29 AUG to 1 OCT
ALL NEW COMEDY, BACKTOBACK, ALL MONTH LONG
Sydney Fringe Comedy returns for it’s seventh year in 2017!
Running from Tuesday 29 August – Sunday 1 October, the 2017 Festival features Read more
WED 20 SEP @ 8PM
Kim Salmon (Beasts of Bourbon, Scientists, The Surrealists). Art School drop-out, seminal punk rocker, living legend. Read more
RESCHEDULED:
THU 22 FEB @ 7:30PM
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THU 22 FEB, 2018
Due to unforeseen circumstances ‘Headstock’ has been rescheduled from Thu 21 Sep, 2017 to Thu 22 Feb, 2018.
All tickets will remain val Read more
Supported by Third Eye
FRI 22 SEP @ 8PM
TOOL tribute act, “THIRD EYE’‘ from Melbourne, Australia have been praised for not only the musical likeness of TOOL, but also for their incredible re-creation of TOOL’s live show.
The band incorpo Read more
WED 27 & THU 28 SEP @ 8PM
FIRST SHOW SOLD OUT, SECOND SHOW – THU 28 SEP ANNOUNCED AND ON SALE NOW
Having only just played to rapturous audiences across the country at the start of this year, James Vincent McMorro Read more
FRI 29 SEP @ 8:30PM
This is a one show only experience of the musical catalogue of Louis Tillett. He will appear with the 10 piece lineup of The Art Of Darkness. Read more
Supported by Ivanyi + Sevsons
SAT 30 SEP @ 8PM
Space-age progressive virtuosos present works from their masterful new album plus selections from 10 years of their groundbreaking best.
“Haken is the best thing to happen to progressive metal in Read more
Supported by Rufino and the Coconuts + Martin Cilia + Hellcat III + much more!
SUN 1 OCT @ 1PM
Put the lime in the coconut and get set to cruise the Tiki-est line-up this side of the South Pacific as The Factory goes troppo for a day, with a celebration of Tiki culture. Read more
WED 4 - SAT 14 OCT @ 7PM
If you are having issues purchasing tickets online, please contact box office directly on (02) 9550 3666
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Supported by Martha Marlow
THU 5 OCT @ 7:30PM
This extraordinary spinner of song weaves his soulful melodies through half-remembered moments and dreams long-treasured. Read more
Supported by Laugh Masters Academy
6 OCT, 3 NOV, 1 DEC @ 7:30pm
Laugh Masters Academy is pleased to present the “NIGHT SHIFT” Improv & Sketch Comedy Show – usually on the first Friday Read more
Supported by I Built The Sky & Mercury Sky
FRI 6 OCT @ 8PM
Caligula’s Horse, a band at the forefront of Australia’s progressive rock scene, will hit the road for a national tour in October in support of their new album In Contact.
Hailing Read more
FRI 6 OCT @ 8:30PM
Having already teased the taste buds with ‘Burn The Money’, ‘Destroy Me’ and third single ‘Freedom’, Brisbane rocker Read more
SAT 7 OCT @ 7PM
New York-based three-piece pop rock phenomenon, Against the Current return to Australia for their first headline Read more
Supported by Requiem + Aver + Burden Man
SAT 7 OCT @ 7:30PM
G’day Sydney. Read more
SUN 8 OCT @ 10AM
The 3rd Annual Vintage & Custom Drum Expo is coming to the Factory Theatre for one day only on Sunday 8 October 2017. Read more
TUE 10 - SAT 14 OCT
A young woman suffering from Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, sometimes known as Alice In Wonderland Syndrome, begins an online re Read more
Supported by Brujeria (MEX) + Lock Up (UK) + Black Rheno
WED 11 OCT @ 7:30PM
Extreme times demand extreme responses. Australian and New Zealand metal fans, you are about to be vehemently seized by the throat! Read more
FRI 13 OCT @ 8PM
A Tribute to the Music of Chris Cornell – Proudly supporting beyondblue
Please join some of Sydney’s finest musicians Read more
Supported by Local and International Artists
FRI 13 OCT @ 8PM
The Australian Burlesque Festival – Noir Exotique!
