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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.
I Watched Someone Die on TikTok
Charlotte Otton delivers a 60 minute live infinite doom scroll that combines raw data, raw emotions and raw comedy
Bright Star
A heart-warming, blue-grass musical against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s.
Sarahtonin: Not a Self Help Comedy Cabaret
Sarahtonin is a happy hormone, a feeling good hormone.
The Book of Mormon
The Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy® award-winning production The Book of Mormon returns to Sydney
The Talented Mr. Ripley
The world-premiere stage adaptation of the twentieth century’s most iconic thriller.
A One Man Circus!
The rock star of kids’ entertainment returns to Sydney Fringe with his multi-award winning show!
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary
Burlyflexx - 8 Week Burlesque @ One Playground Marrickville
Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!
Carmen at Sydney Opera House
When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. This ride through love and jealousy has famous music and a thrilling plot.
Cats the Musical Inspired Afternoon Tea
Indulge in an exclusive Cats-inspired afternoon tea at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Circle Mirror Transformation
Rebecca Gibney and Cameron Daddo make their STC debuts in an award-winning play about the magic of art.
Dakota's Showgirl Sundays
Dakota’s Showgirl Sundays at Palms: weekly drag showcase spotlighting emerging talent with 8pm & 9pm shows.
Dorothy In Oz: The Immersive Cocktail Adventure
Leave the city behind and step into the magical world of Dorothy in Oz, where you become part of the action!
Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop
Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama
Elixir Revived
Sydney Fringe brings The Elixir Of Life to the Entertainment Quarter!
Enchanted action drama & film classes
Make friends and join the fun in these exciting classes! Confidence building, audition preparation, games and creativity
Eora by Michael Riley
Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.
International Festival of Language and Culture (IFLC)
Experience a global celebration of culture and unity. Join us at NIDA on 7 Sept, 2PM. Book now!
Ken Ludwig's Moriarty
Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson are back on the case! It’s a race against time to foil the schemes of Professor Moriarty.
Me & My Drunken Inner Child: a self help survivor story
A perfect balance of lols & introspection, Kirsty Carr offers a comedic exploration of growth and resilience
Off Broadway Hub at Eternity Playhouse
In the heart of our Eastern Precinct, bringing mainstage spectacle and indie flair to the Eternity Playhouse
Orlando
Belvoir presents Carissa Licciardello and Elsie Yager’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s queer classic Orlando.
Queer Hub @QTOPIA - Sydney Fringe Festival!
LGBTQIA+ artistry, community, and unapologetic self-expression.
Sam Wade – It Takes a Village, Idiot
Sam Wade is back with a newborn daughter and an even newer show
Tea ceremony experience
Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully
The Bridge
Zoe Carides steps on to the KXT on Broadway stage for the first time in this world premiere
Vino vibes: wine tasting & comedy
Delight your tastebuds in this hilarious journey into the world of wine, where we sip on some of Italy’s best exports
After School Improv Classes
Unleash your creativity and get headstart on school drama and HSC projects, including playbuilding and devising!
Burlyflexx - 8 Week Burlesque at One Playground Surry Hills
Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!
Free Salsa Classes in Woolloomooloo
Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Monday night classes in Woolloomooloo!
Salsa classes for beginners at Tropical Soul Dance Studio
Learn the most popular latin dance in the world! Meet new people, make new friends and learn how to dance Salsa
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.
Kate Bush Unmoored
The singer's haunting music reimagined by Eklektika in an immersive choral, visual and theatrical dreamscape
’Night, Mother
Qtopia hosts a return season of the Pulitzer Prize-winning ’Night, Mother
A Czar is Born
To outdo a rival, publisher Mr Swanson hires an impostor to pose as famed author Francois Duchamp at a major book launch
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs (Pyrmont)
Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Ballet class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Pyrmont)
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Pyrmont)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Storytime Cabaret with Wonder Mama - Divas and Drama Queens
Through story and song, Wonder Mama recounts her journey to becoming her larger than life drag persona!
Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships
Sydney's best comedians use their best jokes and humour each week as they try to win your vote
The Magic Show at Sydney Fringe
A brand new magic show from Sydney magician Jack Vogler
Twenty Million Thousand Leagues under the Sea
A journey beneath the waves, around the world, up to the moon and back again, told with an old overhead projector.
