It's Time to Play! – Accommodations for the Sydney Festival

Long after the Silly Season, Sydney keeps the party atmosphere alive with the 2010 Sydney Festival, Vivacity. The month long event showcases some of the most spectacular dance, music and theatre acts and is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

Starting with the Festival First Night, the Sydney festival traditionally opens with art taking centre stage on Sydney's usually busy streets. Roads are closed off to traffic and festival marvellers can stroll through the various venues, with stages set up at the Domain, Martin Place and Hyde Park. The night will be headlined by some of the most anticipated acts, including Al Green, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill and The Little Hillbillies.

After the opening celebrations, Sydney is in for a treat with three weeks of spectacular events and performances. Shakespeare fans will be dazzled with Thomas Ostermeier's fresh interpretation of the original Hamlet. Meanwhile "soul searchers" have already reserved their spot for the sold out performance of Al Green, who the NY Times calls "One of soul's greatest singers." Families can enjoy a day out at Circus Oz at Tumbalong Park with performances and acts to delight adults and kids alike.
Restaurants and venues are also getting into the festivities with many top of the range establishments offering special Fast Festival Feasts. For just $30, festival attendees can sample an exquisite dish with a glass of wine before heading out to their performance.

Getting There

Festival First Night is a community event and road closures will apply. The easiest way to get to the venues is to take public transport into the city and then walk. For other events, most venues are located in areas close to parking bays, although public transport is still a good travel option. Alternatively, consider booking a Sydney CBD accommodation and have a full night on the town.

Accommodation

For those coming in from out of Sydney, a good Sydney hotel will offer you comfortable accommodation so you can hit the town in style. Most of the performances will be held in the heart of the city so it'll be best to find convenient CBD accommodation. Alternatively, venture out to one of the suburbs in the inner city such as Surry Hills or Darlinghurst for some great Sydney accomodation deals.