Photographs by Ben Apfelbaum.

This Festival explores and re-imagines the state of mental health in the 21st Century.

Leading national and international artists, scientists, technology experts and thinkers have got together to make this a special Festival.

During the Festival over 60 events will be presented across Sydney with hubs being located at Customs House, Riverside Theatres Parramatta and the UNSW School of Art and Design.

The  Festival hopes to transform the way people think about and deal with mental health issues via innovative experiences that include state of the art immersive environments including the world’s highest resolution 3D cinema, international art exhibitions, theatre and performance, contemporary dance, interactive media events and  public forums  for the entire family.

The majority of events in the Festival are free, relaxed and wheelchair accessible. Selected events will also be Auslan interpreted, audio described and with tactile tours.

The Festival is  an initiative of the University of New South Wales in association with the Black Dog Institute and over 25 partners across Greater Sydney. The principal Festival partner is The Bridging Hope Charity Foundation.

The Big Anxiety Festival’s full program can be accessed via the website – www.thebiganxiety.com .