Winter is on the horizon in Australia and cooler temps create the perfect setting to explore all that New South Wales and Sydney has to offer. From vibrant cultural festivals to winter whale watching and an exciting new iconic landmark debuting later this year, Sydney is in a season of movement.
Vivid Sydney Announces Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally For Closing Night
Vivid Sydney has announced comedy couple, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, to take the stage on June 14th to close out the 23-day festival. Unscripted & Unfiltered with Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally will appear on stage at the International Convention Centre as a part of festival’s Global Storyteller series.
In its 15th year, Vivid Sydney will transform Sydney for 23 days and nights to celebrate arts, musicians, thinkers and culinary experts. From art installations and 3D light projections glowing up Sydney’s iconic urban spaces to live music and performances, thoughtful discussions and food markets, the festival offers an unmatched cultural experience. For more information, please click here.
Sydney Fish Market
The Sydney Fish market, set to open late 2025, will be the city’s most significant harbourside building since the Opera House. Designed by renowned architects 3XN, the facility will be an authentic operating fish market and major food and dining attraction on Sydney’s inner harbour. For more information, please click here.
Humpback Highway
Winter in Sydney kicks off whale watching season with an estimated 40,000 whales making their annual migration round trip from May- November. ‘Humpback Highway’ offers visitors the chance to see and experience the giant marine mammals up close from coastal lookouts and water-based tours.
Sydney Film Festival
The 72nd annual Sydney Film Festival takes place from June 4-15 featuring over 250 new films across 15 venues. The 12-day festival will celebrate extraordinary cinema, red carpets, talks and parties with filmmakers all across Sydney including the iconic State Theatre. For more information, please click here.
Arts Tourism is Growing
A new report by Create Australia reveals a correlation between the role of art experiences as visitor economy drives. From large scale festivals and events, to visits to artist workshops and studios, the arts draw domestic tourists to both metropolitan and regional locations, providing opportunities to share local creativity and culture with visitors.
