An island. A harbour. One long sunset.
Neon Tides takes over Cockatoo Island for one day every November. Now in its fourth year with SONIQ Live as official sound and lighting partner, the festival spreads across the Turbine Hall, the open-air Harbour Stage and the intimate Convict Precinct courtyard.
Expect melodic house at golden hour, peak-time techno once the sun drops and a closing Afro house set that ends just in time for the last ferry back to Circular Quay. Food trucks, a harbour-view bar and free water stations run all day.
Line-up
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2:00 PM
Luna RayMelodic House · Harbour Stage
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4:30 PM
Nova BlueLive Vocals · Turbine Hall
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7:00 PM
Kai VoltageTech House · Harbour Stage
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9:30 PM
Marcus DeepAfro House · Closing set
Schedule
| Time | Harbour Stage | Turbine Hall | Courtyard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Luna Ray | Doors | Vinyl Vic (all vinyl) |
| 4:30 PM | Amara Sol | Nova Blue (live) | Theo Banks |
| 7:00 PM | Kai Voltage | MC Atlas | Vinyl Vic |
| 9:30 PM | Marcus Deep | Kai Voltage b2b Luna Ray | Closed |
| 11:00 PM | Last ferry departs 11:20 PM | ||
Venue & getting there
- Cockatoo IslandSydney Harbour, NSW 2000
- FerryF3 Parramatta River and F8 from Circular Quay
- AccessStep-free routes to every stage
Good to know
Yes. Valid photo ID is required at the ferry wharf and again at the gate.
The festival goes ahead rain or shine. The Turbine Hall is fully covered and the Harbour Stage has a sheltered viewing area.
Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to a friend up to 48 hours before gates open.
