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Sydney Festival

The Cutaway

Plan your trip

The Cutaway is a NSW Government project delivered in partnership with Placemaking NSW, ICC Sydney and Darling Harbour Live. With its connection to Saltwater Country, its distinctive architecture guided by First Nations design principles, and prime location in the heart of Barangaroo on Gadigal Country, The Cutaway is a premium stage for immersive experiences, corporate launches, exhibitions, gala dinners and showcases. Under ICC Sydney’s stewardship, it is a place where local and international audiences can engage with First Nations cultures, contemporary arts and the broader creative industries — all while driving strong performance in the local economy through the events it hosts.

Location

Nawi Cove, Hickson Road near Metro Barangaroo NSW 2000

Getting Here

WALKING 
The waterfront promenade and pedestrian links make it very walkable from Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and the Sydney city centre. 

Download our pedestrian map here or view city walking routes here. 

BUS
The closest bus stop is located adjacent to the Metro station on Hickson Road, servicing routes, 311,324 and 325 which provide connections from The Cutaway to Darlinghurst, Millers Point and various city centre locations.

PARKING 
The closest car park facilities closest to The Cutaway is Barangaroo Reserve Wilson Car Park at 5 Towns Place, Barangaroo NSW or Barangaroo Point Wilsons Car Park at 25B Hickson Road, Millers Point NSW. Other parking locations can be found nearby.

TAXI
Guests who require roadside drop-off or pick-up can use the Hickson Road entrance to Barangaroo Reserve, near Nawi Cove and The Cutaway.

FERRY
Take a Sydney Ferry (F3, F4 or F10) to Barangaroo Wharf and walk along the waterfront promenade to The Cutaway (approximately 700 metres). One of the nicest, most scenic routes, especially at sunset.

TRAIN
Catch a train to Wynyard Station, then walk through Wynyard Walk and across the Sussex Street Bridge into Barangaroo. From there, it’s around a 10 to 15-minute walk to The Cutaway (approximately 1 kilometre), depending on pace. 


We encourage you to use public transport when getting to and from Sydney Festival events. To plan your journey, use the NSW trip planner or call Transport info on 131 500. 

Accessibility

The Cutaway strives to be an inclusive and equitable venue, where all feel welcomed. The Cutaway offers a range of features and inclusions to help ensure you have an enjoyable, safe and comfortable event experience.

ACCESS

  • Accessible parking is available at 5 Towns Place, Barangaroo Reserve Park, including 300 visitor spaces and eight accessible spaces on Level B1. Additional car parking is available at nearby parking stations or limited on street metred parking.
  • Nearby public transport, including metro, ferry, taxi and bus services, is connected by wide, low-grade pedestrian pathways, with escalators, lifts and ramps available at selected locations.
  • Refer to Getting here for more information regarding distance and travel times for Public Transport and car drop-off zones.

VENUE

  • A centrally located Changing Places toilet. If accessing out of event hours, please use the available intercom.
  • Clear and intuitive circulation to key areas
  • Equitable and step-free access to event spaces via lifts and ramps providing access to all event spaces
  • First aid and parenting rooms
  • Guide dogs and other registered assistance animals are welcome in all areas
  • Wheelchair and ambulant-accessible bathrooms with sanitary facilities (RH and/or LH) for patrons throughout the venue
  • Auracast/ IR Hearing Augmentation system available
  • All gender and unisex accessible bathrooms available
Wheelchair Access
The Cutaway

Events at this venue

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Dance

Rachid Ouramdine

A daring high-wire ballet that defies belief.

12–14 JAN

The Cutaway

$79.90 - $129.90 + BF

15 | 18

Dance

Tao Ye

Calligraphy in human form: sweeping, gorgeous, precise.

16&17 JAN

The Cutaway

$69.90 - $109.90 + BF

CROSSOVER

Dance

(LA)HORDE

The latest banger from France’s hottest choreographers.

23–25 JAN

The Cutaway

$59.90 - $79.90 + BF

The Party
A sweet and sweaty summer all-nighter

8 JAN

The Cutaway

FREE

Mahjong Nights

Immersive

Nø Flowers 麻将 Mahjong Club

Good tiles. Better company. No experience necessary.

13&21 JAN

The Cutaway

$30 + BF

Access as Festival Practice

Talk

Amy Claire Mills, Bashir Moukarzel, Lisa Kelly & Jéssica Teixeira

Morwenna Collett hosts leads the conversation beyond compliance, towards possibility.

15 JAN

The Cutaway

FREE

Industry Matchmaking

Summer School

Three dates. Thirty minutes. Endless possibilities.

19 JAN

The Cutaway

FREE

Tarot Reading

Summer School

Angela Dix (MYSDIX)

A little divination for uncertain times.

20&21 JAN

The Cutaway

FREE

My Fierce Ignorant Step

Dance

Christos Papadopolous

A stirring celebration of what keeps us together.

20&21 JAN

The Cutaway

$49 - $79.90 + BF$49 TIX

Western Sydney Spotlight

Talk

Wasielah Noorsjamsi, Marcus Whale, Toby Chapman & Talia Smith

No centre, no margins.

22 JAN

The Cutaway

FREE