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Big night out

GABS Beer Festival

GABS Beer Festival

Australia's biggest beer festival is back for a whirlwind three city stop over in April and May
30 May 2025
Vivid Sydney Cruises On The Harbour

Vivid Sydney Cruises On The Harbour

Experience the splendour of Sydney’s favourite winter festival from a stunning glass boat
23 May 2025
Fitz of Laughter

Fitz of Laughter

The Old Fitzroy Comedy Night
26 May 2025
Jazz sessions in The Rocks

Jazz sessions in The Rocks

Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz
22 May 2025
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories

Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories

Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Today 6.30pm to 10pm
Happy Endings Comedy Club

Happy Endings Comedy Club

Sydney’s quintessential comedy club experience, for the true comedy fiend
23 May 2025
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Sydney Writer's Festival

Opening Night: In This Together

Opening Night: In This Together

Local and international storytellers speak about togetherness and connection
Today 6pm to 7.30pm
Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls

Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls

International bestselling novelists share the experience of seeing their local stories turn into TV series and films.
Tomorrow
Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake

Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake

Reigniting life’s spark with love, family and Irish small-town politics
Tomorrow
Bankstown Poetry Slam

Bankstown Poetry Slam

Beloved Sydney institution returns to the Sydney Writer’s Festival with international guest Plestia Alaqad
23 May 2025
Samantha Harvey: Orbital

Samantha Harvey: Orbital

Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us 
23 May 2025
Secondary School Days

Secondary School Days

High school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.
23 May 2025
Barrie Cassidy and Friends: State of the Nation

Barrie Cassidy and Friends: State of the Nation

SWF favourite State of the Nation returns bigger and better than ever for an Australian post-election wrap-up. 
24 May 2025
Primary School Days

Primary School Days

Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days program is designed to inspire the next generation of readers.
27 May 2025
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Culinary discoveries

Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruises – Lights, Sights & Dinner

Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruises – Lights, Sights & Dinner

Enjoy the Vivid Lights across the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo & harbour foreshore on a Vivid Sydney cruise.
23 May 2025
Vivid Sydney – King Dingo

Vivid Sydney – King Dingo

The MCA’s commission for Vivid Sydney 2025 is 'King Dingo' by artist Vincent Namatjira.
23 May 2025
Newtown food and street art small group tour

Newtown food and street art small group tour

Eat your way through Newtown while discovering the neighbourhood's best street art
25 May 2025
Cheese Making Class | Bubbles, Burrata & Bocconcini

Cheese Making Class | Bubbles, Burrata & Bocconcini

Sip on bottomless bubbles while making close to 1kg of burrata and bocconcini to take home
23 May 2025
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Culture fix

Happy Days

Happy Days

Pamela Rabe returns to Sydney Theatre Company in Samuel Beckett’s towering masterpiece.
Today 6.30pm to 8.30pm
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people
Today 10am to 6pm
Will we forget the written word?

Will we forget the written word?

Explore how writing has transformed across centuries and if it can survive in an age where communication is fleeting.
22 May 2025
MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

Michael Jackson’s unparalleled artistry is thrilling audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.
Tomorrow
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Outdoor vibes

Darlo Night Market

Darlo Night Market

A boutique food and fashion focused pop-up night market on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
14 Jun 2025
Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour

Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Today 10.30am to 1pm
The Run Club at The Rocks

The Run Club at The Rocks

Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!
Today 7am to 8am

Family fun

National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

Join thousands around the country reading the same story at the same time for NSS 2025
Tomorrow
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs

Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs

Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Today 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Storytime at Darling Square, 3 to 5 years

Storytime at Darling Square, 3 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Today 11.30am to 12pm

What to do in Sydney this May

From literary festivals and bustling markets to island adventures and meals that bring cultures together, uncover new passions and make meaningful connections.