Art
From free outdoor art exhibitions and extravagant stage shows to futuristic raves and a stacked live music lineup — these are the highlights of Sydney Festival you can head to without breaking the bank.
Speakers Corner
Sydney Festival's new openair gig space is set to deliver a four-week serve of live music, comedy and art.
Airship Orchestra
Vivid six-metre-high figures are popping up at Darling Harbour during this year's Sydney Festival.
Demo
This free outdoor performance combines skateboarding, BMX riding, free-running and dancing into one exhilarating show.
Yung Lung
Immerse yourself in a futuristic rave centred around a huge hyper-coloured head (yes, you read that right) at Carriageworks.
Vigil: Songs for Tomorrow
This annual Sydney Festival event provides a thoughtful way to collectively reflect on January 26.
Thaw
A nearly three-tonne block of ice will be suspended over Sydney Harbour for an effecting commentary on climate change.
Set Piece
This multimedia stage play exploring queer relationships.comes from two local theatre mainstays.
The Reckoning Talk Series
Sydney Festival's series of talks is pulling together an all-star lineup to discuss misogyny, climate change, the pandemic and whether we're at a turning point towards a brighter future or a scary tipping point
Erth's Prehistoric Picnic
Take a trip back to 65 million years ago at this picnic filled with realistic dinosaur recreations.
The Nightline
Listen to more than 600 real voice messages, all left between midnight and 6am.
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