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Visit Sydney and experience all the red-carpet glamour at Sydney Film Festival June 5-16!

Join us for exclusive premieres and dine at Sydney’s best restaurants with red-hot discounts for SFF ticketholders.

SFF takes place over 12 days of screenings, parties and events, with more than 200 films to watch from around the world.

WHERE TO STAY

Take on an unbeatable movie marathon at SFF, see films between enjoying the rest of what Sydney has to offer with an extended stay in the sparkling harbour city!

Most Sydney Film Festival venues are in the Sydney CBD, close to hotels and accommodation as well as endless bars, spas and restaurants. Prepare to be pampered.

Festival guests and filmmakers stay at the Park Royal Darling Harbour, your perfect destination for a luxury stay alongside the stars!

Park Royal is only a short walk or tram ride from Festival venues.

WHERE TO DINE

Sydney Film Festival has partnered with some of Sydney’s best restaurants to deliver sweet deals for SFF ticketholders. Book ahead and mention ‘Sydney Film Festival Restaurant Partners’ or show your SFF ticket upon arrival during the Festival. It’s easy!

WHERE TO WATCH

IMAX SYDNEY

For the first time ever, SFF is screening at IMAX Sydney, at the heart of the new and improved Darling Harbour. Experience Sydney’s biggest screen and then walk over to Darling Square and grab at one of the many eateries.

STATE THEATRE

Enter another world in the gorgeous heritage-listed State Theatre with the worlds second largest crystal chandelier, then browse the shops in Pitt Street Mall and enjoy a long picnic on the grass in Hyde Park.

CITY RECITAL HALL

Immerse yourself in Hear My Eyes: Hellraiser with a live score and laser show at City Recital Hall, then take in a concert from Marlon Williams or Blonde Redhead and dine at one of the delish alleyway restaurants dotted around Angel Place.

SFFTV AT MARTIN PLACE

Next door to City Recital Hall, Martin Place the bustling pedestrian walkway through the middle of the CBD and shopping district. Stop by on your lunch break for a specially curated selection of shorts on the big screen, then cross the tram line for a baked treat from buzzy A.P Bakery.

ART GALLERY OF NSW, DOMAIN THEATRE

Watch a classic film at the Art Gallery of NSW, then wander around AGNSW exhibitions including the annual Archibald Prize. Pop next door to see Sydney Modern, one of the most exciting new additions to Sydney’s cultural life.

STATE LIBRARY OF NSW

SFF comes to the State Library for the first time, showcasing the State Library’s beautiful new cinema underneath the Mitchell Library Reading Room. Watch a documentary on Charmian Clift, then experience interactive performance A Thousand Ways: An Encounter or stroll through the Library’s new photography gallery.

THE HUB @ TOWN HALL

Stop by the Hub at Lower Town Hall: ground zero for Festival talks, events, parties and, of course, trivia! Kick back at the Challenger Lounge in between screenings, or swing by for Happy Hour between 4:30pm-6pm every day during the Festival.

EVENT CINEMAS GEORGE ST

Event Cinemas George St are a short walk from Sydney Town Hall, located in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown and a stone’s throw from shopping precinct World Square.

PALACE CENTRAL CINEMAS

Take a tram down to Palace Central, on the top floor of the acclaimed Central Park building. Stop by Fortress, the largest games venue in the Southern Hemisphere. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, be sure to make a pitstop at Spice Alley, home to mouth-watering Malaysian, Thai and Indian street food.

DENDY CINEMAS NEWTOWN

Located smack-bang in the middle of one of Sydney’s busiest main drags, Dendy Newtown is a must for visitors looking to add a walking tour to their itinerary. Watch a movie, then wander down King Street to the bustling Enmore Road.

PALACE NORTON ST

Leichhardt has long been home to Sydney’s Italian community, and Palace Norton Street is surrounded by great cafes and trattorias. Grab a bowl of pasta and a gelato at vibrant Sydney institution Bar Italia after your screening.

THE RITZ CINEMAS

One of Sydney’s most beautiful cinemas, Art-Deco gem Ritz Cinemas is perfect for a romantic night out. Enjoy a drink at the Ritz’s balcony bar overlooking the street and watch the crowds line up to catch a glimpse of the stars on the red-carpet.

HAYDEN ORPHEUM PICTURE PALACE

Heritage-listed Hayden Orpheum is the grand old dame of Sydney’s cinemas and the perfect spot to see an old-school widescreen epic like The Convert. Head over to nearby Balmoral Beach after your screening and enjoy a walk along the promenade.