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Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar

Glebe, NSW

The room

Good for

Solo, duo and small-group original acoustic acts - singer-songwriters, indie-folk, jazz, roots - plus poets. Emerging local artists playing free 7 to 9pm sets.

Room notes

Music is in the back courtyard, reached through the bookshop or down the side alley when the bar is open. Bar open Wed to Fri 5 to 10pm, Sat 4 to 10pm, closed Sun to Tue. Gigs typically 7 to 9pm, free entry. Poetry Night first Wednesday 6.30 to 9pm, $10, with open mic. Open Stage second Wednesday 7 to 9pm, free, ten 8-minute slots, sign-up 6.30pm. PA, stage and piano not published.

Booking

[email protected] - the general address, and also the one they publish for gig pitches. They ask for an email with a link to your music.

Website
https://www.sapphobooks.com.au/
Instagram
@sapphobooks
Accessibility

Partial. The ground floor of the shop, the cafe counter and the deck are accessible, though the counter is high and there is a small step to the deck. Upper floors are not. Single steps down to the side passage, the garden and the bathrooms. Staff will place a portable ramp on request. The alley entrance is accessible but uneven.

Notes

Original music, overwhelmingly local and emerging, 168 past gigs logged. No covers or touring programming found. Pitches go to shop staff, no named booker. Da Capo second-hand sheet music shop upstairs and a music studio for hire. 51 Glebe Point Rd.

Upcoming gigs

7pm
ZOË RAIN
Friday 2 October 2026
7pm
NICO LUCIE
Saturday 3 October 2026
7pm
NORTHERN BEACHES MUSIC FESTIVAL W/ LIZA OHLBACK & THE MERCY TRAIN, THE RED HERRINGS, BILGOLA BENDERS BAND
Friday 9 October 2026
7pm
MUSETTE
Saturday 10 October 2026
7pm
MARK LUCAS
Saturday 17 October 2026
7pm
ALINA GRACE
Saturday 24 October 2026

Previously at Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar

1 gig listed here since the guide started keeping count.

Sat 5 Sep 2026
BLACK DAHLIA