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.

Must-See Festival Shows Still Running

There's plenty of Sydney Festival events still running

Your guide to the final week of Sydney Festival

Join us for one final week of art and excitement before we call time on Festival 2023

Free and affordable events this Festival

Affordable events for the budget conscious and culturally curious.

Your Guide To Sydney Symphony Under the Stars

Plan your night out at The Cresent, Parramatta Park

Your guide to week two of Sydney Festival

Your guide to week two of Sydney Festival

How to tackle week one of Sydney Festival

How to tackle week one of Sydney Festival

TIX FOR NEXT TO NIX

Cheap tickets each day for a limited time

Your night at The Weary Traveller

Everything you need to know for a great time.

Seymour Nights at Sydney Festival

A Big Night Out at the Seymour Centre

Spicy margs, tacos, music and dancing – it’s Frida Kahlo Up Late

Frida Kahlo Up Late

15 family events for the school holidays

Welcome to the art of keeping them entertained.

Meet the cast of Werk It

Full of big tricks and big personalities, these are the kind of folk you want at a party.

The Making of Holding Achilles

Come behind the scenes to discover the making of Holding Achilles.

The artists behind our 2023 branding

We’re proud to have collaborated with some incredible Australian artists this year.

8 Western Sydney events and installations not to miss

Your guide to Sydney Festival in Western Sydney

Arts Pass 2023 Applications Extended

Arts Pass 2023 Applications Extended apply now

Sydney Festival 2023

Festival Director Olivia Ansell's welcome

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.

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