opening night

Thursday 7 September: 5pm-9pm

One of the most anticipated events on Sydney's cultural calendar, the official opening night
transforms the fair into an immersive, all-encompassing night of art, music and food.

Some of Sydney's most exciting performers will tantalise your senses and take you on an
exciting journey throughout the fair.

Tickets
Advance $40 / Door $50

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Sydney Contemporary is located at CARRIAGEWORKS, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh (Cnr Codrington Street) which is conveniently situated and easily accessible: 10 minutes from the heart of the CBD by car or public transport, walking distance from key train and bus stops, and a 5 to 10 minute drive from the many galleries located in and around Redfern and Waterloo.

TRAINS

Redfern Station | 8 minute walk
Macdonaldtown Station | 10 minute walk
Newtown Station | 15 minute walk
More info www.131500.com.au

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 www.131500.com.au

PARKING

Street parking is extremely limited.
Carriageworks is located close to Sydney University, the Seymour Centre, and Australian Technology Park.  Casual parking is available at these sites for a fee.
Casual parking at Sydney University | 5 minute walk | More info
Casual parking at Shepherd Street Carpark | 7 minute walk
Casual parking at Australian Technology Park | 20 minute walk | More info

ACCESS

Carriageworks has wheelchair ramp and level access at all entrances. There is level access and disabled seating available in venues. Toilets are fully accessible.

ACCOMMODATION

Official Hotel Partner, The Old Clare Hotel is offering Sydney Contemporary visitors exclusive rates. To access these rates, contact the hotel directly on +61 2 8277 8220 or reservations@theoldclarehotel.com.au and quote the promo code 'Contemporary'.

Located in Chippendale, a 15 minute walk from Carriageworks, The Old Clare Hotel is set across two heritage listed buildings, the Iconic County Clare pub and the Carlton & United Brewery building in Sydney’s vibrant art district. It offers seven distinct rooms types and two award winning restaurants, along with a rooftop pool. Whether you choose to stay in their modern Chippendale Lofts, or the converted tasting rooms for the brewery building, Old Clare offers the traveler a unique Sydney experience.

Alongside the galleries, Sydney Contemporary presents a great fair dining selection with some of Sydney's best restaurants. In 2015, Longrain and its sister restaurant Subcontinental presented an a la carte restaurant, whilst Local Palette offered a more relaxed atmosphere with local hot-spots Mary's, Bloodwood, Food Rascal, 212 Blu and Gelato Messina.