SALON is Arts on Tour’s key annual industry event that builds relationships between NSW and ACT artists, producers and presenters, creating opportunities for touring and partnerships.

In 2026, Salon will encompass two events – Salon 2026 and the Salon Mixer – presented in partnership with Seymour Centre Sydney across 21-22 July.

Registration is available for individual events as well as bundled for attendance at both. 

REGISTRATIONS

SALON MIXER – Tuesday 21 July 
5:30pm – 8pm, Level 1 Seymour Centre 

Since 2018, Salon has been the engine room for touring and partnerships across NSW and the ACT. What began as an informal afternoon gathering has evolved into NSW’s most vital industry event—doubling in size since 2024 to welcome over 250 participants annually. 

This year, we’re building on that momentum to launch something the sector has been waiting for! 

In partnership with Seymour Centre, Arts on Tour is excited to present the Salon Mixer, an industry gathering the evening prior to Salon. This is the first whole-of-sector social event in years – and a rare opportunity to bring artists, producing organisations, venues, and industry champions based in Sydney together with artists and venues coming to Salon from across the state.  

It’s more than a networking event; it’s a chance to reconnect and celebrate the community that we are all a part of and the people who bring live performance to life. Enjoy canapes and drinks in an atmosphere designed for conversation. 

To keep the event intimate and conducive to real connection, capacity is strictly limited. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this milestone evening before the main event of Salon in 2026!

SALON 2026 – Wednesday 22 July 
10am – 6pm, York Theatre Seymour Centre 
Registrations open 9am. Event commences 10am.

Discover over 25 productions and projects from producers across almost every artform, from dance, music and cabaret, to immersive and interactive, puppetry, family entertainment and narrative theatre.  

Producers will be joined on stage by leading companies and venues with updates from their projects and communities, sector initiatives, and special guest speakers. 

Salon 2026 registration includes lunch, afternoon tea, and our popular end-of-day networking drinks and nibbles.  

All registration prices include ticketing fees and GST. 

If you have access requirements or other barriers to attending Salon, please contact producer Robbi James via project@artsontour.com.au

Register for Salon 2026

“Salon is a critical marketplace for producers and presenters to find each other and make great experiences happen. It would be impossible to be fully across the vast range of excellent artists making work across the state without this event.”

National Arts Markets

As part of a national market initiative, PAC Australia has created a helpful resource of all arts markets across Australia and New Zealand. Below, you can find a live table with important dates for applications and event registrations, and links to websites for further information.