Stay awake all night under the watchful eye of the mopoke with this twenty four hour free arts and culture festival taking over Macquarie Street, between Hunter Street and the Hyde Park Barracks. Expect music, live arts, glow in the dark native flower gardens, street artist performance, philosophy debates, a silent DJ party, a 24-hour outdoor cinema, artistic workshops, gastronomy, astronomy, an art market and MUCH MORE! Here are some of the picks
SYDNEY’S FIRST-EVER 24-HOUR NON-STOP OUTDOOR CINEMA EXPERIENCE
On Saturday, February 4th at 6pm and for the next 24 hours, a selection of unique films will run all through the night and day, providing movie lovers with a truly unique experience. Relax in one of our cozy deck chairs and enjoy the best of summer skies and city as your stunning backdrop.
Fuel up on delicious popcorn, savoury bites, and refreshing drinks, as you indulge in a unique cinematic experience.
The best part? The movies are completely free to watch, but you’ll need to book your tickets in advance. Head over to our website to book your tickets here.
ENJOY A GLOWING WONDERLAND OF FLAME AND SOUND: FIRE IN THE DOMAIN!
Be immersed in the spectacle of a pianist duo as they play classical music while fire twirlers dance to their rhythm. At Fire in The Domain, you’ll find three giant tipis where you can sit back and enjoy the entertainment and try some of the fantastic smoking and flambé food and beverages on offer.
If you are quick, you may be able to secure one of the final tickets to a luxurious woodland-inspired 3-course lunch featuring Highland Park’s single malt whiskies and cocktail creations by one of Sydney’s best mixologists plus luscious flambéed desserts. Don’t miss out on “Flavours from the Fire”. Book your ticket here.
MEET SOME OF SYDNEY’S BEST ARTISTS AND CONNECT WITH ART THROUGH CREATIVE HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS!
Are you an art lover? Mopoke’s art fair offers free entry to visitors, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the diverse range of art on display. From paintings to sculptures, leather craft to pottery, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Meet local artists, discover new talents and maybe even find your next favourite artwork for home.
This is a brilliant opportunity for art lovers to find beautiful masterpieces, meet local artists and attend unique workshops, all in one place.
BUSH TO BOWL – First Nations culture, plants, food, and heritage.
Festival entry is free but some workshops and activities are ticketed with limited capacity. Book at www.mopokesydney.com.au
Not sure what you want to do yet? Here’s all the activities
that don’t require a booking:
- Opening Smoke Ceremony
- Visit of The Crypt at St Mary’s Cathedral
- Behind The Scenes: Guided Tour of the Library
- Slow-Looking Tour: The End of Imagination
- Philosophy Debates
- Play with Art: Playdough Garden
- Magician Show
- Pop-Up Native Plant & Flower Market
- Fun and Games at the Library
- Jazz Concert
- Samba Class
- Sip & Stargaze
- From The Archives
- Book Brunch
- Classical Music Concert
- Nurses Museum (Lucy Osburn — Nightingale Museum)
- Artist Plaza
- Play Me Piano
- Glow-in-the-Dark Garden
- Fire Twirlers Shows
- State Library of NSW After Dark
DETAILS
When: From 6pm, February 4th, 2023, to 6pm February 5th, 2023, inclusive.
Where: Macquarie Street, Sydney.
Free entry.
Book your workshop tickets at https://mopokesydney.com.au
Website - www.mopokesydney.com.au