![Immerse yourself in contemporary art at the 25th Biennale of Sydney ](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/5gDNARHgqcNjHG5YzIqhLb/b7bfdd3cd5d99ea73a5ecb2ac36d709e/9919be80-b90d-11f0-81e0-11955f26636a--Biennale-of-Sydney---Arts-Tours-at-White-Bay-Power-Station-hero.webp)
### See bold new art at the Biennale of Sydney 

[This year’s festival](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/tags/biennale-of-sydney) brings contemporary art from over 50 Australian and international names to 5 major exhibition sites. Explore a bumper program of free and ticketed exhibition tours, artist talks, performances, workshops and more.  

14 March to 14 June 

![Enjoy the lively festival atmosphere at Sydney Streets](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/5LhwOQWGUPf5XbkL0LFZuy/9167a7846f72307c03e455f7e3e6dcba/07cd38e0-c139-11ed-8036-0f2a12eb8438--Sydney-Streets-on-Stanley-Street-hero.webp)
### Eat, shop and play at Sydney Streets 

We take over the neighbourhoods of [Redfern](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-streets-on-redfern-street), [Darlinghurst](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-streets-on-stanley-street) and [Pyrmont](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-streets-on-harris-street) with live music, roving performers, kids activities and outdoor dining.  

Redfern: Saturday 7 March 
Darlinghurst: Saturday 21 March 
Pyrmont: Saturday 28 March 

![Share colour, culture and celebration at the Holi Festival](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/55pAi7VxXSY04c5HUfHEr5/c8c09d4fabfbd9641eee9efcddeccf29/fe9a3f70-f010-11f0-b81c-adb88ac69c84--Holi-Festival-Sydney-hero.webp)
### Share your true colours at a Holi celebration 

India’s festival of colour comes to [South Eveleigh](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/holi-hai-festival-at-south-eveleigh) and [Tumbalong Park](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/holi-festival-sydney) with joyous throwing of vibrant coloured powders. Dress in white to help show off your new hues and get ready to celebrate with plenty of food, music and cultural performances.  

Various dates 

![Hear from Natasha Brown, author of Booker Prize longlisted novel 'Universality' ](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/158GGfD42QAh2eJleT3IGE/7eaed14eab0e53aee8497692d1f78e34/1d12d700-00c4-11f1-8de0-a96309ba769f--Natasha-Brown--Blurred-lines-hero.jpg)
### Sharpen your mind with new ideas 

UNSW’s Centre of Ideas brings some of the world’s best and brightest to share their expertise, free for everyone. This month, hear from award-winning British author [Natasha Brown](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/natasha-brown-blurred-lines), actress and climate advocate [Yael Stone](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/yael-stone-giving-to-gain) and New York Times best-selling author [Laurie Woolever](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/laurie-woolever-the-gluttony-of-life).  

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![Celebrate World Wildlife Day with a stroll around Sydney Park's vibrant wetlands](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/57bkF50RhI95Asg3y8nnLp/d3f598a1f123040a41613d7a22af3b73/490f4bc0-0d50-11f1-b316-e777e3b66240--Wetland-wildlife-wander-hero.webp)
### Escape into nature at Sydney Park 

This inner-city oasis is full of surprises. [Take a tour of the thriving urban farm](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/seasonal-guided-walk) to see what fresh food our volunteers are planting this month. Or join an urban ecologist for a relaxed [stroll around the tranquil wetlands](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/wetland-wildlife-wander). Uncover the hidden stories of the plants and animals that call this unique landscape home.  

Various dates 

![Free pickleball at KGV Recreation Centre during the Seniors Festival](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/1984jvQNHAFRkJm1yjmzMH/b453554d043144191307ed69235885e3/06a87f00-1114-11f1-be40-97199f3559de--Senior-s-Festival-FREE-Pickleball-at-KGV-hero.jpg)
### Celebrate getting older during Seniors Festival 

Swim, socialise and stretch your creativity during the [Seniors Festival](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/seniors-festival) with free and low-cost events at our community centres and facilities. City of Sydney residents aged 55 and over can enjoy free entry to our pools and fitness classes.  

Monday 2 to Sunday 15 March 

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