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Discover theatre, dance, film and performances in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.

Waru

Waru

Bangarra’s first dedicated work for children
Today 10am to 12.30am
Sister Act

Sister Act

Sydney, your prayers have been answered
Today 7pm to 9pm
Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema

Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema

Explore the history of movie theatres in Yamaguchi, Japan, and the latest work by video artist Nobuhiro Shimura
Today 10am to 6pm
ATYP's Spring Holiday Drama Workshops

ATYP's Spring Holiday Drama Workshops

Join ATYP this school holidays for our drama classes! Perfect for students from K-12 with any level of experience.
Today 9am to 5pm
Berlin by Joanna Murray Smith

Berlin by Joanna Murray Smith

Storm the Barricade Productions presents the Sydney premiere of Berlin by Joanna Murray-Smith.
Today 7.30pm to 9pm
Cicada

Cicada

A moving tale of self-discovery for all the family
Today 1.30pm to 2.25pm
Colder Than Here

Colder Than Here

An offbeat comedy about finding light even in the darkest of times
Today 6.30pm to 8.15pm
Hamilton

Hamilton

The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier & Pulitzer prize Winning Musical.
Today 7pm to 9.50pm
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club

Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent, Cremorne’s own Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club has it all!
Today 8.30pm to 9.30pm
Hendrick’s GRAND CABARET launches shows at The Emerald Room

Hendrick’s GRAND CABARET launches shows at The Emerald Room

Don’t miss your chance to experience the launch of Hendrick’s GRAND CABARET at The Emerald Room throughout October.
Today 6pm to 9pm
Isaac Julien: Once Again... (Statues Never Die)

Isaac Julien: Once Again... (Statues Never Die)

An exhibition of one of Britain’s most influential and critically acclaimed artists.
Today 10am to 5pm
Julia
Today 7.30pm to 9pm
Learn Salsa dancing at Tropical Soul Dance Studio

Learn Salsa dancing at Tropical Soul Dance Studio

The most popular latin dance style! Haven't dance before? not a problem! Let us teach you
Today 6pm to 11pm
Out of Date

Out of Date

Zoe Brand showcases her work from the past decade, using archetypal jewellery forms, ready-made objects
Today 11am to 5pm
Sarah Contos: Eye Lash Horizon

Sarah Contos: Eye Lash Horizon

The first major survey of artist Sarah Contos, bringing together new sculpture, painting, textiles and video
Today 10am to 5pm
Seventeen

Seventeen

Seymour Centre and WildThingProduction present Matthew Whittet's 'Seventeen'
Today 7.30pm to 9pm
Sunset Boulevard at Sydney Opera House

Sunset Boulevard at Sydney Opera House

Musical superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece.
Today 7.30pm to 10.10pm
The Laugh Inn Comedy Club

The Laugh Inn Comedy Club

Showcase of professional comedians from all around the world
Today 7pm to 8.30pm
The Magician's Nephew

The Magician's Nephew

A magical theatrical experience of C.S Lewis' Narnia tale
Today 2pm to 3pm
The Power of Utopia: Living with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh

The Power of Utopia: Living with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh

A special screening of the film The Power of Utopia: Living with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh at Chauvel Cinema.
Today 6pm to 8pm
Titanique

Titanique

Nothing on earth could come between Jack and Rose, except Céline Dion
Today 7.30pm to 9pm
Well-Behaved Women

Well-Behaved Women

A musical feast where legendary women are brought to life through powerful songs
Today 7.30pm to 1.30pm
Wife by Samuel Adamson

Wife by Samuel Adamson

The Australian premiere of a laugh-out-loud decade-hopping investigation into marriage, queerness and gender
Today 7.30pm to 10pm
La Clique

La Clique

Join the celebration of the century as La Clique marks its 20th spectacular anniversary this October.
Tomorrow
Haunted Sydney pub tour

Haunted Sydney pub tour

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
Tomorrow
Champions

Champions

The Australian premiere of New Zealand playwright Isabella McDermott's debut play
11 Oct 2024
Dark Nights Film Fest

Dark Nights Film Fest

A new ritualistic celebration of independent horror and dark genre films and filmmakers.
11 Oct 2024
Flat Earthers: The Musical

Flat Earthers: The Musical

An irreverent and ingenious West Side Story-meets-QAnon queer pop spectacular.
11 Oct 2024
The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée

The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée

See a world class magic show intertwined with intriguing stories about early Sydney town.
11 Oct 2024
Darling Harbour Fireworks

Darling Harbour Fireworks

Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge
12 Oct 2024
FOMA Runway Showcase 2024

FOMA Runway Showcase 2024

FOMA Runway Showcase will feature a diverse program of First Nations, local and international designers
12 Oct 2024
CYL Lion & Dragon Dancing

