Sydney

Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge

Street choirs singing carols perform every night leading up to Christmas.

Sydney’s most enchanting Christmas market experience in the heart of Sydney this holiday season

Experience the magic of Christmas.

Barangaroo's urban oasis for swimming, sunning, and live music this summer!

Mov'in Bed Returns to Barangaroo to Celebrate

From jet-ski Santas and marching bands to a spectacular fireworks show, don't miss this Christmas celebration!

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

Santa photos in Martin Place

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

Explore the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists in the major exhibition

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

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

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in an extraordinary exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners.

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

Sunset views & live music. Cocktails, conversations, and the close of day. This is your unofficial end-of-year catch-up.

Their sound pulls from deep house, spiritual jazz, broken beat and stripped-back tech – always warm, always human.

Meet Hugh Semple and discover the stories behind the artworks featured in his exhibition.

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

Discover the work of 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence, Hugh Semple.

Join Australia’s largest summer public library reading challenge for kids and young people aged up to 18 years.

An exhibition of artists' books & journals and works on paper

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment

Transforming Pitt Street Mall

Discover the secrets behind one of the world’s best margaritas in this hands-on masterclass at Cantina OK!

Discover the recipe behind Sydney’s most delicious spicy margarita in this hands-on masterclass at Centro 86.

CBD Gallery is thrilled to present Sydney-based ceramics artist Megan McKenzie's debut solo exhibition 'Inner Workings'

Your festive cheer served one tantalising tier at a time

Stunning harbour views + gourmet meal + unlimited beverages + festive add-ons + attractive offers

Join us for the first of our new monthly classical concerts in the heart of the QVB.

Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates return to the Art Gallery.

Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?

Autism and sensory-friendly mornings

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.

Revel in the spirit of Christmas with our Festive Afternoon Tea at The Bar

Celebrate the festive season at with Daily Christmas Lunch Buffet at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The perfect backdrop for your festive photos and magical moments this Christmas.

Exhibiting in the 'you're okay' front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is Red Rey's 'Floorplay'.

Exhibition of global projects by leading architecture and design practice, Foster + Partners

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

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

What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12

This Christmas, the hilarious send up of the iconic romantic comedy, Love Actually is making its Sydney debut.

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

Experience beauty, drama and power

Gelato on us, free entry all day, special offers, family–friendly activities and more.

Icy poles on us, free entry all day, special offers, family-friendly activities and more.

Principe Prosciutto & Hinchcliff House are reimagining aperitivo hour with Italy’s finest, Prosciutto di San Daniele

A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW

Joy through their eyes: a celebration of the creativity of children and young people

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.

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

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

Join us for a transformative dance experience that will inspire you to let go, move with freedom and express your soul!

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish

Dynamic city orientation tour, featuring history, architecture, a delicious foodie stop & sunset harbour cruise to finish

Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

Explore Sydney Harbour’s icons & the lively new Fish Markets on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise.

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight

A Public Lecture by Edmund Goldrick for the Military History Society of New South Wales

Join film critic CJ Johnson for a one-off lecture to celebrate some of the greatest Christmas movies of all time.

Discover tea culture at the 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025—tea makers, tastings, ceremonies & cultural exchange.

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.

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

Indulge in cocktails and exclusive LUNE pastries at the luxe Christian Louboutin Bar, open for a limited time.

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

Classic Christmas delights at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

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

Spells are made to be broken

New weekly Rooftop Sessions at The Sussex Hotel.

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

Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones

A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.

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

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

Save Up To $36pp On Christmas Party Lunch & Dinner Cruises

Celebrate with your group aboard a premium glass boat with deluxe menus, unlimited drinks & festive add-ons.

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

Harbour views. Multi-cuisine buffet meal. Unlimited beverages. Festive Christmas add-ons.

