Culture Up Late

Culture Up Late supports museums and galleries to open regularly to 9:00pm, and includes access to world-class exhibitions, live music and DJ sets, film screenings, workshops and talks, complemented with pop-up bars and dining.

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Running from March to September 2023, Culture Up Late is funded through the CBDs Revitalisation Program and delivered by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner and Create NSW. Share your stories #CultureUpLate #CUL2023. Find out more about the 24-hour economy here.

Learn more about what the following organisations are doing for Culture Up Late:

Art Gallery of NSW

Every Wednesday, experience inspired events and exhibitions across the Art Gallery campus, including The End of Imagination by Adrian Villa Rojas, The National 4 and NAIDOC Week.

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Australian Museum

The Australian Museum's FREE afterhours culture fix is back, giving you the chance to explore their incredible galleries and exhibitions until 9pm every Wednesday night.

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Carriageworks

Artist led nights, including live performance, music, local food and behind-the-scenes access.

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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

On Friday nights, visit exhibitions after-dark, experience evolving programs of live performances, artist talks or workshops, and enjoy food and drink overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour.

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Museums of History NSW

Join us after dark for talks, tours, live music, sensory experiences, First Nations discussions, rum tasking and more in our unique historic places and museums.

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National Art School

Immerse yourself in multi art form performances, discover the artists of tomorrow and view, interact and make art at NAW NEO. Free program every month.

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Powerhouse

With unique collaborators each Thursday night, Powerhouse Ultimo comes to life exhibitions, talks, workshops, performances and music focusing on the creative industries.

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State Library NSW

Experience the State Library after dark with engaging performances, workshops, conversations and debates, plus special events at the new rooftop Library Bar.

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Sydney Opera House

Join Sydney's iconic Opera House for 50th Anniversary after-dark celebrations including live outdoor performances and feature events with the Museum of Sydney and MCA.

^{Art Gallery of NSW photo: Joshua Morris; Australian Museum photo: Anna Kucera; Carriageworks photo: Jacquie Manning; Museum of Contemporary Art Australia photo: Lexi Laphor; Museums of History NSW photo: James Horan; Powerhouse photo: Nikhil Ninan; State Library of NSW photo: Anna Kucera; Sydney Opera House photo: Cassandra Hannagan}

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