24 Hours in Kings Cross
A slide night on steroids celebrating the grit and glamour of Sydney’s infamous red-light district
A Succulent Chinese Musical?! @ Eternity Playhouse
What is the charge? Performing a musical?! A Succulent Chinese Musical?!
An Introvert's Guide to Extroverts
To Sydney via the 2025 New Zealand International Science Festival and the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Dancing group for Chinese speakers
Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!
Free Salsa Classes in Moore Park
Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Wednesday and Thursday night classes in Moore Park.
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club
Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent
Holdsworth Rose Bay Cottage playgroup - Term 3
we’re excited to welcome families back for Term 3 at our playgroup.
Sometimes Give Up
NEVER give up? Not even if it's hard? Comedian Simon Bower debunks the propaganda of persistence in Fringe Comedy debut.
Sydney Premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Universal Pictures cordially invites you to the Sydney Premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE.
Takatāpui
Māori shapeshifter Daley Rangi blends humour and rage in a visceral, urgent call to queer joy, truth, and solidarity.
Wednesday Warm-ups at East Sydney Community Arts Centre
Join Deb Roach for a free 30-minute warmup: gentle, grounding, and designed for every artist body.
Soft Forest
An enchanting interactive performance with a vital message of hope for the natural world.
Movement and dance class (Booked Out)
Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
15 Years of Startup Investing
Come watch 8 of Australia's most successful startups share their story.
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)
During this class you and your dancer will explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Tramsheds)
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Best of the Best West Coast Swing Beginner Crash Course
Discover the Rhythm of West Coast Swing This September!
Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit
Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
In Development
They said I’m always “in development,” so I made a show about it.
Night Night by The Last Great Hunt
A heart-warming performance blending theatre and technology
Screening of To Freely Flourish + community workshop
A free screening of 綻放 To Freely Flourish + diaspora community wellbeing workshop hosted by Willoughby council
Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective
The best work of the renowned Japanese animation house
Bachata Beginners classes at Tropical Soul Dance Studio
Weekly Bachata Beginners classes. Learn this beautiful rhythm from the Dominican Republic
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)
Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (The Rocks)
Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe) Saturdays
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Burlesque: The (parody) dinner show
Immersive musical theatre dinner show experience in Potts Point
Here You Come Again
Full to the brim with Dolly Parton’s hits, telling the story of a fan’s journey, guided by Dolly teaching life lessons.
Latin Nights by the Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay
The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée
See a world class magic show intertwined with intriguing stories about early Sydney town.
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen with an organic step-by-step approach.
Pinchgut Opera presents Maid Made Boss (La serva padrona)
A tiny opera spiced with lively Neapolitan flavour
Pinchgut Opera presents Maid Made Boss by Pergolesi
Witty, charming and barrels of laughter. A tiny opera spiced with lively Neapolitan flavour.
Ballet classes: Ages 5-8 years (Glebe)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Best of the Best West Coast Swing Showcase
Witness the magic of West Coast Swing competitions and performances!
CYL Lion & Dragon Dancing
Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?
Film series: Focus on queer 中文 cinema
A diverse series of queer films from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the broader Chinese-speaking diaspora.
Los Angeles: Fake Friends and Real Stories
Laughs, cries, and genuine LA cringe.
Secret Comedy Club
Now in their 12th year of sold out comedy shows, the Secret Comedy Club returns to Surry Hills at the Crown Hotel
Solo Baila! Flamenco Show
Flamenco dance show with live music at the Darling Quarter Theatre.
The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight
Direct from London's West End for one night only! Coldplay By Candlelight, featuring world-class singers & epic band!
Silent film with live score: Limite (1931) and Worlds Only
A special screening of Limite (1931), an astonishing landmark of early Latin American cinema with a live score.
The First Hymn - Q&A Screening
A special encore screening of The First Hymn, featuring a live performance & Q&A with presenter Professor John Dickson.
Definitely NOT A Hungry Game: A Parody Musical
Absurd comedy, pop culture nods and 18 original songs.
Limitless - Sydney Fringe Festival Hub
Limitless takes over Bondi Pavilion with bold, beachside performances by d/Deaf and disabled artists.
‘Limitless’ Comedy Gala
Join us to celebrate the opening of ‘Limitless’ with an epic comedy line-up!
