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City of Sydney library services Covid-19 update
Some library services are now available.
3 creative ways to mark the footy finals in 2021
Don your team colours, order your favourite takeaway and get fired up for the AFL and NRL finals.
Boredom-busting activities you can enjoy online for free
From fitness classes to jigsaw puzzles, enjoy these lockdown life-improvers from home.
6 free educational activities for kids at home
Keep children learning through lockdown with these online programs from Sydney’s museums, galleries and festivals.
Watch live: Australian Life photography prize winners announced
Lord Mayor Clover Moore and judges Trent Parke and Michaela Skovranova reveal the grand prize winner and people’s choice award for 2021.
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.
Entrepreneur Tim Doyle on business pivots and opportunities
Marketer and entrepreneur Tim Doyle of Koala and Pilot fame shares his thoughts on how Sydney businesses can cut through the noise at this uncertain time.
Small business experts share tips for growth in turbulent times
Use a bit of downtime to upskill, sharpen your digital marketing expertise and learn from the best.
7 things you can do online free with a City of Sydney library card
We’re currently offering temporary online library memberships.
3 temporary artworks invite you to rethink the city centre
Have your fortune told by an interactive pink furry ghost or visit a biodiverse urban micro-forest.
How to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2021 online
Enjoy art, performance, talks and shopping in the comfort and safety of your home.
Band Together through conversation and music this Refugee Week
Listen to stories of settlement in Australia, surviving detention and a live music collaboration with legendary rockers live from Sydney Town Hall on 23 June.
6 online jigsaw puzzles using City of Sydney archive photos
Take a moment to relax and explore the city from a different perspective.
1 significant action you can take on climate change today
As bushfires rage and donations are made, many people ask what more they can do. Start by checking your electricity plan.
What a stranger’s guide to Sydney looked like 160 years ago
James Waugh’s discerning descriptions provide a glimpse of Sydney life in 1861. Here are our favourite must-see sites from the city’s past.
What to do in Sydney this June
Stay warm with a month of activities in the city centre and surrounds.
Disability-inclusive things to do in Sydney
Whether you’re looking for adventure or culture, there are plenty of activities in our city.
Things to do on a rainy day in Sydney
Have buckets of fun even when it’s bucketing down in Sydney. These wet weather activities will entice you out of the house on a grey old day.
Sydney on foot: best ways to walk our city
From the harbourside to hidden laneway gems, Sydney is a city for walking.
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.
The best places for after-work drinks in Sydney
We asked about your favourite city haunts for cocktails and catch-ups.
A local’s guide to Surry Hills
Locals share where they eat, drink and shop in Surry Hills.
Junior photographers, show us your world
We invite budding photographers aged 3 to 12 to enter the Little Sydney Lives photography competition.
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.
How quantum ideas and biotech will transform our world
Learn how global experts are tackling big challenges, from democratising healthcare to next-gen computing and data security.
The best vintage shops locals try to keep secret
Locals share their go-to op shops and favourite vintage stores.
What to do in Sydney this May
Embrace the cooler weather and head inside Sydney’s venues as they come to life with a jam-packed variety of events.
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.
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.
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.
What to do in Sydney these school holidays
There's plenty to keep the kids entertained during the Autumn holidays.
A local’s guide to Redfern
Discover or rediscover the best places to eat, drink, shop and more.
What to do in Sydney this April
Block parties, award-winning musicals and festivals for readers, writers and thinkers. It’s all happening in Sydney this month.
Cycling lessons during the Covid-19 pandemic
Have a qualified instructor come to you for a 1-on-1 tutorial.
10 Instagram-worthy places in Sydney
Choose your own adventure with our pick of 10 spots that will look great on Instagram.
5 ways to rediscover the city centre
Sydney is bustling with new experiences, from live music to outdoor dining spaces and public art.
How to adapt your business to the 2021 workplace
Management expert Ben Thompson shows why a successful business is a good employer and how you can shape up.
10 great reads for armchair travel
From well-known authors like Bill Bryson to talented newcomers, explore the world with these titles suggested by our City of Sydney librarians.
Dive into summer at your favourite City of Sydney pool
Make a splash and welcome the warmer weather.
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.
What to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar Festival 2021
Fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks – it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Ox.
Discover the Lunar Lanterns
Discover 12 larger-than-life animal signs of the Lunar Zodiac from Circular Quay to Haymarket
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.
Sydney’s best Christmas lights and decorations in 2020
Get into the spirit of the season. The city centre is home to unforgettable festive designs.
A local’s guide to Potts Point
Sophisticated and stylish, Potts Point is the place to be for cool restaurants, fabulous fashion boutiques, cocktail bars and cafes.
Be part of Sydney Lunar Festival 2021
Associated event program applications are open
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.
The best things to do this Christmas
Grab your Santa hat – and your sunscreen – because it’s time to celebrate a summer Christmas. Here are some of the best ways to get festive in Sydney.
What to do in Sydney during a heatwave
Here’s how to stay cool when temperatures get hot.
Christmas cheer appears in Sydney’s city and neighbourhoods
Pop-up musical performances in local villages, light displays, decorations, roving performers and more Christmas trees than ever.
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.
Halloween and Covid-19: how to celebrate safely
See the latest recommendations from NSW Health for 2020 Halloween celebrations.
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 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.
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
How to keep household chemicals out of landfill
Common household chemicals can be toxic. But there’s a way to recycle them responsibly.
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.
Visiting entrepreneur program: event program and speaker bios
Interested in clean tech? Join global leaders as they discuss the intersection of technology, environmental sustainability and the green economy.
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.
Celebrating the 2020 Mardi Gras season
Sydney streets burst with colour for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival.
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.
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.
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.
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 2021.
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.
5 ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week in Sydney
There are plenty of ways to get involved in NAIDOC Week, with feasts, exhibitions and talks. Here are our picks of the program, which runs from 7 to 14 July.
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.
Sydney’s best Christmas markets 2019
Source unique gifts and seasonal food at pop-up designer markets and special shopping experiences.
What to do in Sydney this September
This month, Sydney springs to life (pun intended) with a solid line-up of events.
What to do in Sydney this October
Clear your diary – you won’t want to miss any of these October highlights.
What to do in Sydney this November
Get the giggles, step into the festive season and get socialising in the great outdoors. There’s so much to see and do this November in Sydney.
What to do in Sydney this July
Winter is settling in but there’s lots on to draw you out and about.
What to do in Sydney in August
Fun runs, dog shows and beachside food festivals. Here are a few things to add to your diary in August.
Fitness in the city: Sydney’s best workout spots
Tired of your exercise regime or looking to get started with something new? We’ve rounded up some of Sydney’s best workouts to help you get started.
What to do this Australia Day long weekend
Here are our picks for how to spend this long weekend in Sydney.
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.
Sydneysiders get planting for National Tree Day 2019
Hundreds of community members come together to plant over 1,500 native plants in Forest Lodge on Sunday 28 July.