Upcoming events
Our picks
Christmas at the Cathedral
The Cathedral's famous light show celebrates 'A Christmas Carol'
Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema
Explore the history of movie theatres in Yamaguchi, Japan, and the latest work by video artist Nobuhiro Shimura
Reclaimed Woodblock Printing Workshop
Discover how to use upcycled wood to create bold and expressive prints.
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals
Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free concert in the heart of the city
Christmas at The Rocks
Free live music, artisan markets, connection events, free movies and more.
Summer Disco: Art & Objects Exhibition
New art exhibition exploring sunsoaked days & balmy nights through paintings, ceramics, sculptures, photography & more
Ring in 2025 in style
New Year's Eve
Bar Ombrè New Years Eve
Join us in the heart Circular Quay for a night of fireworks, food, and refreshing drinks. Don’t miss the magic!
Celebrate NYE at Pont Dining Room
Indulgent 4-course menu at InterContinental Sydney
MCA Sculpture Terrace: Celebration NYE 24/25
The best LGBT+ New Year's Eve Party on Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve 2024 at Planar
Raise a glass to an unforgettable year-end celebration at Planar Bar & Dining!
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh
Experience an evening of exceptional dining, joyous laughter and iconic fireworks.
Workshops and programs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
BOOKED OUT: School holidays: manga comic workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs
Create your own one-off jewellery pieces in this 2 half-day introductory workshop for young people
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids 9-12yrs (afternoon)
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs (morning)
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
School holidays: introduction to printmaking, 13-17 years
Experiment with positive and negative space, image composition and colour.
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s at Ultimo
Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop
Printmaking: studio access course (Wednesdays)
Studio access for experienced printmakers
Printmaking: studio access course (Thursdays)
4-week studio access for experienced printmakers
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing and handbuilding (Mondays)
Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students
Ceramics: introduction to hand building and wheel throwing
Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students
In-branch and online programs
City of Sydney Libraries
Macrame keyring workshop, family session 8+
A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years
A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session.
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years
A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session
BOOKED OUT: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
BOOKED OUT: School holidays: Ozobot maze 8-12yrs
A fun introduction to robotics and coding for kids
BOOKED OUT: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Events and activities for all ages
City of Sydney Community Centres
Yin yoga at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
A mind and body practice combining physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation
Casual basketball in Pyrmont
Looking for a casual shootaround or game? Maybanke Courts are where it's at
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
KGV evening futsal competitions
Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team
Mat pilates
Pilates is a low impact exercise class that incorporates breath focused movements focused on cultivating core stability
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