Opening Smoking Ceremony – FREE

The opening smoke ceremony will be a special way to welcome the upcoming days of the event. The event will be officially kicked off, each successively by burning eucalyptus leaves and maintained for a consecutive 24 hours at each gate. The smoke will usher in a cleansing smoke to welcome Mopoke!

Play Me Piano – FREE

Play Me Piano will have people enjoying the piano like never before. It will give passersby the opportunity to play the piano for themselves, friends, and other visitors. A piano will be strategically placed at The Domain to be able to create a communal atmosphere. People are invited to play!

Classical Music Concert – FREE

Immerse yourself in the beauty of The Mint's native gardens while enjoying classical music performances. A series of concerts will be held day and night. It's a free event open to all. Don't miss the chance to be surrounded by nature and serenaded by enchanting instruments.

Samba Class – FREE

Get ready to move your body with our fun Samba class on Macquarie Street! Learn the lively and addictive beat of the Brazilian dance, open to all levels with trained instructors. Perfect way to enjoy summer nights!  

Late night at the Library bar

The library bar will stay open until 2am on Saturday night. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking views at night. See you there.

Opera Performance – FREE

The Mint will host a unique event where you will hear an opera singer from the very balcony of the Mint. It will be a magical moment as witness the theatrical sounds of a classical Opera Singer.  Come enjoy the talent, the magic, and the transformation of the Mint.

Sydney Youth Orchestra

The Sydney Youth Orchestra was founded as a single orchestra in 1973 by the visionary music educator and conductor, Peter Seymour. Since then it has grown to become a community of over 400 young musicians, aged 7-25, from all over Sydney and beyond. We gather weekly for rehearsal in the city, in eleven different ensembles carefully constructed to match skill, age and experience. Together we inspire excellence, presenting public concerts and performing in major community events.

Fire Twirlers Shows – FREE

Experience the mesmerizing dance of fire with our amazing fire twirlers! Watch as they skillfully manipulate flames and create a mesmerizing performance that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on this unforgettable show.

Glow In The Dark Piano Show – FREE

Unleash your senses with an amazing glowing in the dark piano show! See the piano light up under the blacklight as the enchanting melodies fill the domain. It's a truly mesmerizing experience that you won't want to miss.

La Faya

Group La Faya is Sydney’s Mauritian Sega group. The group t is bringing the vibrant culture of Mauritius to Australia. Catch their dancing and music at Mopoke festival this Saturday 4th  and Sunday 5th.

Visit of the Crypt – FREE

St Mary’s Cathedral stands on the site of the first Catholic Chapel in Australia. Constructed in local sandstone, the Gothic Revival style of its architecture is reminiscent of the great medieval cathedrals of Europe. Enjoy a journey throughout the main cathedral and the beautiful Crypt.

BILLSBRY

Billsbry is the musical alias of Eora / Sydney based solo artist, Charlie Billsberry- Fisher. Exposed to a lot of rhythm-based music at an early age, Billsbry naturally gravitated towards drums / percussion as his first instrument of choice, followed by guitar, bass, and vocals. The rhythmic dominance in Billsbry’s instrumentation and playing style is a direct result of his innate connection with all things rhythm.

Magician Show – FREE

Experience real magic as magicians performs their wonderful illusions and magic acts to passersby.

Trained magicians will have you questioning what is possible when they perform their tricks on the street for visitors to be amazed.

Be prepared to have your mind blown!

Philosophy debate: Are humans obsolete now that AI is here? – FREE

Philosophers James Franklin and Peter Slezak will debate whether humans are really different from high-performing Artificial Intelligence. Will new “intelligent” conversation programs like ChatGPT render humans obsolete and recommend they be deleted as surplus to requirements? Or is the human mind something essentially different from a computer, maybe non-physical? What are the lessons of seventy years of AI – that humans are just computers implemented in biology, or that they aren’t? Listen to two philosophers raise the issues, then join in the debate.

CABARET – LES FEMMES DIAMANTS

Les Femmes Diamant are proud to be a part of the Mopoke Festival this year. We are looking forward to perform and meet you all this Saturday evening. We will bring that French Cabaret Touch, this little “Je ne sais quoi” to your night, See you all there. Bisous

Zaki Duo

Fun and Games at the Library – FREE

The Learning Centre will be filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy. You can drop in and stay as long as you like! There will be a range of art activities, puzzles to solve, toys and games to share and so much more.

Zaki Duo

In forming the Zāki Duo, Isabel and Ariel wanted to explore their mutual love of music from different places and cultures, and to bring to the "gigging space" something a bit different to your standard band or string group. They set out arranging pieces from around the world for guitar and violin, as well as timeless pop songs and classical pieces, resulting in a cool and quirky repertoire.

Swing Lesson – BLUE RHYTHM BAND