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Your Unmissable Cultural Events In Sydney This Year

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Dreaming of a fun-filled and cultured outing? It seems that no matter what time of the year, New South Wales always has a frenzy of fabulous festivals, exhibits and shows to enjoy. While the mercury dips in the coming months, the events just get hotter and hotter, with some huge unmissable events coming to Sydney and its surrounds.

To get you mapping out your itinerary for the next few months, here are some of the unmissable cultural events in New South Wales to soak up this year.

Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes

Art Gallery of NSW

The country’s favourite art award, The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes, provides an unmissable opportunity to explore the halls of the Art Gallery of NSW and witness some of the most beautiful and touching works on display at the annually anticipated exhibition. Each award represents a diverse cross-section of Australian talent and the calibre is always extraordinary. Tickets are on sale now, so get ready to channel your inner art aficionado and make your favourite picks.

THE DETAILS

What: The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 
Where: Art Gallery of NSW
When: Until 3 September, 2023

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

This 37-time Tony Award-nominated musical is bringing Theatre Royal Sydney to life this year with a heart-thumping celebration of all the hits of rock royalty, Tina Turner, an unstoppably fierce artist who became the undisputed queen of rock 'n’ roll. TINA- The Tina Turner Musical  tells the captivating story of Tina Turner's creative success through all of your favourite hits and some wildly impressive dance numbers. This show will have you dancing in your seat in no time. What can we say? She’s simply the best.

THE DETAILS

What: TINA -The Tina Turner Musical
Where: Theatre Royal Sydney 
When: Until December, 2023

Disney's Beauty And The Beast The Musical

Beauty And The Beast the Musical

Disney's Beauty and the Beast The Musical  is now playing in Sydney. With a stellar Australian cast of unparalleled musical theatre talent, along with jaw-dropping sets and costuming to truly bring you into a whimsical tale as old as time. Showcasing at the gorgeous Capitol Theatre, it will be an absolute feast for the senses. 

THE DETAILS

What: Beauty and the Beast Musical
Where: Capitol Theatre, Haymarket
When: From June

Miss Saigon 

Miss Saigon performers on stage

Based on Puccini's popular opera Madama Butterfly, this epic love story of passion and tragedy is coming to the Sydney Opera House for an exclusively limited season this August. Presented by Opera Australia, this award-winning show is the accclaimed new Cameron Mackintosh production, featuring the classical mussical score. Lose yourself in hits like “The Heat is On in Saigon”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream.” Book today.

THE DETAILS

What: Miss Saigon
Where: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
When: 17 August to 13 October, 2023

Keen to find out more about NSW’s jam-packed events calendar? Head over here to learn about all the inspiring cultural, art and environmental events taking place this year.

Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Destination New South Wales and proudly endorsed by Urban List. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who make Urban List possible. Click here for more information on our editorial policy.

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