![The Ghana Road Show at the Sydney Fringe Festival](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/5oz4UsFABhFCG21qHMR4RW/49c0c95c1324a3f047325529eb5edf8e/e0d6f170-774f-11f0-9d50-5dda78cfcd36--The-Ghana-Road-Show-hero.webp)
### Get a fresh dose of culture at Sydney Fringe Festival 

[Sydney’s largest independent arts festival](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-fringe-festival) is back with more than 400 events over 30 days. Lose yourself in [Dorothy in Oz](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/dorothy-in-oz-the-immersive-cocktail-adventure), an immersive cocktail performance or experience the vibrant fusion of circus, dance and music of the [Ghana Road Show](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/the-ghana-road-show). Explore the full program of experimental, unfiltered and vibrant performances of up-and-coming musicians, comics, dancers and theatre-makers.    

1 to 30 September 

![Hyde Park art and history tour during History Week](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/4CZg8Wid37WIY6cnkXxKN0/4d2357a31cd9980dbb3827bfbe555596/b0a4aed0-6e7f-11f0-aa56-5d5d0db618cc--History-Week--Walk-and-art-tour-hero.webp)
### Have a blast with the past at History Week 

Explore public talks, heritage walks and workshops during [History Week](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/history-week). Get to know the [history and art of Hyde Park](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/history-week-hyde-park-history-and-art-tour), try your hand at [laser-cut printmaking](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/history-week-2023-laser-cut-printmaking-from-the-archives) using images from our archives or hear about [Sydney’s hidden waterways](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/history-week-exploring-sydneys-hidden-waterways).   

6 to 14 September  

![The Big Design Market at Carriageworks](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/3cb59hruyzpYKWcmcHZd7j/dd3a8d9c3d1dfc3dea7c619018f35818/8b086b10-77eb-11f0-8a30-d39994e5799a--The-Big-Design-Market-hero.webp)
### Find the next big thing at the Big Design Market 

You’ll be spoilt for choice at [this market at Carriageworks](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/the-big-design-market). Browse the wares of more than 200 Australian and New Zealand designers showcasing ceramics, jewellery, homewares, clothing and lots more. There’ll be gourmet treats galore, art installations and a creative space for kids to play. 

20 to 22 September 

![Sydney Contemporary art fair at Carriageworks](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/5o40KZGvD8B0Ofpqc9wV0H/8aba726a5dc3c6d84175397376749338/5f195460-3457-11f0-b508-2d3316a6b17d--Sydney-Contemporary-hero.webp)
### See the best new art at Sydney Contemporary 

[Australia’s biggest contemporary art fair](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-contemporary) is back with works from over 500 of today’s most exciting artists. Explore large-scale installations, talks, live performances and presentations from leading galleries from around the world.  

11 to 14 September 

![Soft Forest at Paddington Reservoir Gardens](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/16RTDiRoNokC4ZnNvRgtgO/cef82789bb714bad41720e4f2d696e6d/1842e1e0-7189-11f0-be78-8faef03acacd--SofT-foREST-hero.webp)
### Be enthralled and enchanted at Soft Forest 

Come underground and immerse yourself in [an interactive performance and sensory experience](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/soft-forest) for children. You’ll meet Fauna, a 4-metre tall inflatable creature on a mission to entertain and educate audiences about the natural world. 

Thursdays to Saturdays, 4 to 20 September 

![Reboot host, Kate Peadron](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/qUfTV0dnToEemdaQADAN8/ab6fed5a2334803d24e2b394a507098f/Reboot_Kate_Peadron_host_Chris_Southwood_COS_0124__1_.png)
### Reboot your business with new digital skills 

[Our free webinar series](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/reboot) is back to help small businesses, creatives and retailers learn and innovate. From [AI hacks](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/ai-hacks-every-small-business-needs-to-know) to [standing out on social media](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/stand-out-on-social-media), this series will help you grow and adapt in today’s fast-changing world.  

Tuesdays, 9 September to 7 October 

![Blak Markets at The Rocks](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/6Ixdfsf2SqWv1Z5JBAEQeL/288bab091c9d005a71c8309da0fde32e/c02044c0-2a17-11f0-868b-812174e2c1be--Blak-Market-at-The-Rocks-hero.webp)
### Shop unique First Nations goods the Blak Markets 

[Head to The Rocks](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/blak-market-at-the-rocks) this spring to browse one-of-a-kind Aboriginal artworks, beauty products, jewellery and homewares. Meet the stall holders, experience cultural dance performances and join in on free weaving workshops.  

Sunday 14 September 

![Film series: Brazil! Brazil! A century of cinema at the Art Gallery of NSW](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/6YjjxizRrbdssAi1uCfT43/6f1c989a9ce791159d083e6c03ac41c6/a524f9d0-7d8d-11f0-a783-f70f1b4798fd--Film-series--Brazil--Brazil--A-century-of-cinema-hero.webp)
### Discover something different on the big screen 

Head to the underground cinema at the Art Gallery of NSW to see some of the [best Brazilian films from the last hundred years](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/film-series-brazil-brazil-a-century-of-cinema) or [queer Chinese-language films](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/film-series-focus-on-queer-cinema).  

Various dates  

![Meeras Pavilion at Customs House Square](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/3iPe8JjbwXGEeg2UYz6IGF/af4c61236458cde1e6c3ab60862931ee/96373ef0-83ce-11f0-a635-6b807ffc4d1d--Meeras-Pavilion--hero.webp)
### Celebrate Rohingya stories through art and connection

Discover the interactive artwork [Meeras Pavilion](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/meeras-pavilion), co-designed by Rohingya and Australian artists to honour Rohingya creativity, culture and resilience. The pavilion will host workshops and events, including weaving and embroidery sessions, a photography exhibition and a documentary – all designed to raise awareness and connect audiences with the world’s largest stateless community. 

Thursday 25 September to Sunday 5 October

![HSC prep? Study later at City of Sydney libraries. ](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/5xLHeFbTrAeUtu1DbkrSuE/3b56050e19a9353565517765337b0980/e9b98bf0-8883-11f0-a17c-dfec55221b14--HSC-ready--We-ve-got-your-space--hero.webp)
### Lock in for longer at the library

Our libraries are open later to support student success. During the HSC study period, [our 3 largest libraries will be open until 9pm](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/exclusive-hsc-study-nights-for-students), giving you more time to prepare for your final exams. 

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