Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC Governor of New South Wales, Minister for the Arts, Ben Franklin and Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore share their thoughts on Sydney Festival 2023.
Minister for the Arts, Ben Franklin
The vibrant and incomparable Sydney Festival is back to take over our city once again this January, delivering on the NSW Government’s ambition for more bold and exciting cultural activities that engage our community and reflect our rich diversity.
Now in its 46th year, the 2023 program promises to be wonderfully unique, and I encourage everyone to get out and make the most of this fantastic summer festival.
Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore
The City of Sydney is a proud sponsor of the Sydney Festival. The Festival is a bold, cultural celebration that enlivens and transforms Sydney with the highest quality art and big ideas.
We look forward to welcoming Sydneysiders and visitors to enjoy more than a hundred shows in our beautiful city.
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC Governor of New South Wales

Winter has passed, and Sydney Festival 2023 is on the horizon. As the Festival’s proud Patron, I am excited about all that the 2023 program will offer - a sparkling summer in which our streets, theatres, concert halls and beautiful open spaces will be animated by vibrant experiences of art, in all its forms.