Bondi Beach hosts Sculpture by the Sea until 2 November

Bondi Beach is hosting Sculpture by the Sea from 16 October to 2 November 2026, with the exhibition extending along the coastal walk towards Tamarama in Sydney. The annual outdoor art event marks its 30th edition with 100 sculptures by Australian and international artists.

Sculpture by the Sea runs along the Bondi coast

The exhibition is already under way and remains open through Monday 2 November 2026. The route begins at the southern end of the beach and follows the clifftop path to Tamarama, turning a public coastal route into an outdoor exhibition space.

The event is organised by Sculpture by the Sea and is presented as a free public exhibition. The organiser’s Bondi event page lists the 2026 dates and identifies the venue as the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk in Sydney, Australia.

The 2026 programme includes 100 sculptures and celebrates three decades of the Bondi exhibition. The works are placed outdoors along the route rather than inside a single gallery, so the event is experienced as a walk between the beach and Tamarama.

The coastal walk becomes a 2km sculpture park

The exhibition occupies about 2km of clifftop path between the southern end of Bondi Beach and Tamarama. The official event information describes the route as a sculpture park, while the wider coastal walk continues through a landscape of beaches, headlands and ocean-facing paths.

Waverley Council manages Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches, which are connected by a coastal walk. Council describes Bondi Beach as roughly one kilometre long, with the northern end generally preferred by swimmers and learners and the southern end popular with experienced board riders.

The event therefore changes the use of a familiar Sydney route without changing its basic character. Visitors encounter the sculptures on a path that still includes coastal views, uneven sections and access points around the beach. Council’s beach information confirms the relationship between the three beaches and the coastal walk.

Transport changes shape visits during the exhibition

Transport for NSW says public transport is the best option because parking is limited and traffic delays are expected around Bondi and Tamarama during the exhibition. Local roads near the coastal walk have changed traffic conditions and event-related closures during the exhibition period.

The transport authority’s visitor transport guidance directs visitors to Bondi Junction on the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line, followed by buses to the beach. Route 333 buses also connect the city with Bondi Beach, while additional services operate between Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, Coogee and Tamarama.

Visiting Bondi Beach: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Sculpture by the Sea runs from 16 October to 2 November 2026 along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.
• The event is open along the public route, but road closures, one-way traffic and limited parking affect access near Bondi and Tamarama.
• From Sydney, take the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line to Bondi Junction and continue by bus, including route 333 to Bondi Beach.
• The coastal route includes a steep section and quite a few steps, so the exhibition requires walking on a clifftop path rather than gallery-floor access.

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Frequently asked questions about Bondi Beach

When does Sculpture by the Sea take place at Bondi Beach?

The 2026 exhibition runs from 16 October to 2 November along the coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama.

Where is Bondi Beach and how do you get there?

Bondi Beach is in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Trains run to Bondi Junction, where visitors can change for route buses to the beach.

What is Bondi Beach?

Bondi Beach is a public ocean beach managed by Waverley Council. It is roughly one kilometre long and connects with neighbouring beaches through coastal walking routes.