Sydney Conservatorium to expand West – the first in 110-year history

The Sydney Conservatorium to open new state-of-the-art learning space in Parramatta in 2026.

3 Nov 2025 10:31

Gina Fairley

An immersive style theatre with screens and lights and lecture seating. Sydney Conservatorium Parramatta

Performing Arts

Sydney Conservatorium Parramatta’s new auditorium, artist’s impression. Image: Supplied, University of Sydney.

The University of Sydney is investing $30 million into the development of a new dedicated teaching and research facility for The Sydney Conservatorium of Music (SCM), to be located in Parramatta.

The new school is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026, and will be located in the heart of the CBD, across the road from Parramatta train station and a 10 minute walk from the ferry.

Unlock this content?

Access this content and more

Join Now Login

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina