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Powerhouse Museum - Setwun | Sunset Variations

Country Always

Country Always

Caring for Country

A Corner of the Empire

A Corner of the Empire

The Garden Palace

The Holding Pen

The Holding Pen

The Agricultural Hall

Regional Networks

Regional Networks

Across New South Wales

A Museum of Doing

A Museum of Doing

Technological Museum

Expanding Stories

Expanding Stories

Evolution of the Castle Hill site from botanical research station to Museum Discovery Centre

Transforming the Tramsheds

Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building

A Symbol in Time

A Symbol in Time

Sydney Observatory

Ongoing Transformations

Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo

Applied Arts and Sciences

Applied Arts and Sciences

Defining the terms in the 21st century

Powerhouse Renewal

Powerhouse Renewal

A transformative renewal program across four sites

We Rise

We Rise

Blak Powerhouse

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

An initiative of the Powerhouse: Future Space program

2024

2024

Exoskeleton

Exoskeleton

Powerhouse Parramatta

Powerhouse Parramatta Topping Out

Powerhouse Parramatta Topping Out

Major construction milestone achieved for the new museum

Setwun: Celestial Bodies

2026

Photo bashed motion image with bright orange sunsets and natural textures over a silhouette of musician Setwun.

Program Sunset Variations

Setwun: Celestial Bodies

Event

Fri 27 Feb

5–8pm

$10

$10General

Sydney Observatory

On Gadigal Land

Sydney Observatory

1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000

Notes

Tickets available at door.

Doors and box office open at 4pm.

Free admission for children under 12 years old with a paid adult.

Sunset Variations is an outdoor event for all ages (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult).

Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a curated selection of food and drinks (no BYO).

Plan your visit

Accessibility at Sydney Observatory

Getting to Sydney Observatory

From sunset to twilight, in the perfect golden hour, gather with us at the highest natural point in Sydney to experience Setwun perform an immersive 3-hour set.

Setwun is a leading force in Sydney’s underground music scene. His soulful percussive sound blends jazz, groove and dance influences. This special performance will feature collaborators GLO, POOKIE, INQ., Meklit, Yasmina Sadiki and Hugh B.

Limited number of tickets available.

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Program Partner

Food and Drink Partner

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