Directed and curated by burlesque star and icon Dolores Daiquiri
Think you know what burlesque is? Well think again! Read more
Supported by Gods of Eden + Anno Domini
SAT 14 OCT @ 8:30 PM
Prepare youself for a night of heavy metal chaos as two of Australia’s biggest names in progressive metal combine forces for a dua Read more
Supported by Joshua Hedley & the Sadies
TUE 17 OCT @ 7:30PM
Since launching his recording career a decade ago, Justin Townes Earle has established a reputation as a singular leading light in the Americana music community. Read more
Supported by Jason Walker + Fallon Cush
WED 18 OCT @ 7PM
‘There are only two kinds of songs,’ Townes Van Zandt said, well before he died. Read more
WED 18 + 25 OCT @ 7:30PM
For a very limited run, catch one of Australia’s best comics, Heath Franklin’s Chopper, trialling a brand new show, as Read more
19 OCT, 16 NOV @ 7:15PM
The venue has been fire proofed, players have been locked in and the gate is open for the monthly LMA live show, House Pa Read more
THU 19 OCT @ 7:30PM
Chameleonic Nashville icons Lambchop might have earned their stripes in the 90s alt-country movement but the subsequent two decades have proven the band’s soul is that of a nomad, passing throu Read more
Supported by Ayla + Taj Ralph
FRI 20 OCT @ 8PM
To coincide with the release of new album Weight_Falls, Australian songsmith Kim Churchill has announced an Australian tour this October.
Churchill spent 18 months working on the fol Read more
Supported by Mark Harding
FRI 20 OCT @ 8PM
After releasing his stunning album Eons in 2015, Jim Lawrie – Melbourne’s finest purveyor of heartbroken folk-ro Read more
Supported by Hollow Coves + Garrett Kato + Harry Hookey + many more
SAT 21 OCT @ 6PM
Twelve artists. Two stages. One special evening of singer songwriters. Read more
Supported by Special Guests
SAT 21 OCT @ 8PM
Legendary Melbournites, PAINTERS & DOCKERS will play a rare one-off Sydney show at the The Factory Theatre on Saturday 21st October. Read more
Supported by Young Henrys, Willie The Boatman, Wayward Brewing Co, The Grifter Brewing Co, Batch Brewing Co, Sauce Brewing Co, & Malt Shovel
SUN 22 OCT
Hold onto your schooners Sydney! Read more
WED 25 - FRI 27 OCT
NEW FRIDAY SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED
WEDNESDAY + THURSDAY SOLD OUT
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Supported by Witchgrinder, Horrorwood Mannequins, Demonatrix + more
FRI 27 OCT @ 7PM
This year Aftershock is bringing Halloween to The Factory-Fusebox.
For a night of metal & horror featuring Melbourne’s d Read more
SAT 28 OCT @ 8PM
This is how Osaka Punch operate. Read more
Supported by Nerdlinger
SAT 28 OCT @ 8PM
Kickass San Fran punk rock quartet HEARTSOUNDS are headed south this Spring, bringing their critically acclaimed LP Dualist Read more
Supported by Sahara Beck
SAT 28 OCT - THU 2 NOV
FIRST TWO SOLD OUT, THIRD AND FINAL ON SALE NOW
With the imminent release of Brutal Dawn, companion album to 2016’s Civil Dusk, Bernard Fanning and The Black Fins are again Read more
FRI 3 NOV @ 7PM
Lucha Fantastica proudly presents our most extravagant celebration…
/ / THE DAY OF THE DEAD BATTLE / /
Friday 3rd November the dead will raise to attend to this incredible fight b Read more
FRI 3 NOV @ 8PM
Following on from the highly successful “Thrust Fury” crusade in early 2017, the right honourable Rick Dangerous and hi Read more
Supported by Claret Ash + Greytomb + Somnium Nox + Blade of Horus
SAT 4 NOV @ 8PM
Canberra’s, progressive black metal band Claret Ash return to the stage to showcase songs from their upcoming third Read more
Supported by Jeff Hall
WED 8 NOV @ 8PM
Mike Massé is an internationally acclaimed acoustic artist, known for his epic performances of classic rock covers. Read more
Supported by Redd Kross (USA)
THU 9 NOV @ 7:30PM
Announcing the return of the one and only Melvins to Australia this November, touring their first ever double album A Walk With Love and Death. Read more
FRI 10 NOV @ 7PM
This year the world will be blessed with Bushman’s long awaited album ‘Conquering Lion’, Bushman produced this album, working with Jamaica’s A list musicians like Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith, Ian Read more
FRI 10 NOV @ 7PM
Enrico is a talented comedian from Italy. His style is unique, effervescent and down-right hilarious. Read more
Supported by The Lockhearts + HY-TEST + Mucho Sonar
FRI 10 NOV @ 8PM
Donning cowboy hats and kicking out a gleefully trashy brand of throttling, rockabilly-flavoured garage punk, the legendary Supe Read more
SAT 11 + SUN 12 NOV @ 7PM
GET YOUR EARLY BIRD PASS NOW!
