The Sydney Festival

By Benjamen Judd

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Music lover, art aficionados and festival fans it is time to come together. The Sydney Festival (8 Jan – 26 Jan) is barely weeks away and tickets to key events are now on sale.

The Sydney Festival has become an iconic fixture in the Sydney calendar, known for turning the city into a massive interactive music and arts festival. This year, the program is kaleidoscopic in its diversity, from burlesque circus to Chicago rap to Dutch theatre; from contemporary dance to family programs to traditional Indigenous arts practice. In all, the program comprises around 370 performances and around 100 events performed by over 700 artists in more than 30 venues each year. Inclusive programming, a broad range of free events and accessible pricing policies for the ticketed shows means that Sydney Festival is open to all, welcoming Sydneysiders and visitors from wherever they live.

The Festival itself spreads out from the heart of Sydney into the western suburbs of Parramatta, providing an opportunity to experience the diverse arts and cultural hubs that both areas have to offer. Be sure to keep a close eye on your venue of choice, it would be awkward to turn up to the wrong spot…

We will keep you up to date on events as we move closer to January but be sure to check out the full program and listing of events on The Sydney Festival website.

The Sydney Festival will take place across various venues in Sydney and Parramatta from January 8 until January 26.