SXSW Sydney 2025

From music and film to tech, innovation, and design – SXSW Sydney is back, taking over the city from 13 to 19 October 2025. With 7 days of nonstop inspiration, 1600+ events, 400+ conference sessions, and live performances around every corner, the festival is set to be the creative heartbeat of Sydney.

Novotel Sydney City Centre places you right in the middle of it all. Steps from Wynyard Station and just minutes from top festival venues like Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and Central, our location makes it easy to move between sessions, screenings, and gigs.

Start the day with a fresh breakfast, recharge with a nap in your modern, quiet room, or unwind with a drink at Birdie Bar & Brasserie – our onsite restaurant serving seasonal dishes and signature cocktails. With 24-hour reception, express check-in, onsite parking (limited), in-room dining and a gym, we’ve thought of everything you need for a productive, creative, and comfortable stay.

Whether you’re here to network, discover, create or collaborate – Novotel Sydney City Centre is your place to pause, plan, and get inspired during SXSW Sydney 2025.