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Sydney Waterfront Summer Concert Series

Friday evenings in July and August · Sydney Waterfront

Free Friday-evening concerts on the Sydney boardwalk.

Outdoor concerts at the Open Hearth Park amphitheatre and Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion area featuring local rock, country and folk acts every Friday evening through summer.

What to expect

Bring-your-own-chair format. Food trucks and the boardwalk's restaurants nearby. Crowd skews families and after-work locals.

Highlights

The world's largest fiddle is right there for photos. Cruise ships often in port make for atmospheric backdrops.

Plan ahead

Free. Park in the Centre 200 lot or along Esplanade. Bring bug spray and a hoodie for breeze off the harbour.

Why go

A welcoming free taste of Sydney's regenerated waterfront and a sampler of CBRM's working music scene.

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Sydney Waterfront Summer Concert Series