Events

Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!

Start your Vietnamese language learning

Contemporary Australian abstract paintings and sculptures

Free films every Wednesday in The Rocks' iconic surrounds.

Fill your basket with beautiful, seasonal produce and gourmet treats.

A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.

Group social tennis for players of all ages and levels of ability

Let out the tension in a fun and friendly environment.

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

Explore the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists in the major exhibition

Kat Stewart takes the STC stage in an exquisite new production of Edward Albee’s explosive classic.

Get help from Sydney Multicultural Community Services (SMCS) caseworker

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.

Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.

Keep active and maintain your fitness

Love basketball? Enter a social or corporate basketball team

Enter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.

A progressive strength and balance program designed to improve your strength, balance and mobility.

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in an extraordinary exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners.

Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!

Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, knit or crochet, and a chat each week

KGV has got you covered for social badminton on Wednesday nights

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

This sensational outback classic is transformed into a charming and epic theatrical adventure.

Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip for a great day out of town.

The leading 'ladies' of Sydney drag!

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

Learn to paint using acrylics

A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary

Discover the work of 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence, Hugh Semple.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

An International Men's Day event

Discover the secrets behind one of the world’s best margaritas in this hands-on masterclass at Cantina OK!

Learn to speak Cantonese with our Cantonese language short courses online & in Sydney!

Looking for a casual shootaround or game? Maybanke Courts are where it's at

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Get your Badminton fix at Perry Park Recreation Centre

Discover the recipe behind Sydney’s most delicious spicy margarita in this hands-on masterclass at Centro 86.

Come play chess at Ultimo Community Centre

Stunning harbour views + gourmet meal + unlimited beverages + festive add-ons + attractive offers

An exhibition combining painting and television—two historical mediums of soft power—across two major bodies of work

That's right, it’s totally free fun learning for Aussie kids

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library

Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun

Join our activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18

A 6-week immersive online course

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Learn to create with words

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!

The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission

Weekly trivia at the Duke with Thraxxy Kilmister

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.

An exhibition inspired by the rugged beauty of the Haupapa Tasman Glacier, New Zealand

'A Conversation with the Sun (Afterimage)'

Create your own custom clay ornaments and a tea light holder for the festive season!

Exhibiting in the 'you're okay' front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is Red Rey's 'Floorplay'.

Exhibition of global projects by leading architecture and design practice, Foster + Partners

Free Learn to Play Session with ProBall

Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Wednesday and Thursday night classes in Moore Park.

Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Monday and Wednesday night classes in Woolloomooloo!

The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day.

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle

Social indoor futsal competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

Let your body and mind unwind

A romantic (un)comedy about finding yourself falling in love, falling apart, and falling back together again.

Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll

Join this friendly 10 week course

We’re excited to welcome families back for Term 4 at our playgroup.

We’re excited to welcome families back for Term 4 at our playgroup.

Prepare for HYROX with our focused 6-Week Training Course

The Imperial Stockings record how human bodies relate to place, to one another and to the flows of change.

A solo exhibition of ceramics

What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?

Still life installation of clay and cloth considering race, class, migration and identity.

A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high

Improve your basketball skills and have fun with your friends

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12

The small but meaningful things that make us happy

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

A 45-minute full body workout class with George that combines cardio and resistance training.

Exhibiting 36 finalists with innovative works in ceramic, textiles, furniture, lighting, glass, jewellery and object.

Where Australians and internationals meet

Craft your own D&D dice in this resin art class! All materials are included, and no experience is needed

This Christmas, Market City will turn into an interactive naughty and nice playground

A changing display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s collection artworks.

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.

Weekly mindfulness meditation group in Coogee to support wellbeing. Open to all levels. Drop-ins welcome.

Embrace a rich cultural heritage by learning how to speak Greek

Exhibition of Culinary Mushroom Photos by Kate Ireland running as Part of Head On Photo Festival Open Program

Follow the festive trail and discover your place on Santa’s list—plus FREE Santa photos. Open daily, even Christmas Day.

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Experience beauty, drama and power

Learn to work with oil paints with us

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Join Fiona Wright to explore techniques that transform ordinary language into extraordinary expression.

Join Anthony Macris to learn a holistic approach to narrative that demystifies the story-telling process.

Gym and fitness activities

Solo exhibition of recent and rare ceramic works

History in the heart of Haymarket: Paddy’s celebrates community and culture through visual storytelling

Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney!

