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.

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.

A curator's guide to VIVID Sydney 2022

From Sydney Festival Music Producer Chris Twite

Thanks for joining us at Sydney Festival 2022

A message from Sydney Festival Director Olivia Ansell

Sydney, you did it!

Sydney Festival 2022 program announced

Inaugural Creative Artist in Residence

Jacob Nash joins Sydney Festival for 2022 program

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