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Tips to juice the very best from your Festival experience – handy for the traveller and local alike.
Find what you're looking for; discover something you weren't. Here are three handy ways to discover the program.
Browse the full Festival line up and use filters to quickly narrow things down by date, genre category, location or accessibility.
Find events which match your mood. Want to take a date? Have a dance? Have a good time without splashing cash? We've got a Collection for that.
Unpack the stories behind the shows through artist interviews, event explainers and genre guides.
How to turn one event ticket into a whole experience.
Keep the Festival energy flowing. Check the daily schedule to find out what else is happening nearby or on the day of your event and kick on to another free or ticketed event.
Browse Festival Feasts for restaurants nearby with special Sydney Festival menus in January. Ideal for a quick pit-stop, after show dinner or leisurely long lunch.
Where to find your people and keep the vibe going. Check out our Festival Bar, Folio, for the gathering point, or late-night club partner, Abercrombie, for the night hawks seeking an after-party.
Simple, secure and official.
Book directly through our website for the best and most secure experience. Just hit the BOOK NOW button on any event page.
Sold-out events may offer a waitlist. If tickets become available, we'll contact you.
Discounted tickets are available for students, seniors and other community members. See what's on offer.
Find accessible venues and sessions that suit your needs. Filter events by accessibility at the explore page, or visit the access page for listings.
Between 9 and 10am each morning during the Festival (8–25 January) grab limited $26 tickets to selected shows, released daily on our website.
Information to help you get to the fun part, faster.
We encourage using public transport whenever possible – it's the most sustainable, and often easiest way to get around Sydney.
The closest public transport options for each location are listed on the venue info pages.
Sydney Metro makes it easier than ever to reach Festival venues, with Barangaroo Station just a short walk from events at Barangaroo Reserve, Roslyn Packer Theatre, and the many venues and free activations of Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. Metro stations also connect swiftly to other Festival locations across the CBD.
All Festival venues are easily accessible via sydney's integrated transport network. Plan your trip via the NSW Trip Planner.
Prefer to drive? Get 10% off night and weekend parking when you prepay online using the promo code SYDFEST26 (during the Festival season from 8–25 January). Terms and conditions apply. Available at the following car parks in the Sydney CBD:
Barangaroo Point
Barangaroo Reserve
The Domain
70 Riley Street
Angel Place
175 Liverpool Street
Jones Bay Wharf
Clocktower, 55 Harrington Street
Harbourside Car Park
St Andrews Town Hall Square
Sydney Opera House
Explore our venues page for more detailed information on every location across the Festival – from addresses and contact details to maps and accessibility guidance to help plan your visit.
Please note: rail replacement services will be running across the city on selected January weekends. Alow extra time for travel and check transport updates before you depart.
Stay close to the action.
Experience the heartbeat of Sydney Festival 2026 – right outside your door.
Wake up to glittering Sydney Harbour and the Opera House just steps away, immersed in the Sydney Festival with unmatched convenience and access to its performances, art and culinary delights.
Location: The location offers a leisurely stroll to the Sydney Opera House, easy access to Circular Quay and Barangaroo’s dining and nightlife, and seamless connections via trains, buses and ferries to all festival venues.
Room flexibility: with Studio Apartments for solo adventurers or couples, and One & Two-Bedroom Apartments for small groups or families, featuring separate living areas and fully equipped kitchens for ultimate convenience.
Facilities: Unwind with a refreshing dip in our rooftop pool or stay active in the well-equipped gym, then cap off your festival nights at our newly opened Bar Allura.
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating magic of Sydney Festival 2026 without breaking the bank. At Mantra on Kent we offer the perfect balance of affordability, comfort and a superb central location that keeps you connected to all the action.
Location: Enjoy easy access to key venues and transport links, explore nearby shopping and dining on foot, and reach all festival precincts via Wynyard and Town Hall stations.
Room flexibility: Studio Apartments perfect for those who appreciate a little more space and the convenience of a kitchenette. Or One & Two-Bedroom Apartments ideal for families or groups, featuring separate living areas and fully equipped kitchens.
On-site breakfast: Enjoy a delicious full hot buffet breakfast without leaving the hotel at our vibrant restaurant.
Make your Sydney Festival 2026 experience unforgettable and affordable.
Dive into Sydney Festival 2026 from the heart of the city. The Festival is calling, and Mantra Sydney Central is your ideal launchpad for an incredible, budget-conscious experience. Located in the bustling heart of Sydney, we put you moments away from major transport hubs, eclectic dining, and easy access to every dazzling festival event.
Location: With Central Station offering direct access to trains, light rail and buses. Chinatown, Darling Harbour and the Moore Park Entertainment Quarter all just moments away, getting to any festival venue, from Circular Quay to Parramatta is effortless.
Room flexibility: Enjoy extra space and the convenience of a kitchenette for light meals in Studio Apartments, plus One & Two-Bedroom Apartments, ideal for longer stays, families or groups, featuring separate living and dining areas, plus fully equipped kitchens for a home-away-from-home feel.
Amenities: Benefit from on-site facilities designed to enhance your stay, including a fitness centre for a quick workout.
Maximize your Sydney Festival 2026 experience without compromising on comfort or location.
Know before you book.
Only purchase tickets from Sydney Festival or official venue partners.
To eliminate the risk of fraud, you are strongly advised to only purchase tickets from Sydney Festival or one of our partner venues, as purchasing a ticket from an unauthorised seller can result in the ticket holder being denied entry.
Many unofficial sellers will list tickets for sale, even though they do not actually have those tickets. This is called "speculative ticketing". They are speculating that they will be able to get tickets and then resell them to fans. Those speculative listings are not real tickets in hand (they do not actually have tickets to sell). Beware of these sellers.