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Stories

Festival Stories is where we go deeper on the shows and artists appearing at Sydney Festival.

Bookmark this page for interviews with the artists, behind the scenes stories, top picks from Festival programmers and arts critics, videos, podcasts, playlists and more.

It’s your window into the world of Sydney Festival.

What's on in July

Music, art, theatre, NAIDOC Week, dance, dance parties – and also cheese.

Who's up for new music?

Check out our rotating playlist of new releases from quality Sydney artists.

What's on in June

Spoiler alert – heaps is on.

Introducing our new Festival Chair

Kate Dundas shares Festival highlights and Sydney's hidden gems.

A legacy of new Australian works

The Sydney Festival new commissions that spread far and wide

National Reconciliation Week 2024 – How to get involved

Where, when and how to show up for Rec Week

What's on in May

En avant! Your city awaits.

What's on in April

Our picks for artsy entertainment in Sydney this month.

The inspiration behind our 2024 branding

How artworks, installations and icy cold drinks ended up as a 3D S

Thank you for joining us at Sydney Festival 2024

This year proved there is nowhere like Sydney to experience an exhilarating summer of art

Must-see Festival events still kicking this month

Whether on-stage, in the gallery or on your couch, there’s still lots of Festival fun to be had

Your guide to the final week of the Festival

Hot tips on shows to see and where to let loose

Your Night at Smashed: The Nightcap

Step into Sydney’s hottest sundown shebang

Your night at Sydney Symphony Under the Stars 2024

Plan your night out at The Cresent, Parramatta Park

What's On This Week

With one action-packed week behind us, there’s much more Festival to come.

Warumpi Band Lives On

An essay by Crystal Butcher - A member of the Warumpi Band Family

Music sounds better at The Neilson

From a week-long Bach deconstruction to a lineup of the most exciting voices in contemporary music

Welcome to Sydney Festival 2024

Three lovely messages from our city's dignitaries.

Everything you need to know about The Thirsty Mile

Your guide to the best spot in town this summer.

Fun family events for all ages

Whether you’re looking to please a little one or a discerning teen, these events will fit the bill.

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