[![Be moved by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Sydney Fringe Festival](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/OS7FvAiqeEHnAAsblJCqj/0fe85c558c07276413d8f0a2be4d1ef4/85945720-48d5-11ef-b290-e7dbf564f03d--Hope-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-fringe-festival)
### 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. Get deep into big conversation topics at an [epic dinner party](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/feed-your-fire), be moved by the 3-time Grammy-winning [Soweto Gospel Choir](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/soweto-gospel-choir-hope) or see the experimental, unfiltered and vibrant performances of up-and-coming musicians, comics and theatre-makers.    

Various dates  

[![The City of Sydney’s civic collection features captivating historical items, artworks, civic memorabilia and official gifts.](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/1TwRzNBCVG8Bz2r75tT5hl/e17ab89a048343f3996baf52ede294c7/0faf5ac0-424d-11ef-b912-57f2315a4c94--History-Week-2024--More-than-meets-the-eye-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/history-week)
### 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). [Tour our civic collection](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/history-week-2024-more-than-meets-the-eye) with a curator, 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 clock towers and bells](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/history-week-2024-exploring-sydneys-clocks) from a master clockmaker.  

7 to 15 September  

[![Take to the streets for vibrant festival vibes in Haymarket and Potts Point](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/2cMY4g6VT0SjdLcxY1suvr/ecaaf15a51a5c8d57196410e8ce6ff67/9fba88c0-4a17-11ef-83d0-119594951a38--Sydney-Streets-in-Haymarket--hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-streets)
### Celebrate your favourite Sydney streets 

Throw off your doona and spring forth into [Haymarket](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-streets-in-haymarket) and [Potts Point](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-streets-on-darlinghurst-road-and-macleay-street) where the streets will serve festival vibes with live music, roving entertainers, kids’ activities and alfresco dining.  

Haymarket: Saturday 21 September 
Potts Point: Saturday 28 September 

[![Celebrate independent design at the Big Design Market](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/4WkEudJZPUwtYZoIi4VFct/965a06854cb470bd9bc6ba429d30cf87/f17261c0-5529-11ef-840a-dd34895f0376--The-Big-Design-Market-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/the-big-design-market)
### 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 

[![Enjoy a guided tour of Sydney City Farm and discover herbs, veggies, flowers and fruits ready for harvest](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/3lv0FTVPvGtN3md9W2Nvsb/65192e317398d1bb497e8e30d745216a/Sydney_City_Farm_Seasonal_walk_2560x960.jpg)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/seasonal-guided-walk)
### Get out into nature at Sydney City Farm 

Join a [guided walk](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/seasonal-guided-walk) of Sydney City Farm. Breathe in that fresh air and find out what delicious produce our volunteers are planting this month. 

Saturday 7 September 

[![Bring your focus to HSC study nights for students](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/1Bt2jGR3jyDP7fRh3au6uC/36a35a3957dcb7b6bd901b4d1f0ab963/b3e57bc0-584a-11ef-8d3d-51645f8457f8--Exclusive-HSC-study-nights-for-students-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/exclusive-hsc-study-nights-for-students)
### Get into HSC study mode at Green Square Library 

[Year 12 students will have Green Square Library to themselves](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/exclusive-hsc-study-nights-for-students) as they make their final sprint towards their exams. The library provides free wifi, HSC materials and library resources – you bring the laser focus and persistence.  

Monday and Tuesday nights throughout September 

[![Plant lovers can get ready for the ultimate Plant Party](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/6bFdvvYLpUPo8sYjPHlI94/728612f1e515ff127f88c7fcb430c0e7/5a214a20-32e7-11ef-9b8d-7fc7bdf19970--Plant-Party-2024-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/plant-party-2024)
### Celebrate all things green and growing  

Green thumbs, plant parents and new gardeners will bloom at this [Plant Party](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/plant-party-2024). Dive into a diverse range of flowers and foliage from more than 20 vendors, and delight in rare plant displays, talks and a dazzling orchid show. 

Saturday 14 September 

[![White Rabbit Gallery's latest exhibition, Laozi's Furnace](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/5C55ypFEfmEZ90FkaT8Esw/98532deaeb618e94697b5f820c4ff585/7f2815c0-077b-11ef-a510-7778d0e2e94f--Laozi-s-Furnace-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/laozis-furnace)
### Wander through White Rabbit Gallery 

[The latest exhibition](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/laozis-furnace) at this gallery of Chinese contemporary art is all about turning mind into matter and matter back into mind. Not sure what that means? Never mind, it doesn’t matter: you’ll see hyperreal sculptures of Chinese businesspeople, a replica of the Death Star made from dog chews and a mass of black clay figures with cartoonish eyes.  

Wednesdays to Sundays until November 

[![Meet the friendly team at Cliff Noble Community Centre on its open day](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/240ms44ZNg8g8BTTv8H4nE/d1f879a42cb979bcf41329b0b4c300f2/7bfdc2d0-610a-11ef-b4e2-a173c8378a79--Cliff-Noble-Community-Centre-open-day-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/cliff-noble-community-centre-open-day)
### Explore Cliff Noble Community Centre 

Get to know your local community centre in Alexandria on to its [free open day](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/cliff-noble-community-centre-open-day). Say hello to the friendly team over a sausage sizzle, exercise class tasters and performances from local students and community groups.  

Thursday 19 September 

[![White Bay Power Station opens its doors for a community festival this month](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/xWq7MPV2qL2o0AN8WbX7c/84a76439f05554b4584463fda4f409ee/fba1f250-6041-11ef-9339-efe8df1249b6--Power-Up-at-White-Bay-Power-Station-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/power-up-at-white-bay-power-station)
### Power up at White Bay Power Station

The former industrial complex that once powered Sydney opens its doors for [Power Up festival](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/power-up-at-white-bay-power-station), three days of local art, food, live music and tours. 

20 to 22 September

[![See the final film of the Taiwan Film Festival in Australia](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/74lEGWdLYVVOTqCVU4pTfm/e7edfadafc732a20a9eb243ed954023f/63dc86a0-354f-11ef-9f80-fd9fc20c2bba--The-7th-Taiwan-Film-Festival-in-Australia-hero.webp)](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/taiwan-film-festival)
### Discover something different on the big screen 

Feast your eyes on something weird and wonderful at the [Sydney Underground Film Festival](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-underground-film-festival) or catch the final film of the [Taiwan Film Festival](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/taiwan-film-festival). Looking for a comfort watch? Revisit your favourite Robin Williams films in [this retrospective series](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/robin-williams-retrospective) at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace. 

Various dates  

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