Exhibitions

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.

From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.

Explore behind-the-scenes film-making magic of the world of Harry Potter like never before.

MCA Australia's annual exhibition of exciting new work by Australian artists aged 35 and under.

An exhibition exploring the darker side of myth in the modern world

Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of illusions and let our captivating rooms play tricks on your mind!

Immerse yourself in a powerful series of exhibitions, installations and digital experiences.

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Free outdoor exhibition of posters by Peter Drew

A definitive picture of great Australian photographer Max Dupain is revealed in this landmark retrospective.

Horizon Line is the Museum’s sanctuary for slow looking.

Pristine Moments, a group exhibition bringing together contemporary artists living in Sydney.

Exploring environmental issues through contemporary art

Celebrating the best of the next generation of artists

New exhibition at the TAFE NSW Muse Gallery prompts audiences to rethink the role of museums in a new exhibition

Experience the beauty of nature through 100 stunning images. A South Australian Museum exhibition

Art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia celebrating the many avatars of Vishnu

It's our story to be told.

A four-day intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper

Public access to an art exhibition

2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers, plus workshops, family films, after-hours fun and hands-on science at AM.

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

An extraordinary collection of rare manuscripts, books, maps and navigational instruments

The first institutional exhibition of South Australian ceramic artist Jordan Gower.

exhibition by sculptor Janet Clouston

Explore five decades of extraordinary photography by one of Australia’s most important and influential photojournalists.

Join Archibald finalist Lucila Zentner for the opening of 'The Enigma of Being Oneself', featuring her iconic Roos

The Madjawa Maangi exhibition and events program features First Nations arts and cultural activities

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC

Join us for a special NAIDOC Art Exhibition showcasing NAIDOC posters through the years.

a new exhibition exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia, from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.

Part of the Transience series by Wong Ching Yee (Jenny) 黃靜儀. The assemblage has had many lives and continues to evolve.

Torres Strait pearling history, centering the overlooked stories of Indigenous and South Sea Islander seafarers

An LGBTQIA+ walking tour of Darlinghurst

An ambitious new body of work developed through an ongoing dialogue with family histories and archival encounters.

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'On Reflection' by Sue Meyer 22 September – 5 October 2026

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

Discover the work of the Anzac Memorial's 2024 Veteran Artist in Residence

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934.

Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover unique and mysterious Viking-age treasures.

Step into the powerful story of Tự do (Freedom), the boat that carried Vietnamese refugees to Australia in 1977.

When The Dust Settled: North Sullivan’s untold photographic record the week after 9/11

An unique ceramics show in Sydney CBD. Zi Xin’s work draws on idiomatic language from both Eastern and Western cultures.

Birds and boats weave together in this magical new exhibition from artist Andrew Ensor

A solo exhibition of new work by Pedro Wonaeamirri.

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

A site-specific exhibition that transforms the street-facing vitrine into an oversized toy box for everyone.

An improbable collection of artworks from previous series

Newly commissioned and rarely seen works in sculpture, painting, and drawing.

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Digital artist Aileen Ng explores perception, memory and human-machine relationships

This exhibition presents contemporary jewellery by Pierre Cavalan.

Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman’s provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.

The largest major exhibition of one of the most fearless and influential voices in Australian contemporary art.

A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.

Picture perfect glimpses of Australian Life - take a stroll through the finalists of the $10,000 photographic prize

To the Owner is Alana Hunt's first institutional solo exhibition in Gadigal Nura/Sydney.

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of new photographs by Bill Henson.

4A LAB Emerging Digital Artist Program

Life Drawing Sip and Sketch Workshop hosted by a fun Sydney Drag Queen

Explore artist Hanako Murakami's first exhibition in Australia

A foundation for the development of meaningful learning experiences about First Peoples' artists and artworks

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12

One Vessel, One Realm

Paintings, textiles and video exploring Simone de Beauvoir’s question of female embodiment and a woman's changing body

A conversation between acclaimed Thai artist Pinaree Sanpitak and Artspace Executive Director Victor Wang.

Penelope Seidler AO, Colin Griffiths and Andrew Andersons AO in conversation

A series of art sessions with community members.

Sculptures created by students

Discover a treasure trove of family activities this Spring

Immerse yourself in the world of still life painting over two inspiring days.

Join us at Create and Make Workshop in Surry Hills these school holidays for a fun art and craft workshop

An exhibition of original Jelly works on archival paper, ink, acrylic and paint, plus school holiday workshops

Still-Life Sketching Social Night at Sydney's Newest Artist-Run Gallery

painting and photography by Michael Shirley, Hugh Wayland, Geoff Aldridge, Nell Smith and Murrumbidgee Jones

Penelope Seidler AO & The Hon. Elizabeth Evatt AC in conversation

Works by 30 plus artists developed through Brooch Club

Take Over: Community Showcase, the culminating celebration of Heaps Decent’s week-long creative residency.

