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Support a worthy cause and meet like-minded people in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.

Summer at Marrinawi Cove

Summer at Marrinawi Cove

Barangaroo's urban oasis for swimming, sunning, and live music this summer!
Today 10am to 4pm
Adaptive Tennis

Adaptive Tennis

Group social tennis for players of all ages and levels of ability
Today 10am to 12pm
KGV lunch futsal competitions

KGV lunch futsal competitions

Enter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.
Today 11.30am to 2.30pm
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people
Today 10am to 4pm
Es & Flo

Es & Flo

An AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- They once marched for a better world - now they fight to protect their own.
Today 7pm to 9pm
KGV Fitness – Full body circuit

KGV Fitness – Full body circuit

A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high
Today 10.15am to 11am
Neena Mand: Primordial Pulse

Neena Mand: Primordial Pulse

A debut exhibition of artworks conceptualized and underpinned by years of research, intellectual analysis and abstract interpretations
Today 9am to 4pm
Piano Pub Singalong with With One Voice Sydney Choir

Piano Pub Singalong with With One Voice Sydney Choir

Come and join the WOV Sydney community choir for a fun pub sing! All are welcome - we are all about having fun!
Today 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Recycling & Lid Sorting Session

Recycling & Lid Sorting Session

Let’s turn small actions into big impact — one lid at a time!
Today 12pm to 3pm
School Holiday Table Tennis

School Holiday Table Tennis

School Holiday Fun at Ultimo Community Centre
Today 10am to 4pm
Zumba class - Pyrmont

Zumba class - Pyrmont

Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun
Today 10am to 11am
Daily Service of Remembrance

Daily Service of Remembrance

At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
Today 11am to 11.05am
Social art & craft group

Social art & craft group

Knit, crochet, paint or draw with like-minded people
19 Jan 2026
Crochet class

Crochet class

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project
19 Jan 2026
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Hokkien

Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Hokkien

This free service is provided by Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) trained volunteers and caseworkers.
19 Jan 2026
Music instrument class

Music instrument class

Learn how to play the ukulele, hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
19 Jan 2026
Big Gay Boxing

Big Gay Boxing

A seriously fun werkout to help you make friends and feel good.
20 Jan 2026
Fitness class for older adults

Fitness class for older adults

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility
20 Jan 2026
Newtown Social Club

Newtown Social Club

Pop by to meet your amazing neighbours!
20 Jan 2026
Tai chi

Tai chi

Free weekly class in Cantonese and English
20 Jan 2026
Youth in the city school holiday program

Youth in the city school holiday program

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
20 Jan 2026
Creative writing space

Creative writing space

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired
21 Jan 2026
Co-working Wednesdays

Co-working Wednesdays

A weekly, low commitment, community networking opportunity held after business hours
21 Jan 2026
Informal coffee and chat sessions

Informal coffee and chat sessions

Come join us if you'd like to make new friends in an easy environment
21 Jan 2026
iMeditate free meditation

iMeditate free meditation

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city
22 Jan 2026
Sydney City Farm volunteer working bees

Sydney City Farm volunteer working bees

Help out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvesting
22 Jan 2026
Wrap with Love knitting group

Wrap with Love knitting group

Join this friendly knitting group to make wraps for people in need.
22 Jan 2026
Yoga class at the Rex

Yoga class at the Rex

Improve your strength, balance and flexibility in this weekly 1-hour class
22 Jan 2026
Art & craft for toddlers

Art & craft for toddlers

Bring your toddler to this fun class and connect with other parents
22 Jan 2026
Mum walk

Mum walk

Free weekly walks to meet local mums
22 Jan 2026
Move for all at Juanita Nielsen community centre

Move for all at Juanita Nielsen community centre

A weekly 1-hour class combining light resistance training and aerobic moves suitable for all levels of fitness
23 Jan 2026
New Year New Zine Workshop

New Year New Zine Workshop

Turn your 2026 vision board into a clear, doable plan in this one-off zine-making workshop!
24 Jan 2026
Yabun Festival

Yabun Festival

The largest one-day gathering and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia
26 Jan 2026
2026 Global Vibes: Reflect Respect Celebrate

