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Spring Sessions

When
  • Wednesday 16 September from 5pm to 8pm
  • Wednesday 23 September from 5pm to 8pm
  • Wednesday 30 September from 5pm to 8pm
  • Wednesday 7 October from 5pm to 8pm
  • Wednesday 14 October from 5pm to 8pm
  • Wednesday 21 October from 5pm to 8pm
Cost

Free

This spring, the library brings live music outdoors. Spring Sessions will transform the Macquarie Street forecourt into a vibrant, welcoming hub for all ages, spotlighting some of Sydney’s best local musicians.  

Each week, catch free sunset performances featuring one live act and one DJ, plus relaxed seating, a pop-up bar and something to read from our street library.  

This is a drop-in event with no bookings required. Full line-up and set times to be announced in mid-August. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear more.

This event is part of the library’s 200th Anniversary Festival, an exciting six-week program of performances, talks and free live music. 

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