Bondi Beach hosts Sculpture by the Sea from 16 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 04:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Bondi Beach hosts Sculpture by the Sea from 16 October to 2 November 2026, bringing an outdoor exhibition to the coastal walk between Sydney and Tamarama. The event places 100 sculptures along the route beside one of Australia’s best-known urban beaches.
Sculpture by the Sea brings 100 works to Bondi
The exhibition opens on Friday 16 October 2026 and runs until Monday 2 November 2026. Its setting is the coastal walkway between the southern end of the beach and Tamarama, rather than the sand itself. The organiser’s Bondi programme gives the same dates and identifies the coastal walk as the venue.
The 2026 edition marks the event’s 30th year and places 100 works by Australian and international artists across a 2km clifftop route. The exhibition is free to visit, and no tickets or bookings are required. The open-air format means the route itself becomes the exhibition space, linking the beach’s southern end with Tamarama rather than concentrating the programme in a gallery.
The coastal walk becomes the exhibition venue
The exhibition changes the practical character of the Bondi to Tamarama walk for its 18-day run. Artworks occupy the coastal setting, while the surrounding roads and bus network are adapted to manage movement around the route. Destination NSW’s event description places the works between the southern end of the beach and Tamarama and records the 2km route.
Transport for NSW says local roads around Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama will close during the exhibition, with one-way traffic arrangements in parts of the coastal area. The combination of sculptures on the cliffs and controlled traffic around the approaches makes the event both an art programme and a temporary change to how the shoreline is reached.
Visiting Bondi Beach: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Sculpture by the Sea takes place from 16 October to 2 November 2026 along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.
- The exhibition is free to visit and needs no ticket or booking. Road closures, one-way traffic and parking restrictions will operate around the coastal route during the event.
- Bondi Junction is the nearest railway station to Bondi Beach on the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line. Route 333 buses run from the city via Bondi Junction to the beach, and additional buses will operate between Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, Coogee and Tamarama.
- Transport for NSW expects significant traffic delays on weekends and advises using public transport. The walk follows a clifftop coastal route between Bondi and Tamarama, so visitors should plan for outdoor walking on an exposed shoreline.
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Frequently asked questions about Bondi Beach
When does Sculpture by the Sea take place at Bondi Beach?
Sculpture by the Sea runs from 16 October to 2 November 2026 along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.
Where is Bondi Beach and how do you get there?
Bondi Beach is in Sydney, Australia. Bondi Junction is the nearest railway station, with route 333 and other buses continuing to the beach.
What is Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi Beach?
It is a free outdoor sculpture exhibition presenting 100 works along a 2km coastal route between Bondi Beach and Tamarama in 2026.