IT’s BACK! SALSA PALLADIUM + MAMBO CONVENTION
Salsa Palladium Mambo Convention, returns due to overwhelming feedback for ‘This is what we need!’. Read more
15 - 25 NOV @ 7PM
Book, Music & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe Book, Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerber Read more
Supported by Jordan F + Vast Hill + Emulate
THU 16 NOV @ 8PM
From humble beginnings in his home studio in 2013, this solo artist – Ross Trinkaus aka Phaserland – has built a creative conn Read more
Supported by Rocket Science
FRI 17 NOV @ 7PM
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their classic debut album ‘At First Sight Violets are Blue’, one of Perth’s most popular and iconic bands, The Stems, are set to return to the Read more
Supported by Spike Vincent + Holy Soul
SAT 18 NOV @ 8PM
The Scientists existed from 1978 to 1987 – Originally from Perth they moved to Sydney then to London and spent equal time in each perfecting their specific brand of sonic terrorism.
Feared and reve Read more
SAT 18 NOV @ 8:30PM
It’s time to get sad and stay rad! Read more
WED 22 NOV @ 8PM
Producing dark and retrofuturistic music with a strong 80’s feeling, James Kent AKA Perturbator is the spearhead of the new synthwave revival (along with Danger, Lazerhawk, Kavinsky, Dan Terminus). Read more
Supported by Sylar + Special guests
THU 23 NOV @ 6:30PM
Brace yourselves, local long hairs, as US metal mainstays, Miss May I, are teaming up with newcomers Sylar this November for what is set to be one of the best heavy tours of 2017.
A staple of the g Read more
FRI 24 NOV @ 8PM
SOLD OUT
Join the Waitlist THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend against purchasing tic Read more
THU 23 NOV @ 8:30PM
Wrapping up a very strong year for both acts, Melbourne songbirds ‘WINDWAKER’ and Taree techlords ‘DIAMOND CONSTRUCT’ are set to Read more
Supported by Gay Paris + That Red Head + The Good Evenings
SAT 25 NOV @ 8PM
SOLD OUT
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Join the Waitlist
To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend against purc Read more
THU 30 NOV - SAT 9 DEC
I’m making a decision. I’m changing things. This is it.
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Supported by Tijuana Cartel
THU 30 NOV @ 7:30PM
DEEP FOREST (France) Read more
Supported by Hostile Objects + DarkHorse + Canine
THU 30 NOV @ 8PM
Over their 30-year career Italy’s Raw Power have shared the stage with some of the most important groups of the punk scene, ha Read more
Supported by Wallace
FRI 1 DEC @ 8PM
Melbourne collective The Cactus Channel have announced an Australian tour in support of their forthcoming third album ‘Stay Read more
Supported by Special Guests
FRI 1 DEC @ 8PM
Lead singer Suze DeMarchi started singing in local Perth pub bands at the age of 17. As Suze admits – “after the first couple of gigs, I knew that there was nothing else I would rather do. Read more
Supported by Tyler Grosso + Junor + Carmouflage Rose
SAT 2 DEC @ 7:30PM
In recent years, hip hop the world over has seen a renaissance, artists from across the globe have been leading the charge Read more
SUN 3 DEC @ 2:30PM
Some people make a mark, they make an impression, they leave a lasting legacy from which others gain joy and inspiration. Simon Holmes was one of those people. Read more
THU 7 DEC @ 8PM
US indie lynchpin Spiral Stairs (Scott Kannberg of Pavement) returns to Australia for a string of intimate shows in Melbourne, Syd Read more
Supported by Samsaruh + Jack Gray
FRI 8 DEC @ 7:30PM
Dean Lewis announces his ‘Lose My Mind’ National Tour presented by Triple J. Read more
Supported by Darker Half + Kvlts of Vice
FRI 8 DEC @ 8PM
The fearsome party pirates of LAGERSTEIN are back and ready to party with their latest Australian Tour ‘Lagerstein on Ice’. Read more
Supported by Disentomb + Pagan
SAT 16 DEC @ 8PM
Australia’s unhinged extreme metal villains King Parrot return with their third and finest long player to date Ugly Produce on September 22. Read more
Supported by Solkyri + Bastardizer + Moof De Vah
SAT 16 DEC @ 8PM
They say all good things come to an end and the time has come for Whisky Smile to call it a day. It’s been a hell of a ride. Read more
Supported by Waterparks (USA)
SAT 3 FEB @ 7PM
With words like those below from their most recent tour around the country supporting All Time Low, it’s not hard Read more
FRi 16 MAR @ 8PM
80s Celtic rockers BIG COUNTRY make a triumphant return to Perform ‘The Crossing’ Plus a Special Encore of Greatest Hits!
“a concert full of passion, warmth and love for the music“ – Scenestr Read more
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