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Two people admiring art paintings in Archibald 2026.

Archibald 2026

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Celebrate the Archibald Prize 2025 with Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Hotel of the Arts.

For over two decades, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has proudly partnered with the Art Gallery of New South Wales as its Official Luxury Hotel Partner, supporting some of Australia’s most iconic cultural exhibitions,including the Archibald, Wynne, and Sulman Prizes. This year, celebrate Australia’s most prestigious portrait award with curated escape in the heart of Sydney. 


Your Stay Includes

  • Luxury accommodation in the heart of Sydney
  • Buffet Breakfast for two at Delta Rue
  • Complimentary tickets to the Archibald Prize 2026
  • $100 Dining Credit to enjoy in-room dining and across four award-winning restaurants, Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
  • Overnight Parking

Booking and Travel Details

Stay Dates: Until 15 August 2026
Booking Dates: Now until 14 August 2026

 

Just a short stroll from the Art Gallery of NSW, turn your visit to the Archibald Prize into an elegant cultural escape. Enjoy an unforgettable experience with a seamless blend of luxury accommodation and world-class art. 

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T&C Apply: Subject to availability. Payment is not refundable even if the booking is cancelled or modified. Please note that further discounts are not applicable with this booking. Archibald booking period now until 14 August, 2026. Stay period during the Archibald Season only, from 9 May to 15 August 2026. Accommodation must be fully prepaid at the time of booking and is non-refundable. The number of packages sold is limited per night and is available until sold out. Dining credit of AUD$100 per stay is valid to use across all restaurant and bars and in-room dining. Please check restaurant operating hours during your stay. Unused credit is non-transferable and non-refundable. Complimentary overnight parking applicable for single entry and exit only.  Please ensure to add the number of guests in the booking. Transport from the hotel to the Art Gallery of NSW is not included. Sofitel Terms and Conditions apply. 

 

Image Copyright:

1. Installation view of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring Trésor Murace Fiona Lowry as the Airbrush Queen 2026 and Chris Watts Mitch Brown 2026, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Anna Kucera.

2. The opening of Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Friday 8 May 2026, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Joshua Morris

3. Installation view of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026 exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring Vincent Namatjira The Dust Bowl 2026, Richard Lewer Iluwanti Ken 2026 and Caroline Zilinsky Two Zimmermanns 2026, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter

Two people admiring art paintings in Archibald 2026.
Art Gallery of New South Wales with banners for Archibald Prize 2026.
Three framed artworks displayed on a white wall in an exhibition space of Archibald 2026.