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Discover tours and experiences in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.

Summer at Marrinawi Cove

Summer at Marrinawi Cove

Barangaroo's urban oasis for swimming, sunning, and live music this summer!
Today 10am to 4pm
Guided tours of Susannah Place museum

Guided tours of Susannah Place museum

Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.
Today 10am to 5pm
The Hooligans

The Hooligans

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery
Today 10am to 5pm
Australiana Tours: Free Sydney History Walking Tour

Australiana Tours: Free Sydney History Walking Tour

A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists
Today 10.30am to 1.30pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Celebrate Lunar New Year at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Celebrate the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo!
Today 10am to 4pm
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Summit

Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Summit

Feel the pride and energy of Mardi Gras as you climb Sydney's most iconic landmark!
Today 9am to 10pm
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
Today 11.30am to 2pm
Curator tours: Outdoor sculptures

Curator tours: Outdoor sculptures

Gain insight into artworks ‘Ancient Feelings’ and ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Today 2pm to 3.30pm
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.

Get Messy. Splatter Paint.

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Today 9.30am to 6.30pm
Guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial

Guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial

Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.
Today 10am to 11am
Lamrock Cafe Live music by the Sea Bondi Beach

Lamrock Cafe Live music by the Sea Bondi Beach

Join us for an amazing selection talented artists and musicians every Sunday afternoon
Today 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Mind Games: Art Alive

Mind Games: Art Alive

Designed for ages four and up, Mind Games: Art Alive offers more than 60 mind-bending installations
Today 10am to 8pm
Secrets of the City Circle walking tour

Secrets of the City Circle walking tour

Discover hidden gems and untold stories of the city's train stations
Today 12pm to 2.45pm
Street Eats Harbour Treats

Street Eats Harbour Treats

Dynamic city orientation tour, featuring history, architecture, a delicious foodie stop & sunset harbour cruise to finish
Today 2pm to 5pm
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.
Today 10am to 1.30pm
Sydney Harbour & Fish Markets Sightseeing Cruise

Sydney Harbour & Fish Markets Sightseeing Cruise

Explore Sydney Harbour’s icons & the lively new Fish Markets on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise.
Today 11.30am to 3pm
Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks

Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Today 10.30am to 1pm
The Rocks Ghost Tour

The Rocks Ghost Tour

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
Today 7.45pm to 9.45pm
Valentine's Day at Sydney Tower Eye

Valentine's Day at Sydney Tower Eye

Take your love to new heights this Valentine’s Day.
Today 11.45am to 6.45pm
Adventure clues: Secret Sydney hunt

Adventure clues: Secret Sydney hunt

Explore Sydney’s hidden laneways in a series of fun cryptic clues with Adventure Cues
Today 7pm to 6.59pm
Adventure Clues: Unlock The Rocks

Adventure Clues: Unlock The Rocks

Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues
Today 7pm to 6.59pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Summit

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Summit

Connect with loved ones as you ring in the Year of the Horse atop the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge
Today 9am to 5pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year at South Eveleigh

Celebrate Lunar New Year at South Eveleigh

Ring in the Year of the Horse with performance, games and good fortune.
Tomorrow
Chinese New Year in the Chinese Garden of Friendship

Chinese New Year in the Chinese Garden of Friendship

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture at the Garden with kids crafts, music, zodiac readings and more.
17 Feb 2026
Create a Fabulous Mardi Gras Foam Headpiece Workshop

Create a Fabulous Mardi Gras Foam Headpiece Workshop

Need a fabulous statement piece for your Mardi Gras costume? Join us for this fun foam headpiece workshop!
17 Feb 2026
Oil Painting Course 3 February - 5 weeks

Oil Painting Course 3 February - 5 weeks

5 weeks oil painting course - Learn how to paint with Matteo Bernasconi
17 Feb 2026
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 30-45 | Encounter Dating

Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 30-45 | Encounter Dating

A series of mini-dates with around 10 singles of the opposite sex at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.
17 Feb 2026
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories

Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories

Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
17 Feb 2026
Lunar New Year Cantonese Museum Tours

Lunar New Year Cantonese Museum Tours

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with tours of the Chau Chak Wing Museum collection in Cantonese
18 Feb 2026
Weekly day trip

Weekly day trip

Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip
18 Feb 2026
Life Drawing on Wednesday

Life Drawing on Wednesday

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
18 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras Churn Nights

Mardi Gras Churn Nights

Make your own free, recycled key carabiner this Mardi Gras.
19 Feb 2026
Tour & High Tea at Parliament House

Tour & High Tea at Parliament House

Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.
20 Feb 2026
Sydney Bar Crawl

Sydney Bar Crawl

Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl.
20 Feb 2026
AAA Sydney city walk

AAA Sydney city walk

Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney’s CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide
21 Feb 2026
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Sydney Culture Eats!

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Sydney Culture Eats!

Learn about the Year of the Horse, make your own Horse and enjoy our delicious dumplings while you're here!
21 Feb 2026
Chandon Harbour Long Lunch

Chandon Harbour Long Lunch

Step aboard 'The Jackson' - Sydney Harbour's ultimate superyacht for Sydney’s best bottomless long lunch.
21 Feb 2026
Guided Ride: Two Bridges & the New Fish Markets

Guided Ride: Two Bridges & the New Fish Markets

Sydney’s best bike-friendly links together in one relaxed loop—two iconic bridges and the newly refurbished Fish Markets
21 Feb 2026
Life Drawing Saturday morning

Life Drawing Saturday morning

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
21 Feb 2026
Oxford Street Nightlife Tour with a Drag Queen

Oxford Street Nightlife Tour with a Drag Queen

Get ready for a fun night on Oxford Street, the heart of Sydney’s LGBTQ+ scene, hosted by a fabulous drag queen!
21 Feb 2026
Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk

Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer
21 Feb 2026
Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation

Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation

Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.
21 Feb 2026
Lunar New Year at the Art Galley of NSW

Lunar New Year at the Art Galley of NSW

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a series of free events at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
22 Feb 2026
Loyal Creatures Live Performance and Tour

Loyal Creatures Live Performance and Tour

Commemorate the National Day for War Animals with a piece of live theatre and special tour of the Anzac Memorial.
22 Feb 2026
MCA Art Play

MCA Art Play

Creativity reimagined: early learning through art.
23 Feb 2026
Mardi Gras at South Eveleigh

Mardi Gras at South Eveleigh

Embrace community pride through glamour, confidence and flair
23 Feb 2026
Lindesay After Dark

Lindesay After Dark

Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property
24 Feb 2026
Sydney's convict colony – Walking history tour of The Rocks

Sydney's convict colony – Walking history tour of The Rocks

Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay
25 Feb 2026
Sydney Summer Series – Rozelle

Sydney Summer Series – Rozelle

Explore Rozelle, gamify your run, and out-think the clock. Fun for all ages. Plan. Find. Beat the clock.
25 Feb 2026
Walk through time

Walk through time

Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide
25 Feb 2026
Art Café Creative Workshop

Art Café Creative Workshop

Welcome to Art Café, where creativity is always on the menu
27 Feb 2026
The Ultimate Mardi Gras Pub Crawl

The Ultimate Mardi Gras Pub Crawl

Whether you're new to Sydney or just expanding your social circle, pub crawling is a fantastic way to meet new friends!
27 Feb 2026
Year of the Fire Horse: Street Banner Parade

Year of the Fire Horse: Street Banner Parade

Led by artist Jason Phu, this parade is part of 4A's Year of the Fire Horse celebrations
28 Feb 2026
Lost and buried Sydney walking tour

Lost and buried Sydney walking tour

From Hyde Park to the Opera House, uncovering Sydney’s hidden past
28 Feb 2026
Learn stand-up comedy

Learn stand-up comedy

Just turn up ready to laugh and learn
1 Mar 2026
Once upon a crime in Paddington - A history walking tour