Live cabaret show + 3-course gourmet dinner + unlimited drinks + festive add ons

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

Self-guided scavenger hunt

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

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history

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

Join Wonder Mama on her fabulous walking tour of Sydney's LGBTQIA+ hub

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 on a ladder and be one

Sydney’s own Touch Sensitive brings his signature funk and disco grooves to Wentworth Bar

Multi international award winning modern artist Alex Nemirovsky opening his debut Sydney show!

Chase your running goals while exploring Darling Harbour, totally free!

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

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Take your first steps into Spanish reading with short, simple texts.

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

Join us for an exclusive showcase of what world-class innovation looks like.

Connecting to Country Yoga on Gadigal Land

Experience the charm of the Yongle Palace murals

Australia's first and only national yoga program for first responders, emergency services and military veterans

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.

Comedy superstar John Bishop is set to return to Australia & New Zealand to celebrate his incredible 25-year career.

Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library

Relieve stress, shift energy and find focus during your lunch break.

Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.

Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!

This event will bring together distinguished panel members to discus climate change and legal rights

Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library

Bringing Sydney’s best sales and commercial minds together for insights, energy, and unforgettable conversations.

Experience Florentine luxury and discover the heritage of the oldest apothecary through fragrance, skincare & homewares

Summer nights, cocktail buckets and a dancefloor that doesn’t slow down.

Celebrate creativity at the WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025 – where student talent and community shine!

Circular Quay will go full Christmas mode for 11 nights and two full weekends.  

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

A fun-filled year-end event to reflect and celebrate on the past year achievements

Explore nature experiences with you and your little one

Throw it back every Thursday with DJ Tiger at the Shelbourne Hotel - Back to the beats that started it all

Drink and discover on Sydney's best nightlife tour - focusing on the Rocks and Circular Quay every Thursday night.

Celebrate the festive season with canapes, live music and dancing.

Caesura Ensemble performs the legendary first symphony of Johannes Brahms and a premiere from our musical director.

Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.

We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay

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

Culture. Connections. Yoga

Ditch the dating apps, hit the dancefloor!

The Christmas Festival is returning to Darling Harbour! With live performances and the big man himself ... Santa!

Be part of Sydney’s Christmas celebrations with the world famous Handel’s Messiah

Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.

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

You’re invited to the party of the summer

Spark Holiday Creativity This Festive Season | Birdie Bar and Brasserie in partnership with Novotel Sydney City Centre

Join us for free snacks, fun games, and great vibes! Meet and connect with fellow international students!

Learn the basics of ethical wildlife photography and how to get the most out of your digital camera.

Deep dive into ethical wildlife photography and the intricacies of your digital camera in this interactive workshop.

Experience the Royal Botanic Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light

Christmas carols to get into the festive mood

Melbourne-raised, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Ben Abraham returns home this December for his Christmas Special.

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with a rare Austen book display and elegant high tea overlooking The Domain.

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

Encounter Dating are hosting a Sydney Speed Dating event for singles aged 42-55 at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.

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

Christmas spectacular with the grand organ, bands and choirs

The Cathedral's famous light show brings the beloved song 'The Little Drummer Boy' to life.

Would you like to be active and make friends while seeing the city and its cultural events in the evening?

Dive into an Underworld Adventure with SpongeBob at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium!

Starring Michael Boyd and special guest Prinnie Stevens

Gather your besties and cruise aboard The Jackson

Australian comedy's foul-mouthed prophet last Sydney show for 2025!

An opera gala exploring timeless myths through music from Monteverdi, Gluck, Dvořák, Gounod and Wagner.

A relaxed paced guided bike ride exploring the magic of the city centre during Christmas.

This Christmas, the team from Pace Live is welcoming you home!

Get ready for a hilarious Christmas story this December!

Your little elves can create beautiful Christmas crafts and presants

Wonderful delicacies at historic location overlooking The Domain garden

Make this Christmas Day extra special by celebrating at Blackbird Cafe.

Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a festive banquet by the harbour with family and friends.

Celebrate the season with a sumptuous culinary journey on Christmas Eve and Night.

