Sydney Festival 2027: A harbour full of surprises
Hannah Gadsby, a high-wire ballet spectacular, a free late-night dance party and hip hop-orchestra crossover headline a city-wide celebration.
October 19, 2026
“Experiences, sensations, provocations”: Kris Nelson lights the fuse on Sydney Festival 2026
Having got to grips with the city he now calls home, Sydney Festival Director Kris Nelson is fast closing in on a decent night's sleep.
January 7, 2026
Sydney Festival show postponed in wake of Bondi attack
"Practical and community considerations" lead to the shelving of a new work by Sydney's Legs on the Wall.
January 5, 2026
Ursula Yovich and Nina Simone: “Two artists across time”
"I don’t want to do a tribute act," says Ursula Yovich. "This is me telling her story and mine."
December 12, 2025
Symphony Under the Stars returns to Sydney CBD
Sydney Symphony Under the Stars to light up Darling Harbour for Sydney Festival’s 50th anniversary.
October 30, 2025
Comings and Goings: November 2024
The latest arts appointments and departures.
October 21, 2024