With over 130 events from bold theatre, grooves and interactive art, here's our picks to help you plan your summer days and nights out.
William Yang: Milestone
Photographer William Yang reflects on identity, culture, and family in Milestone, an intimate performance accompanied by music from Elena Kats-Chernin. 10–11 January, Roslyn Packer Theatre Find out more and get tickets
A Model Murder
Step into a gripping 1954 courtroom drama in A Model Murder. Shirley Beiger, blonde and doe-eyed, is on trial for shooting her cheating boyfriend. 4–25 January, Darlinghurst Courthouse Find out more and get tickets
Antigone in the Amazon
Sophocles’ Antigone meets environmental crisis in Antigone in the Amazon. Featuring Brazilian and European artists, Milo Rau reimagines this theatre classic through a powerful environmental lens. 4–8 January, Roslyn Packer Theatre Find out more and get tickets
Colour Maze
Let kids unleash their creativity in Colour Maze, a vibrant, interactive maze by Amigo & Amigo and artist Telly Tuita. Expect kaleidoscopic colours, swings, and playful surprises. 4–25 January, Pier 2/3 Find out more and get tickets
Dark Noon
The Wild West gets a satirical twist in Dark Noon. South African actors reimagine US history with slapstick, satire, and breath-taking stagecraft. A highlight from Edinburgh Fringe.
9–23 January, Sydney Town Hall
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Multiple Bad Things
Three employees grapple with thorny workplace issues in Multiple Bad Things, a dark and provocative comedy from award-winning Back to Back Theatre. 8–12 January, Sydney Opera House Find out more and get tickets
Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera
Witness the rise of Vegas’ iconic magic duo in Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera. This dazzling new stage opera features larger-than-life characters, live magic, and powerhouse vocals. 8–25 January, Wharf 1 Theatre Find out more and get tickets
Vigil: Gunyah
First Nations-led Vigil: Gunyah is a gathering space with workshops, performances and a soundscape by Brendon Boney. A place to reflect and connect.
7–25 January, Barangaroo
This is a free event. Find out more
What We Leave Behind
Contribute messages of hope for the future at What We Leave Behind, a participatory installation on Tallawoladah Lawn by art collective Cave Urban.
4–26 January, The Rocks
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Yaya Bey
Boundary-pushing R&B artist Yaya Bey brings her unique neo-soul and funk sound to Sydney for one night only. 4 January, City Recital Hall Find out more and get tickets Plan your summer days and nights with the full Sydney Festival program.