Chippendale has an exciting year-round events calendar that reflects its reputation as one of Sydney’s most creative inner-city precincts. From contemporary art exhibitions and live performances to markets and festivals, there’s always something happening across its galleries, laneways and public spaces.

A guide to Chippendale

Neighbourhood guide

Once a grungy industrial neighbourhood, Chippendale has reinvented itself into a creative and culinary hub. In this funky inner Sydney suburb, discover a towering vertical garden, an astounding collection of contemporary Chinese art and a delicious eat street. There are also galleries, street art, restaurants and beautifully restored pubs.

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Couple viewing an exhibition at the White Rabbit Gallery in Chippendale, Inner Sydney
People lining up outside of venue with neon signs, Radio Taco, Chippendale - Credit: Alana Dimou
Students enjoying an afternoon, Central Park, Chippendale
Bin chickens street art by artist Scottie Marsh in Chippendale - Credit: Eloise Basuki