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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.

Snowflake

Snowflake

Australian premiere of a bittersweet Christmas story about Brexit and generational conflict
Today 5pm to 6.40pm
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
Tomorrow
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.
Tomorrow
The Heartbreak Choir

The Heartbreak Choir

Ensemble Theatre is presenting Aidan Fennessy’s The Heartbreak Choir, a joyous love song to community and friendship
Tomorrow
SIX the Musical

SIX the Musical

Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon SIX the Musical returns
24 Dec 2024
Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Experience the Australian premiere of this thrilling quest filled with magic, monsters and mayhem.
24 Dec 2024
Hamilton

Hamilton

The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier & Pulitzer prize winning musical.
24 Dec 2024
Laneway Cinema at The Rocks

Laneway Cinema at The Rocks

Free films every Wednesday in The Rocks' iconic surrounds.
25 Dec 2024
Mov'in Bed Beach Cinema

Mov'in Bed Beach Cinema

Mov’In Bed Outdoor Bed Cinema Returns to Barangaroo This Summer… and It’s on a Beach!
25 Dec 2024
The Laugh Inn Comedy Club

The Laugh Inn Comedy Club

Showcase of professional comedians from all around the world
25 Dec 2024
Haunted Sydney pub tour

Haunted Sydney pub tour

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
26 Dec 2024
Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Don’t miss your chance to see this unmissable musical!
26 Dec 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.
27 Dec 2024
Titanique

Titanique

Nothing on earth could come between Jack and Rose, except Céline Dion
27 Dec 2024
Darling Harbour Fireworks

Darling Harbour Fireworks

Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge
28 Dec 2024
Tea ceremony experience

Tea ceremony experience

Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully
28 Dec 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
30 Dec 2024
NYE @ The Argyle

NYE @ The Argyle

This is it. Our last ever NYE party 🎉💔
31 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
Burlesque with Cervena Fox

Burlesque with Cervena Fox

Join burlesque sensations Cervena Fox, Evana De Lune and Ruby Slippers for a night to remember.
3 Jan 2025
Converted!

Converted!

A brand new comedy disco musical
3 Jan 2025
Josephine Wants To Dance

Josephine Wants To Dance

Jump into the tutu-tastic adventure of self-discovery, ballet and... kangaroos
3 Jan 2025
The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life!
4 Jan 2025
A Model Murder

A Model Murder

The true crime story of Shirley Beiger
4 Jan 2025
Superluminal

Superluminal

Step into the wondrous wild with Patch Theatre’s new immersive installation, Superluminal.
4 Jan 2025
The Thirsty Mile

The Thirsty Mile

Sydney Festival’s summer centrepiece is back for 2025.
4 Jan 2025
The Whale by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

The Whale by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

For 10 summer days and nights this graceful large-scale whale installation will make Bondi its home.
4 Jan 2025
Ghost Quartet

Ghost Quartet

Dave Malloy's intoxicating New York musical comes to Sydney's Hayes Theatre
8 Jan 2025
Multiple Bad Things

Multiple Bad Things

They're just saying what you've already been thinking
8 Jan 2025
Stags & Hens

Stags & Hens

Hillarious play perfect for the holiday season
8 Jan 2025
Westpac OpenAir

Westpac OpenAir

Westpac OpenAir cinema is an unforgettable moment in each Sydney summer.
9 Jan 2025
Dark Noon

Dark Noon

An untold story of the Wild (Wild) West
9 Jan 2025
Stardust Circus

Stardust Circus

Get ready, Rose Bay! Stardust Circus is coming these school holidays from 10-27 January
10 Jan 2025
William Yang: Milestone

William Yang: Milestone

Celebrating Sydney’s great storyteller, with Elena Kats-Chernin
10 Jan 2025
An Inspector Calls

An Inspector Calls

A celebratory evening for the Birling family is interrupted by the arrival of the mysterious Inspector Goole.
11 Jan 2025
Lion Dance Kids 2 day Interest Class - Redfern

Lion Dance Kids 2 day Interest Class - Redfern

Immerse your children in a fun-filled cultural journey of courage teamwork and creativity through Lion Dance and Kung Fu
11 Jan 2025
Hamlet Camp

Hamlet Camp

Three stars of Australian stage and screen – come together for the first time for the world premiere of Hamlet Camp,
14 Jan 2025
The Chronicles

The Chronicles

Sublime, explosive dance from Stephanie Lake
16 Jan 2025
Operation Ouch! Live: Quest for the Jurassic Fart

Operation Ouch! Live: Quest for the Jurassic Fart

TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show
20 Jan 2025
Experience Jacky with Playwave

Experience Jacky with Playwave

Looking for a killer night out that won’t break the bank? See the award-winning play Jacky up close.
21 Jan 2025
Blak Powerhouse 2025

Blak Powerhouse 2025

A free night of First Nations centred music, dance, art, workshops, markets, food stalls and more.
26 Jan 2025
To freely flourish 綻放 – film screening with panel discussion

To freely flourish 綻放 – film screening with panel discussion

A free community screening of a queer coming-of-age Chinese diaspora family drama presented by film maker Victor Wu
30 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
4000 Miles

