Walsh Bay Arts & Commerce
WELCOME TO WALSH BAY
Sydney's Harbourside Arts & Dining Hub
Walsh Bay is a fusion of 21st Century urban living just a short stroll from the heart of Sydney. This cultural hub mixes a rich history with vibrant creativity and panoramic harbour views. Maritime wharves have been converted to trendy apartments whilst others house performing arts venues, theatres, restaurants and cafes. Walsh Bay Arts and Commerce welcomes you to this stunning waterfront precinct and invites you to enjoy what has for so long been Sydney’s best kept secret.
- Kim Mahaffy, Chair, Walsh Bay Arts and Commerce
The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
The NSW Government announced the completion of Wharf 4/5 of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct in December 2020. This milestone signals the return of six resident arts companies, with brand new theatres, rehearsal spaces, studios and administration facilities.
The revitalisation of Wharf 4/5 includes:
Brand new theatres, rehearsal spaces, studios and administration facilities for all resident companies
New stairs, external lifts and balconies, which have been designed as a contemporary interpretation of the original gantries reflecting the precinct’s former industrial heritage
Refurbishments to the bar at the end of the Wharf, including re-purposing heritage timber beams to create a new bar top
New commercial spaces and retail opportunities
Installation of around 900 solar panels greatly enhancing sustainability.
Performing arts companies residing at Wharf 4/5 include:
Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Gondwana Choirs and The Song Company
Walsh Bay Walking Tours App
A new, user-friendly self-guided walking tour app has been developed by Walsh Bay Arts and Commerce and our development partner Orama Communications with funding support from the City of Sydney.
