Village high streets across the City of Sydney will be transformed into lively festival hubs over the coming months as part of the hugely popular Sydney Streets program.
Closed to traffic for the day, the street festivals kick off at 11am and run until late in the evening.
The festivals feature live music performances, outdoor dining from local restaurants and food vendors, street entertainment and roving performers.
Local businesses and organisations will host pop-up shops and outdoor market stalls, offering giveaways, competitions and exclusive deals.
Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said the series had grown significantly since it was first introduced during the pandemic.
“Sydney Streets provides a platform for local shops, restaurants and businesses to connect with their communities and visitors in a friendly, open-air environment,” the Lord Mayor said.
“It’s an opportunity for locals to shop, eat and explore their neighbourhood, with unique experiences and surprises at every corner.”
Surrounding street closures and special event clearways set the stage for the events, opening with a Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony.
Activities to keep the kids entertained include a circus playground, origami workshops, face painting, art classes and reading areas.
Some events will feature a fun dog agility course while others include fitness sessions, craft workshops, health checks and games.
DJs and continuous live entertainment on outdoor stages are set to keep the good vibrations going throughout the day and night.
Sydney Streets dates and locations:
- 15 February – Macleay Street, Potts Point
- 22 February – Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
- 8 March – Harris Street, Pyrmont
- 15 March – Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- 29 March – Redfern Street, Redfern
- 5 April – Crown Street, Surry Hills.
A special Sydney Streets event takes place as part of the Sydney Lunar Festival in Haymarket from 5:15pm to 9:30pm on Saturday 1 February.
Three live entertainment sites on Sussex Street, Ultimo Road and Harbour Street will feature traditional and contemporary performances including lion and dragon dancers, dance groups, martial arts and singers.
To welcome the Year of the Snake, food trucks and market stalls with meals and gifts will be set up throughout Haymarket, 12 zodiac animal lanterns will line George Street and DJs will entertain visitors throughout the night.
Businesses and organisations located on or around one of the high streets in the event series can apply to be part of the Sydney Streets program.
For more information about Sydney Streets and timings for each event, go to whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Contact: City of Sydney media team on 02 9246 7292 or email mediateam@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au