4000 Miles

A landmark of contemporary American theatre and an uplifting take on the generation gap.
3 Feb 2025
Three Sisters

Three Sisters

by Anton Chekhov in a new version by Victor Kalka
5 Feb 2025
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.
6 Feb 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
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at SOH

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at SOH

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen....
10 Feb 2025
Hadestown

Hadestown

The Australian premiere of the acclaimed musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell
11 Feb 2025
On Shakespeare, Power and Politics

On Shakespeare, Power and Politics

Hear from representatives from the arts, politics, academia and media, as we explore power and politics in Shakespeare
11 Feb 2025
Galentines Comedy Show at The Toxteth

Galentines Comedy Show at The Toxteth

Grab your gal pals of all genders and join us for the best Valetine's night of your life!
14 Feb 2025
Picnic at Hanging Rock

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Some of Australia’s finest young theatremakers take on a potent Australian mystery.
17 Feb 2025
Kangdaniel [ACT] Concert

Kangdaniel [ACT] Concert

K-Pop artist Kang Daniel's 'ACT' tour in Australia
21 Feb 2025
Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel

Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel

Dive into Weill & Brecht's Seven Deadly Sins and Mahagonny-Songspiel: powerful works blending opera, theatre and satire
21 Feb 2025
Candide

Candide

Eddie Perfect leads a stellar cast in Bernstein’s musical masterpiece
22 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
Shen Yun 2025

Shen Yun 2025

5,000 years of culture in one night. A beautiful, heavenly experience. This is what you have been waiting for.
26 Feb 2025
Tim Freedman's Moonlit Deck

Tim Freedman's Moonlit Deck

Tim Freedman is getting his cabaret on at Bondi Pavilion
28 Feb 2025
Henry 5

Henry 5

Bell Shakespeare presents one of the most famous war plays of all time.
1 Mar 2025
Nucleus – School Show

Nucleus – School Show

By Alana Valentine, playwright of Cyberbile and Parramatta Girls
5 Mar 2025
The Dry by Circa Cairns

The Dry by Circa Cairns

A raw cry of joy and mischief from the vibrant circus company who calls the Far North home.
8 Mar 2025
Sarah Millican – Late Bloomer

Sarah Millican – Late Bloomer

The incredible and hilarious Sarah Millican is coming back to Australia!
20 Mar 2025
Henry IV (Part 1) – Lecture and Play

Henry IV (Part 1) – Lecture and Play

A must-have experience for young people studying Shakespeare's Henry IV (Part 1).
24 Mar 2025
Richard III – Lecture and Play

Richard III – Lecture and Play

A must see production for those studying Shakespeare's Richard III.
25 Mar 2025
Annie

Annie

A little hero for a big tomorrow
29 Mar 2025
Bloom

Bloom

A rollicking and irreverent musical from one member of Australia’s most beloved comedic team, Working Dog.
29 Mar 2025
Play In A Day: King John

Play In A Day: King John

Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics
23 Apr 2025
Locus by Erth Visual and Physical Inc.

Locus by Erth Visual and Physical Inc.

Discover the captivating world of Locus and be inspired to view the world around you with a newfound sense of wonder.
26 Apr 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
Macbeth for Young Audiences

Macbeth for Young Audiences

Watch the premiere of an all-new production of Macbeth – a treat for teachers and students alike.
14 May 2025
A Deep Dive Into Coriolanus

A Deep Dive Into Coriolanus

Bell Shakespeare's exclusive subscriber event with Professor Liam E. Semler
20 May 2025
Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Unpick the Difficult Area of Consent
20 May 2025
The World Of Will Workshops

The World Of Will Workshops

Introductory Shakespeare workshops for primary years 5 & 6
26 May 2025
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins

Comic wunderkind Starr takes us on a literary adventure through the world’s most iconic works of fiction
30 May 2025
Cats

Cats

Let The Memory Live Again
17 Jun 2025
Coriolanus

Coriolanus

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.
20 Jun 2025
110% Ready

110% Ready

Written & performed by The Listies
26 Jun 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
Imagine Live

Imagine Live

by Jolyon James, based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
31 Jul 2025
Shore Break

Shore Break

Poetic and electric, Shore Break is a riveting piece of storytelling with a tour de force performance by Chris Pitman.
7 Aug 2025
Imagine Live – Bondi Pavilion

Imagine Live – Bondi Pavilion

By Jolyon James based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
16 Aug 2025
Sonnets & Semillon

Sonnets & Semillon

Don’t miss Bell Shakespeare's illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker
28 Aug 2025
Night Night by The Last Great Hunt

Night Night by The Last Great Hunt

A heart-warming performance blending theatre and technology
11 Sep 2025
The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot

The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot

Enter the Pajamazon Jungle with The Vegetable Plot's award-winning musical comedy show packed full of veggie bangers!
10 Oct 2025
The Walking Track by Karul Projects

The Walking Track by Karul Projects

Experience this unique performance from acclaimed Queensland-based First Nations dance company Karul Projects.
11 Oct 2025
Chasing Freedom

Chasing Freedom

The incredible journey of child refugees
13 Nov 2025
Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.
19 Nov 2025