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10 unmissable Sydney WorldPride events
From cinema to street parades, exhibitions to comedy galas – see our picks for your festival season.
What to do in Sydney this February
Warm nights, Sydney WorldPride and summer events call for celebration. See our top picks for the month.
Seeking referees for sports competitions at our centres
Basketball, netball, volleyball and futsal are played at KGV Recreation Centre, Ultimo Community Centre and Perry Park Recreation Centre.
What to do in Sydney this January
January is full of art, music and food. Plus, Sydney Festival and Sydney Lunar Festival are back with a bang.
Our Sydney Festival highlights
With opera, dance, performance art and music, plan your festival from 5 to 29 January.
What to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar Festival 2023
Fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks – it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
5 things you should know about Yabun Festival
A look back on the evolution of Yabun Festival.
Sydney Modern opens with artworks you can’t miss
After a decade of planning and construction, the expansive new building hits the scene in true style with showstopping pieces.
Have your say on activities and services in our community centres and libraries
We invite your feedback and ideas to help us improve our programs and services.
Bunny bounty: Discover the 36 rabbits created by Sydney’s youngest artists
A key feature of the Sydney Lunar Festival, the shortlisted artworks by children aged 6 to 12 years old were selected from more than 600 entries.
What to do in Sydney this December
Discover art, nature, markets, music and more this month.
We asked 5 people with disability some difficult questions in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability
Hear their answers about what it’s like to live with disability and what the day means to them.
Things to do in Sydney with kids
After school activities, weekend activities, and indoor activities, Sydney has plenty of fun for kids of all ages.
Local schools open gates to the community these school holidays
Outdoor facilities at some schools in our area will be open to the public from Wednesday 21 December to Sunday 22 January.
What you need to know about Sydney New Year’s Eve 2022
All the information you need to enjoy the fireworks harbourside or at home.
Disability-inclusive things to do in Sydney
If you’re looking for adventure or culture, there are plenty of inclusive and accessible activities in our city.
The best picnic spots in our area
13 parks, gardens and reserves to explore during warmer weather.
Sydney’s best Christmas markets 2022
Source sustainable gifts and seasonal food at pop-up events and special shopping experiences.
Free 1-on-1 cycling lessons and advice
Our 1-on-1 sessions and bike help line are free to everyone who lives or works in our area.
What to do in Sydney this October
From street celebrations to craft classes, exhibitions to theatre – clear your diary because you won’t want to miss these highlights.
13 ways to support Indigenous Business Month
We asked you to share your favourite brands from across Australia.
Sydney Peace Prize: Hear from 3 key architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Professor Megan Davis presents the keynote address followed by Alyawarre woman Pat Anderson AO and Guugu Yimidhirr man Noel Pearson in conversation.
9 ways to make the most of Mardi Gras
Sydney’s biggest LGBTIQ celebration comes to an all-singing, all-dancing crescendo when the Mardi Gras Parade takes over our city on 29 February.
21 unique tours for a day out in Sydney
Savour delicious food, absorb fascinating info, meet new friends and make the most of the city.
LGBTIQA+ communities take pride of place in proposed Oxford Street revamp
We’re inviting people to have their say on our draft LGBTIQA+ social and cultural place strategy.
What to do in Sydney this September
From Fringe Festival to film festivals, musicals to gardening classes. Here are our top picks for your month ahead.
How to pay your respects to Queen Elizabeth II in Sydney
Where to leave floral tributes and condolence messages, and observe the passing of Her Royal Highness.
7 events you can’t miss this History Week
From quirky Aldermen to laser cut jewellery and tales from Darlinghurst, find fun events on this History Week.
How to keep household chemicals out of landfill
Common household chemicals can be toxic. But there’s a way to recycle them responsibly.
9 Instagram-worthy places in Sydney
Choose your own adventure with our pick of spots that will look great on social media.
What’s on in Sydney this August
A film festival, City2Surf, live music and winter vibes – here are just a few highlights this month to add into your diary.
A local’s guide to Darlinghurst
To find out the best places to go in Darlinghurst, we asked locals on Facebook and checked out the #SydneyLocal hashtag on Instagram. Here are their picks.
What to do on your lunch break in Sydney
Return to the office refreshed and refocused with these activities that will make you feel like you’ve had a proper break.
What to do in Sydney this July
From musicals to making cocktails, NAIDOC Week events to dancing the night away, we’ve got you covered for things to do in the city.
A local’s guide to Potts Point
The sophisticated and stylish place to be for cool restaurants, fabulous fashion boutiques, cocktail bars and cafes.
Promote your events on What’s On
Share your listings on our official events guide for free marketing support.
What to do in Sydney this June
Stay warm with a month of activities in the city centre and surrounds.
What’s on at the theatre this autumn
From glamorous Parisian cabarets to sharp and political plays, this is your guide to what’s on at the theatre.
What to do in Sydney this May
As the weather cools, nightlife, comedy, art and great dining are just heating up.
