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The largest and most ornate late 19th century civic building in Australia is renowned for its high Victorian interiors and rich decoration.
Features
Venue tour included
Toilets included
Wifi included
Close to transport included
Public transport nearby.
Accessibility
Accessible toilets included
Hearing support system included
Wheelchair access included
Wheelchair access and vehicle drop-off and pick-up from Druitt Street. An intercom is located at the door to gain access. Signs are located around the building perimeter.
What’s On
- Thu22Apr
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Sibelius Symphony No.2Simple yet sublime, the music of Sibelius and Max Richter provides a window to the soul of these composers.Sydney Town Hall - Fri30Apr
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Within Reach GalaAn all-star line-up of guests come together to speak on this year’s festival theme, Within Reach.Sydney Town Hall - Fri30Apr
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Paul Kelly: Words and musicPaul Kelly reflects on the comfort of literature in a special night of performance and storytelling.Sydney Town Hall - Sat1May
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The Space Between WordsSome of the nation’s most accomplished actors read poems that illuminate the Festival theme, Within ReachSydney Town Hall - Sat1May
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SWF Great Debate: How Good Is Australia?In a great battle of wit, some of the country’s finest thinkers enter the arena to debate: how good is Australia?Sydney Town Hall - Thu6May
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Mahler's Fourth SymphonyExperience the might and magnificence of Mahler. In his Fourth Symphony, he takes us to the heavens themselves.Sydney Town Hall - Wed12May
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Beethoven's Pastoral SymphonyBirdsong. Flowing rivers. Summer storms. In his 'Pastoral' Symphony, Beethoven has us stop and smell the roses.Sydney Town Hall - Sat22May
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Carmina Burana by Sydney Philharmonia ChoirsExperience the awesome power of over 120 voices in one of the greatest 20th century cantatasSydney Town Hall - Thu27May
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Adams & ShostakovichHear the music that launched the careers of John Adams and Shostakovich.Sydney Town Hall - Wed16Jun
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Beethoven & BrahmsFrom the quiet opening of Beethoven's Triple Concerto emerges music that’s all about the interplay between soloists.Sydney Town Hall - Wed14Jul
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Shostakovich's Symphony No.10Premiered in 1953 after the death of Stalin, Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony is a bumpy ride of emotion and inner turmoil.Sydney Town Hall - Wed4Aug
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Simone Young conducts Mozart's RequiemUnfinished at the time of his death, Mozart’s Requiem Mass is one of the most famous Classical choral works we have.Sydney Town Hall - Wed25Aug
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Sibelius & TchaikovskyIn Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, the beauty of the Finnish landscape stretches out before us.Sydney Town Hall - Wed15Sep
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Stephen Hough performs TchaikovskySoaring melodies and a heart-pounding start. Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto remains a favourite for good reason.Sydney Town Hall - Wed13Oct
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Shamray performs RachmaninovRachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto is a torrent of emotion, melody and colour and demands a truly virtuosic performance.Sydney Town Hall - Thu4Nov
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Adès, Illean & DebussyConductor Finnegan Downie Dear takes us on a voyage through starlight and salt spray.Sydney Town Hall - Wed10Nov
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Sibelius' Fifth SymphonySibelius takes us to poetic heights in his glorious Fifth Symphony.Sydney Town Hall
Hireable spaces
A well-known landmark on George Street
Sydney Town Hall has been a major landmark in the heart of the city for over 130 years, with its steps possibly Sydney's best-used rendezvous point. Today it is a workplace, hireable venue and a seat of local government.
The town hall was built in the 1880s on the site of an old cemetery from local Sydney sandstone.
History
History of Sydney Town HallA major landmark in the heart of the city, with its steps possibly Sydney’s most popular rendezvous point.Published 18 September 2020History
History of City of Sydney councilSydney has transformed from a penal colony in 1788 to today’s global city. Along the way it has been governed by London appointees, landed gentry and, since 1842, by a council that has been either elected or imposed by the state government.Published 18 September 2020History
Old Sydney burial groundSydney’s first official cemetery is where Sydney Town Hall now stands.Published 25 November 2019- New contemporary music for Sydney Town Hall’s grand organThe 10-minute minimalist piece ‘Imitations’ was written to mark the 175th anniversary of the formation of the City of Sydney
