Sydney Festival

Timothy Jones: What I’ve learned after 16 years at the Seymour Centre
Tim Jones reflects on the highlights and challenges of his 16 years at Seymour, and shares his firmly held beliefs…

Sydney Festival seeks Creative Producer – First Nations, as Jake Nash prepares to move on
Sydney Festival’s Creative Artist in Residence Jacob (Jake) Nash will depart after the 2026 Blak Out program; a new role…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of who’s going where and who’s leaving which role in the Australian cultural sector.

10-year look back at major performing arts festivals shows some things haven’t changed
As some prominent performing arts festivals wrap up their programs for another year, we take a reflective look back on…

2025 summer festival highlights for your arts diary: part 1
A hand-picked guide to some of the most intriguing cultural events on offer around the country in January.

Exhibition review: Marikit Santiago: Proclaim Your Death!, Campbelltown Arts Centre
A brave exhibition by Marikit Santiago that pushes her practice into new territory.

Performance review: Tina – A Tropical Love Story, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival
Breaking the well-worn mould of the tribute show, this dazzling production excels in its capacity to generate joy.

Opera review: Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, Sydney Festival
Definitely camp. Definitely a folly. This new work delivers all of opera’s hallmarks with casual appeal.

Performance review: William Yang: Milestone, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Festival
The life and times of famed Sydney photographer William Yang are explored in this autobiographical show.Â

Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025
An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.