva, fashion queen and high priestess of cool ever since her emergence on the New York and Paris scenes in the 1970s. Now, for the first time in almost a decade, the legendary artist returns to Australia for her debut performance at the Sydney Opera House, playing a spectacular, career-spanning show on the Forecourt for one night only.

A former fashion model turned pioneering pop artist, the Jamaican-born Jones broke through as one of the stars of the late ’70s Studio 54 scene, scoring such disco smashes as “La Vie en rose” and “I Need a Man” and producing groundbreaking visual work with collaborator Jean-Paul Goude. In the 1980s, she fused R&B, reggae and new wave on a string of enduring dance-pop classics – among them “Warm Leatherette”, “Pull Up to the Bumper” and “Slave To The Rhythm” – that would influence everyone from Rihanna to Massive Attack, while redefining gender image with her boldly androgynous visual presentation. In 2022, Jones was featured on Beyoncé’s blockbuster record Renaissance, proving her style and influence transcends generations.

Renowned for her visually spectacular live performances, Grace Jones is a pop genius, a style iconoclast, a queer icon and a true one of one. Don’t miss this very special live show. One night only.

Photography credit: Andrea Klarin

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Event details

You don't get to stay famous for long unless you're always switching. Grace Jones is an example of this.

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2025:
Everyone visiting the Opera House on NYE is strongly encouraged to plan ahead, use public transport wherever possible, and allow extra travel time. Large crowds are expected and significant road closures will be in place. For up-to-date transport information visit transportnsw.info. Access to the site for Forecourt ticket holders is between 12:00pm and 3:00pm via Macquarie Street, with cross city access via Bent Street

Location and access

Forecourt

Set below the famous white sails the Forecourt is located at the base of the Monumental Steps, between the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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