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A street. Action! The scene begins: a truck rumbles by, music blaring. A dancer sprints, leaps, stumbles – and suddenly, rain and fireworks erupt around them. Each take brings a new protagonist, a new rhythm, a new spark of cinematic magic. What’s real? What’s staged? In this heady blur of movement and music, the answer is always changing.
Created by Argentinian filmmaker Alejo Moguillansky from the trailblazing Argentinian independent cinema collective El Pampero Cine and choreographer Luciana Acuña of the acclaimed company Grupo Krapp, Efectos Especiales turns the streets of Walsh Bay into an action movie set where extraordinary and unpredictable events unfold in real time. Spectators are swept into the action, becoming both extras and eyewitnesses to the fleeting beauty of art made on the run.
Hailed internationally after acclaimed seasons in Santiago, Valencia and Cádiz, this free, large-scale performance brings the thrill of live cinema to Sydney’s waterfront. No tickets, no fourth wall – just you, the city and a camera capturing it all.
Event schedule:
4pm - Live on Hickson Road opens with DJ set by Federico Puentes
5pm - Efectos Especiales performance one
6pm - Federico Puentes DJ set
7pm - Efectos Especiales performance two
8pm - The Kick On kicks off
Stick around after the event as the evening evolves into a street sesh with DJ sets, dancing and peak-summer energy. Check out Live on Hickson Road: The Kick On for more.
As part of the Sydney Festival 2026
Event Details:
Dates: 10 Jan 2026
Times:
Sat 10th Jan 5:00pmSat 10th Jan 7:00pm
Duration: 1 hour (no intervals)
Suitable for: Mature audiences
Location: Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
Warnings: Performance with a 300-metre route; there may be loud music and sounds.
Notes: This is a free event. No registration is required.