Burlesque with Evana De Lune
A dazzling, high-glamour spectacle of striptease, wit, and seduction starring Jessabelle Thunder & Tito Bonito.
Lesbian Sex Diaries
A cheeky, audacious plunge into the wild terrain of lesbian sex, dating and fantasy.
The Crooners - Swinging and Spinning
The Crooners present a toe tapping cabaret of all-time favourite jazz classics.
And What Will People Say?
A fusion of Indian dance, music and poetry, this theatre work confronts DV with raw honesty depth and courage
Film series: Brazil! Brazil! A century of cinema
Art Gallery Cinema presents the most comprehensive retrospectives of Brazilian film ever staged in Australia.
Mass Effect
With high intensity, constant movement and complex running formations, the performers push their physical limits.
Suraj Kolarkar: My Indian Childhood
Multi award-winning comedian brings captivating stories of his childhood in India to Fringe. ‘Hilarious!’ Scenestr
Fairies Anonymous
Queer glitter-soaked burlesque with world-class dance, powerhouse vocals & outrageous comedy, magic fairy support group
Triptych
A collaboration between rising star of Australian dance, Lewis Major, with his mentor, Russell Maliphant OBE
Menopause The Musical ®
It’s time to embrace “The Change” with a night full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and sisterhood
Out of the Studio
New contemporary dance works in development from Cassidy McDermott Smith and Shyamla
Port by Simon Stephens
A gripping coming-of-age drama, set in Stockport between 1988-2002.
The Six-Sided Stage
An improvised fantasy adventure show where the audience decides what happens
Trumpurlaine the Great
A new Australian comedy that will criticise everybody and please no one!
Whitefella Yella Tree
Australian theatre is at its very finest in this elegant and moving First Nations drama.
The 7 Comedians Show
With over a decade of sold out Sydney stand-up comedy shows, The 7 Comedians Show returns to Maroubra.
Dean, Don't Dance!
A bold, funny blend of comedy, music & heart that tackles ableism, microaggressions & celebrates inclusivity
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Pawsome Preview Screening
"Grab Pandy’s hand and hold on tight!" Catch Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie first at The Orpheum!
Spectrum
World premiere of Jess Turner’s Spectrum: a bold fusion of spoken word, movement & reflection on love, life & trust.
Karate Man – A Live-Action Video Game
Interactive comedy where you control Karate Man’s quest through life’s challenges, absurd foes, and looming divorce
the worst of us.
A one-of-a-kind storytelling experience woven from anonymous confessions of the worst things people have ever done.
Best Worst Movie Club
A movie club where we watch movies that are so bad they're hilarious
I, Julia
Could someone do an impression of Julia Louis-Dreyfus so well it summons her? Comedian Lily Hensby is going to find out!
Piss Be With You
Cleo Rapture delivers a hilarious one-woman sapphic splash-tacular. Deep dive into the space betwixt pleasure and p*ss
Strangers Sings! the Musical Parody
Off-Broadway award-winning Stranger Sings! is a hilarious upside-down spoofing Netflix series, packed with 80s nostalgia
King
She's in control... only when her drag king alter-ego takes over. Jo Tan delivers a tour de force performance.
Caution: Under Concussion!
An honest and hilarious sneak peek into life with invisible disabilities and how to find a new purpose.
Comedy at The Nelson Hotel
The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson. Grab some friends and head down for stand-up comedy, food and drinks.
Dom's Broadway Basement | Musical Theatre Piano Bar
Sing-a-long to the musical hits of your choice accompanied by an award-winning pianist! No singing experience required!
The Cardinal Rules
Thoroughly relatable humour, staggering humanity... and pushy Aunties from the ancestral plane!
Ivan Coyote: Playlist
Join Ivan Coyote for a night beyond the binary in this musical theatre meets old school slideshow.
BiPolar Express
New cross-disciplinary work BiPolar Express premieres at Flight Path Theatre for Sydney Fringe Festival!
For You to Know and Me to Find Out
Award-winning solo dance-theatre show about the intersection of motherhood and art
Back to the Future: The Musical
Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history
ITS Ensemble presents: Improvised Comedy – Genre Harold!
Come see ITS teachers join forces with Sydney’s best improvisers for a Genre Rollercoaster Harold!
Four Rivers
From dawn on the Moscow River to the pulse of the Mississippi — let music be your vessel.
