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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.
MJ the Musical
Michael Jackson’s unparalleled artistry is thrilling audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.
The Book of Mormon
The Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy® award-winning production The Book of Mormon returns to Sydney
The Twits
Roald Dahl’s The Twits return to our stage these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure.
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary
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.
Coriolanus
Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.
Dancing group for Chinese speakers
Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!
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.
Josephine Wants To Dance
Jump into the tutu-tastic adventure of self-discovery, ballet and... kangaroos
Meisner Technique Acting Classes
For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
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
Screen Acting Classes - In Studio and Online
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.
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
Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit
Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
Hir by Taylor Mac
A satirical take-down of the USA, war, money, family and gender
Hot Nonsense Cabaret
Stupid. Sexy. Fabulous. A variety night of drag, burlesque, comedy and more!
Winter Drama Workshop (ages 13-17)
Learn the skills of spontaneous creativity and collaboration
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: 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
Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop
Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama
Latin Nights by the Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay
Liza Treyger: Down Under
Netflix star and smash-hit US comic, Liza Treyger, comes to Sydney
Fireworks at Darling Harbour
Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge
The 7 Comedians Show
With over a decade of sold out Sydney stand-up comedy shows, The 7 Comedians Show returns to Maroubra.
Adult Beginner Ballet Course
Rekindle your love for dance or fulfil your dream of trying ballet in a safe, relaxed, inclusive class.
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
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
CYL Lion & Dragon Dancing
Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?
Rusalka at Sydney Opera House
A water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there.
Tea ceremony experience
Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully
Yule Be Sorry – Murder Mystery Dinner
An Agatha Christie inspired, Christmas themed murder mystery dinner.
Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala | Final (Junior and Senior)
Experience the passion for dance at the Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala
After School Improv Classes
Unleash your creativity and get headstart on school drama and HSC projects, including playbuilding and devising!
Magic Show at The Wizard's Hideout
An hidden theatre of wonder and close-up magic, with two magicians guiding you through the impossible.
Argentine Tango fundamentals course
6- week course for people with no previous dance experience
Free stand-up comedy class by the Sydney Comedy School
Join this free stand up comedy class to have fun, meet new people and improve your comedy and public speaking skills!
Movement Classes For Acting
Define your physical presence. Know how to move on stage and screen to command a character and physically tell a story.
Breaking the Castle
From rock bottom to the Opera House: an unmissable true story of survival and redemption
Happy hour comedy | The Nelson Hotel
The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson! Grab some friends & head down for stand-up comedy, food and drinks.
Holdsworth Rose Bay Cottage playgroup - Term 3
we’re excited to welcome families back for Term 3 at our playgroup.
Othello: Tregedia Theatre
A bold, visceral reinterpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most explosive tragedies
Movement and dance class
Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
The 8th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia
Back with refreshing representations on Taiwanese cinemas
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (The Rocks)
Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Cam Knight - Sydney Comedy Festival Encore
Cam returns to The Sydney Comedy Store with his latest serve of brutal honesty & deep self perception in a 1 hour show.
Liam Cooper's KING OF THE KEYS
Australia’s piano-man Liam Cooper plays thrilling live concert to celebrate music legends, backed by a killer live band
Lights, Camera, Sydney: The Movie Walking Tour
Discover where Hollywood meets filming Down Under!
Secret comedy club - Surry Hills
Now in their 12th year of sold out comedy shows, the Secret Comedy Club returns to Surry Hills at the Crown Hotel
Future Council Preview Screening & Q&A with Director
8 children on an epic adventure across Europe in a school bus powered by biofuel
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.
Acting classes, corporate training and vocal training
Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.
Asphalt Words and Ocean Dreams
A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a Newtown brewery
The Marriage of Figaro
One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.
The Room – monthly screening event
“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly
THE ROOM with Greg Sestero
Special screening of cult favourite THE ROOM with live on stage Q&A with star, Greg Sestero!
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen with an organic step-by-step approach.
Heartlands
Experience the warm, romantic embrace of the European heartlands through music
Once On This Island
Love, legacy and myth take centre stage in vibrant reimagining of Once On This Island.
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
Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships
Sydney's best comedians use their best jokes and humour each week as they try to win your vote
Killer Podcrafts
Bring your current craft project and work on it while listening to fascinating true crime podcasts
NSW Bar Revue 2025
An uproarious night of legally infused sketch comedy, parody songs and live music performed by members of the NSW Bar.
Shore Break
Poetic and electric, Shore Break is a riveting piece of storytelling with a tour de force performance by Chris Pitman.
Sydney Eisteddfod Actor of the Year (Junior)
A showcase of emerging young actors
Sydney Eisteddfod Actor of the Year (Senior)
A showcase of emerging young actors
Circa & The Art of Fugue | Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
The power of the mind, body, and music
Best Worst Movie Club
A movie club where we watch movies that are so bad they're hilarious
The Frogs: In Hell They Sing Show Tunes
A new Australian adaptation of the Ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club
Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent
The Shark Arm Case
Anzac Day, 1935. A shark in the Coogee Aquarium vomits up a human arm bearing a distinctive tattoo.
Shark Arm Case
An immersive murder mystery, live in the Justice & Police Museum!
We Aren't Kids Anymore
Drew Gasparini’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous music comes to life in this brand new theatrical song cycle
Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta
Award-winning comedian and star of Would I Lie to You, Nabil Abdulrashid, returns with a riotous new stand-up show.
Imagine Live – Bondi Pavilion
By Jolyon James based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year | Final
This event is kindly supported by Petersham RSL and the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund
The Talented Mr. Ripley
The world-premiere stage adaptation of the twentieth century’s most iconic thriller.
Happy Hour Comedy
Once a month, we're bringing the best comedians in the country to Bondi Junction!
Claires Petit Cabaret presents THE FABULOUS WONDER MAMA
Join The Fabulous Wonder Mama for her inaugural performance at Claire's Petit Cabaret - "Divas and Drama Queens!”
Chopper: 25th anniversary screening event
Celebrate 25 years of Aussie cult classic Chopper
Sonnets & Semillon
Don’t miss Bell Shakespeare's illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker
The Big Bike Film Night 2025
Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
Leo Sayer: live
Join Australian music icon Leo Sayer live on stage for an exclusive Sydney show
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.
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!
The Magic Show at Sydney Fringe
A brand new magic show from Sydney magician Jack Vogler
Night Night by The Last Great Hunt
A heart-warming performance blending theatre and technology
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.
Burlesque with Evana De Lune
A dazzling, high-glamour spectacle of striptease, wit, and seduction starring Jessabelle Thunder & Tito Bonito.
Whitefella Yella Tree
Australian theatre is at its very finest in this elegant and moving First Nations drama.
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.
Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions
An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups
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!
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
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
La Ronde
La Ronde - A captivating new experience for the bold and the curious is heading to Sydney’s Grand Electric this October
Glenn Shorrock... Reminiscing LIVE
Glenn Shorrock, star of the Little River Band sings a collection of hits you know and love
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.
Adventure Reels Film Tour 2025 Sydney North
Bringing the world’s best action sport films to the big screen.
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!
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.
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.
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.