Sydney (music) Festival
Event Info
The first Sydney Festival (SydFest) took place in 1977. The event was founded by the Sydney Committee, the City of Sydney, and the NSW State Government. The goal of this festival was to attract people to the center of the city during January, a holiday month. Since the inception of this festival, it has become one of the largest cultural celebrations in Australia. It has a reputation across the globe for its modern, intelligent, and popular programming. The event celebrates the city, reflecting the energy and diversity of Sydney for all attendees to enjoy.
Not only does this event have an incredible history for bringing some of the best artists and companies in the world to the area, but it also does a lot to showcase the best of the homegrown talent from Australia. There have been many big names in the world who performed at this event, making for an incredibly unique event.
FAQ
Has the event been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns? If so, was it canceled for 2020, 2021, or both?
The event has not been canceled.
What is your current timeline for the event? When is it set to occur? Was it postponed or moved from its original date?
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If the event is still occurring, what precautions are taken to mitigate the pandemic and keep attendees safe?
The Sydney Festival for music is celebrating a variety of artists through live experiences while following extensive covid regulations. They’re requiring all patrons to follow NSW Health guidelines and every patron 12 or older must wear a face mask at all times whether indoors or outdoors.
The Sydney Festival is also using the Service NSW app to track and monitor covid outbreaks. Patrons are encouraged to download the app and check in to the venues when attending. The app will then notify them if there is an outbreak at a location they’ve visited.
Certain venues within the Sydney Festival have enhanced hygiene and safety measures in place. For example, the Riverside Theatres have reduced audience capacity with socially distanced seating. They also provide hand sanitizer and handwashing facilities throughout the building.
When will tickets be made available for purchase? Where will they be sold?
The event has ended for 2021.
Are the tickets restricted in any way? Does the event cater to a specific segment of the population or is it for the general public? How far in advance are the tickets sold? Has the pandemic changed the way sales, refunds, or cancelations are being handled?
No restrictions, but the event has ended for 2021.
If applicable, are there any recommendations for specific locations for food and lodging while people attend event?
The event has ended for 2021.