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

An annual exhibition profiling emerging Australian artists aged 35 years and under.

A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW

Discarded jewels repurposed. Visit the exhibition and upcycle your own piece in a hands-on workshop.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

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

Learn the most popular latin dance in the world! Meet new people, make new friends and learn how to dance Salsa

Virlkuthalypila and Other Stories from Our Country

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.

The creativity and resilience of people living with the impact of severe injury will take centre stage this November.

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

Meditation made simple

Broaden your cultural horizons by learning to speak Spanish with our Spanish language short courses online & in Sydney!

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish

Books celebrating First Nations languages, and cultures.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Dynamic city orientation tour, featuring history, architecture, a delicious foodie stop & sunset harbour cruise to finish

Go where the locals go

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight

Learn Tai Chi and how to be active with us

A 5 week program combining Tai chi Chuan, Tai chi relaxation, Sheng Zhen meditation and Qigong

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

Indulge in cocktails and exclusive LUNE pastries at the luxe Christian Louboutin Bar, open for a limited time.

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

The indie pop band will perform at Phoenix Central Park

Sydney's Hottest Comedy Club

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

Shakespeare’s greatest play, in an energised, classic Belvoir production, featuring the grit and power of Colin Friels

An unmissable exhibition of breathtaking, working models that blend art, play, and innovation.

Contemporary ceramics by four female artists exploring themes of environment, joy, heritage and family

Learn how to make the perfect margarita at Sydney’s Tequila headquarters.

Exhibition of ceramic sculpture by Tracie Bertram

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934

Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights

Strum your heart out - for beginners and intermediate

Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones

Photographic exhibition by Edmond Thommen

A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.

Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide

We be jammin’ every Wednesday with Bootsie! BYO instruments & come join on in!

A group exhibition exploring the intersection of art and maths

Come and enjoy some good tennis and play in our weekly mixed doubles round robin

Have fun and make new friends playing soccer with other women.

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

Experience the charm of the Yongle Palace murals

Learn ballet basics with our performing arts short courses in Sydney

Explore Sydney’s hidden laneways in a series of fun cryptic clues with Adventure Cues

Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues

Learn to speak Cantonese with our Cantonese language short courses online & in Sydney.

Save Up To $85pp On Christmas Party Lunch & Dinner Cruises

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Latin short courses in Sydney!

Celebrate with your group aboard a premium glass boat with deluxe menus, unlimited drinks & festive add-ons.

At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.

We’re talking Fred again.. for the feels, Calvin Harris for the classics, Peggy Gou and Dom Dolla for the cool kids...

Go where the locals go

Refine your English proficiency for real-life conversations with our English language short courses online!

Free online trial class for kids to explore robotics and coding through fun, hands-on activities.

Gain a solid understanding of the basics of the French language through our short courses in Sydney!

Learn German with us through our German language short courses online and in Sydney!

Learn to speak Bahasa Indonesian with our Indonesian language short courses online and in Sydney!

Come join us if you'd like to make new friends in an easy environment

Gain a solid understanding of the basics of the Italian language through our Italian language short courses !

New workouts for every day of the week

Harbour views. Multi-cuisine buffet meal. Unlimited beverages. Festive Christmas add-ons.

Learn to speak Chinese Mandarin with our Mandarin Chinese language short courses online & in Sydney!

Learn ballet technique with our dance short courses in Sydney!

Learn to read music and understand how it works

Go where the locals go

Live cabaret show + 3-course gourmet dinner + unlimited drinks + festive add ons

Mingle, connect and find a special someone

Broaden your cultural horizons by learning to speak Thai with our Thai language short courses online & in Sydney!

Self-guided scavenger hunt

A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.

Elevate your Vietnamese language skills

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

Discover Barangaroo’s new free outdoor cinema in the stunning Barangaroo Reserve.

We’re out and about on shared paths and cycleways in inner Sydney twice a week

Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people

Everyone is welcome to join this weekly class suitable for all levels of experience.

Use boxing gloves and pads to get fit!

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Learn to DJ with Nick Toth

Improve your language skills in this free weekly class for beginners

Improve your fitness, flexibility and balance and have fun

New, fun and exciting competitions in Alexandria

Get your heart rate up and arms pumping with this lunchtime boxing class

Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team

Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years

Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time!

