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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.
KGV Netball Monday evening & Friday lunch competitions
Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
Chair yoga
Yoga movements have been adapted to be performed while seated in a chair.
Come and get techie at Surry Hills Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Hokkien
This free service is provided by Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) trained volunteers and caseworkers.
French classes for your kids and you - Paddington
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington
Gentle exercise
Low intensity guided movement techniques to improve your balance, strength, coordination and movement
Live and digitally guided mindfulness meditation
Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session
Luku dhinthun: Always following the path of our Ancestors
Artists from diverse clan groups tell the story of Milingimbi art
Music instrument class
Learn how to play the ukulele, hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
Daily Service of Remembrance
At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
Learn to read music and sing
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Lunch with friends
Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre
With One Voice community choir: Sydney CBD
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Access Ideas and Insights: Growing inclusive audiences
Our upcoming Access Ideas and Insights panel will focus on Growing Inclusive Audiences.
Come and get techie: Customs House Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Come and get techie: Glebe Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Come and get techie: Newtown Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
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
Fitness class for older adults
Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility
French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Beach
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Bondi Beach
Merchants of Haymarket: Building Chinatown and Beyond
Discover the Chinese merchants who built Sydney’s Chinatown and shaped Haymarket’s history.
Social group for Chinese speaking seniors
Join this friendly group of older people each week for coffee and conversations
Women’s social art group
Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Cantonese
Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker
Seniors social group
Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and a chat each week
Youth Boxing and Calisthenics at Eveleigh
sensory friendly inclusive session with targeted coaching and guidance
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle
Fun brain training at Kings Cross Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Green Square Sings
Come meet your neighbours and learn to sing in a welcoming environment
Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind
The deathless unending nature of mind
KGV Fitness – Full body circuit
A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high
Networking & Growth Event for Women in Sales & Business
For women in sales & founders ready to level up - meet the network that opens doors and drives real growth.
Nura Yoga (8 week Program)
Nura Yoga connects mind, body & spirit to Country through unique yoga classes.
Songs & Play
Free music & play group for families with infants and pre-school-aged children
The First Inventors - documentary screening
Drop by UTS during Reconciliation Week and watch episodes from the incredible series 'The First Inventors'.
Turbo trivia hosted by the fabulous Wonder Mama
Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights
Informal coffee and chat sessions
Come join us if you'd like to make new friends in an easy environment
Accessible yoga class
Everyone is welcome to join this weekly class suitable for all levels of experience.
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Movement and dance class
Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
Sydney City Farm volunteer working bees
Help out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvesting
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Wrap with Love knitting group
Join this friendly knitting group to make wraps for people in need.
Yoga class at the Rex
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility in this weekly 1-hour class
Cancer Reimagined: The Future of Precision Care
Cancer is changing – but so is the way we find and fight it
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Cultural Walking Tours
South Eveleigh invites you to stand with us this National Reconciliation Week with Cultural Walking Tours.
HSC and Careers Expo 2026
Sydney's premier careers and education event, connecting students and jobseekers with study and career pathways.
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Potts Point
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Mahjong in Green Square
Come and meet your neighbours and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong every Thursday afternoon
Marrickville Happy Hour: Safe Homes for NSW Renters
Are you a renter or do you care about a renter?
The Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint
Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint
Toddler craft and chat
Bring your toddler to this fun session and connect with other parents
Youth Gardening and Cooking at Glebe
free social gardening and cooking at St Helens community centre
Dance for Joy: Move from the Inside Out
Three Thursday Evenings May 14, 21, 28 6:15 to 7:45pm Gadigal Hall, Newtown Neighbourhood 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
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
Crafting in Stitches
Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment!
Gentle exercise at Pyrmont
Stay active and enjoy a gentle full body workout in a safe environment
Glebe Aboriginal Cultural Walk - Reconciliation Week
Join us for this walk through Glebe with Uncle Jimmy Smith, Gadigal custodian, Elder and cultural educator.
