5 Best Music Stores in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 6 min read

Search music stores in Sydney and Google doesn't hand you a row of guitar shops and record stores. It hands you two department stores, a bookshop, a theatre, and one real electronics chain, together pulling in nearly 20,000 Google reviews. Only one of those names, JB Hi-Fi, actually sells music gear. Here's what each business really is, so you're not driving into the city expecting a guitar shop and finding a theatre box office.

Short answer: None of the five results for 'music stores' in Sydney are dedicated instrument or record shops. JB Hi-Fi City is the closest match, Google itself tags it a Music store alongside electronics, and it holds a 4.2 rating across 2,447 reviews. Dymocks Sydney (a bookstore), Myer and David Jones (department stores), and Theatre Royal Sydney (a live performance venue) round out the list but sell little to no music gear.

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1. Dymocks Sydney
2. Myer Sydney City
3. Theatre Royal Sydney
4. David Jones
5. JB Hi-Fi City
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What actually shows up for 'music stores' in Sydney

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Dymocks Sydney	4.6 ★	4,078	Books and gifts, not music	View ›
2	Myer Sydney City	4.1 ★	7,352	General department store shopping, not music	View ›
3	Theatre Royal Sydney	4.6 ★	2,106	Live theatre and musicals, not music retail	View ›
4	David Jones - Elizabeth Street	4.1 ★	3,755	General department store shopping, not music	View ›
5	JB Hi-Fi City - Strand Arcade Pitt St Mall	4.2 ★	2,447	Audio equipment, headphones, and music media, closest thing to a music store here	View ›

The five results, honestly assessed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Dymocks Sydney

4.64,078 Google reviews

Dymocks Sydney is a large George Street bookstore with a cafe, gift section, and stationery, not a music store in any sense. It's a genuine Sydney retail institution with the highest rating and near-highest review volume on this list, but its Google Music store classification appears to be a category mismatch rather than an actual product focus.

What people praise

Praised for a huge, well-organized book selection across two floors
Cafe with toasted sandwiches and coffee gives shoppers a reason to linger
Staff shelf notes and in-store recommendations praised by multiple reviewers
Dedicated, clearly separated kids' section noted as a standout feature

Worth knowing

Sells books, gifts, and stationery, not musical instruments, sheet music, or recordings

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume4,078 · 92th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown70% 5-star

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Our take: A well-loved bookstore with a near-perfect rating, but not remotely a music store despite ranking here.

Website +61292309000 Directions

424-430 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Myer Sydney City

4.17,352 Google reviews

Myer Sydney City is a multi-floor department store on George Street selling clothing, cosmetics, homewares, and general goods, with no dedicated music or instrument department. It has by far the largest review count of any business on this list, reflecting its scale as a major department store rather than any connection to music retail.

What people praise

Staff across departments (menswear, cookware, fragrance, homewares) praised as knowledgeable and unhurried
Described as a comfortable place to browse for a full afternoon, including a cafe stop
Wide range of brands across categories in one location

Worth knowing

A department store with no dedicated music or instrument section
A handful of reviewers describe inconsistent service quality across departments, from excellent to dismissive

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume7,352 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown49% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid department store experience for many reviewers, but there's no meaningful music retail angle here.

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436 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

#3↩ Responds to reviews

Theatre Royal Sydney

4.62,106 Google reviews

Theatre Royal Sydney is a historic performance venue dating to 1833, hosting touring musicals and plays like Pretty Woman and Fiddler on the Roof, not a retail store of any kind. It surfaces in this search likely because live musical theatre falls loosely under a music-related Google category, even though nothing is sold here beyond tickets, drinks, and merchandise tied to the current show.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently praise the quality of touring productions and cast performances
On-site bar and pre-show dining options within the complex
Staff helped guide guests to entrances and seating during a recent visit

Worth knowing

Several reviewers flagged limited accessibility, with steep stairs to reach stalls and restrooms not shown on the venue's own photos
It's a theatre, not a music store, and sells nothing beyond tickets and show merchandise

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume2,106 · 69th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown71% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-regarded theatre for touring musicals, but it has nothing to do with buying instruments or recordings.