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Discover the joy of singing

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Help out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvesting

A weekly showcase of emerging talent

Join this friendly knitting group to make wraps for people in need.

Improve your strength, balance and flexibility in this weekly 1-hour class

Join us for a 45 minute class, no experience necessary

Join us for a lovely little local celebration offering sustainably made decorations and outfits for the festive season.

Agus Wijaya’s second solo exhibition at Stanley Street Gallery

Balance, giggle and float with friends

Bring your toddler to this fun class

During this class you and your dancer will explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

Get ready for bingo night with Prada Clutch

Bring your own games or enjoy ours. The more games, the merrier.

Continue learning and practising your Cantonese language skills with our Cantonese Course: Intermediate online.

Learn how clothing reflects culture, personal expression and social history

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library

Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team

A rollicking queer Western like nothing you’ve seen before.

Beginner-friendly dance class in a nightclub

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

Welcoming Italian natural winemaking royalty, Daniele Piccinin, for an exclusive night of wine and chats.

A celebratory conversation between trailblazing feminist Anne Summers and broadcaster, author, and activist Yumi Stynes

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Naarm’s Garage Sale bring their new album ‘Any Day Now‘ to The Vanguard.

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.

Seven artists stretch their artistic skills through a variety of mediums and styles

Discover drawing processes where excessive, cumulative and durational mark-making results in states of utter immersion.

The singer-songwriter will perform at Phoenix Central Park

A night of laughs with the best comedians in the country, games, prizes and a secret raffle to be won!

Jazz with Sean & Friends

In this interactive session, Li Chen will discuss the creative process behind her virtual comics

A captivating new theatre experience for the bold and the curious

Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks

Hosted by Glitter King KevinInTheCity, have fun and win prizes every Thursday at the Burdekin Hotel

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

Learn to be your own personal eyebrows, false lashes & lips stylist with our makeup short courses in Sydney!

Learn to speak Chinese Mandarin with our Mandarin Chinese language short courses online & in Sydney!

Pilates is a low impact exercise class that incorporates breath focused movements focused on cultivating core stability

Free weekly walks to meet local mums

Guided Chakra Healing Meditations for Stress Relief

Join us on the third Thursday of every month, 1:30–3 pm at Gaden Community Centre. All materials included!

Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.

Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney

Reconnect with your inner power through guided silent meditation, gentle mindfulness and a community feel.

This intense 1-hour class focusses on improving your overall strength and fitness through a range of exercises.

A fast, furious and extremely funny farce

Learn how to make & stretch Roti, then enjoy a 5 course dinner

Conducted by sculptor Richard Byrnes in a fully equipped studio.

Explore nature experiences with you and your little one

Using a jeweller's saw frame to make a pendant, brooch or earrings

Learn to create custom pieces and develop your own signature style

A safe space where you will develop skills to manage social anxiety.

Come and play table tennis

Beginners class at Glebe

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law

Two-part video workshop for people with disability to build skills and confidence in sharing authentic stories

Join us to celebrate World Social Enterprise Day and meet with fellow social enterprises and the curious

Every Thursday night in the Universal Bar!

The Palmanova Precedent? Expert Testimony and the Future of Antiquities Repatriation

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks

A dreamlike art exhibition exploring the subconscious, stillness, and human emotions through oil and acrylic works.

Throw it back every Thursday with DJ Tiger at the Shelbourne Hotel - Back to the beats that started it all

A high-energy celebration of the next wave of visionary women entrepreneurs

Work by Kate Parker, Philippa Granwal, Pam Smith and Irene Whitton

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

Join us to celebrate World Social Enterprise Day and network with fellow social enterprises

A space to write, meet other writers, and share your work

Get fit, make friends and have fun

Learn vector graphics and illustration in this Adobe Illustrator Course for Beginners.

Learn the Arabic language with our language short courses online & in Sydney.

Weekly Bachata Beginners classes. Learn this beautiful rhythm from the Dominican Republic

Build essential small business finance skills with our expert-led business courses in Sydney.

Join us for a FREE playgroup session to celebrate World Children’s Day!

Continue to learn and speak German through our German language short courses, available both online and in Sydney!

Dive deeper into the captivating world of Japanese language and culture!

Learn to speak Korean with our Korean language short courses online & in Sydney!

Learn to use Ableton Live for music production with our music short courses in Sydney!

A blend of modern dance, martial arts and healing arts

Discover how looking after your hearing can keep your mind sharp.