This festive season, celebrate with family and friends at Silvester’s Restaurant & Lounge.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with a sumptious feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar

This festive season, come together with family and friends at Sailmaker Restaurant’s coveted Christmas events

Sydney’s ultimate nightlife experience!

A festive celebration on the water

Come together with loved ones to celebrate with a decadent three-course dinner

Join us for a special Christmas Dinner at Silvester's Restaurant

Celebrate Christmas Day with an unforgettable festive dinner

This festive season, come together with family and friends at Sailmaker Restaurant’s coveted Christmas events.

The ultimate Christmas Day Lunch

Spend a magical Christmas Day in the heart of Sydney

Enjoy Christmas lunch with a spectacular Sydney views.

Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive buffet delight.

Celebrate Christmas Day with a special lunch.

Dive into a magical Christmas seafood feast and celebrate this special day

Front row seat to the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Enjoy Silver Spirit Sydney, our luxury motor yacht

Front row seats to watch the race start in the harbour and chase the fleet out of the heads!

Ely Oaks hits Side Bar for one massive night. Global anthems, huge energy, limited spots. Don’t miss this Sydney debut.

Book New Year's Eve accommodation at Cockatoo Island and spend NYE in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Regal with buffet dining, free-flowing drinks, and front-row fireworks views.

Party the night away aboard Starship Sydney!

Kick off 2026 in operatic style with one of two spectacular performances at the Sydney Opera House.

Elevate your New Year! Celebrate NYE above the city with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, 250m high!

Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour

Celebrate NYE on Karisma 2 with all-inclusive dining, drinks, DJ entertainment and spectacular fireworks views.

Ring in 2026 aboard Royale - a family friendly inclusive NYE cruise with front-row views of 9pm and midnight fireworks.

If you’re looking for an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration with a view this year, head to Bennie’s Cafe Circular Quay.

It’s time to send off 2025 in style! Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a 4-course dinner and Darling Harbour fireworks.

Welcome in the new year by the wharf with a special 4-course dinner.

Darling Harbour is your ultimate destination to ring in 2026!

Celebrate New Year's Eve moments from the Harbour with an Italian feast

A night of modern Italian dishes with vibrant Asian flavours - perfect for welcoming 2026.

This New Year's Eve take a front-row seat at Luna Lu and Bar Lulu and see Sydney glitz into 2026.

Welcome the New Year in style at Oborozuki, with Sydney's most exclusive views of the fireworks

Celebrate NYE in Style | Banquet Experience - $249 per person

Head to Planar to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 right in the heart of Darling Harbour.

Four ways to celebrate in the centre of the CBD.

Three levels, endless ways to celebrate.

Sky-high celebrations with front-row views of the Darling Harbour fireworks

Enjoy dinner under the Sydney Harbour fireworks

Step into New Year’s Eve at Searock Grill, in the heart of Circular Quay, and experience an unforgettable celebration

Enjoy unmatched views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as we celebrate 2025 in style

All-night Nostalgia

Celebrate the last night of the year at Sailmaker, just moments from Darling Harbour’s iconic fireworks.

Cruise aboard Sydney’s most prestigious ship for the harbour spectacular

Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Como Italian - exquisite dining, harbour views, and front-row fireworks

Ring in 2025 with a classic New Years Eve Dinner feast

Celebrate NYE at Sydney's highest bar eighty-three levels above the city

Celebrate New Year's Eve from the city's highest vantage point over a fine dining culinary experience

Take it to the skies and ring in 2026 from the city's highest vantage point

Exclusive access to Sydney's best venues with one pass around The Rocks, Darling Harbour & George St.

New Year's Eve - Sydney Harbour of Lights Sail and Fireworks

6-hour all-inclusive New Year’s Eve cruise with 360° rooftop views, roaming canapés, open bar & DJ. Limited tickets

Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour and enjoy the fireworks, with food and drinks included

Exclusive access to Sydney's top NYE venues near fireworks spots with one pass – The Rocks, Sydney CBD & Darling Harbour

Bring in the new year and party the night away on our biggest pub crawl of the year

Combining breathtaking harbour views this is the perfect space for an intimate New Year’s Eve celebration in style.