What to do in Sydney this April
From roller discos and fireworks displays to the Biennale, whisky festivals and cooking classes, there’s something for everyone this month in Sydney.
Digital experts share marketing and growth tips for small businesses
Our Reboot series returns with more invaluable advice to help you drive growth
The best places for after-work drinks in Sydney
We asked about your favourite city haunts for cocktails and catch-ups.
Sydney welcomes new Progress Pride flag
Find out what it means and where you can see it this Mardi Gras Festival.
8 events we think you’ll love this March
From cabaret to wine festivals, new theatre shows to independent dance workshops – don’t miss these events.
Let’s dance: Sydney locals share top places to boogie
With Covid restrictions easing, we asked you to name the nightclubs, bars and pubs perfect to bust a move.
Here’s what you need to know as Sydney reopens
Find out what’s open, how we’re helping to keep you safe and the latest health advice from the NSW Government.
Free February: 28 ideas for free things to do this month
From walks to outdoor festivities, from sunsets to cinemas – discover something new and free to do in your city.
How to support local hospitality right now
The latest wave of Covid-19 has been a challenge for our community.
What to do in Sydney during a heatwave
Here’s how to stay cool when temperatures get hot.
9 city adventures to get excited about this November
Don’t miss these great live music, film, food and art events.
Dive into summer at your favourite City of Sydney pool
Make a splash no matter the weather.
Things to do on a rainy day in Sydney
Have buckets of fun even when it’s bucketing down in Sydney.
Sydney on foot: best ways to walk our city
From the harbourside to hidden laneway gems, Sydney is a city for walking.
How to make public art (with the City of Sydney’s help)
Calling all creatives: It’s time to submit your ideas for Art & About 2022
Access our libraries anywhere on our new app
Enjoy contactless checkout and never lose your card again.
3 creative ways to get behind the Rabbitohs in the NRL grand final
Don your team colours, order your favourite takeaway and get fired up for the final.
Boredom-busting activities you can enjoy online for free
From fitness classes to jigsaw puzzles, enjoy these lockdown life-improvers from home.
Tech experts help reboot Sydney businesses
Businesses and creatives can access experts from some of Australia’s fastest growing companies in our free new webinar series.
6 online jigsaw puzzles using City of Sydney archive photos
Take a moment to relax and explore the city from a different perspective.
I went to the climate strike: What can I do now?
Here are 4 things you can do to make real change happen
Big ideas: Night of free talks at Sydney city venues
Raising the Bar: Light Rail edition gets leading innovators to discuss today’s issues from culture to technology.
A local’s guide to Surry Hills
Locals share where they eat, drink and shop in Surry Hills.
The best vintage shops locals try to keep secret
Locals share their go-to op shops and favourite vintage stores.
7 things you’ve probably never done before in Sydney
From underwater parties to drag queen bingo and dumpling masterclasses, expect the unexpected this autumn.
Eat, drink and play in Sydney with Dine & Discover NSW
If you’re a NSW resident over 18, $100 worth of vouchers are yours to spend.
A local’s guide to Redfern
Discover or rediscover the best places to eat, drink, shop and more.
5 ways to rediscover the city centre
Sydney is bustling with new experiences, from live music to outdoor dining spaces and public art.
Sydney’s climate emergency: why we need to act now
Across the globe, cities are declaring a climate emergency and calling on government at all levels to do the same.
What to do in Sydney this March
Autumn is here, but there’s heaps happening to put a spring in your step.
Theatre in a pandemic: Inside the reopened Giant Dwarf
New headquarters, programming and hygiene measures at 280 Cleveland Street’s home of experimental theatre.
What to do in Sydney this summer
Warm nights and fun events call for celebration - see our picks for summer in Sydney.
A star-studded line up for Sydney’s newest outdoor stage
Alex the Astronaut, Ben Lee, Sneaky Sound System, Emma Pask and Peking Duk to open Sunset Piazza in the city centre.
Sunset Piazza extends star-studded program
Ben Folds, Kate Miller-Heidke, Josh Pyke, Eddie Perfect, G Flip, and Pnau (DJ set) join the line-up.
Uniquely wonderful acts offer Sydneysiders a night out to remember
Musical theatre, choirs and community groups light up the Sunset Piazza stage.
New cultural, business activation and community Covid-19 recovery grants are now open
Adapt your business, revitalise our city centre and support our communities.
A local’s guide to Sydney city centre
A bridge and opera house known the world over. Glorious parks and gardens. And hidden laneways promising good eats and retail treats.
Sneak peek: Get ready to make a splash at our new aquatic centre
Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre opens soon.
Applying for Art & About: Insider tips
We asked 2 former participants about their experience in the program.
8 reasons to love Darling Square Library
An exciting hub for learning, innovation and creativity in a beautifully designed building: Sydney’s newest library has something for everyone.
Great films library members can stream free
From award-winning documentaries to all-time classics and Christmas movies, here are our librarians picks to enjoy over the holidays.
