Sydney Open 2026
Built for the curious
Your city opens up
For one day only, Sydney Open unlocks the doors to the places that spark our curiosity.
On Sunday 1 November, explore hidden heritage treasures, iconic landmarks, towering skyscrapers, and remarkable spaces rarely accessible to the public. It’s a chance to discover the stories, design and history that shape our city from the inside out.
Whether you’re endlessly curious about architecture or passionate about Sydney’s past, or simply love uncovering something new,Sydney Open is your invitation to see the city differently.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store. The full Sydney Open program will be revealed in September.
Since 1997, the Sydney Open program has welcomed over 110,000 attendees into some of the citys most architecturally significant and outstanding buildings.
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Returning favourites
Take a first look at some of the much-loved buildings returning to Sydney Open in 2026.
1 Elizabeth/50 Martin Place
A landmark tower adjoining a grand historic banking chamber
Government House
Sydney’s ‘castle by the harbour’
King Street Court Complex
One of the oldest continuously used courthouses in the common-law world
Lucy Osburn-Nightingale Museum
A look into the history of nursing and medicine in Australia from 1788
Law Courts Building
A brutalist skyscraper with courtrooms for the state’s highest courts
Sydney Trades and Industrial Hall
The original home of the NSW union movement, designed by Australia’s first locally born architect
More to be revealed
This is just the first look at Sydney Open 2026. The full program launches on 17 September, with more buildings and experiences still to be announced.
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