CYL Lion & Dragon Dancing

Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?
12 Oct 2024
Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

The Tony Award-winning sensation has its Australian premiere
12 Oct 2024
Secret comedy club in Surry Hills

Secret comedy club in Surry Hills

Which 5 of Sydney's funniest comedians have we invited? Come and find out.
12 Oct 2024
Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

The classic Hollywood musical makes a splash in Sydney's North Shore
12 Oct 2024
Comedy class + comedy show: combo deal

Comedy class + comedy show: combo deal

Take a 1-hour comedy class and then watch the pros at the Improv Comedy Cagefight – Sydney's best-rated comedy show
14 Oct 2024
Meisner technique classes

Meisner technique classes

For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
14 Oct 2024
Online acting classes: the Meisner technique & screen acting

Online acting classes: the Meisner technique & screen acting

Live and interactive online acting classes at The Actors Pulse – the leading Meisner school in the southern hemisphere
14 Oct 2024
Tea ceremony experience

Tea ceremony experience

Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully
14 Oct 2024
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting online via Zoom

Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting online via Zoom

A unique opportunity for teenagers to learn the craft of acting for stage and screen.
14 Oct 2024
Tinkerbell and the dream fairies

Tinkerbell and the dream fairies

Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure in Royal Botanic Garden
15 Oct 2024
Free online workshop: Pricing for creatives

Free online workshop: Pricing for creatives

A practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work
15 Oct 2024
Free stand-up comedy class

Free stand-up comedy class

Join our beginners class covering the basics of joke-writing, learn from Sydney's best comedy teachers
15 Oct 2024
Romesh Ranganathan - Hustle

Romesh Ranganathan - Hustle

See Romesh Ranganathan with his brand new show, Hustle!
15 Oct 2024
Storytelling course: write & tell stories with impact

Storytelling course: write & tell stories with impact

What you'll learn Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story in Sydney.
15 Oct 2024
The Running Joke Comedy Club

The Running Joke Comedy Club

Sydney's #1 comedy club on TripAdvisor with resident host Daniel Muggleton
15 Oct 2024
Film Screenings: Human Touch in a Digital World

Film Screenings: Human Touch in a Digital World

A short films series exploring how different members of society interact with automation and digital technologies.
16 Oct 2024
Screen acting classes

Screen acting classes

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting
16 Oct 2024
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.
17 Oct 2024
Yentl

Yentl

The critically acclaimed and award-winning Kadimah Yiddish Theatre production
17 Oct 2024
"It's Gatsby Darling" Burlesque Show

"It's Gatsby Darling" Burlesque Show

Party like Gatsby at our glamorous event filled with glitz, glam, and classic burlesque!
18 Oct 2024
Hedda Gabler

Hedda Gabler

Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler at KXT on Broadway
18 Oct 2024
Latin Nights By The Bay

Latin Nights By The Bay

We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights By the Bay.
18 Oct 2024
McGuffin Park

McGuffin Park

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present McGuffin Park
18 Oct 2024
Teen acting classes: New York style acting studio

Teen acting classes: New York style acting studio

Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen in a very specific step-by-step formula
18 Oct 2024
The FilmHarmonia Orchestra presents: Valour

The FilmHarmonia Orchestra presents: Valour

An exciting evening of celebrating courage and bravery in Film and Game Music!
19 Oct 2024
Kristen Key - Lesbian Army

Kristen Key - Lesbian Army

Kristin Key, an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian is performing in Sydney
20 Oct 2024
Darlo Drama trial beginners acting class

Darlo Drama trial beginners acting class

Join this trial acting class for a fun night of confidence building and creativity
21 Oct 2024
Dissent

Dissent

An irreverent and provocative exploration of everyday resistance.
23 Oct 2024
Ecstasy (Liveworks Festival 2024)

Ecstasy (Liveworks Festival 2024)

A mystical pageant to the void, drawing from Christian liturgy, the rave and raptures with the divine.
23 Oct 2024
It's Already Happened, We're Just in the Past

It's Already Happened, We're Just in the Past

An evolving, transforming installation, where time and physics become liquid
23 Oct 2024
Leftover Market 剩女經濟 (Liveworks Festival 2024)

Leftover Market 剩女經濟 (Liveworks Festival 2024)

Through a feminist lens Taiwanese artist Su Pinwen interrogates ideas of value in our society
23 Oct 2024
The Bloom (Liveworks Festival 2024)

The Bloom (Liveworks Festival 2024)

A heady choreographic dive into the generative glitches of queer propagation and motherhood.
23 Oct 2024
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave

The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave

A spectacle of pure endurance. An electrifying non-stop rave of chaos, carnage and catharsis.
23 Oct 2024
Thunderbloom-Live

