Archie Party

Overview

Experience the Art Gallery of New South Wales like never before with a one-night-only art party celebrating contemporary art, music and food from some of the best artists, musicians and food stalls that Sydney has to offer. Now in its fifth year, Archie Party will feature all-night access to the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 exhibition, along with a live music line-up co-produced by Sitara Tanglaw, a new interdisciplinary artist…

Experience the Art Gallery of New South Wales like never before with a one-night-only art party celebrating contemporary art, music and food from some of the best artists, musicians and food stalls that Sydney has to offer.

Now in its fifth year, Archie Party will feature all-night access to the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 exhibition, along with a live music line-up co-produced by Sitara Tanglaw, a new interdisciplinary artist collective formed by Parramatta-based visual artist Marikit Santiago and South Western Sydney hip-hop artist L-FRESH The LION.

Headlined by L-FRESH The LION, featuring special guest The Browns, with additional performances by R'n'B artist Jess Jade and DJs Nicole Tania, ULTMT. and aywy. Also, enjoy interactive art experiences and artist talks by Archibald Prize finalists.

There will be pop-up bars and delicious eats to buy from Hot Luck Club, Plate It Forward, Messina, Miss Pearl, MOD Dining – by Fresh, and Crafted by Matt Moran – by Fresh. A free shuttle bus service will run from the Art Gallery to Central Station later in the evening.

Location

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Art Gallery Road Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Location - Art Gallery Road Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Accessibility

Access and Inclusion Statement

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

Train your staff in disability awareness

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)