Arts & Culture · Our pick in Sydney
Sydney Festival
Every January
The city’s summer festival of theatre, music, dance and art, first held in 1977.
Our take
- January
- Address
- Sydney, Sydney
- Website
- sydneyfestival.org.au
About Sydney Festival
Sydney Festival was first held in 1977 to draw people into the city in the January holidays; the 2027 programme is on its site (sydneyfestival.org.au).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sydney Festival before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
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