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Sunset Variations

Parramatta

Parramatta

2026

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Sunset Variations

Ended 6 Mar 2026

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 Food and Drink).

Plan your visit

Accessibility at Sydney Observatory

Getting to Sydney Observatory

From sunset to twilight, join us at the highest natural point in Sydney to experience some of Australia’s most compelling musicians perform an immersive 3-hour set, soundtracking Sydney’s golden hour.

Limited number of tickets available.

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Sunset Variations 2025

Ended 28 Feb 2025Sydney Observatory

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Events

Nū

Ended 30 Jan 2026Sydney Observatory

e fishpool

Ended 6 Feb 2026Sydney Observatory

Aarti Jadu Ensemble

Ended 13 Feb 2026Sydney Observatory

Keanu Nelson

Ended 20 Feb 2026Sydney Observatory

Setwun: Celestial Bodies

Ended 6 Mar 2026Sydney Observatory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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