Website +611300163808 Directions

108 King St, Sydney NSW 2000

#4🕑 Open 7 days

David Jones - Elizabeth Street

4.13,755 Google reviews

David Jones on Elizabeth Street is another large Sydney department store, selling clothing, cosmetics, and homewares across multiple floors, with no dedicated music retail section. Like Myer, it's a long-standing Sydney shopping institution that appears here on a category mismatch rather than any actual instrument or recording inventory.

What people praise

Jewellery and gift-wrapping staff praised for going out of their way to help complete a purchase
One long-time customer (25-plus years) values the store's overall service reputation

Worth knowing

A department store with no music or instrument department
Multiple reviewers describe inconsistent staff attentiveness, including slow service at a beauty counter and a damaged, poorly packed online order

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume3,755 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown55% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A legacy department store with a mixed but generally positive reputation, though it has no real connection to music retail.

Website +61133357 Directions

86/108 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000

#5🕑 Open 7 days

JB Hi-Fi City - Strand Arcade Pitt St Mall

4.22,447 Google reviews

JB Hi-Fi is the one business on this list Google actually classifies with Music store as its primary type, though in practice it's a broad electronics chain selling phones, computers, gaming, and home theatre gear alongside CDs, vinyl, and Blu-rays. Its Pitt Street Mall location is described by reviewers as having an extensive, well-organized Blu-ray and 4K disc section, plus staff specifically praised for music and audio product knowledge.

What people praise

Staff specifically praised by name for helping with audio gear and headphones
Extensive Blu-ray, 4K disc, and general music and movie media selection noted by reviewers
Handled a same-day faulty phone exchange smoothly, per one detailed review
Regular discounts on electronics and audio equipment mentioned by multiple shoppers

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume2,447 · 81th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown52% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only genuine music store match on this list in Google's own terms, even though it's really a general electronics retailer with a strong media and audio section.

Website +61299287200 Directions

412-414 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

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How we scored these (and why this list looks unusual)

Rating is each business’s live Google average, and review volume tracks how many customers actually left one. We’d normally rank businesses within the same trade against each other, but this search returned a mix of a bookstore, two department stores, a theatre, and one genuine electronics retailer, so we’ve ordered by rating and volume while being upfront that most of these aren’t music stores at all. No business paid to appear here.

Where to actually buy instruments or music gear in Sydney

None of these five sell dedicated musical instruments, so we can’t responsibly give instrument pricing here. JB Hi-Fi’s audio and headphone gear spans a wide range depending on brand, and its own site notes regular discounts across electronics categories.

Shopping in central Sydney

All five sit within a short walk of each other in the Sydney CBD, along George Street and Pitt Street Mall. If you’re actually searching for musical instruments or sheet music near me, none of these five will fully deliver, JB Hi-Fi is your closest bet for audio gear and music media, but a dedicated instrument shop is a different kind of search.

What to ask if you’re actually looking for music gear

Does the store carry instruments, or only audio and electronics equipment?
Is there a dedicated staff member with music or audio expertise on the floor?
Can items be special-ordered if they’re not in stock?
What’s the return policy on electronics or media purchases?
Are there student or bulk discounts for instruments or equipment?
Does the store offer repairs or servicing for instruments or audio gear?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Why aren’t these actual music stores?

They’re what Google’s business data returns for this search term in Sydney. Only JB Hi-Fi is actually categorized as a Music store by Google, and even it’s primarily a general electronics retailer. The others, a bookstore, two department stores, and a theatre, appear to be a category or keyword mismatch.

How did you choose these five?

We looked at the businesses Google actually returns for this search in Sydney, then ranked by rating and review volume. Where a result clearly wasn’t a genuine music store, we said so rather than force a fit.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed these numbers in July 2026 and will revisit this page as more relevant results surface.

Where should I go for actual musical instruments in Sydney?

JB Hi-Fi is the closest match here for audio equipment and music media, but for actual instruments, sheet music, or instrument repair, you’ll want to search specifically for music instrument stores rather than general music stores.

The bottom line

If you came here hoping for a real music store, only JB Hi-Fi genuinely fits, and even that’s a broader electronics chain. The other four are solid at what they actually do, Dymocks for books, Myer and David Jones for department store shopping, Theatre Royal for live musicals, just don’t expect any of them to sell you a guitar.

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