Show your support on AusMusic T-Shirt Day
Be part of a nationwide celebration of Australian music and help workers in need.
Multi-million dollar investment for a 24-hour city
The plan will see extended hours for cultural institutions and a festival of live music, outdoor dining and theatre performances over a 6 month period.
Your guide to Sydney’s markets
Take home fresh produce, vintage treasures or a one-off piece from an up-and-coming designer. There’s so much on offer at Sydney’s markets.
A local's guide to Chippendale
From industrial beginnings, this inner-city suburb has developed into a happening hangout.
A local's guide to Glebe
From the newly popular Tramsheds and other hidden gems to always-happening Glebe Point Road, Glebe and surrounds has much to offer locals and visitors alike.
Covid-19 restrictions eased for hospitality venues and outdoor music performances
The NSW Government has introduced changes to allow more people to dine out together and attend live music.
Going out in Sydney: how to plan for a safe and fun time
Tips to help when you visit your favourite venue - or try something new - and help keep you and your community safe
Share your feedback about attending events in Sydney
We want to know how you’re feeling about attending events at the moment
Step back in time and see Sydney as it once was
Revisit Sydney’s past at History Week through a series of free events.
Register now for sports competitions at Perry Park recreation centre
Registrations are open for spring competitions in futsal, netball and volleyball at Green Square’s Perry Park recreation centre.
Support available for Sydney’s after dark businesses
A grant could help your business offer new night-time activities, put on gigs, or collaborate with artists.
Transition to clean tech in a post-pandemic world
Tesla and New Energy Nexus share wisdom with Sydney startups.
Sydney’s best online events just a click away
Virtual nightclubs, live music streams, online exercise classes and other digital events to keep you connected and entertained.
9 reasons to love Customs House
The perfect place to relax, write, reflect or mingle.
Staying apart, keeping together: listing online events on What’s On
Virtual dance parties, live music broadcasts, online exercise classes and other digital events can help keep us connected.
Net zero by 2040: Ambitious new emissions target set
We’ve brought forward our own deadline by a decade.
In pictures: A mystery ride with Art & About’s Passenger
A conversation on a bus, a cowboy and a horse at White Bay.
Sydney Climate Action Summit postponed
In light of the evolving worldwide health emergency, the City of Sydney and C40 Cities have made the difficult decision to postpone the summit.
Sydney Climate Action Summit calls on Australia to take action
From the local level and with 94 world cities, the Sydney Climate Action Summit plans for real collective change.
Sydney’s new food festival: Jake Smyth of Mary’s tells us why we should hit the streets
The City of Sydney is backing a new retail campaign to support our local bars, cafes, restaurants and retailers.
Bike riding in Sydney shows safety in numbers
A decade’s worth of data shows there are more bike riders with fewer crashes on city roads.
Community centres bring together local stars for Seniors Festival
Older adults in Sydney find a new sense of belonging in our neighbourhood facilities.
Call for artists to capture Sydney’s lunar spirit
The City of Sydney invites artists to submit ideas for the 2021 Sydney Lunar Festival.
Riding from Green Square to the city
With excellent riding connections, it’s no wonder local residents ride more than anywhere else in Sydney.
Blasting colour: See the evolution of Ash Keating’s first outdoor mural project in Sydney
‘Gravity System Response’ transforms a bland corner of Sydney into a colourful abstraction.
In pictures: Artist Georgia Hill brings her geometric punch to the KGV Recreation Centre
Stage 1 is dry. Stage 2 gets taped, brushed and rolled in July.
Sydneysiders cycling without age
BIKEast volunteers bring the joy of cycling to Sydney’s older people
Community sewing bees help wildlife injured in the bushfires
Sydney locals use their time and skills to craft pouches for baby animals.
Sydney Rides photo competition
The Sydney Rides Gallery shows scenes and stories from people who ride.
7 small arts experiences to blow your mind in autumn
From demon bunnies to flamenco mastery, expand your horizons with these unmissable Sydney shows.
On your bike: an intro to cycling in Sydney
Make 2020 your year to get back on a bike. From fun group rides to courses and try-a-bike events, SydneyCycleways has you covered.
Places to get creative in Sydney
There’s no time like the present to try something new. Find inspiration and learn a thing or two at these creative spaces in Sydney.
Things you should do in Sydney at least once
When was the last time you really explored your own city? Play tourist at these attractions and see Sydney from a different perspective.
In pictures: Sydney’s newest library opens in Darling Square
Playful architecture, innovative design, a makerspace, dinosaurs and of course books, there’s plenty to explore at Darling Square Library.
Tails of Sydney: Episode 3 – Urban farming
Bee hives are popping up in more spots around the city, and we learn about keeping chickens as pets in Sydney.
Tails of Sydney: Episode 1 – Dogs
Meet Bailey Haggarty, assistant director of seagulls at Australian National Maritime Museum.