Sydney City Guide
Visiting Sydney Contemporary is the perfect reason to spend time exploring one of the world’s great cities.
From world-class galleries and restaurants to harbourside precincts and inner city neighbourhoods, Sydney has plenty to discover before or after your visit to the Fair. Use our guide to make the most of your time in this spectacular city.
ART BEYOND THE FAIR
Galleries
While you’re here for the Fair, take time to explore the city’s public institutions, independent spaces and artist-run galleries, from the spectacular Naala Badu at the Art Gallery of NSW to the experimental programming of White Rabbit.
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
Places to Dine
Whether you’re after a long lunch before the fair opens, a glass of natural wine after, or a late-night dinner to celebrate a new acquisition, we’ve got recommendations for all of it.
MAKE A WEEK OF IT
Places to Stay
Three of Sydney’s finest hotels offer exclusive rates for Sydney Contemporary visitors. Whether you’re travelling from interstate or simply want to make a week of it, Ace Hotel Sydney, Capella Sydney, and The EVE Hotel Sydney are exceptional bases for Fair week.
SEE MORE OF SYDNEY
Public Art
Sydney has an extraordinary concentration of contemporary public art, with major works and installations found across the city and within easy reach of Carriageworks. From permanent sculptures and large-scale commissions to artworks embedded in the city’s streets and public spaces, there’s plenty to discover beyond the Fair.
