Sydney

Journey to the past.

Australia’s most engaging art event

From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW

Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of illusions and let our captivating rooms play tricks on your mind!

Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Join us for three days of Bastille Day festivities as we raise a glass to La Fête Nationale the French way

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll

Horizon Line is the Museum’s sanctuary for slow looking.

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

Self-guided scavenger hunt

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18

Exhibiting now in the You're Okay front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios.

Andy Griffiths’ brilliantly bonkers book brought to life on stage

Art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia celebrating the many avatars of Vishnu

Celebrate Bastille Day with a French-inspired 3-course lunch, live accordion, trivia, lucky draw prizes, tin can bowls

A four-day intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper

Snowfalls, fairy lights, mulled wine & a European-style Christmas market in the heart of Sydney this 2026

Step above the ordinary with our limited-edition Cloud High Tea at Paradox Sydney.

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

Get your skate on at Darling Harbour’s ice skating rink!

Discover how library architecture has evolved into dynamic, community-focused spaces.

A creative and interactive puppet workshop in Spanish for children: explore emotions, music, movement and storytelling

Exhibiting now in the 'you're okay' foyer at City of Sydney Creative Studios is 'Gleaning for Plastics' by Rox de Luca

Step into a world of mystery, magic and natural beauty at the Chinese Garden of Friendship and bring your kids for free

Discover the fun of movement, mindfulness and traditional Chinese culture these school holidays at the Chinese Garden!

An artwork exhibition inspired by the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete in 1941.

A heartwarming, immersive theatre experience that celebrates the bond between family, culture and food

Visit the World Largest LEGO® Store at Pitt St Mall and meet LEGO® Fireman!

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.

a new exhibition exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia, from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.

Explore 200+ years of history and evolution of the Parliament of New South Wales

Walk for charity

Torres Strait pearling history, centering the overlooked stories of Indigenous and South Sea Islander seafarers

Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.

Step into a puzzle adventure through the library worlds of fiction and non-fiction.

An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.

Step inside a world-first immersive journey through Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel masterpieces.

A series of mini-dates with around 10 singles of the opposite sex at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.

Have a fun night out and meet new people

Gentle movement for strength and flexibility in Sydney CBD

From 7 to 18 July, P48 brings a little starlight to the Courtyard.

Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays

Discover marine creatures, collect stamps, complete activities and meet Isabelle!

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

Game-day dining, done right at The Lobby Lounge.

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934.

Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover unique and mysterious Viking-age treasures.

Step into the powerful story of Tự do (Freedom), the boat that carried Vietnamese refugees to Australia in 1977.

Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.

Travel back in time this winter at the Maritime Museum and explore treasures of the Viking-age!

Sydney's only venue for the blockbuster, internationally touring photographic exhibition.

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18

Explore Sydney’s hidden laneways in a series of fun cryptic clues with Adventure Cues

At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.

Screening every match live on the jumbo rooftop screen

Featuring 30 artist from Korea and Australia

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish

Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman’s provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with family-friendly workshops

Audition to join a weekly Soul Ensemble

A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures

Every goal is another reason to raise a glass

Cheer on your favourite teams and watch the FIFA World Cup at Tumbalong Park.

A rare opportunity to view precious objects collected over 200 years.

Explore the bloodsuckers in our backyard, with live music, food, drinks and immersive after-dark experiences.

Weekly Burger Special at The Sussex Hotel

Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.

On a single night, two lovers confront longing, desire and confession.

Term 2 2026

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Wednesday lunchtime yoga classes @180 George St Precinct (near Circular Quay)

Celebrate Christmas in winter on a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise with live jazz, carols & festive cheer

Audition to join a weekly jazz ensemble

The house party to end all house parties

Free-to-enter pub quiz in the city

Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour

Sydney’s iconic French festival returns from 16–19 July 2026, offering four unforgettable days of food, wine, and art.

Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

Exploring AI & Human Flourishing: how people can thrive and create meaningful impact in an AI-powered world.

Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz

Featuring a badge-making station and live music from Perfect Actress, Manfredo Lament & Sweet Boy Sonnet

An immersive pop-up transforming The Nespresso Lab at Pitt Street into a New York-inspired apartment

The five star West End sensation

The smash-hit family magic show returns with whimsical wonders, laugh-out-loud moments and fun for the entire family.

