MCA Late | Arts. Drinks. Ideas.
Arts. Drinks. Ideas.
Spend your Thursday night at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and experience the MCA after hours.
MCA Late brings together art, drinks, ideas, harbour views, food and access to all exhibitions, including the major exhibition Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir. It is a relaxed way to explore one of Sydney’s leading cultural attractions after dark.
Held every Thursday from 5pm to 9pm, MCA Late offers an evolving program of activities that brings visitors closer to the latest in contemporary art and ideas.
What to expect at MCA Late
MCA Late is designed for Thursday nights in the city.
Visit with friends, enjoy the harbour views, explore the exhibitions and make the most of food and drinks while experiencing the Museum after hours.
Every Thursday from 5pm to 9pm, visitors can enjoy 2 for 1 Museum Admission tickets, available exclusively for MCA Late. Entry is free for MCA Members and visitors under 18.
Event details
Event: MCA Late 2025 2026
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Circular Quay
When: Every Thursday
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Tickets: 2 for 1 Museum Admission tickets available during MCA Late
Free entry: MCA Members and visitors under 18
Best for: Art lovers, couples, friends, city explorers and visitors looking for things to do in Sydney at night
Stay close to MCA Late
Turn your Thursday evening at the MCA into a relaxed Sydney stay.
With a central hotel base, you can enjoy the Museum after hours, explore Circular Quay and The Rocks, then return to your room with ease. It is ideal for a midweek city escape, a cultural night out or a relaxed stay after an evening of art, drinks and harbour views.
After MCA Late, continue your evening with dinner nearby or enjoy a stroll around the harbour before heading back to your hotel.
Explore more of Sydney
MCA Late is perfectly placed for a night out in the city. Before or after your visit, explore nearby Sydney highlights including Circular Quay, The Rocks, Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden.
Whether you are visiting Sydney for the weekend or looking for a midweek cultural experience, MCA Late is a great reason to stay central and enjoy more of the city.
Plan your visit
MCA Late runs every Thursday from 5pm to 9pm at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
Book your city stay and enjoy easy access to one of Sydney’s best after hours cultural experiences.
Image credit:
Anicka Yi, Each Branch of Coral Holds Up the Light of the Moon, 2024, installation view, Data Dreams: Art and AI, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, 2025, single channel 4K video, sound, 16:04 minutes, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph by Anna Kucera.