2026 Global Vibes: Reflect Respect Celebrate

Mini-fest brings together Persian belly dancing, First Nations truth telling, artistry, music and more.
26 Jan 2026
Blak Powerhouse 2026

Blak Powerhouse 2026

Blak Powerhouse returns 26 January 2026, turning this day into a day of Blak power, pride and positivity.
26 Jan 2026
Fun social dance

Fun social dance

Learn dance steps to enjoy the many top dance songs of all time
27 Jan 2026
Learn to read music and sing

Learn to read music and sing

No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
27 Jan 2026
Yoga class

Yoga class

Weekly yoga class for mind, body & spirit - all welcome
27 Jan 2026
English class for seniors

English class for seniors

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
27 Jan 2026
French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Beach

French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Beach

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Bondi Beach
27 Jan 2026
Social group for Chinese speaking seniors

Social group for Chinese speaking seniors

Join this friendly group of older people each week for coffee and conversations
27 Jan 2026
Seniors social group

Seniors social group

Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and a chat each week
28 Jan 2026
French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle

French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle
28 Jan 2026
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced

Chinese painting for beginners to advanced

A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
29 Jan 2026
Movement and dance class

Movement and dance class

Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
29 Jan 2026
Echoes of the Firecracker

Echoes of the Firecracker

An exploration of how sound – heard, silenced or remembered – shapes ritual, identity, and belonging across cultures.
29 Jan 2026
The Telescope That Sees Time - Drinks & JWST

The Telescope That Sees Time - Drinks & JWST

Expert breaks down the James Webb Space Telescope in a beginner-friendly brewery talk
29 Jan 2026
Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold

Get fit, make friends and have fun
29 Jan 2026
Lunch and Yarns

Lunch and Yarns

Come and meet your neighbours and fellow community members at this free event
30 Jan 2026
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.

Breathe. Meditate. Connect.

A complimentary one-hour monthly workshop on breathwork and meditation.
1 Feb 2026
Splash the stigma

Splash the stigma

Make a splash for youth mental health!
1 Feb 2026
French classes for your kids and you - Pyrmont

French classes for your kids and you - Pyrmont

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Pyrmont
2 Feb 2026
French classes for your kids and you in Paddington

French classes for your kids and you in Paddington

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington
2 Feb 2026
Gentle exercise

Gentle exercise

Low intensity guided movement techniques to improve your balance, strength, coordination and movement
2 Feb 2026
Monthly social morning tea

Monthly social morning tea

A social gathering for gym members and locals on the first Monday of the month.
2 Feb 2026
Lunch with friends

Lunch with friends

Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre
3 Feb 2026
Come and get techie: Glebe Library

Come and get techie: Glebe Library

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
3 Feb 2026
Come and get techie: Newtown Library

Come and get techie: Newtown Library

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
3 Feb 2026
Surry Hills Probus Club meeting

Surry Hills Probus Club meeting

We invite anyone who is retired or semi-retired to come along and meet some new, like-minded friends.
3 Feb 2026
Accessible yoga class

Accessible yoga class

Everyone is welcome to join this weekly class suitable for all levels of experience.
5 Feb 2026
Acting class

Acting class

Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
6 Feb 2026
Summer on the Green

Summer on the Green

Celebration of the local Waterloo social housing community
6 Feb 2026
Through the Glass Houses: Orchid Walk

Through the Glass Houses: Orchid Walk

Behind the scenes tour of the orchid glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens
7 Feb 2026
Rapha 101

Rapha 101

Build your confidence as you start road cycling and learn the skills of riding in a group.
8 Feb 2026
Sydney Destash Market

Sydney Destash Market

A market for secondhand fabric, yarn and other craft/sewing related items.
8 Feb 2026
Social knitting group: Newtown Library

Social knitting group: Newtown Library

Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
9 Feb 2026
Come and get techie: Redfern Community Centre

Come and get techie: Redfern Community Centre

Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
10 Feb 2026
The Unbound Art Show

The Unbound Art Show

Barnardos Australia’s annual fundraising art show is returning and this year, we’re making an even bigger impact!
13 Feb 2026
Tea Ceremony + SoundBath on Valentine's

Tea Ceremony + SoundBath on Valentine's

A Valentine’s Journey Into the Art of Energy Cultivation For yourself or with someone you love
14 Feb 2026
Fair Day

Fair Day

Fair Day returns to Victoria Park for 2026—bigger, bolder, and bursting with community pride.
15 Feb 2026
Come and get techie: Reg Murphy Community Centre

Come and get techie: Reg Murphy Community Centre

Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
18 Feb 2026
Bingay Pride!

