Our waterfront summer hotspot is back. Nestled in the nooks and crannies of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, you’ll find seven theatres, exhibition spaces, a lively summer bar and knockout harbour views.
Explore The Thirsty Mile eventsMoonshine Bar is the social centrepiece of the Mile, with a Colour Maze and cafe by day and free live music and DJs by night. Come early, stay late. And drink it all in.
Moonshine Bar
Getting around
The Thirsty Mile is designed to explore, have a stroll and get thirsty.
Finding your way around
The Thirsty Mile is at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. Events are spread across venues on Wharf 4/5, Pier 2/3 and Hickson Road. All venues are within 5-10 minutes walk.
The Thirsty Mile is a short walk from the new metro station at Barangaroo. For transport information visit transportnsw.info or call 131 500.
The nearest train station is Circular Quay. The 324 and 325 bus services run along Hickson Road.
There are multiple Wilson Parking stations on or near Hickson Road.
Bike path runs from Barangaroo to Hickson road. Bike parking available on Wharf 4/5 and Pier 2/3.
Eat and drink
The Thirsty Mile doesn't just entertain there's delicious bites and cool sips.
Here's a taste of what's on offer.
Stories from The Mile
Guides, themes and behind the scenes.
Everything along The Thirsty Mile this summer
A rundown of the best spot in town
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Your guide to Antigone in the Amazon
Explaining the real-life events in Brazil and the link to tragic heroine Antigone
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Hear from the creatives of Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera
Learn more about this epic new production
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