Sydney Festival Digital Archive

Celebrating 50 years of Sydney Festival with a curated digital archive of defining and memorable moments – stories, images and recordings that capture the creativity, innovation and cultural spirit of our enduring summer festival.

Sydney Festival's longest running event: Sydney Symphony Under the Stars

Sydney Festival's longest running event: Sydney Symphony Under the Stars

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The First Vigil

The First Vigil

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Sydney Town Hall becomes a magical dance hall

Sydney Town Hall becomes a magical dance hall

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Archie Roach sings 'Nopun Kurongk' with William Barton

Archie Roach sings 'Nopun Kurongk' with William Barton

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The destruction of Ephemeral City

The destruction of Ephemeral City

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Nick Cave curates All Tomorrow's Parties

Nick Cave curates All Tomorrow's Parties

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Just for fun: Media covers Carnivale

Just for fun: Media covers Carnivale

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High fashion and Handel classics in Semele Walk

High fashion and Handel classics in Semele Walk

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Counting and Cracking

Counting and Cracking

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Ice melts into Sydney Harbour in THAW

Ice melts into Sydney Harbour in THAW

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Anarchy unleashed with Jauja Mediterranea

Anarchy unleashed with Jauja Mediterranea

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Just for fun: The professional laughing woman

Just for fun: The professional laughing woman

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Sydney's Bicentennial Anniversary

Sydney's Bicentennial Anniversary

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Ferrython: The Sinking of the Karrabee

Ferrython: The Sinking of the Karrabee

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Sydney Theatre Company launches with The Sunny South

Sydney Theatre Company launches with The Sunny South

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The Flood Drummers

The Flood Drummers

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Jeff Koons' giant Puppy is born

Jeff Koons' giant Puppy is born

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La Traviata at Opera in the Domain

La Traviata at Opera in the Domain

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The Manganiyar Seduction

The Manganiyar Seduction

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Celestial Bells above Sydney Harbour

Celestial Bells above Sydney Harbour

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Love is Love Wedding Reception

Love is Love Wedding Reception

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Festival Brochures

Festival Brochures

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