Sydney Festival 2017 Festival Village photo by Jamie Williams
Photograph: Jamie WilliamsSydney Festival Village, Hyde Park

Sydney summer culture guide

From November through to March, this is your hit list of Sydney's key cultural events and experiences
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Sydney's summer culture scene is all about late-night, alfresco and festival vibes. Here is our guide to the quintessential Sydney summer culture experiences – from cabaret and blockbuster exhibitions to Sydney Festival and starlight cinema.

2. Let your hair down with late-night cabaret

Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent
Theatre

Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent

This seasonal spiegeltent is the main venue of Sydney Festival's Meriton Festival Village, and hosts cabaret and music performances.

4. See something under the stars

Cinema under the stars
Film

Cinema under the stars

See a film alfresco at one of Sydney's many outdoor cinemas – we've even created this handy guide so you can pick the best fit for you.

Make it more than a fling

52 Weeks of #SydCulture
Things to do

52 Weeks of #SydCulture

Take the challege with us: take part in at least one cultural event or activity every week in 2017.