Minds Collective community football program
Free weekly football program to support people in their mental health recovery
Recycling and lids sorting volunteer session
Let’s turn small actions into big impact — one lid at a time
Reiki Master Practitioner Certification & Attunement
Advanced master course in energy healing
Amnesty's Write Against Children in Detention
Free event to write letters supporting human rights of children
Dungeons & Damper: Inside the D20
Inspired by tabletop roleplaying games, and informed by First Nations cultural ideology, an immersive, free adventure.
Guided Ride: Oxford Street cycleway - city connections
Start and finish at Taylor Square as we roll out to celebrate the Oxford Street Cycleway
Somatic embodiment workshop
A workshop to arrive in stillness, presence, and a clearer sense of self
Zumba class Pyrmont
Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun
Italian National Ball
Celebrate Italy’s National Day and the Italian Australian community
Awesome Black Block Party
A one-night outdoor celebration of Blak music, culture and community
First Nations History Tours, The Block
Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – First Nations History Tours, The Block
Free meditation class - uplift your wellbeing
Manage stress, remove troubling thoughts and emotions, and find long-lasting happiness with heartfulness meditation
Speed-Friending for Queer Men & Women
Tired of endless swiping? Want to actually connect with one other in a fun, intentional, low-pressure space?
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Full Moon meditation for women
Join our supportive community to gather in stillness, release, reflect & reconnect. All ages welcome.
Green Square Aboriginal Cultural Walk – Reconciliation Week
A knowledge exchange with Uncle Jimmy Smith focusing on the connection to Land, Water and Sky.
Monthly social morning tea
A social gathering for gym members and locals on the first Monday of the month.
Pride Fest
Sydney’s Queer Arts & Culture Festival is ready to PAINT THE PRECINCT PURPLE for Pride Fest
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
Healthy Ageing Hub
Learn about and access the services and support you need to live well and independently
I Acknowledge Country – A 360° immersive experience
This experience shares stories of language, culture, and belonging.
Pride Fest Gala Performance
Step into a dazzling night of unforgettable entertainment at the Pride Fest Gala
Pride Month Drag Bingo
Stonewall Newtown has Drag Bingo with Charisma belle every Tuesday through Pride Month.
Screening of WINHANGANHA
Join us at NAS for the National Reconciliation Week Screening of WINHANGANHA
Surry Hills Probus Club – June Meeting
Come along and meet some new, like-minded friends.
Awareness through the body
A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection and presence
Green Square Aboriginal Cultural Talk
Free community talk by Gadigal custodian, Elder Uncle Jimmy Smith.
Healthy Bones & Osteoporosis information session
Come along to this free talk by Health Promotion Service for Older People
Mabo Day films at Darling Square Library
Celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo
Refugee chef dinner banquet
Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees
Lifeline Eastern Suburbs - Bondi Charity Golf Day
Lifeline Bondi is excited to host our 2nd annual golf day at the Bondi Golf & Diggers Club on Friday, 5th June 2026
Mindfulness in the Garden
Learn how to bring full awareness to the present moment while being immersed in a natural garden setting.
KGV Walking Group
Join us for our monthly walk to different parts of our beautiful city.
Social knitting group: Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
Tea meet Sound
Join Cenk& Carol for a cosy Tea meet Sound ceremony to step into a sanctuary of stillness through these sacred practices
The Power of Your Mind: Kindness, Clarity & Insight
Explore meditation and mind training practices that are straightforward, grounded in sanity, kindness, and compassion
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour monthly workshop on breathwork and meditation.
Fun brain training at Green Square Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Bingay Pride Anthems
It's Pride Month! June's BINGAY will celebrate with a night of pure joy and the most iconic Pride anthems.
Open Mic Night Newtown: Musicians, comedians and poets
Each performer gets a free drink!
Social monthly morning tea in Pyrmont
Join us for a casual catch up with other locals. Hear about what's on in our local area and at Pyrmont Community Centre
Reset by Richard Bell
A Sydney Biennale project asking (and answering) what a constitution for the 21st century might look like
Bridging Lanka: Transformation Through Expression 2026
An evening of expression, storytelling, and connection to inspire personal and community growth.
Beginner sewing workshop
Join our friendly, hands-on class to learn how use a sewing machine and basic hand stitching
Whistleblowers: In defence of truth
A critical discussion on the crucial role of whistleblowing to Australian democracy.
