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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.
Disney's The Lion King
The world’s #1 musical is now playing at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.
Museum of Illusions Sydney
Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of illusions and let our captivating rooms play tricks on your mind!
Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour
Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people
Adventure Clues: Unlock The Rocks
Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues
Guided tours of Susannah Place museum
Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.
Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Working Harbour Cruise
Discover Sydney’s rich maritime heritage beyond the walls of the museum.
Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour
Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour
Festival of Translocal Urbanism
Celebrating the complex social, economic and environmental connections between local and global communities.
Ghosts, Grog & The Rocks: Haunted Pubs & Cellar Tour
Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
Heritage tours at South Eveleigh
Discover the rich history of South Eveleigh with a guided walking tour
Stargazing at Centennial Park
Stargazing with an astronomer, using a cutting-edge, Sydney-exclusive optical eyepiece, at Centennial Park.
Sydney Observatory Tours
Experience an intimate guided tour of the iconic heritage-listed Sydney Observatory.
Titanic: A Voyage Through Time
Titanic: A Voyage Through Time invites guests to step beyond the screen and into one of history's most defining moments.
Whale watching cruises
Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Adventure clues: Secret Sydney hunt
Explore Sydney’s hidden laneways in a series of fun cryptic clues with Adventure Cues
Exhibition Opening: Yalmakany Marawili
An exhibition of new work by Yalmakany Marawili
Speed Dating Crows Nest | Ages 35-49
Are you over swiping left and right on dating apps?
Whale watching cruises
Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures
Guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial
Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.
Phantom Pursuit: Sydney Investigation Tour
Join us on a paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind.
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour
Redfern Roman Cancel
Your fortnightly competitive hub for anime fighters located in Sydney!
Sydney Observatory Family Tours
Explore the iconic Sydney Observatory with a tour designed for groups that include young children aged 6 and older.
Tour & High Tea at Parliament House
Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.
Sydney Bar Crawl
Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl.
Lost and buried Sydney walking tour
From Hyde Park to the Opera House, uncovering Sydney’s hidden past
Australiana Tours: Free Sydney History Walking Tour
A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists
Life drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Poihākena tours: stories of Māori in Sydney
Celebrate Matariki and learn about Māori history in Sydney on a guided walk in The Rocks
Secrets of the City Circle walking tour
Discover hidden gems and untold stories of the city's train stations
Sydney Harbour Seafood & Carvery Lunch Cruise
Sydney Harbour with a delicious seafood & carvery buffet, live music and spectacular harbour views in the world!
Ultimo: Architecture as art walk
Discover and learn about Ultimo's colourful history and why it becomes known as Ultimo with AAA's volunteer tour guide.
Southern low & slow BBQ cooking class
Master Southern Low & Slow BBQ at Centennial Park with hands-on smoking, BBQ favourites and a beer on arrival
Lamrock Cafe Live music by the Sea
Join us for an amazing selection of talented artists and musicians every Sunday afternoon
A Culinary Journey by Chefs Luke Nguyen & Mark Olive
Two culinary worlds. Two waterfront destinations. A unique collaboration.
Psycho or Psychic
Discover connection like never before - Fun, heartfelt and captivating.
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.
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 40-55 | Encounter Dating
Have a fun night out and meet new people
Twilight Garden Tour
Explore the garden by twilight and meet our nocturnal residents.
Student talks on art & architecture
Explore artworks and architectural projects in our new exhibitions with these talks by university students.
The Explorer’s Pour: A World Whiskey Masterclass
Journey through the world of whiskey with a guided tasting of international drams, in the cosy den of The Doss House.
The Wednesday Social Pub Crawl & Karaoke
Meet new friends, play social games, get 4 free drinks, free food, karaoke, plus a free afterparty!
Curator tours: Tony Albert
Curator-led tour of Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, MCA's major winter exhibition
Singles Dinner Party | ages 38-50
Encounter Dating is hosting a singles dinner party for ages 38-50 at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay
Audio Descriptive Tour of Migrating Modernism
A museum experience for visitors who are blind or have low vision, and their guests.
Chandon Harbour Long Lunch
Step aboard 'The Jackson' - Sydney Harbour's ultimate superyacht for Sydney’s best bottomless long lunch.
Metro below: Sydney walking tour
Explore Sydney’s Metro from Waterloo to Victoria Cross. Discover buried artefacts, station art, remarkable engineering
Veuve Clicquot in the Sun
Experience Sydney Harbour in luxury with champagne, gourmet canapés, and top DJs aboard a superyacht
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
Sunday sessions: Lock & key x live music for singles over 40
Live music, a lock and key twist, and your first drink included — for singles over 40.
Unleash your inner Stand up Comic course
High-energy, beginner-friendly introduction course to the thrilling world of stand-up comedy
Oktoberfest at The Alcoves
German-inspired food, live accordion and plenty of Bavarian cheer.
Celebrate the launch of What the Flora?
Celebrate the launch of What the Flora?, a fascinating new book written by Vanessa Fuchs for Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
Distillation performance by Luke Casserly
This multisensory performance will transport you to the Irish bog landscape through scent.
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 49-63
Encounter Dating are hosting a speed dating event for singles aged 49-63 at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay.
