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Artist playing at Cockatoo Island's Sunset Sessions.

Cockatoo Island
Sunset Sessions

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Cost
  • $35 per ticket
  • Children 12 & under FREE
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Hours
  • Saturday afternoons
  • 11 Jan to 5 Apr
  • No show on 8 Feb
Transport
  • Ferry
  • Water taxi
  • Private boat
Meeting Point

Bileola Lawn (Upper Island), Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour NSW

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Important notes
Everyone’s favourite live music series is back! Grab tickets for Sunset Sessions 2025 and spend your Saturday afternoons in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

Join us for Sunset Sessions every Saturday* between 11 January to 5 April 2025. You’ll have an opportunity to picnic on the lawns of historic Biloela House, enjoy a jaw-dropping harbour views and be taken to your happy place by a diverse line-up of emerging artists, curated by The Music & Booze Co.

Plus, you can pre-order or purchase a range of food and refreshments from the Marina Cafe & Bar popup stall.

Tickets are just $35 person with children 12 and under FREE.

*Excluding 8 February 2025

Artist line-up

Every Saturday afternoon, emerging musicians will take to our stage on Biloela Lawn. They will perform original songs and inspired covers from a range of genres.

For the shows scheduled between 11 January to 15 March, doors open at 5pm and close at 8pm. For the shows on 22 March, 29 March and 5 April, doors open at 4pm and close at 7pm. See below for the artist line-up:

We look forward to revealing the remaining show times and artist line-up soon. Subscribe to our eNewsletter and follow us on social media to be amongst the first to know! 

Artist playlist

Get to know the talented artists that will be taking the stage at Sunset Sessions.

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Eat and drink

Choose from a range of food and refreshments available for purchase from the Marina Cafe & Bar popup stall.

Sunset Sessions isn’t just food for the soul. Alcohol, food (including grazing boxes), and other refreshments will be available for purchases from Marina Cafe & Bar. Want to save? Pre-order a grazing box (up to 48 hours before your show) when you book your ticket:

  • Grazing box only $40* - includes gourmet Australian cheeses, cured meats, antipasto, fruit and other grazing goodies (serves 3-4). Gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
  • Sweets Grazing Box $40** - includes handmade petite desserts, tartlets, pastries and cupcakes (serves 2-3).
  • Chocolate covered strawberry box $30** - includes 7 chocolate covered strawberries (serves 2).
  • Grazing box plus bottle of premium wine $100 - includes gourmet Australian cheeses, cured meats, antipasto, fruit and other grazing goodies (serves 3-4). Gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
  • Sweet and sparkling plus bottle of premium wine $100** - includes a sweets grazing box with handmade petite deserts, tartlets, pastries and cupcakes (serves 2-3).
  • Strawberry kisses plus bottle of premium wine $85** - includes chocolate covered strawberry box (serves 2).

* Save $5: Grazing box is $45 if you purchase on the day.

** Only available for pre-order.

 

Plan ahead

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The easiest way to get to Cockatoo Island is by public ferry. The F3 and F8 services operate to Cockatoo Island daily, departing from Circular Quay and Barangaroo, as well as from wharves along Parramatta River. Please note travel costs are not included with the performance ticket. You will need to either purchase a ferry ticket or tap on/off with your Opal card or credit card.

For further information, including timetables, visit the Transport NSW website.

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  • We recommend you come prepared with clothing to suit the weather (wet weather gear, jacket as it can get cool on the island after sunset, sun protection, etc.)
  • Limited seating will be provided. You are welcome to bring along a picnic blanket and / or a collapsible (camp style) chair/s.
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  • Food and beverages will be available to purchase (card only) during Sunset Sessions.
  • Alcohol may not be brought onto the island. It can be purchased at the Sunset Sessions venue, which is a licensed premises. All alcohol must be consumed at this venue. Patrons who are deemed to be intoxicated or are disrupting the performances will be asked to leave and will not be issued a refund.
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  • Sunset Sessions is an outdoor event and may be subject to adverse weather. We try to go ahead with Sessions wherever possible, and do not cancel for light/intermittent/potential rain.
  • We strongly recommend customers bring wet weather gear to performances in case of rain (note the use of umbrellas during performances is not permitted as it obstructs the view of other audience members). Performances will be cancelled only if the weather poses a safety threat to patrons and staff. The decision to cancel a performance is made by the Harbour Trust and will be made by 10am on the day of the event.
  • Patrons accept the risk that weather they consider unsatisfactory may occur on a performance night and acknowledge that tickets will not be refunded unless a session is officially cancelled prior to commencement by the Harbour Trust. Should the session be cancelled by the Harbour Trust due to adverse weather, a refund of the ticket price will be issued to the purchase holder.
  • When a session is cancelled prior to commencement, customers will receive a cancellation email. In this instance, patrons will receive a full refund of the ticket price (including any additional addons purchased).
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  • All persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children 12 and under are FREE.
  • Card only sales for food and beverage and at the gate.
  • Smoking is not permitted in the event area.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
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  • Tickets are non-refundable, transfers can be made up to seven (7) days prior to the event date but will be dependent on ticket availability on the alternate date. You can directly exchange your ticket online by clicking the Exchange Tickets button to swap your ticket.
  • Customers who have pre-purchased food and want to exchange their tickets for another date, will need to email support@ticketbooth.com.au.
  • For more information, visit https://support.ticketbooth.com.au/contact/

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