Aussie BBQ S+23
at the Seaport
Sounds Australia and the Seaport present THE AUSSIE BBQ New York City. This free, outdoor event offers audiences the opportunity to discover their next favourite Australian artist.
THE AUSSIE BBQ brings emerging and acclaimed Australian artists directly to New York audiences, delivering a distinctive cultural experience and an unmissable show of some of the country’s boldest, new and influential sounds.
Find out more about each of the artists performing at THE AUSSIE BBQ NYC 2026 page.
2026 LINEUP
EAT & DRINK
BBQ. Street eats & treats for every palate. This year, the Aussie BBQ food and beverage will be provided by the brand new Sadie’s.
Sadie’s Restaurant & Garden Bar
Open daily for brunch and dinner, Sadie’s is an indoor-outdoor day to night destination in the historic Seaport. A full-service restaurant with a high-energy, open-air social hub designed for how New Yorkers actually want to spend their time: outside, together, and without overthinking it.
Inside, a two-level dining room offers a friendly, full-service experience with a menu focused on elevated New American comfort food that feels familiar but thoughtfully executed. The outdoor space is anchored by the Garden Bar built for spontaneity and flow, serving refreshing, easy-to-drink cocktails, seasonal spritzes, zero-proof options.
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Sounds Australia & Aussie BBQ
Since 2009, Sounds Australia has been showcasing exciting new Australian talent to New York audiences, with THE AUSSIE BBQ evolving across the city from CMJ Music Marathon to SummerStage and now its newest home at the Seaport. Artists such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, Amyl and the Sniffers, Courtney Barnett, Vance Joy, Ecca Vandal, The Temper Trap, DMA’S, Emma Louise, Flume, G Flip, Gordi, The Teskey Brothers and Tkay Maidza have previously performed at THE AUSSIE BBQ.
THE AUSSIE BBQ New York City is supported by Music Australia, APRA AMCOS, ARIA, PPCA, Create NSW, South Australian Government, and Seaport Entertainment Group.