Opening night - FITM: Faith in the Machine
Digital artist Aileen Ng explores perception, memory and human-machine relationships
Singles Party Paddington | Ages 30-45
Complimentary drink on arrival, a fun icebreaker and lots of awesome prizes
AAA Sydney city walk
Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney’s CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide
Mindfulness in the Garden
Take a pause and reconnect with yourself and the natural world
Balmain Walk
Explore Balmain, a close knit village feel in the InnerWest suburb of Sydney with James,a AAA knowledgeable tour leader
Jurassic Lounge
Sydney's iconic adults-only museum party is back for a night of devilish fun!
Dark Tales Afternoon Speakeasy
Come and hear scintillating tales about Sydney Inner West dark history with Heather from Dark Tales.
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Wildlife Explorers at Sydney
Discover and meet the creatures who call the gardens home!
Youth in the city school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Lindesay After Dark
Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property
Speed dating for professionals ages 30's & 40's
Meet and mingle with stylish singles like yourself in a trendy lounge bar
Spotlight Prowl for Families
Join our experienced rangers for a fascinating spotlight walk to see how the park transforms when the sun goes down
Phone photography – Coogee beach – Playing with time
Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach
Throw back - 80s, 90s, noughties Sydney harbour cruise
Dance to 80s, 90s & 2000s hits on a Sydney Harbour cruise with rooftop views and full production vibes
Sydney's iconic throw back harbour cruise
Relive your favourite 80s, 90s & 2000s hits on a high-energy Sydney Harbour cruise.
Magic, Spells, and Other Worlds
Classical piano four-hands duo recital - magic, folklore, and fairytales!
Katie Noonan: Alone but all one - tour
ARIA Award winning legend Katie Noonan launches her new album Alone but all one – a collaboration with Trent Dalton
Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation
Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.
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
Oíche Shamhna: Haunted Whiskey Masterclass
Embrace the dark this Oíche Shamhna with a hauntingly immersive evening of ghost stories and whisky at The Doss House.
Dragaround – HALLOWEEN Edition
The first daytime drag pub crawl at Oxford St. Five venues. Four drag artists. One winner. One ticket.
The Ultimate Halloween Boat Party + Free After Party
Sydney's Biggest Halloween Costume Party on The Harbour + Free After Party
Vagabond Cruises: Sydney Harbour Halloween Boat Party
Flaunt your Halloween costume on Sydney Harbour's ultimate boat party!
Vagabond Cruises: Sydney Harbour Melbourne Cup Lunch Cruise
Experience Melbourne Cup in style aboard a 3.5-hour lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour!
Phone Photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)
Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain
Sydney Harbour Diwali Party Cruise
Experience Diwali on Sydney Harbour with Bollywood beats and Indian flavours
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
Redfern walk
Join this architecture walk which explores the transformation and changing landscape of Redfern's built environment
A Chandon Christmas on Sydney Harbour
Gather your besties and cruise aboard The Jackson
Christmas Day Lunch Cruise
Experience the joy of Christmas on spectacular Sydney Harbour aboard the MV Vagabond Spirit
Boxing Day cruise: Sydney to Hobart yacht race tickets
Enjoy Silver Spirit Sydney, our luxury motor yacht
Boxing Day Cruises: Watch the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Front row seats to watch the race start in the harbour and chase the fleet out of the heads!
Double Bay NYE Fireworks Cruise (9pm & Midnight)
Witness the NYE fireworks on Sydney Harbour, departing from Double Bay Wharf.
Multi-level catamaran offering an inclusive New Years Eve
Eclipse boasts luxurious comfort, stability and superb dining.
New Year’s Eve All-Inclusive Luxury Cruise: Karisma 2
Celebrate NYE on Karisma 2 with all-inclusive dining, drinks, DJ entertainment and spectacular fireworks views.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Dinner Cruise: Sydney 2000
Cruise aboard Sydney’s most prestigious ship for the harbour spectacular
New Year's Eve Harbour Cruise: Aussie Magic
Celebrate NYE on Aussie Magic with canapés, standing buffet, all-inclusive drinks and fireworks views on Sydney Harbour.
NYE26 Sydney Spectacular on the Tall Ship, James Craig 1874
Welcome in 2027 in unforgettable style under the sails of the magnificent Tall Ship James Craig, 1874.
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
Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise – All Inclusive
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour and enjoy the fireworks, with food and drinks included
The Jackson NYE Luxury Cocktail Cruise
Celebrate your most unforgettable New Year’s Eve aboard The Jackson, with Sydney Harbour as your backdrop.
Celebration at the End of the Wharf - NYE 26/27
Sydney’s best LGBT+ New Year’s Eve party on the harbour
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise
Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour
New Years Eve 2026 on SEADECK Sydney Harbour
Exclusion Zone Access - Best view of the fireworks!
NYE Sydney Harbour 2026 | All inclusive | Open air deck
NYE Sydney Harbour Cruise 2026 | All inclusive | Open air deck
Premium New Year's Eve Cruise on Coast
Incredible view of the fireworks and all night live DJ.
New Year's Eve All Inclusive Harbour Cruise: Zahara
Intimate all-inclusive NYE cruise for up to 100 guests, with front-row views of Sydney Harbour's fireworks.
Australia Day Lunch Cruise
Celebrate Australia Day aboard a catamaran Spirit and enjoy delicious lunch, live entertainment on Sydney Harbour
January 26 Ferrython & Harbour Parade Cruise
Be a part of the January 26 Ferrython on Sydney Harbour.
January 26 Fireworks Cruise
Spend your evening on the water and see Sydney Harbour lit up by fireworks during the January long weekend.
Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise
Spice things up this Valentine's Day, with a Latin fiesta on spectacular Sydney Harbour