Fri 23 Oct · +2 more dates
Darlinghurst Community Space · Darlinghurst
an underwater wonderland you become part of
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Discover an immersive underwater sanctuary where art, play and participation come together.
The Golden Mile Grotto invites visitors to explore a dazzling world inspired by marine life, mythology and queer creativity. Join workshops, create sea creatures, share stories and transform into a luminous character of your own. Whether you're visiting with friends, family or flying solo, this welcoming installation offers a playful journey through imagination, belonging and transformation.
Artist statement:
Step inside The Golden Mile Grotto, a shimmering, immersive wonderland where light, sound and story collide. Guided by a team of visionary multidisciplinary artists, this interactive installation transforms visitors into living artwork.
Become a fluid, luminous sea creature of your own creation, blurring the boundaries between human, marine, and myth. Centred around a majestic, shell-inspired sea bed, nodding to both The Birth of Venus and Sydney’s iconic Mardi Gras, the Grotto offers interactive workshops, playful rituals and collective storytelling to celebrate queer ecology, diversity and renewal. Dive into a world of transformation, contribute your own story to the living space and discover how queer identities reflect nature’s most extraordinary forms of adaptation and symbiosis.
Workshop:
Siren sessions
Getting there
Darlinghurst Community Space, Darlinghurst
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When is The Golden Mile Grotto by The Sirens Collective?
Fri 23 Oct 2026, +2 more dates. There are 3 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Darlinghurst Community Space, Darlinghurst, NSW.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
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How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
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