With Art of the Score & the Sydney Symphony

Champion members exclusive tour of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026

The wacky wizard is back with hilarious hijinks, magical mayhem and plenty of laughs for the whole family.

Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday

Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts

An unforgettable live performance of timeless classics in the heart of Barangaroo.

Join a fun-filled, interactive tour designed for children for the Library’s 200th Anniversary

Experience the magic of music at Nocturne, a free four-week concert series in the stunning Pier Pavilion.

Experience the soul of the Middle East with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and culture

Chapel Row Jazz brings Sydney’s next-gen jazz musicians to Reagh Bar every Friday night. Free entry, Sydney CBD.

Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour

Get dressed in your best 80's or 90's outfit and join Sydney's hottest retro party cruise!

See a world class magic show intertwined with intriguing stories about early Sydney town.

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.

Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience!

Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl.

Join us for Sydney’s biggest hoedown as we bring you our version of the wild west

Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney’s CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide

From Hyde Park to the Opera House, uncovering Sydney’s hidden past

This workshop introduces participants to ‘Time Design’, a creative methodology developed by Emele Ugavule.

A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists

Sink your teeth into this cinematic celebration of vampires - from family favourites to cult classics.

Late Nights | Live Music

Australia, you’re about to make her-story 🔥

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

Get warm dyeing your own winter scarf with plants from the garden.

Revisit the early films of one of the most prolific and provocative voices in contemporary cinema.

Sydney Harbour with a delicious seafood & carvery buffet, live music and spectacular harbour views in the world!

4 exhilarating hours on Sydney Harbour, delicious food, dazzling entertainment, prizes, giveaways and so much more

An Agatha Christie inspired, Christmas themed murder mystery dinner.

Join Steven Bradbury and help break a Guinness World Record at this free family day

Local DJs bring the vibes

East Meets West in Opera

Pop into the Learning Centre and discover a range of activities inspired by looking back at the past & into the future.

Join talented author and illustrator Liz Anelli for a workshop inspired by her new book Hand to Hand.

Manage stress, remove troubling thoughts and emotions, and find long-lasting happiness with heartfulness meditation

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music

Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

A father’s curse, a daughter’s fate. As innocence is shattered, revenge becomes the only prayer.

Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge, with a revolving set and a Fiat 500.

July Book Club Pick: The Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein

Start your little one’s cinematic journey with fortnightly screenings at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Chamber music meets the art of storytelling

A remarkable collision of jazz, world music and spontaneous improvisation.

Join us for a special event celebrating plants and opera, featuring a guided Garden tour and a live performance.

Ditch the dating apps, hit the dancefloor

A contemporary cultural salon where convos over psychology, art & pop culture collide

Join us for a screening of Colleano Heart followed by a conversation with the makers

Intimate recital/talk series in the historic Friends Room of the State Library of NSW

Mary Benvenuto | Lei Feng | Fergus Berney-Gibson | India Jablonski | Fiona Verity | Daniel He Wang

Join us for an inspiring evening as the Sydney Peace Foundation awards the Gold Medal to Dr Bob Brown.

The Glendronach is bringing the Scottish Highlands to Sydney

Sydney’s ultimate nightlife experience!

Discover the best of NSW’s wines right in the heart of Sydney

A sensory adventure across ice and water for ages 4+

Festival in 100 minutes, cross-cultural collaboration.

Indulge in a festive multi-course dining experience featuring Wagyu, scallops, duck, cod and expertly matched wines.

Join Daniela and electrifying musicians for Balkan rhythm & soul, taking you on a musical voyage through the Balkans.

Poulenc/Saint-Saens/Offenbach with Samuel Giddy and the NSSO

Experience classical music in one of Sydney’s historical landmarks

Every Sydney Run Club Will Be at This Race in July

Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.

Connect with ancient trees and celebrate National Tree Day together

Dine your way around Sydney Opera House

Youth Culture & Arts Exchange

City of Sydney Library open day at our 9 branches from 27 to 31 July

A big night of fine wine tasting from top producers around the world.

RUSI NSW Lecture exploring the security behind Fuel and Food in Australia

NAIDOC week calls us to listen.

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.

Justice Fellows share bold ideas on some of the most consequential challenges facing the legal system in NSW right now.

Join us in our beautiful Children’s Library, full of stories, songs and rhymes.

