Stories

Festival Stories is where we go deeper on the shows and artists appearing at Sydney Festival.

Bookmark this page for interviews with the artists, behind the scenes stories, top picks from Festival programmers and arts critics, videos, podcasts, playlists and more.

It’s your window into the world of Sydney Festival.

Statement from the Board of Sydney Festival

Sydney Festival commits to implementing key findings of independent review.

Sydney Festival 2023 Dates Announced

From 5 – 29 January 2023, we're bringing the good times back.

Your guide to art, bars and bites on Oxford Street

Check out the boutique bars and eats on Darlinghurst

In the Wake of Progress: Insights from the artist

Delve deeper into the meaning and making of In the Wake of Progress.

A curator's guide to VIVID Sydney 2022

From Sydney Festival Music Producer Chris Twite

Sydney Festival Roadshow 2022

We're inviting regional and rural audiences to experience highlights from this year's Festival

REWIND: Relive new highlights from our January season

We're bringing the good times direct to your home.

Seven things to see in Sydney this autumn

Much like a box of Celebrations, you're bound to find something that takes your fancy.

Everything you need to know about Sydney Symphony Under the Stars

Your ultimate guide to Sydney Symphony Under the Stars

Thanks for joining us at Sydney Festival 2022

A message from Sydney Festival Director Olivia Ansell

How to tackle the final week of Sydney Festival

Your guide to the good times

Fun, family-friendly shows for all ages

Plus free outdoor art activities!

Antony Hamilton and Chiara Kickdrum on Yung Lung

Contemporary dance meets rave party meets an existential crisis

COVID-19 health info as of Friday 7 January

Update from Sydney Festival

Sydney Festival: How to tackle the first week

Your guide on who to see, where to go and what to watch

Contemporary Music Highlights at Speakers Corner

Need help navigating all the goodness stretched across January at Speakers Corner?

Free and outdoor events at Sydney Festival

Get your sneakers and sunnies. Good times to be had in the sun - and under the stars - this January.

Speakers Corner

Everything you need to know about Speakers Corner

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