Thunderbloom-Live

A full length theatrical extravaganza with original songs, dance, and a live band
23 Oct 2024
Antonio Sánchez: Birdman Live

Antonio Sánchez: Birdman Live

The 10th anniversary of BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) with Antonio Sánchez performing a live score.
24 Oct 2024
Cardea presents "Cirque Du Tease" Burlesque Show

Cardea presents "Cirque Du Tease" Burlesque Show

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for a night of electrifying entertainment at Cardea in Barangaroo!
25 Oct 2024
Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songpiel

Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songpiel

Dive into Weill & Brecht's Seven Deadly Sins and Mahagonny-Songspiel: powerful works blending opera, theatre and satire.
25 Oct 2024
Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel (Kurt Weill)

Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel (Kurt Weill)

See two daring works that take you deep into the human condition – where desire, morality, and survival collide.
25 Oct 2024
SIX the Musical

SIX the Musical

Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon SIX the Musical returns
25 Oct 2024
The Ruby revue burlesque show

The Ruby revue burlesque show

The Ruby Revue showcases the best of the best burlesque performers Australia wide
25 Oct 2024
Magritte dinner and exhibition viewing

Magritte dinner and exhibition viewing

Celebrate the opening of the René Magritte exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
26 Oct 2024
Who I Am Not – A Story of Identity and Courage

Who I Am Not – A Story of Identity and Courage

Special film screening co-presentation with Queer Screen and the City of Sydney for Intersex Awareness Day
26 Oct 2024
Smart rhythms and moves class

Smart rhythms and moves class

Join us and learn movement and dance routines and tips to improve memory function and improve brain connection.
28 Oct 2024
Sunday

Sunday

“A world class production” – The Guardian
28 Oct 2024
Beetle

Beetle

An instant Australian classic, Beetle tells the story of a child who finds a friend in her backyard.
29 Oct 2024
Phantoms & Illusions: A Halloween Magic Spectacle

Phantoms & Illusions: A Halloween Magic Spectacle

Get ready for a spooky night filled with mind-bending magic tricks, illusions, and mysterious phantoms this Halloween!
31 Oct 2024
Red Light Confidential Burlesque!

Red Light Confidential Burlesque!

Sydney's longest running Burlesque & Variety night, showcasing the best & freshest acts from all over town!
31 Oct 2024
Refugee Diaries

Refugee Diaries

Witness the resilience of young refugees who have the strength to not only survive but thrive
31 Oct 2024
Meow cabaret show

Meow cabaret show

Treat yourself to a night of glamour, seduction at the sensational, MEOW cabaret show
1 Nov 2024
Soul dance with Taline

Soul dance with Taline

Join us for a freeform dance experience that will inspire you to shed your inhibitions, let go and express your soul
1 Nov 2024
The Female of the Species by Joanna Murray-Smith

The Female of the Species by Joanna Murray-Smith

A witty fast-paced play that proves the female of the species is not only deadlier, but funnier than the male.
1 Nov 2024
A Simple Space

A Simple Space

Carriageworks is proud to present raw and exhilarating performance A Simple Space from 5-9 November.
5 Nov 2024
Folk For Life

Folk For Life

Folk for Life is a social Polish folkloric dance class initiative
6 Nov 2024
Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Don’t miss your chance to see this unmissable musical!
6 Nov 2024
Unite to Feed Australia live

Unite to Feed Australia live

A spectacular fundraising concert to raise crucial funds to provide meals for Australians struggling to make ends meet
7 Nov 2024
An Evening with Stephen Fry

An Evening with Stephen Fry

An unforgettable evening with comedian, actor and master storyteller, Stephen Fry
8 Nov 2024
August: Osage County

August: Osage County

Belvoir brings to the stage one of the monumental plays of the 21st century, August: Osage County.
9 Nov 2024
No Such Thing as a Fish presents 'Thundernerds'

No Such Thing as a Fish presents 'Thundernerds'

With over half-a-billion downloads, catch podcast No Such Thing As a Fish Live!
9 Nov 2024
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals

Sydney Town Hall organ recitals

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free concert in the heart of the city
11 Nov 2024
"Viva Showgirls" Burlesque Live at Cardea

"Viva Showgirls" Burlesque Live at Cardea

Get ready for a night of seductive burlesque performances at "Viva Showgirls" live at Cardea!
11 Nov 2024
Sweat

Sweat

Blood, sweat and explosive drama
11 Nov 2024
Shakespeare in Love, adapted from the Oscar-winning film

Shakespeare in Love, adapted from the Oscar-winning film

The Sydney premiere of this scintillating stage adaptation of the film favourite, full of passion, love and laughter.
12 Nov 2024
Bill Bailey - Thoughtifier

Bill Bailey - Thoughtifier

The brilliant Bill Bailey is back with his new show, 'Thoughtifier'!
16 Nov 2024
The 7 comedians show at Maroubra comedy club

