FAQs
How much are tickets?
New Beginnings Festival is a free, one-day festival in the heart of Sydney on Saturday, 27 January 2024.
How can I attend?
Anyone is welcome at the New Beginnings Festival. We recommend you register for your free ticket via Humanitix.
As this is a popular and free event, we expect the venue to reach maximum capacity at some points during the festival. We recommend you arrive early so as not to miss your favourite artist. We look forward to seeing you at the New Beginnings Festival!
What time does the festival start?
New Beginnings Festival starts at 3 pm and finishes around 11 pm on 27 January.
Is the venue accessible?
The Australian National Maritime Museum is accessible for persons using a wheelchair or with mobility impairments. Please visit accessibility information to plan your trip or download a map of Darling Harbour.
What are the parking arrangements?
The closest parking to the Australian National Maritime Museum is the Wilson Harbourside Car Park, 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont. As we’re an environmentally friendly festival, we recommend our attendees arrive using public transport.
How do I get there by public transport?
The Australian National Maritime Museum is easy to get to. The closest train station is Town Hall. Bus 389 from Bondi Junction stops at the front door. Catch the spectacular F4 route from Circular Quay to Pyrmont Bay Wharf, right at the museum, or catch the F3 route to Barangaroo Wharf, a 20-minute walk across Pyrmont Bridge to the museum. The L1 light rail from Central Station, or from Dulwich Hill through the inner west, takes you to Pyrmont Bay stop, right across the road from the museum.
Is this a sustainable festival? How can I help?
Yes, we have ambitious sustainability goals our attendees can help us achieve! We kindly ask you to reduce our environmental impact with simple acts such as minimising waste and recycling items that can be recycled. You can also bring your own reusable water bottle or coffee cup.
Together we can create a big impact.
What is the expected weather?
The forecast is looking promising – however, the weather in Sydney can change quickly.
Our venue is mainly outside so please be prepared for the elements – rain or shine! In case of rain, we suggest a raincoat instead of an umbrella to avoid obstructing the view of the stage.
What food will be available for purchase?
On the day you can enjoy food stalls featuring cuisine from around the world as well as the Maritime Museum’s family-friendly Ripples Café, which is open to attendees.
I have additional questions about the festival, who can I contact?
You can contact the festival team at newbeginningsfestival@ssi.org.au and we will try to get back to you as quickly as possible.