Carly Electric: In My Box
Carly will have you laughing & cringing as she opens her inbox to reveal taboo requests and stories of the sex industry.
Moss Piglet
A new Australian work exploring the fascinating world of tardigrades, known for their near-indestructibility
Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions
An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups
Too Much
Expect emotional whiplash and way too much honesty in my new movement-driven stand-up show
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out 20th Anniversary Tribute
Celebrating 20 years of Panic! At The Disco's A Fever You Can't Sweat Out album, in concert!
Acting classes, corporate training and vocal training
Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.
The Belly and the Eye: a film, food and art showcase
A film, food and art showcase at Machine Hall celebrating emerging talent with stories you can watch and taste.
Spring School Holiday Dance Workshops
Give your kids an unforgettable school holiday experience!
The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie - Theatre Fun
Beloved characters come to life in Centennial Park in an outdoor production of this funny and enchanting performance
Wandering: A Rohingya Story
A documentary film presented by the Australia Global Health Film Festival
The Addams Family
The Tony Award® nominated, global smash-hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL lands in Sydney from 3 October at TEATRO.
The Room – monthly screening event
“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly
The Classic Conjuring Magic Show
Magic at its close - the ideal way to mark special occasions or enjoy a night out with family and friends.
The Shiralee
This sensational outback classic is transformed into a charming and epic theatrical adventure.
The Laramie Project
The verbatim drama by Moises Kaufman and Members of the Tectonic Theater Project
Rosie O'Donnell: Common Knowledge
Rosie O’Donnell performing COMMON KNOWLEDGE in Sydney!
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!
The 60 Four
A spectacular, Vegas-style production, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s
The Walking Track by Karul Projects
Experience this unique performance from acclaimed Queensland-based First Nations dance company Karul Projects.
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals
Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city
Adult Ballet Classes for Beginners
Learn ballet basics with our performing arts short courses in Sydney!
Mini Ballet Classes: Ages 6–9
Learn ballet technique with our dance short courses in Sydney!
La Ronde at The Grand Electric Sydney
A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.
Glenn Shorrock... Reminiscing LIVE
Glenn Shorrock, star of the Little River Band sings a collection of hits you know and love
Argentine Tango fundamentals course
6- week course for people with no previous dance experience
Impromptu speaking & comedy for Toastmasters & co
Meet new people at our public speaking & comedy event. Laugh nonstop, learn new skills, and think quickly on your feet
Shirley Valentine
Natalie Bassingthwaighte stars in the West End and Broadway award-winning Shirley Valentine!
Adventure Reels Film Tour Sydney East
Bringing the world’s best action sport films to the big screen.
Continuum
Sydney Dance Company presents ‘Continuum’, a monumental triple bill that brings together three visionary choreographers.
Adventure Reels Film Tour 2025 Sydney North
Bringing the world’s best action sport films to the big screen.
The Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night at The Oaks
Fast, fun, award-winning, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.
Bonny & Read: A New Musical
A new queer musical based on real female pirates of the 1700s.
Sam Campbell - Window Sucker
Sam Campbell is touring his new show, "Window Sucker" to Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney and Hobart!
The Better Half – A Live Couples Comedy Gameshow
Cheeky questions, hilarious confessions, and one winning couple – are you The Better Half?
Attack the Block: screening + John Boyega Q&A
A special Q&A screening of British sci-fi cult classic Attack the Block, with John Boyega Q&A live on stage!
An Evening with Ernie Hudson
The legendary Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson will be joining us for a LIVE on stage Q&A with a screening of GHOSTBUSTERS.
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Kat Stewart takes the STC stage in an exquisite new production of Edward Albee’s explosive classic.
Castrati
Castrati avoid puberty. Kit, a trans man, has been through two. Explore the resonance between the two disparate voices.
Gravity
A romantic (un)comedy about finding yourself falling in love, falling apart, and falling back together again.
Romeo & Juliet
Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.
Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)
Merlynn Tong’s thrilling, semi-autobiographical family drama is a historic international collaboration.
Pinchgut Opera presents Messiah by Handel
Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved works of Baroque music, Handel’s Messiah.
Beautiful Thing
A love story about resilience, community, queerness and how choosing to love and love freely, can be the most important.
New Year's Eve Opera Gala Concert at Sydney Opera House
Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind. Make this your most glamorous New Year ever.