Once upon a crime in Paddington - A history walking tour

A twisted true crime exploration of Paddington's peculiar past, terrace lined streets and historic corner pubs
1 Mar 2026
Papua New Guinea Revealed: A Pearl Expeditions Luncheon

Papua New Guinea Revealed: A Pearl Expeditions Luncheon

Join Ray Martin and Max Uechtritz for powerful stories, stunning images and a rare glimpse of PNG
5 Mar 2026
Holi Festival Sydney

Holi Festival Sydney

A vibrant, two days & nights celebration of colour, music, food, drinks and culture at Tumbalong Park.
7 Mar 2026
Curator tours: Data Dreams

Curator tours: Data Dreams

Hear from the curators of MCA's major summer exhibition
8 Mar 2026
Paddo(C) Walking Tours

Paddo(C) Walking Tours

Wander back in time to discover Paddington's peculiar past.
8 Mar 2026
Swamposium Walkshop

Swamposium Walkshop

Join researchers from the project ‘Surfacing Urban Wetlands’ to explore the watery connections in Waterloo.
8 Mar 2026
Women’s Work guided walk

Women’s Work guided walk

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a guided walk exploring the hands, hearts and minds behind Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden
8 Mar 2026
Vaucluse Heritage Tour & Lunch

Vaucluse Heritage Tour & Lunch

Guided harbourside heritage tour stopping at Strickland and Greycliffe houses, followed by lunch at Nielsen Park Café.
10 Mar 2026
The Rocks to Barangaroo: Layers of Sydney

The Rocks to Barangaroo: Layers of Sydney

Enjoy a 2-hour walk with a trained guide and see how heritage and contemporary architecture co-exist in harmony
11 Mar 2026
Phantom Pursuit: Sydney Investigation Tour

Phantom Pursuit: Sydney Investigation Tour

Join us on a paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind.
13 Mar 2026
Redfern Walk

Redfern Walk

Join this architecture walk which explores the transformation and changing landscape of Redfern's built environment
15 Mar 2026
Bingay Spice Girls

Bingay Spice Girls

Stop right now and tell us what you want, what you really really want, as we celebrate the world's greatest girl group!
19 Mar 2026
Home Among the Gum Trees guided walk

Home Among the Gum Trees guided walk

Discover why these remarkable trees are such a defining feature of our landscape
21 Mar 2026
First Nations History Tours, The Block

First Nations History Tours, The Block

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – First Nations History Tours, The Block
22 Mar 2026
No Time to Die… but Plenty to Live

No Time to Die… but Plenty to Live

Learn more about the excavations at Tell el-Ghaba in North Sinai with project director Dr Eva Calomino
24 Mar 2026
April 2026 lunch special at NSW Parliament House

April 2026 lunch special at NSW Parliament House

Explore the Contemporary Australian Best Restaurant - NSW Winner at NSW Parliament House
1 Apr 2026
Wagner: Das Rheingold

Wagner: Das Rheingold

Australian premiere of Jonathan Dove & Graham Vick’s chamber Das Rheingold — a thrilling Ring Cycle opener in concert.
24 Apr 2026
Mother’s Day sculpture walk

Mother’s Day sculpture walk

This Mother’s Day, join our expert volunteer guides for a special guided walk through this open-air gallery
9 May 2026
The Happiest Man On Earth

The Happiest Man On Earth

The true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM on stage, adapted from the bestselling memoir — starring Anton Berezin
12 May 2026
From Potts Point to Elizabeth Bay Walk

From Potts Point to Elizabeth Bay Walk

Enjoy a leisurely two hour walk around the gentrified Potts Point area with a trained AAA volunteer tour guide
6 Jun 2026
Painting course: Watercolour

Painting course: Watercolour

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
6 Jul 2026
Small Group NYE cruise on luxury motor yacht Silver Spirit

Small Group NYE cruise on luxury motor yacht Silver Spirit

Enjoy luxury on Sydney Harbour, free flowing champagne, fine wine, onboard chef and the best views
31 Dec 2026