A major survey journeying through the landscapes and stories that transformed Australian art

A photography exhibition celebrating queer friendship, connection, care and chosen family through community portraits.

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'I Fell In Love' by Felicity Schrader

Discover journeys both real and imagined through maps, manuscripts, books and artworks.

Discover Hoori Handmade: Afghan embroidery celebrating women artisans, traditional skills and cultural storytelling.

A celebration of works on paper by the Bathurst Street Printmakers and students of Cilla Campbell

Artisan Crafts: Archival Woodblock Prints Reimagined

Join artists Remy Faint and Tom Polo in conversation as they discuss Faint’s exhibition ‘A Site of Unfolding’.

With the theme of 'Art Moving Forward' 30 Independent local artists present a dynamic range of work

Meet leading employers, explore career opportunities and build your future in Australia and beyond

Intertwined is an exhibition showcasing Sydney College of The Arts Alumni and Lecturers

An exhibition presenting 20 culturally diverse, internationally recognised women artists based in Australia

And This Is Where We Land

Ceramic Business District

Conversations Through Jewellery: Works by the UNSW Art & Design Jewellery Community

Discover jewellery, ceramics, and botanical installation in a leafy Darlinghurst laneway studio.

This show features work by 23 printmakers

An exhibition celebrating the skill of Afghan women textile artists

Group art exhibition

Market, Exhibition, Workshop

Independent artists and collectives open their studio doors

Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!

An activated exhibition and retail event shaped by a curated cohort of contemporary makers working across craft and design

Learn how to capture the glamour and charisma of a drag queen through art, guided by a queen herself

Join us over 2 days using experimental techniques and tools to create a unique collaborative artwork.

Sydney Craft Week Workshops at Sew Make Create

Bringing together a curated selection of local ceramic artists and makers

Basketry Looping Workshop

A colourful tribute to Oxford Street's queer history, culture and places of belonging.

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

Expressive banner artworks celebrating movement, visibility and queer self-expression.

Bold banner artworks celebrating Oxford Street's diversity, resilience and queer history.

Craft evening

23rd Annual National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddo Painting Prize Exhibition of Natioonal Finalists

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2026!

UNSW Animation and Moving Image Festival

A Bird Week Exhibition

In their ninth exhibition together, Sarah Gibson, Janet Kossy, Fran Munro, Penny Ryan and Sue Young show new artworks

Meet 17 ceramic artists in a working Marrickville studio. Free, 9am to 3pm.

2nd Annual Young Paddo Art Prize for an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian Landscape, for ages 5- 18 years

Booby Trap invites artists, makers and crafters to explore a phrase loaded with contradiction, humour and possibility

Random Weave Basketry Workshop

Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.

Step into the vibrant world of David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of our time.

Celebrate disco culture with dance, live music, waacking and audience participation.

Stories, craft and conversation come together in this participatory video installation.

Textile artworks celebrating queer nightlife, community and the power of collective joy.

An interactive light installation where movement, colour and oracles transform Taylor Square.

Over 100 miniature artworks on show

Contemporary Aboriginal artworks celebrating culture, connection, community and Country.

Share a message of love and become part of a growing community artwork.

Enter a glowing underwater world of mer-creatures, storytelling, creativity and queer imagination.

A thought-provoking video installation exploring equality, identity and shared humanity.

Get free, practical advice on solar, batteries, heat pump hot water, EV charging, getting off gas and more.

FutureWorldExpoSydney brings together global technology, investors, innovators, researchers to explore the technologies

Future World Expo Sydney 2026

Acclaimed photojournalists Lorrie Graham and Mike Bowers come together to reflect on Lorrie’s trailblazing career.

Prue Venables upcoming solo exhibition

For collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

An exhibition of landscape paintings with glimpses of birds and animals by artist Geoffrey Adams.

Explore 100+ electric cars, free test drives, and expert hubs.

An exhibition of works by our 2026 Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) graduate students.

Australia’s premier tattoo convention

Simone's solo exhibition brings together her visual art with poetry celebrating enduring themes of Live, Play, Love.

Exhibition by Photographic artist Edmond Thommen

Discover tea culture at the 7th Sydney Tea Expo 2026—tea makers, tastings, ceremonies & cultural exchange.

An exhibition of ink painting by Biao Zhu

Showcasing fine art and design

Australia's Favourite and Biggest Wedding Expos

Australia's Favourite and Biggest Wedding Expo

Australia's largest free-to-attend B2B tech expo