An exclusive evening of fine wine and dining, 36 levels above Sydney Harbour

Broadsheet Dine Out - Manu Feildel x Junda Khoo x DimSimLim x Nipcooks

Celebrate International Friendship Day by heading to the Chinese Garden for the Paint a Friendship Bookmark workshop

Coming to Sydney after a sold out season in London and winning three Olivier Awards

In the charged atmosphere of the Justice & Police Museum, this performance unfolds in a space shaped by layered stories.

Join calligraphy instructor Xueyi Bai to progress your skills through these on going workshops.

Fire up the fun with a spectacular fireworks display in Cockle Bay.

The Australian Bee Gees Show celebrates 30 years after over 4500 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip.

Sydney's Biggest and Hottest Bollywood Night. Join Us Every Saturday,

A cult South Australian wine festival built around Grenache lands in Sydney for the first time this winter!

The toughest sport on dirt. Mate vs. mate. State vs. state.

A series of spectacular Organ Recitals on the St James Dobson Organ

Explore the urban forest and discover the biodiversity, resilience and benefits of trees.

Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes

Experience a harmonious blend of nature and melody in the Chinese Garden of Friendship

The Bokonon Orchestra presents its debut charity concert in support of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation

A celebration of Jewish culture and the stories that shape us

Nights are Magical in the heart of the City. Join us as we photographically explore Sydney with Cameras and Smartphones

Join us as we explore the uncanny connections between democracy, the game of cricket and the NSW Parliament.

Award-winning author Anna Funder live on stage, revealing the stories behind the stories.

Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Want to record your own music but not sure where to begin? The Brand X Tech Team are running a Tech Talk on recording.

Step into the glamour of the 1950s with a fashion presentation, storytelling, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres.

A conversation about the Library’s vital family history research, including the ethics and challenges that arise.

Impact Live brings together live music, inspiring conversations and extraordinary stories from people creating changes.

A book club that celebrates great Australian writing, lively conversation and the joy of reading together.

Orange & Canberra Wine Dinner at Parliament House

Orange + Canberra Wine Dinner, with Philip Shaw + Eden Road Wines at NSW Parliament House

They will say a story ended, those who cannot understand, no-one’s story ends forever, our Dreaming is forever.

Monthly forum for reading and reviewing fiction or non-fiction books

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story.

Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.

Join us for a fun and relaxed walking tour through Sydney’s hidden laneways.

Experience the World's Largest Fun Run and join us on 9 August 2026.

Enjoy men's futsal competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Enjoy mixed futsal competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Enjoy mixed and men's basketball competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Enjoy volleyball competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Learn how behind-the-scenes expertise shapes how library collections are organised, discovered and understood.

Sopranista Maayan Licht makes his Australian debut - in style!

Professor Hans Pols explores the origins of community mental health in Australia.

A night where baroque fire meets rock-star glamour

For analytical minds ready to think with greater flexibly. Solve problems creatively under pressure using applied improv

Four courses, five Karu gin cocktails and one delicious reason to spend Saturday at Birdie.

Afternoon of entertainment with new songs, guest artists in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Learn how to raise your status, handle difficult personalities, think on your feet. Shift power dynamics in real time.

Professional training for Local & International stages. 5-day / 5 week course! 50 years exp, Trained 1600+ comics

High-energy, beginner-friendly introduction to the thrilling world of stand-up comedy

Discover some of the best new works publishing this season, featuring readings from established and emerging writers.

Australia's finest classical musicians from home and around the world return in August

BonkerZ is back with a whole new show. Catch A Rising Comic features some of the cities hottest up and comers & newbies.

Painting and sculpture by Pollyxenia Joannou and Nahu Saad

A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland.

A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland

Enjoy an hour of wonderful music in the darkness of the crypt of St James Church

Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.

A morning of top gardening advice and hands-on propagating.

Vera Blue returns to Sydney in support of her upcoming album, Modern Rituals.

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city.

August Pick: The First Murderer I Ever Met by Mark Dapin

Hear from three members of our prestigious Artist in Residence program about their creative responses to the Library.

Poetry’s night of nights

In-person workshop with poet Evelyn Araluen exploring craft, form and self-expression.

An Aussie and a Russian walk into a bar...

Step out of the cold and into the red-hot divine decadence that is: CABARET L' ROUGE!

Be transported through improvisation and sound as the Hilary Geddes Quartet play music from the album Redleaf.

Discover the art of bonsai through expert guidance, practical techniques, and insider knowledge.

Original score of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Memento’, by Michael “CAVS” Cavanagh

The Way We Were - a concert experience.