Refugee Week: Nawfel's story
Hear from guest speaker Nawfel followed by an Iraq inspired morning tea
Come and get techie: Reg Murphy Community Centre
Get help with a technology question about a device or website
Startup World Cup Sydney 2026
Global pitch competition: 10 startups pitch live to investors. Winner goes to San Francisco.
Raminten Universe: Life is a Cabaret, Film Screening
Experience a powerful story from Indonesia’s queer cultural underground and legendary drag cabaret
Declutter your home, reclaim your life info session - Glebe
Come along to this free talk from Inside Out Recovery
Intergenerational pancake morning tea
Let's celebrate community, connection and culture
Create & Connect: Interwoven Stories with Bindi Bindi Art
Workshop led by a married queer Aboriginal artist duo. Explore storytelling through Aboriginal art.
Cark It Café: Creativity Meets Death Chats for LGBTIQ+
Cark It Café: Queer, creative & death-positive — let’s plan our endings with flair, not fear
I Thought I Was in Bali
A playful and immersive Indonesian open house designed as a cultural curiosity playground
Matinee Bingay Pride
For Pride Month, here's a MATINEE BINGAY happening at the Beresford on Sunday arvo!
We need to talk about gender: conversations for change
A guided discussion on gender stereotypes, and how they shape our relationships and everyday lives.
Paddy Pallin Inspire:Ewelina Kozok, Crossing Africa Overland
From Morocco to South Africa along Africa’s west coast — a 9-month journey across 30 countries, without flights
Western Sydney Careers Expo 2026
Western Sydney’s premier careers and education event, connecting students and jobseekers with study and career pathways.
Yalla to Lebanon (Upgraded!)
Back by popular demand, this audience favourite returns sharper, funnier, and more magical than ever.
Reiki Group Practice
Join our Reiki Share: healing swaps, connection, community. All levels welcome for renewal and heartfelt connections!
Big Gay Boxing XXL: Pride Month Edition
Put your fists up for this seriously fun Pride Month werkout and celebration.
Healthy brain ageing and dementia - information session
Come along to this free talk by the Sydney Local Health District Dementia Counselling & Support Service.
The MPN Gala Dinner
Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment!
Where can we find lasting happiness?
An introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age
SMASH! 2026 Sydney Manga and Anime Show
SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is an annual convention for everyone
Adult Art Classes
All levels and abilities welcome. Explore your medium. Develop your style.
Dr Bob Brown Gold Medal
Join us for an inspiring evening as the Sydney Peace Foundation awards the Gold Medal to Dr Bob Brown.
Everything is Workable
An introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age
Photography: Technical skills workshop
Learn to improve your technical photography skills with us
Voltaren City2Surf
Experience the World's Largest Fun Run and join us on 9 August 2026.
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern Community Open Day
Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities.
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
Workshop for supervisors of learner drivers
Give your learner driver the best possible introduction to driving: their life could depend on it
Hearing loss management information session
Come along to this free talk by Hearing Matters Australia
Lighten Your Mood: Overcoming depression
Simple practical techniques that can lift your mood quickly and reliably
Great Irish Famine Commemoration 2026
Saturday September 12th - Remembering the famine in Ireland, ancestors, and Irish influence in Australian development
Accentuate the Positive: How to work with negative emotions
Through meditation and reflection on some simple questions, we can ground ourselves in the face of negative emotions
Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink
Triathlon Pink is designed to be fun, inclusive, and empowering.
Experience the magic of the Chalice Well Gardens
A one-day workshop of sacred water, intuition and guidance
Declutter your home, reclaim your life information session
Come along to this free talk from Inside Out Recovery
Beating burnout and stress
Simple ways to bring meditation and the compassionate Buddhist view into our daily life to help ease stress and worry
2026 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony
Sydney Peace Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2026 recipient, Jennifer Robinson
How to remain unshaken by life’s ups and downs
Advice on how by setting aside worry we all can find strength to face the ups and downs of modern living.
Black & white photography workshop
Learn the art of black-and-white photography with our photography short courses in Sydney