Visitor Information
Sydney Contemporary, Australasia’s premier art fair, returns from 5 – 8 September 2024 with the largest and most diverse gathering of contemporary art galleries in the region. Staged at Carriageworks, Australia’s striking multi- arts venue, the Fair welcomes over 80 galleries from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and around the world. Billed as one of the most celebrated events on Australia’s cultural calendar, Sydney Contemporary has established itself as a must-attend art event and the perfect place to discover and collect modern and contemporary art.
Wednesday 4 September
Collector Preview 2pm-8pm (VIP Pass holders and Premium+ Pass holders only)
Thursday 5 September
General Admission 11am – 5pm
Art Night 5:30pm-9pm
Friday 6 September
General Admission 11am – 5pm
Friday Night 4pm-8pm
Saturday 7 September
General Admission 11am – 6pm
Sunday 8 September
General Admission 11am – 5pm
Venue
Sydney Contemporary takes place at Carriageworks, a leading contemporary multi-arts institution situated within the vibrant urban cultural precinct of the former Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Redfern, Sydney, Australia. Originally spanning 51 hectares (130 acres), the Eveleigh Rail Complex Yards were constructed between 1880 and 1889, featuring the historic Eveleigh Railway Workshops and the decommissioned Eveleigh Carriage Workshops site, now home to Carriageworks.
Carriageworks
245 Wilson Street
Eveleigh, Sydney
Getting There
Sydney Contemporary is held at Carriageworks in Eveleigh. A short walk from nearby bus and train stations, and a 20-minute drive from Sydney Airport.
Trains
Redfern Station | 8 minute walk
Macdonaldtown Station | 10 minute walk
Newtown Station | 15 minute walk
More info transportnsw.info
Buses
Nearest stop is at Codrington Street at City Road, approximately a 5 minute walk to Carriageworks.
Buses: 422, 423, 426, 428, 370, 352
More info transportnsw.info
Parking
Valet parking will be available for visitors, guests and staff and can be booked through Gieves. Flat rate of $44.00 pre-booked (and pre-paid) per space per day or $55.00 pay-on-arrival. Call 1300 880 839 or email info@gieves.com.au
Accommodation
Whether you are travelling from out of town, or want to treat yourself during the Sydney Contemporary week, stay in style with our Hotel Partners; Ace Hotel Sydney, Capella Sydney and Moxy Sydney Airport. Offering exceptional accommodation, these hotels have a special discount code available to Fair visitors. Learn more here.
Accessibility
Carriageworks is a full accessible venue, with a wheelchair ramp and level access at all entrances. There is level access and disabled seating available in venues. Toilets are fully accessible. Service animals are welcome throughout the precinct. Wheelchairs and motorised scooters are available for visitors.
