Are you ready to chase artistic escapades around the city? The Biennale of Sydney is back for its 24th edition from March 9 to June 10, 2024. Whether you’re a dedicated arts fanatic or a casual culture buff, you’ll find something to inspire and provoke you along this epic art trail. The largest contemporary art event of its kind in Australia, the Biennale is taking over six different locations with awe-inspiring installations and intriguing exhibitions. Titled Ten Thousand Suns, this year the festival explores a multiplicity of global cultures, taking on a transgressive spirit as it leans into the origins of Carnivale. As always, the Biennale is free for everyone to visit for a total of 16 weeks. Of all the locations, White Bay Power Station is absolutely the main character of the Biennale’s 50th year anniversary (and 24th iteration – it takes place every second year). This is the first time the revitalised industrial site will officially open its doors to the public in more than 100 years – and what they’ve accomplished is pretty spectacular. Years of accumulated pigeon poop has been cleared out of the enormous factory spaces, making way for art installations that tower multiple storeys high, and more works hidden in various nooks and crannies. Pop-up bars and brand new bathrooms also set the stage for a packed program of live performances and music curated by Phoenix Central Park. Think of White Bay as a replacement for the role that Cockatoo Island has played in Sydney’s
This weekend is set to be a sparkly one: with Vivid Sydney launching on Friday, lighting up the city with immersive light displays, creative foodie pop-ups and an amazing events program. Plus, there’s a celebration of liquid sparkle popping up in Circular Quay, an annual festival of words taking over venues acorss Sydney, and a two-month celebration of music, food and creativity at one of the city’s sexiest sky-high bars. If you’re keen to get out into nature this weekend, try one of these epic bushwalks in the Blue Mountains – a stunning way to spend a day, regardless of the weather. Want to head further afield? These are our favourite winter getaways in NSW. Scroll on for our full list of everything you can get up to in Sydney this weekend.