Jacksons on George’s annual New Year’s Day event returns for 2026, with the ‘Welcome 26’ party on Monday 1 January 2026

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

Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind?

A woman with a dream meets a man with a desire, but their marriage ripples into sweeping tragedy. A must-see opera.

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a hilarious quest for the legendary Pants of Gold in Pirates Love Underpants

Join us as we capture Sydney – from the light of day, to the dark of a Summer's night.

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

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life!

Magic at its close - the ideal way to mark special occasions or enjoy a night out with family and friends.

Theatre is child’s play in this imaginative bicycle adventure from Ireland

What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire?

Create moving butterflies, bees or other winger creatures.

Summer themed 2 course lunch $65 per person

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

Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play! brings Mickey, Minnie, the SuperKitties and Team Spidey to Australia!

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

Multi-platinum duo Loud Luxury take over Side Bar 24 Jan. Big anthems, festival energy and a huge Saturday night til 4am

See the Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, Australia Day Regatta and Defence aerial displays over Sydney Harbour.

See a series of dazzling fireworks displays around the Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Who’s that nibbling at my house? I’ll lure them in with sweets to eat, a child is a witch’s favourite treat!

Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house?

The rise and fall of The Garden Palace.

Our concert journeys through the Baroque period to discover the power, passion and pathos of music.

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

Canadian duo Ocie Elliott return to Sydney, bringing their heartfelt harmonies and gentle acoustic sound back to Sydney.

Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in First Nations weaving practices

With Art of the Score & the Sydney Symphony

Behind the scenes tour of the orchid glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Hair-raising Orchestral Favourites

Ultra Violet is glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Mardi Gras 2026.

Barnardos Australia’s annual fundraising art show is returning and this year, we’re making an even bigger impact!

A glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen....

Sexy, scandalous and sweet

The festival’s signature rollicking debate takes to the State Library of NSW stage for a special Mardi Gras edition

Redefining possibilities for women in leadership

Opera’s greatest late-night party is back for more. More music. More glitz. More laughs.

Come celebrate Lunar New Year with Ho Jiak Town Hall

The incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey

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

Few acts have shaped Australia’s improvised music landscape quite as singularly as The Necks.

Future Classic is turning 20 and you’re invited to the party!

The KMPG Sydney Sail Grand Prix 2026 will feature a spectacular twilight racing format for the first time

All-inclusive on-water package with premium hospitality

Celebrate the 35th anniversary with a 4K screening of the original theatrical cut with live score & epic live laser show

A one-day program of talks and workshops, designed to help students build climate action plans for the school community

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.

In restless youth, adolescent gloom, she was waiting… but for whom?

Tchaikovsky’s Romantic opera: a profound tale of unrequited love and unintended consequences

A beautiful, heavenly experience. 5,000 years of culture in one night. This is what you have been waiting for.

The Music of the Night soars across Sydney Harbour. Let the spectacle astound you…

Explore the Contemporary Australian Best Restaurant - NSW Winner at NSW Parliament House

Journey to the past.

Murder and blackmail are on the menu

Australian premiere of Jonathan Dove & Graham Vick’s chamber Das Rheingold — a thrilling Ring Cycle opener in concert.

“Music and dance are all you need.” Molière: Le bourgeois gentilhomme (1670)

This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.

A new piano trio takes flight when Aura Go, Timo-Veikko Valve and Kristian Winther discover Beethoven and Ravel

The beloved film live on stage.

Join us and explore an exceptionally musically cultured society where creativity flourished.

London’s Doric String Quartet returns to turn sound into gold with Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff

Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment!

The five star West End sensation

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

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

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

If only life were as easy as pie…

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.

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

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

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

Showcasing the magnificence of the voice

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

All inclusive with food and drinks within the Exclusion zone

Enjoy luxury on Sydney Harbour, free flowing champagne, fine wine, onboard chef and the best views