Eat, shop and play at Sydney Streets
Local high streets are awakening this spring. In October, you’ll find festival vibes in Surry Hills, Pyrmont, East Sydney, Redfern and Haymarket. Businesses will be getting involved with activations and offers, alfresco dining will spill out onto the street and roaming entertainers will wow the crowds.
Saturdays in October
Ponder Australian Life
Australian Life is one of the nation’s biggest – and most democratic – photography prizes. Take an intimate journey through contrasting scenes of love, destruction and cheek with this year’s photography prize finalists in Hyde Park.
Until Sunday 9 October
Plus, don't miss your chance to hear from the finalists at our series of online talks. High Fidelity on October 13 focuses on how people as subjects in photography can influence a photographer’s final work. Photographers Bob McKendry, Rose Hartley and Mike Keevers will discuss their works and the power of image making on 20 October. Cherine Fahd will sit down with the Winner of the 2022 Competition, Matthew Abbott, to discuss his winning image and his body of work on 27 October.
Tumble down the rabbit hole at the Royal Botanic Garden
Presented by The Australian Shakespeare Company, Alice in Wonderland will come to life in the spectacular garden setting.
Until Sunday 9 October
Celebrate creativity at Sydney Craft Week
From sewing workshops to teapot shows, upcycling classes to makers markets – there’s something for everyone at Sydney Craft Week.
Friday 7 to Sunday 16 October
Lose yourself in the Neon Playground in Haymarket
Chinatown will be up in lights with a spectacular exhibition from exceptional Asian-Australian artists.
From 15 October
Get creative in the dark
Pinot & Picasso brings Neon Nights to its Surry Hills studio. The glow in the dark paint and sip experience offers the benefits of a nightclub – without the sweaty bar lines.
Every day
See the world-renowned wildlife exhibition
The 57th Wildlife Photographer of the Year is back at the Maritime Museum for another showing.
Every day
Explore the latest exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery
Love turns up in unexpected places for I Loved You.
Wednesdays to Sundays
Reflect on art for your wellbeing
Art Flow is a 45-minute session at the Museum of Contemporary Art that invites you to contemplate art and your emotional response in a calm and supportive environment.
Thursdays and Saturdays in October
Gaze at the sparkling sky above Darling Harbour
Start or finish your night out with a fireworks show at one of Sydney’s most glorious waterfront locations.
Saturdays in October
Learn about Sydney’s Aboriginal history as you walk Country
Yananurala is a 9km curated walk from Pirrama (Pyrmont) to Wallamool (Woolloomooloo). The name is from the Sydney Aboriginal language and translates to walk Country. 11 markers highlighting significant Aboriginal people and places have just been installed along the route, using Aboriginal place names. Follow the walk on Sydney Culture Walks app.
Watch the much-loved Italian migration story at Belvoir Theatre
Looking for Alibrandi was hugely popular when it was originally released as a novel and wowed audiences as a groundbreaking film. Lucky Sydneysiders can now see the story come to life on stage at Belvoir.
Every day
Explore Glebe through the City of Sydney online archives
City archivists Janet Villata and Mathilde de Hauteclocque will introduce you to the City of Sydney Archives and explain how to search and browse the online catalogue. They’ll also highlight some of the interesting discoveries you can make about Glebe.
Friday 28 October