Hear how the Library is meeting the new challenges and opportunities of safeguarding the born-digital archival record.

In Conversation w Duncan McNab & Michael Duffy

Enjoy mixed basketball competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Returning to Sydney after their 2023 tour, deca joins presents a newly reimagined live performance in 2026—A Brief Stop.

12-hour team spin bike challenge to raise funds for sick kids

A special screening of the classic film 'Dead Poets Society' with an introduction by the director, Peter Weir.

Hamed Sadeghi ‘Comfortable’ album launch + Zela Margossian Quintet

Treat dad to 3 sensational hours on Sydney Harbour, delicious surf and turf lunch and live music!

Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide

Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady comes to Australia to celebrate 70 years since its glorious Broadway debut

At the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Distilled and delightful, tiny opera at its best.

Saturday September 12th - Remembering the famine in Ireland, ancestors, and Irish influence in Australian development

World-class guitar virtuoso and composer, Julian Lage, celebrates the 10th anniversary of debut album, World’s Fair.

The hottest night of jazz and Sinatra like no other

Step aboard 'The Jackson' - Sydney Harbour's ultimate superyacht for Sydney’s best bottomless long lunch.

Experience Sydney Harbour in luxury with champagne, gourmet canapés, and top DJs aboard a superyacht

Suzanne Vega performs a career-spanning show with favorites like “Tom’s Diner”, “Luka”, “Marlene On The Wall”, and more

For one special night at the Hall, Ben and Georgia join forces to bring the best of their discographies and talent!

A murder mystery dinner experience

Sydney Opera House presents a new kids festival that invites young ones and grown-ups to explore, create and play.

Immerse yourself in the world of still life painting over two inspiring days.

The voice of an era returns to Sydney

NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience makes its Australian premiere at the Darling Harbour Theatre in Sydney!

Remixing five hundred years of history into an 80-minute electrifying pop-concert fit for royalty.

Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover infinite new wonders

A critical exploration of First Nations engagement with archives, and the work of re-reading and reframing collections.

Alexander Gavrylyuk and Richard Tognetti perform an electrifying evening of Szymanowski, Prokofiev and Brahms.

Ryan Holiday on stoicism for the modern world

Brett Weymark leads the Festival Chorus and three fantastic soloists in Benjamin Britten’s powerful denunciation of war.

Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.

Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.

A jazz icon returns to Sydney for the 15th annual Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival

A seminal force in 21st century jazz, The Bad Plus make their final Australian appearance.

Two powerhouse piano trios take flight at SIMA's Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival

Internationally acclaimed jazz quartet, Aziza: Holland, Potter, Loueke & Harland play Sydney this October

A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW

Electric Nation Halloween Edition at Tumbalong Park, 30 Oct. 2026. Topic, Bag Raiders, Yolanda Be Cool, KLP and Raffa FL

Flaunt your Halloween costume on Sydney Harbour's ultimate boat party!

Gather your frocks, friends and fascinators to celebrate the race that stops the nation.

Sir Stephen Hough returns to Australia with a captivating piano recital.

Experience Melbourne Cup in style aboard a 3.5-hour lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour!

Experience a stunning explosion of colour, fun and music, in Justin Peck’s Copland dance episodes.

Introduction to the traditional Japanese bamboo flute

Learn practical techniques for healthy, efficient and enduring vocal use

Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary cellist Mischa Maisky, joined by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky.

An evening with Richard Dawkins on the legacy of ‘The Selfish Gene’

Discover why public libraries matter more than ever as AI and digital technologies reshape their role.

Sydney Peace Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2026 recipient, Jennifer Robinson

Showcasing the magnificence of the voice

The Latvian Radio Choir spreads its wings and soars with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey

Shakespeare’s most haunting thriller follows the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general, famed for his exploits.

Hot Dub on the Harbour is back again, and this time celebrating 5 magical years

Summer starts with us.

An Agatha Christie inspired theatre experience

Seduction, ambition and divine consequence

Free tour por Sídney en Español

Messiah is back for 2026. Join us for all the seasonal grandeur and joy of Handel’s best-loved oratorio. Hallelujah!

Experience the comfort and tradition of Lessons and Carols: familiar carols, philosophical readings and singalong carols

Gather your besties and cruise aboard The Jackson

Enjoy Silver Spirit Sydney, our luxury motor yacht

Eclipse boasts luxurious comfort, stability and superb dining.