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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
- Sat18Sep
What’s On
Stephen Hough performs TchaikovskySoaring melodies and a heart-pounding start. Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto remains a favourite for good reasonSydney Town Hall - Wed13Oct
What’s On
Shamray performs RachmaninovRachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto is a torrent of emotion, melody and colour and demands a truly virtuosic performanceSydney Town Hall - Thu4Nov
What’s On
Adès, Illean & DebussyConductor Finnegan Downie Dear takes us on a voyage through starlight and salt spraySydney Town Hall - Wed10Nov
What’s On
Sibelius' Fifth SymphonySibelius takes us to poetic heights in his glorious Fifth SymphonySydney 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
