We love a spontaneous night out as much as the next hard-worker-on-a-friday-heading-out-with-the-team-for-“just-one-drink". But you know what we don’t love? Missed opportunities.
Our program is extensive, and there are many considerations in making sure you get the best out of it: from nearby feasting to transportation to background information on the works and more.
Fortunately, we at Sydney Festival are seasoned professionals when it comes to the art of festival planning. See below for everything you need to know.
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Sydney Festival encourages the use of public transport wherever possible. The closest public transport options are listed on the venue info pages.
To plan your journey, use the NSW Trip Planner or call Transport Info on 131500.
For more information about transport and ticketing, visit Transport Info transportnsw.info
Train
For the latest train timetables and to plan your trip please visit NSW Trip Planner
Ferry
For the latest ferry timetables and to plan your trip please visit NSW Trip Planner
Car
For the nearest parking stations please via Wilson Parking. Book online and save 10%* using the promo code “SYDFEST24” at locations near our venues. This promo codes will be live for the duration of the Sydney Festival which runs from 5 Jan to 28 Jan 2024 and applies to the following locations:
- RPA Medical Centre
- Citipark Sydney - 431 Kent Street
- Darling Park - right side of Sussex Street
- Harbourside Car Park
- 25 Martin Place - Entry via 108 King Street
- Angel Place - 123 Pitt Street
- 175 Liverpool Street - entry Nithsdale Street
- Sydney Opera House
- St Andrews House Town Hall Square
- Barangaroo Point (Entry via Hickson Road)
- The Domain
- Queen Victoria Building
- Citigroup Centre – 271 Pitt Street
- Barangaroo Reserve - 5 Towns Place
*Please note this code does not include Early Bird, Flexi, Hourly, Overnight, cruise etc.
Bus
For up to date bus timetables and the fasts routes please visit NSW Trip Planner
LightRail
For the latest timetables and Lightrail transport information please visit NSW Trip Planner
Even if you are the most dedicated Festival-goer in Sydney you'll need to sleep every now and then. Our accommodation partners are looking forward to keeping you content during your stay in January.
Wondering how to get to the venue to see your show? Trying to figure out the parking situation? Or need some accessibility details?
Find out all this information and more on our venue pages.
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The best way to book tickets for Sydney Festival is via our website. Simply click the BOOK NOW button on the page of the show you want to attend.
Some events which are sold out will offer the opportunity to join a waitlist. In these cases if more tickets for the event become available we will be in touch to give you the opportunity to purchase.
For a full listing of where to purchase tickets, click on the Tickets & Pricing tab on your chosen event. The more you see, the more you save with a Festival Multipack. Make the most of the Festival by creating your own mini-program. Further information can be found on the Multipacks page.
For information regarding special pricing for Seniors, Students and Children see our Ticketing Fine Print. Information regarding the accessibility of our shows and accessible sessions can be found on the Accessibility pages and can also be filtered through the Explore page.

TIX FOR NEXT TO NIX returns in 2024, offering limited discount tickets to select performances each day for just $26. Tickets are available 9am – 10am every day during the Festival (5 – 28 January).
The number of tickets available will be limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Here are the rules:
- Tickets to applicable shows are available from 9AM each performance day on a first-come, first-served basis until allocation is exhausted or until 10am
- There is a limit of two tickets per person per day
- The number of tickets available at this price may vary for each performance
- Tickets cannot be replaced if they are lost, stolen or damaged
- Purchase of tickets is via sydneyfestival.org.au only
- Some Sydney Festival events are not included in this offer
- A booking fee will apply
- Tickets cannot be exchanged or cancelled
- Tix For Next to Nix is not available in conjunction with any other special offer or promotion.
To eliminate the risk of fraud, you are strongly advised to only purchase tickets from Sydney Festival or one of our partner venues, as purchasing a ticket from an unauthorised seller can result in the ticket holder being denied entry.
Many unofficial sellers will list tickets for sale, even though they do not actually have those tickets. This is called "speculative ticketing". They are speculating that they will be able to get tickets and then resell them to fans. Those speculative listings are not real tickets in hand (they do not actually have tickets to sell). Beware of these sellers.