Bingay Pride!

It's Mardi Gras season - time to show off your rainbow colours at BINGAY's Pride Edition!
19 Feb 2026
Forked Tongues Storytellers @ Green Square Library

Forked Tongues Storytellers @ Green Square Library

Join us in a special storytelling event where Forked Tongue Storytellers share multilingual tales from around the world.
19 Feb 2026
Power Up Your Heart

Power Up Your Heart

An inspiring and inclusive evening of meditation, contemplation and open discussion.
20 Feb 2026
Recycle It Saturday: a free recycling drop-off event

Recycle It Saturday: a free recycling drop-off event

Drop off household items including electronics, polystyrene, worn-out clothes, bicycles, x-rays and more
21 Feb 2026
Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk

Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer
21 Feb 2026
Lifeline Pickleball Classic Mosman Edition

Lifeline Pickleball Classic Mosman Edition

Every serve, volley, and dink helps fund vital crisis support and suicide prevention services in our local community.
22 Feb 2026
Queer Sydney: Lost spaces, living stories

Queer Sydney: Lost spaces, living stories

As part of Mardi Gras, queer voices honour lost spaces and imagine new futures for Sydney’s LGBTQI+ cultural life.
23 Feb 2026
PaddyPallin Inspire:Allie Pepper, Limitless Above the Clouds

PaddyPallin Inspire:Allie Pepper, Limitless Above the Clouds

Midlife awakening, true summit mission, and the relentless pursuit to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks without supplemental oxygen
24 Feb 2026
Forked Tongues Storytellers @ Glebe Library

Forked Tongues Storytellers @ Glebe Library

Join us in a special storytelling event where Forked Tongue Storytellers share multilingual tales from around the world.
26 Feb 2026
Horsing Around!

Horsing Around!

Our giant games are free for you to play in the heart of Haymarket.
28 Feb 2026
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

This is Ecstatica — the 48th anniversary of the parade, lighting up Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade.
28 Feb 2026
Women’s social art group

Women’s social art group

Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.
3 Mar 2026
Stroke Safe information session

Stroke Safe information session

Come along to this free talk by Health Promotion Service for Older People
4 Mar 2026
LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Comms

LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Comms

Build a foundational understanding of LGBTIQA+ identities, inclusion, and everyday allyship.
5 Mar 2026
Black & White Photography Workshop

Black & White Photography Workshop

Learn the art of black-and-white photography with our photography short courses in Sydney
7 Mar 2026
Yumi Olgeta: Crafting a more inclusive democracy

Yumi Olgeta: Crafting a more inclusive democracy

A cultural quilt making workshop whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer, like weaving, or just a curious beginner.
14 Mar 2026
Balmoral Swim

Balmoral Swim

Make a Splash for childhood cancer research
22 Mar 2026
A Romantic Rendezvous 2026

A Romantic Rendezvous 2026

A full-day book-signing event for romance readers
22 Mar 2026
First Nations History Tours, The Block

First Nations History Tours, The Block

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – First Nations History Tours, The Block
22 Mar 2026
Self Promotion and Public Speaking with Jenny Valentish

Self Promotion and Public Speaking with Jenny Valentish

Jenny Valentish will give you everything you need to know to navigate the world of self-promotion and public speaking.
21 Apr 2026
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference

Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference

This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.
4 May 2026
HSC and Careers Expo 2026

HSC and Careers Expo 2026

Sydney's premier careers and education event, connecting students and jobseekers with study and career pathways.
28 May 2026
Western Sydney Careers Expo 2026

Western Sydney Careers Expo 2026

Western Sydney’s premier careers and education event, connecting students and jobseekers with study and career pathways.
25 Jun 2026
The MPN Gala Dinner

The MPN Gala Dinner

Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment!
3 Jul 2026