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Tenzin Choegyal and Sisa-Sisa

Bankstown Arts Centre presents two bold and captivating new works for Sydney Festival’s 50^th anniversary, from 16-24 January 2026.

Inviting audiences to celebrate the beauty of diverse and accessible art, Bankstown Arts Centre presents performances and workshops from Grammy-nominated Tibetan artist Tenzin Choegyal (16-18^th January) and the world premiere of a moving double bill dance work Sisa-Sisa (23-24 January).

Grammy-nominated Tibetan artist Tenzin Choegyal has performed around the world at major venues like New York’s Carnegie Hall and now takes up at residence at Bankstown Arts Centre.

Newly commissioned by Bankstown Arts Centre with support from Sydney Festival & Create NSW, Sisa-Sisa is a moving double-bill of two searingly personal solos by Alfira O’Sullivan and Murtala.

Event details

Venue: Bankstown Arts Centre
Bookings: https://www.bankstownartscentre.com.au/
Start Date: Friday 16 January 2026

Tenzen Choegyal with Tenzin Kunsang
Location: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade Bankstown NSW 2200
Date & time: Friday 16th January 7:30pm
Price: Full Price $39 | Concession $33

Tenzen Choegyal with Wytchings
Location: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade Bankstown NSW 2200
Date & time: Saturday 17th January 7:30pm
Price: Full Price $39 | Concession $33

Musicians' Workshop with Tenzin Choegyal and Tenzin Kunsang
Location: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade Bankstown NSW 2200
Date & time: Sunday 18th January 2:00pm
Price: Full Price $29 | Concession and Child 16 & Under $25

Sisa-Sisa
Location: Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade Bankstown NSW 2200
Dates: 23rd January – 24th January
Price: Standard $39 | Concession $33

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