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Big night out
GABS Beer Festival
Australia's biggest beer festival is back for a whirlwind three city stop over in April and May
Vivid Sydney Cruises On The Harbour
Experience the splendour of Sydney’s favourite winter festival from a stunning glass boat
Jazz sessions in The Rocks
Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories
Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Happy Endings Comedy Club
Sydney’s quintessential comedy club experience, for the true comedy fiend
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Sydney Writer's Festival
Opening Night: In This Together
Local and international storytellers speak about togetherness and connection
Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls
International bestselling novelists share the experience of seeing their local stories turn into TV series and films.
Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake
Reigniting life’s spark with love, family and Irish small-town politics
Jeanette Winterson: 40 Years: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Literary icon reflects on debut that became a classic
SWF Great Debate: True Friends Stab You in the Front
Hilarious Festival favourite that gets provocative, pithy and personal
Bankstown Poetry Slam
Beloved Sydney institution returns to the Sydney Writer’s Festival with international guest Plestia Alaqad
Samantha Harvey: Orbital
Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us
Secondary School Days
High school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.
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.
Primary School Days
Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days program is designed to inspire the next generation of readers.
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Culinary discoveries
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.
Vivid Sydney – King Dingo
The MCA’s commission for Vivid Sydney 2025 is 'King Dingo' by artist Vincent Namatjira.
Newtown food and street art small group tour
Eat your way through Newtown while discovering the neighbourhood's best street art
Cheese Making Class | Bubbles, Burrata & Bocconcini
Sip on bottomless bubbles while making close to 1kg of burrata and bocconcini to take home
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Culture fix
Happy Days
Pamela Rabe returns to Sydney Theatre Company in Samuel Beckett’s towering masterpiece.
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
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.
MJ the Musical
Michael Jackson’s unparalleled artistry is thrilling audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.
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Outdoor vibes
Darlo Night Market
A boutique food and fashion focused pop-up night market on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
The Entertainment Quarter markets (EQ Markets)
Fill your basket with beautiful, seasonal produce and gourmet treats.
Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour
Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Le Marché French Markets at The Entertainment Quarter
French fun, food and stalls
The Run Club at The Rocks
Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!
Family fun
National Simultaneous Storytime 2025
Join thousands around the country reading the same story at the same time for NSS 2025
Trash to Treasure: Laser cut jewellery 16+yrs
Join a fun workshop to create zero-waste laser-cut accessories
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Storytime at Darling Square, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
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