Dates and where

Sculpture by the Sea runs from Friday 16 October to Monday 2 November 2026, its 30th year at Bondi. About 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and overseas line the 2km coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama.

It's free. The organisers ask for a voluntary contribution of $5 per person or $10 per family, which goes to the artists and the staging of the show. Official site

When to go

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Fri 16 Oct
Opening day
Launch at Marks Park, 11am to 12pm, Auslan interpreted. Free.
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Weekdays
Quieter days
The organisers suggest a weekday visit if you want fewer crowds.
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Sun 1 Nov
People's Choice Award
Ceremony at Marks Park, 2pm to 3pm. The organisers list both as to be confirmed.
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Mon 2 Nov
Last day
The exhibition closes after 18 days.
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Artist talk dates haven't been announced yet. Check the artist talks page.

Getting there

Around 450,000 people are expected over the 18 days, according to Transport for NSW. The walk has two ends: start at Notts Avenue at the Bondi end, or near Pacific Avenue at the Tamarama end.

Trains run to Bondi Junction on the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line, with buses on to the beach. Extra services run during the exhibition.

Eat and drink after

Bondi end

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Tamarama end

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Facts checked against the official pages on 5 October 2026. Hero photo of the walk at Mackenzies Bay, not of the sculptures.

Sculpture by the Sea 2026: a Bondi local's guide