Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea takes place Oct 16 - Nov 2, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. The dress code is Casual and comfortable - good walking shoes for the clifftop path, sun protection and a light layer for the sea breeze. Free to attend; budget up to 150 EUR per person for hospitality and extras.

Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney, Australia
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The world's largest annual free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition, lining the 2km Bondi-to-Tamarama coastal walk with around 100 works by Australian and international artists. The 2026 edition, Oct 16 - Nov 2, marks 30 years since the first exhibition. Half a million visitors wander the clifftops each spring, and the works themselves are for sale to collectors.

When
Oct 16 - Nov 2, 2026
Where
Sydney, Australia
Dress code
Casual and comfortable - good walking shoes for the clifftop path, sun protection and a light layer for the sea breeze
Cost
Free to attend; budget up to 150 EUR per person for hospitality and extras.
Weather
17 - 23C, mild and mostly sunny spring with fresh sea breezes
When to book
No tickets needed for the walk; book Bondi hotels a month or two out and reserve guided tours early
Getting there
SYD (Sydney), 30 min to Bondi Beach
Where to stay
QT Bondi, Hotel Ravesis (Bondi Beach), InterContinental Sydney
Official site
https://sculpturebythesea.com/bondi/

How to attend

Just turn up - the Bondi-to-Tamarama walk is free and open daily during the exhibition; early mornings and weekdays are quietest. Paid extras include guided and artist-led tours, catalogues and the option to buy works; VIP previews serve collectors. Take public transport to Bondi Beach as parking is minimal.

The Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk is free with no ticket - just turn up any day while the exhibition is on.

Insider tip

Walk it at sunrise on a weekday - you get the sculptures, the light and the clifftop essentially to yourself before the half-million visitors arrive.

Get inside Sculpture by the Sea

Booking matters here: no tickets needed for the walk; book Bondi hotels a month or two out and reserve guided tours early. Members track that window, what it really costs, and 573 more events across the season.

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