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Sydney Festival

Fest That Covers All the Arts

Level 2, 10 Hickson Road, The Rocks
(Events take place at various venues)
Sydney, NSW 2000

Nearest Train: Various venues throughout Sydney

Phone: +61 2 8248 6500

Fax: +61 2 8248 6599

This massive cultural extravaganza is one of Australia's largest and most popular happenings. If it has to do with the creative arts, you will definitely find something interesting here to pique your inner muse. From experimental and traditional theater to major art exhibitions and concerts, the month-long festival has a bit of something for everyone. It showcases an eclectic range of homegrown and international talent. Many of the fest's musical events occur at such venues as the City Recital Hall. Other events include forums and seminars on a variety of philosophical and arts-related topics. One of the regular highlights is the series of outdoor concerts held each Saturday evening in the Domain.