The 7 comedians show at Maroubra comedy club

There's something for everyone in these comedy shows, which have been sellling out since 2017
16 Nov 2024
Brian Tseng comedy live

Brian Tseng comedy live

Brian Tseng is the giant of Taiwanese comedy
18 Nov 2024
Brad Williams Live

Brad Williams Live

Brad Williams, one of the funniest comedians in the US right now is coming to perform in Sydney!
19 Nov 2024
Rafi Bastos live

Rafi Bastos live

Jewish-Brazilian comedian Rafi Bastos is coming to Sydney
20 Nov 2024
Trevor Noah - Off The Record Tour

Trevor Noah - Off The Record Tour

One of the most successful comedians in the world, Trevor Noah is coming back to Sydney!
20 Nov 2024
Beat Breakdown

Beat Breakdown

Rise to the challenge and unleash your dance potential to be crowned Beat Breakdown's newest champion.
21 Nov 2024
A Play in Two Days

A Play in Two Days

Multi award-winning playwright Hilary Bell will take you through the fundamentals of playwriting.
23 Nov 2024
Just For Laughs Sydney: All-Star Gala

Just For Laughs Sydney: All-Star Gala

An evening of laughter with the world’s biggest comedy stars at the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall!
23 Nov 2024
Level 2 Improv Course in Sydney: Scene-work (4 Weeks)

Level 2 Improv Course in Sydney: Scene-work (4 Weeks)

At this intermediate course you'll meet new people, have fun, and take your improvisation to the next level
23 Nov 2024
John Bishop: Back At It

John Bishop: Back At It

John Bishop is bringing his all new comedy show Back At It to Australia in 2024.
25 Nov 2024
Shakespeare on Film: Julius Caesar

Shakespeare on Film: Julius Caesar

Revisit some classic adaptations of Shakespeare’s stories on film, curated by artistic director Peter Evans.
25 Nov 2024
Amir K: Live Down Under

Amir K: Live Down Under

Stand-up like you've never seen before with Los Angeles comedian, Amir K
27 Nov 2024
The Heartbreak Choir

The Heartbreak Choir

Ensemble Theatre is presenting Aidan Fennessy’s The Heartbreak Choir, a joyous love song to community and friendship
29 Nov 2024
Opera in the pub at The Harold – "Opera Party"

Opera in the pub at The Harold – "Opera Party"

Opera... in a pub? You heard right. Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub.
3 Dec 2024
Stuck by Kikki Temple

Stuck by Kikki Temple

A trans woman and a neo-Nazi get stuck in an elevator…
4 Dec 2024
End of year Magritte celebration

End of year Magritte celebration

Grab your friends and kick off the end-of-year celebrations with a night of art, food and entertainment.
7 Dec 2024
Beyond Possible Magic & Illusion Show – Jackson Aces

Beyond Possible Magic & Illusion Show – Jackson Aces

Jackson Aces is a master in the art of illusion. His magically entertaining show will intrigue, inspire & surprise you.
8 Dec 2024
Jackson Aces

Jackson Aces

A Magical Mix of Dark Arts, Illusion and Humour
8 Dec 2024
Voices of Angels

Voices of Angels

Gondwana Choirs presents our annual holiday concert, Voices of Angels at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
9 Dec 2024
Experience the Way of Samurai in Sydney

Experience the Way of Samurai in Sydney

Witness the mesmerizing show of 5 professional Samurai dancers and singers from Japan, showcasing the art of Samurai.
13 Dec 2024
Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series
2 Jan 2025
Jack and Michael Whitehall Live

Jack and Michael Whitehall Live

Jack Whitehall and his dad Michael are coming to Aus to bring you an extra chapter of their adventures
31 Jan 2025
Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside

Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside

Everyone's favorite "clown in a gown" is returning to the stage with a new comedy show, aptly titled "Dead Inside".
7 Feb 2025
Hadestown

Hadestown

The Australian premiere of the acclaimed musical phenomenon Hadestown, by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell
11 Feb 2025
MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

Michael Jackson’s unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.
26 Feb 2025
Sarah Millican – Late Bloomer

Sarah Millican – Late Bloomer

The incredible and hilarious Sarah Millican is coming back to Australia!
20 Mar 2025
Annie

Annie

A little hero for a big tomorrow
27 Mar 2025
And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None

Agatha Christie’s breathtaking masterpiece, And Then There Were None opens at Theatre Royal Sydney in May.
3 May 2025
Ben Schwartz & Friends

Ben Schwartz & Friends

Ben Schwartz, star of Parks and Recreation and the voice of Sonic, is bringing his smash-hit improv show to Australia.
3 May 2025
The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

The Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy® award-winning production The Book of Mormon returns to Sydney
15 Jul 2025