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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
Guided tours not included
Tours of the building are not available at the moment.Close to transport included
Public transport nearby.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access included
Hearing support system included
Onsite mobility parking included
If you hold an approved permit, you can park free for a certain period of time in designated parking zones.Level access entrance included
Accessible entry to Sydney Town Hall is available from Druitt Street. Directional signs are located around the building.
Lift included
Accessible toilets included
What’s On
- Wed21May
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Liane Moriarty and David NichollsInternational bestselling novelists share the experience of seeing their local stories turn into TV series and films.Sydney Town Hall - Wed21May
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Marian Keyes: My Favourite MistakeReigniting life’s spark with love, family and Irish small-town politicsSydney Town Hall - Thu22May
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Jeanette Winterson: 40 Years: Oranges Are Not the Only FruitLiterary icon reflects on debut that became a classicSydney Town Hall - Thu22May
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SWF Great Debate: True Friends Stab You in the FrontHilarious Festival favourite that gets provocative, pithy and personalSydney Town Hall - Fri23May
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Bankstown Poetry SlamBeloved Sydney institution returns to the Sydney Writer’s Festival with international guest Plestia AlaqadSydney Town Hall - Fri23May
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Samantha Harvey: OrbitalObserving our big blue planet spinning silently beneath usSydney Town Hall - Fri23May
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Secondary School DaysHigh school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.Sydney Town Hall - Sat24May
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Barrie Cassidy and Friends: State of the NationSWF favourite State of the Nation returns bigger and better than ever for an Australian post-election wrap-up.Sydney Town Hall - Tue27May
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Primary School DaysSydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days program is designed to inspire the next generation of readers.Sydney Town Hall - Tue27May
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Why We Sleep, Featuring Professor Matthew WalkerHow to sleep more deeply for a longer, healthier lifeSydney Town Hall - Thu29May
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Where Do Ideas Come From? Creativity Inside TIME's CoverTIME’s Creative Director D.W. Pine—the man behind over 1,000 covers—takes us inside his creative process.Sydney Town Hall - Sat7Jun
- Sun8Jun
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Haus of Horror presents Edward ScissorhandsPresented by Australia’s leading immersive horror brand Haus of HorrorSydney Town Hall - Sun8Jun
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Haus of Horror presents PoltergeistExperience the most chilling line uttered in cinematic history in a terrifying setting with this late-night screeningSydney Town Hall - Mon9Jun
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Sydney Town Hall organ recitalsBe enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the citySydney Town Hall - Fri15Aug
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Sydney Tattoo ConventionImmerse yourself in Sydney's tattoo culture at Sydney Town Hall : Top artists, live shows, and endless inspiration!Sydney Town Hall - Sat25Oct
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Japan Expo and International Kimono Competition 2025Japan's leading exhibition showcasing tourism, products, food, culture, and so much more!Sydney Town Hall - Fri31Oct
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concertan extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer.Sydney Town Hall
Sydney Town Hall and Town Hall House venue hire
Sydney’s grandest function venue with flexible spaces for gala dinners, weddings, conferences, concerts, exhibitions, meetings and events.
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 2020Things to see and do
Grand organ, Sydney Town HallWhen it was installed in 1890, the grand organ was the largest in the world and described as the ‘finest organ ever built by an English organ builder’.SydneySculptures
Sculpture in honour of MarconiA stainless steel modernist sculpture inspired by the moment Guglielmo Marconi lit up Sydney Town Hall with a radio signal from Genoa.SydneyHistory
Old Sydney burial groundSydney’s first official cemetery is where Sydney Town Hall now stands.Published 25 November 2019History
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 2020Council governance & administration
A guide to Council decision-makingThere are different ways to participate in Council decision-making. This guide explains the types of activities we use to enable direct participation and how you can get involved.Published 22 July 2024
