Vivid Sydney
Everything is illuminated in Sydney during this absolutely spectacular event, held annually over three weeks from May to June. Light sculptures, building projections and music performances are all part of the fun.
Sydney Festival
Arts and ideas combine at this extravaganza held over three weeks every January. Visual arts, theater, music, dance and much more are on offer, along with artist symposiums.
Kate Newby: Hours in Wind
From 8/29/2024 - 9/4/2025
Explore the compelling intricacy of Kate Newby's three-part installation, Hours in Wind, delicately intertwining internal and external spaces. Brace yourself for synergy with Sydney's shape-shifting warmth, an ode to unique myriad crafts - locally sourced recycled ropes, cast bronze, topped off with the charm of hand-blown glass.
Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory
From 11/29/2024 - 4/27/2025
Immerse yourself in the impressive spectrum of Julie Mehretu's career, as an acclaimed New York-based artist. Exclusive to Sydney this major career survey presents her most substantial works defining her era's predominant painting styles.
La Traviata
From 1/23/2025 - 3/27/2025
Making a grand return, this awe-inspiring rendition of La Traviata delves deep into the emotional narratives of Paris' foremost courtesan, complete with director Sarah Gile's unique focus on its hidden sorrow. Attendees can anticipate a moving voyage filled with Verdi's resounding music puncturing tales of ardent passion and personal melancholy, headlined by none other than Samantha Clarke's reprising role as Violetta.
Cinderella
From 1/2/2025 - 3/28/2025
Immerse yourself in the magic of childhood with the reimagined premiere of the classic Cinderella opera, highlighted by imaginative costumes and breathtakingly extravagant sets. Orchestrated by standout talents Massenet, Laurent Pelly, and Barbara de Limburg, this captivating production transports each audience member into a thrilling fairy-tale realm.
MJ The Musical
From 2/26/2025 - 5/25/2025
Experience the magic of MJ: The Musical as it takes the stage in a dazzling display of music, dance, and nostalgia. Enjoy a night of entertainment and celebration as you pay tribute to the legendary King of Pop.
Henry 5
From 3/1/2025 - 4/5/2025
Shakespeare's captivating classic war drama features a reformed, young King Henry forcefully refusing challenges, resorting to battle France's nobility for his perceived rights. Illuminated through profound oratories, chilling conflicts, and JK Kazzi's magnificent performance, this event ensures a riveting theatrical flood under the adept direction of Marion Potts.
Dido and Aeneas
From 3/13/2025 - 3/29/2025
Dido and Aeneas invite the audience into a captivating narrative of love, heroism, heartbreak, and destiny. Coupled with Purcell's riveting opera beats, the gala also showcases breathtaking acrobatic displays along with top-notch performances from notable opera luminaries like Anna Dowsley and Nicholas Jones.
An Evening with Graham Norton
From 3/19/2025 - 3/20/2025
For a strikingly entertaining evening, join the vivacious Irish comedian Graham Norton for his inaugural live Australian tour. Get immersed in an honest, lively environment, rich with venerable TV memories, eccentric sofa chats, and engaging audience Q&A, while celebrating this nine-time BAFTA TV Award winner's illustrious career.
The Glass Menagerie
From 3/21/2025 - 4/26/2025
Observe the timeless mystery of the fractured Wingfield family, staged to life by passionate director Liesel Badorrek, echoing the tumultuous legacy of Tennessee Williams. Be engrossed in the multidimensional dive into the life of dreamer-matriarch Amanda Wingfield, played by Blazey Best, navigating her dismal existence with defiance and a sense of humor, in her elongated wait for the arrival of her gentleman caller.
Ocean Lovers Festival
From 3/22/2025 - 3/23/2025
The annual Ocean Lovers Festival boasts a bounty of eco-innovations, scientific insights, and advanced water-based technology. Attendees will enjoy inspired art, upbeat music, informative talks, interactive educational workshops, and vibrant booths retailing delicacies and intriguing merchandise.
Annie
On 3/25/2025
Annie is a broadway musical based on the comic strip and the 1885 poem, both named, Little Orphan Annie. Since its original broadway production in 1977, it has won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score. With popular musical numbers like, "It's the Hard Knock Life," and "Tomorrow," it has spawned numerous productions in many countries.
Nijinsky
From 4/4/2025 - 4/22/2025
Delve into the life of Nijinsky, an influential early 20th-century dancer and choreographer, through an evocative tribute capturing his rise and downfall. The narrative choreography captures Nijinsky's strides and challenges encapsulated against a glamorous backdrop inspired by the Roaring '20s.
An Evening on a Strange Planet
On 4/5/2025
Dive into the weird world of Strange Planet, as narrated by its maker, Nathan W. Pyle, filled with hilarious stories, exclusive insights, and intricacies from behind-the-scene. Enjoy a distinct event that honors life's lovely oddities while discovering how to nurture and animate your personal universe of creativity.
Run2Cure
On 4/6/2025
Attendees at the Run2Cure Neuroblastoma event will lend support to childhood cancer research by participating in runs of various distances including 21.1K, 10K, 5K, 3K, or a 1K Little Heroes Walk. Beyond the runs, the event offers numerous enjoyable children's activities.
Hadestown
On 4/1/2025
The winner of both Grammys and Tony Awards for Best Musical, Hadestown, is hitting the road on tour. Written by one of Time magazine’s most influential people of 2020, Anais Mitchell, the haunting but hopeful musical is about two mythical tales and a hell-raising journey to the underworld.
Dog Man: The Musical
From 4/12/2025 - 4/27/2025
Dog Man: The Musical entices participants with humorous yet adventurous antics showcased by dynamic protagonists, George and Harold. The unfolding plot hinges on the triumphant sway of Dog Man against dastardly villains, enveloped within a closing time-constraint, making for an exhilarating anticipation.
Colour Fest
On 4/12/2025
Unleash your recessive spirit in the disruptive Colour Run, offering dynamic obstacle course challenges against showers of vivid Holi Powder Paint. The vibrant backdrop is set by a lively muted hum of upcoming bands and an on-point DJ, carefully curating the atmosphere of high-energy and chaos.
Hello Kitty’s Super Adventure The Musical
From 4/13/2025 - 4/15/2025
Hello Kitty Super Adventure, a Sanrio-endorsed musical, infuses 'Journey to the West' with Sanrio's beloved characters, creating an immersion into vibrant visuals, eye-catching costumes, and character-driven tales. Expect a spellbinding spectacle of high-energy songs and adventures filled with wyrd creatures, delighting hardcore Sanrio enthusiasts and families equally.
