Sydney Open 2025
Sydney Open is back for its biggest edition yet, with tours, talks and access to dozens of the city's most intriguing spaces.
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Overview
If you've ever wondered what lies behind the impressive façades that line the streets of inner Sydney, this November you'll get the chance to find out. Sydney Open returns on Sunday, November 2, inviting the curious to step through the doors of more than 55 buildings across the city, marking its biggest edition to date.
This year's program spans stately heritage spaces, modernist marvels and cutting-edge new builds, many of which are rarely open to the public. You can strut the corridors of power at the 210-year-old Parliament of New South Wales and the neighbouring Mint, take in sweeping views from the domes atop Sydney Observatory or get an up-close look at the innovative Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, the only Australian structure designed by legendary architect Frank Gehry. You can also lean into tourist-in-your-own-city mode by exploring hotels like Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Ace Hotel Sydney and The Fullerton, formerly home to the Sydney GPO.
Talks and tours round out the program, including an in-depth look at Hyde Park's Anzac Memorial led by a retired government architect and behind-the-scenes tours of AGNSW's stunning Naala Badu wing. While you're in the Royal Botanic Garden, you can also swing by Government House for a vintage car show and live jazz on the lawn courtesy of the Royal Australian Air Force Band.
The City Pass (from $35) is your key to entry — grab yours before Friday, October 10, to go into the draw to win the Sydney Open Golden Ticket: a luxe high tea for two, a double-pass to an upcoming Sydney Open Series tour of your choice and an annual Member + One membership to Museums of History NSW.
