Running from March to September 2023, Culture Up Late was funded through the CBDs Revitalisation Program and delivered by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner and Create NSW. Share your stories #CultureUpLate #CUL2023. Find out more about the 24-hour economy here.
Learn more about what the following organisations did for Culture Up Late:
Art Gallery of NSW
Every Wednesday, experience inspired events and exhibitions across the Art Gallery campus, including The End of Imagination by Adrian Villa Rojas, The National 4 and NAIDOC Week.
![Crowd standing outside the Art Gallery of NSW](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/Art%20Gallery%20of%20NSW.jpg?itok=V9d_5jiD)
Australian Museum
The Australian Museum's FREE afterhours culture fix is back, giving you the chance to explore their incredible galleries and exhibitions until 9pm every Wednesday night.
![Inside the museum showing a large dinosaur in pink lighting](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/Australian%20Museum.jpg?itok=8gYGXhKm)
Carriageworks
Artist led nights, including live performance, music, local food and behind-the-scenes access.
![A crowd looking towards a stage with industrial lighting hanging over them.](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/Carriageworks.jpg?itok=CMV86kJT)
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
On Friday nights, visit exhibitions after-dark, experience evolving programs of live performances, artist talks or workshops, and enjoy food and drink overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour.
![A live 5 piece band playing outside the Museum at night time](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/Museum%20of%20Contemporary%20Art%20Australia.png?itok=TuwUQEf2)
Museums of History NSW
Join us after dark for talks, tours, live music, sensory experiences, First Nations discussions, rum tasking and more in our unique historic places and museums.
![A crowd dancing outside a brightly lit building at nighttime](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/Musuems%20of%20History.jpg?itok=Qt-sK2vw)
National Art School
Immerse yourself in multi art form performances, discover the artists of tomorrow and view, interact and make art at NAW NEO. Free program every month.
![A large crowd sitting inside a building and high tables surrounded by blue lighting](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/National%20Art%20School_0.jpg?itok=4Ju496R9)
Powerhouse
With unique collaborators each Thursday night, Powerhouse Ultimo comes to life exhibitions, talks, workshops, performances and music focusing on the creative industries.
![Silhouette of a singer on stage looking out towards the crowd who are holding their phone torches up.](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/Powerhouse.jpg?itok=biFXs4yp)
State Library of NSW
Experience the State Library after dark with engaging performances, workshops, conversations and debates, plus special events at the new rooftop Library Bar.
![3 people standing in front of brightly lit buildings at nighttime, with a table of food and drinks](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/State%20Libraray%20of%20NSW.jpg?itok=i7tM_ukI)
Sydney Opera House
Join Sydney's iconic Opera House for 50th Anniversary after-dark celebrations including live outdoor performances and feature events with the Museum of Sydney and MCA.
![A group of dancers in yello tracksuits dancing on the stairs of the Opera House](/sites/default/files/styles/_medium/public/2023-07/Sydeny%20Opera%20house.jpg?itok=DJx1PBCn)
Art Gallery of NSW photo: Joshua Morris; Australian Museum photo: Anna Kucera; Carriageworks photo: Jacquie Manning; Museum of Contemporary Art Australia photo: Lexi Laphor; Museums of History NSW photo: James Horan; Powerhouse photo: Nikhil Ninan; State Library of NSW photo: Anna Kucera; Sydney Opera House photo: Cassandra Hannagan