Barangaroo Live
30
May
31
May
Culture, community, and creativity

Barangaroo Live

This weekend Barangaroo comes alive with culture, community, and celebration.
When
Saturday,
30 May 2026
Sunday,
31 May 2026
This weekend, Barangaroo Sydney comes alive with culture, creativity and waterfront celebration as Barangaroo Live invites visitors to discover one of the city’s most vibrant precincts

Be among the first to experience the public opening of The Cutaway, a newly reimagined underground space dedicated to culture, learning and community.

Enjoy live music and performances, explore immersive art installations, and take part in Aboriginal cultural workshops. 

Wander the streets of Barangaroo South to experience a weekend of markets that are bursting with flavour, creativity and good vibes.

Celebrate weekend with meaningful moments shared together at Damulay Nguarang event, as we pay respect for National Reconciliation Week. 

With free, family‑friendly experiences for all ages, Barangaroo Live is a must‑visit event in Sydney this weekend.

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Barangaroo Live performance schedule
Across Saturday afternoon, The Cutaway will come alive with performances by a diverse lineup of Sydney-based artists and interwoven with dance performances, showcasing the depth, energy and creativity of the city’s contemporary arts scene.

Date: Sat 31 May
Location: The Cutaway, Main Hall
Price: Free
 
1.30pm
Kee'ahn
Kee’ahn, a proud Yalanji, Jirrbal and Badu Islander artist, creates soulful music honouring Ancestors. From North Queensland to Melbourne, they’ve earned major awards, played leading festivals, supported acclaimed acts, released ‘Better Things’, and unveil a debut EP in 2025, nationally
2.40pm
Ngaiire
Hailing from the Eastern Highlands and New Ireland provinces of Papua New Guinea, though now Sydney Australia-based, Ngaiire’s sound melds electronic neo-soul, gospel, and big pop sounds, strained through the lens of a First Nations Papua New Guinean songwriter. Her musical career crosses genres and mediums and expectations.
3.50pm
Alice Ivy
Alice Ivy is an ARIA‑nominated electronic artist and producer from Naarm/Melbourne with 80+ million streams. Her acclaimed albums earned major award nods, global campaigns and collaborations, alongside tours with Billie Eilish and festival appearances worldwide.
1.15 - 3pm
DJ Charlie Villas
Charlie Villas is a highly sought‑after DJ and dancefloor tastemaker, blending disco, house and global soulful sounds. Born in the Philippines and based on Darug and Gundungurra Country, she’s ignited iconic festivals and events including Splendour in the Grass, Sydney Mardi Gras, Fashion Week, Vivid Sydney and WorldPride.
3 - 5pm
DJ Toaka
Toaka is a Sydney-based Tongan DJ serving up soulful, groove-heavy sets across Disco, Hip hop, Jazz-funk, House and global sounds. Co founder of Soul Spill Recordings, he’s all about deep crates, warmer rooms, and dance floors that move together.
1.20pm, 2.30pm & 3.40pm
Dance Kool
Dancekool Studios has been part of Sydney’s street dance scene for over 20 years, specialising in Dancehall, Hip Hop, Breaking and they’ll be showcasing engaging waacking and breaking performances throughout the day.

Live artwork

Discover a live artwork demonstration by Shal. Guests will be welcomed to watch live art being painted on textile, drill fabric flat on the ground.

Shaun Daniel Allen (Shal) is a Yugambeh-born Bundjalung painter whose bold, lyrical work bridges Country, counterculture and global design. Rising rapidly since 2021, he’s earned major institutional commissions, acclaimed exhibitions, and high‑profile collaborations, redefining contemporary Australian art.

Date: Sat 30 May, from 1pm
Location: The Cutaway, Foyer
Price: Free

Artwork displays

A contemporary approach comes to life through a collaboration with artist Sophie Penkethman Young, with sculptural pieces placed throughout the space to create moments of discovery as you wander.

Sophie Penkethman‑Young is an artist and digital producer living on unceded Gadigal Land. Her practice spans exhibition, performance and 3D work, with presentations at Artspace, Gertrude Contemporary, Verge Gallery, Liveworks, Seventh Gallery, and Mais Wright, including major projects in 2022 and 2025.

Date: Sat 30 May, from 1pm
Location: The Cutaway, Foyer
Price: Free

Barangaroo Markets

The Barangaroo Markets are back for Barangaroo Live bringig a weekend of fun-filled day of shopping, live music, entertainment, and gourmet treats.

Date: Sat 9 & Sun 10 May
Location: Barangaroo South

Cultural workshops

Celebrate the opening of The Cutaway with a fun, family‑friendly weekend of drop‑in creative activities. Kids of all ages can explore art, culture and discovery through hands‑on workshops, weaving sessions, and engaging artefact displays, while families wander, play and learn together at their own pace.

Date: Sat 30 May, 1pm
Location: Educational Space
Price: Free
Damulay Ngurang
Join us on Sunday as we gather in the spirit of 'Damulay Ngurang' – meaning 'friendship place' in the local Sydney language.

Date: Sun 31 May
Location: The Cutaway
Price: Free
Sun 10 May, 9.30am
Yoga on Country
  
Sun 10 May, 10.10am
Welcome to Country
    
Sun 10 May, 11am - 1pm
Craft workshops
    
Find out more

Aboriginal Cultural Tours

Experience the rich history and cultural significance of Sydney Harbour with Aboriginal Cultural Tours at Barangaroo. Led by a team of knowledgeable Aboriginal educators, these tours immerse visitors in the native history of the area and the deep cultural importance of the land to the Gadigal people

Date: Sat 30 & Sun 31 May
Location: Barangaroo Reserve
Price: Free
Getting here

The closest bus stops are in Hickson Road, close to Towns Place, and are serviced by routes 324 and 325, which depart from Town Hall; and route 311, which runs between Central Station and Argyle Street.

Wheelchair users accessing the park from the Towns Place entrance should be aware there is a 30m-long brick/cobbled pathway to navigate before the surface becomes completely smooth.

Please check Vivid Sydney for road closures.

There are two accessible street parking bays on Towns Place, close to the entry to the carpark.

Wilson operate a car park beneath the Reserve, accessed via Towns Place. It provides eight accessible parking spaces on level B1. Please see Car Park website here for more details.

Please check Vivid Sydney for road closures.

Barangaroo Metro Station is located beneath the northern end of Hickson Road, at Nawi Cove. The station is completely accessible via lifts.
The Hickson Road entrance to Barangaroo Reserve is recommended if arriving by taxi or being dropped off/picked up by private vehicle.  

Please check Vivid Sydney for road closures.

Wynyard and Circular Quay are both approximately 1.1km. Travel via Wynyard is a little quicker, and involves using Wynyard Walk tunnel. The tunnel exits at Napoleon Plaza, which connects to the lift at Sussex Street Bridge. You can reach Hickson Road via the lift.

Tactile Ground Surface Indicators and curb ramps are consistent from both locations. Shore lining from Circular Quay is more consistent than from Wynyard for white cane users.

The Cutaway project

The Cutaway is a events and cultural space carved from the sandstone underneath Barangaroo Reserve which has just reopened after 2 years of development. Find out more about how The Cutaway was fit out to become one of Sydney’s premier cultural facilities and an outstanding venue for events, exhibitions, festivals, and installations.