Events

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

Explore works in the 2026 Biennale of Sydney with University of Sydney art and art history students

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.

WILD LIFE Sydney Aquarium is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.

Qtopia Sydney and the European Union Delegation to Australia presents, ‘Loving’: A Photographic History of Men in Love

Exhibition Workshops Talks

Collage workshop

Australia’s most engaging art event

Art without Boundaries

From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW

A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.

The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 46th year of celebrating heritage

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

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

Hit the court and keep fit

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Social, casual drop-in, all levels welcome.

Great Southern Nights 2026

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

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

Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours

A floor-based workout that focuses on correct body alignment, core strength and stability

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

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

A 1 hour class suitable for all levels

Knit, crochet, paint or draw with like-minded people

Social indoor volleyball competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

A free festival of contemporary art, ideas and unforgettable experiences.

Understand your nevous system, improve your breathing habits, & develop tools to regulate stress & build resilience.

Unleash your child's creativity!

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Birchgrove After School French Club on Mondays 3-5pm for lots of fun, learning and discovery

Boost your cardio fitness with beginner boxing!

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

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Yoga movements have been adapted to be performed while seated in a chair.

Exhibiting now in the ‘you're okay’ window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is ‘Chest Reveal’ by Felix Jackson.

A selection of sweet and savoury favourites, fresh scones and chocolate-led creations.

Melbourne Musician-Artist Chris Watts unveils his WILD CARD in Sydney

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

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

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

Chase your running goals while exploring Darling Harbour, totally free!

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

Have you always wanted to paint but haven’t known where to start?

Artspace presents Event Horizon by renowned Australian conceptual artist Michaela Gleave

Learn to paint expressively with an individual approach while increasing your knowledge and understanding.

Food & wine trivia, free entry, money prizes. $20 off all bottled wine and $20 steak frites

This free service is provided by Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) trained volunteers and caseworkers.

Madame Tussauds Sydney is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.

Sydney Tower Eye is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.

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

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

Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level?

Low intensity guided movement techniques to improve your balance, strength, coordination and movement

Facilitated by ceramic artist Ellen Bagge, for anyone who is keen on clay.

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

Move with Your Baby | Connect with Your Community | Experience the Joy of Dance

Learn to deepen your musical skill and passions through guitar with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!

Learn this empowering style focused on confidence, posture, strong lines and fluid movement in heels.

Interval training using both conditioning and strength tools

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.

Let us ignite and nurture your passion for writing

Reconnect with your creativity, boost confidence and make your life more spontaneous

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

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

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

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Tips for staying living well and independently

Learn the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro X

A dynamic display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s Collection.

For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting

a collaborative exhibition of the vibrant paintings of Melissa Guest and the handcrafted ceramics of Claudia Gunning

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

The exhibition explores the intersections of perception, reality and technological mediation.

The National Art School Gallery and Institute of Modern Art present an exhibition of work by Sydney-based painter and Archibald Prize winner Mitch Cairns

A major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

Stay active and have fun

Learn how to play the ukulele, hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers

a new exhibition exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia, from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.

Author Emma Darragh will provide feedback on your story, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Sarah Malik will provide feedback on your essay/non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over three months

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

In this online course, author Anne Gracie will provide feedback on your romantic fiction.

Nick Earls will focus on key aspects of short-fiction, and how to make choices that deliver compelling short stories.

Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.

Gym and fitness activities

Learn to play the piano with us!

Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here

Develop your skill and technique

Blackwattle Distilling Co. X John Wren Art

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

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

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

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

Carve your dream jewellery with us!

The Older Women’s Network presents a strength and balance program, which supports mobility for older people.

Have fun and make new friends playing soccer

Gentle movement for strength and flexibility in Sydney CBD

Safe, supportive skate lessons for kids - with Sydney’s best coaches

Sydney Biggest Celebration of Comedy!

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

Free, equipment provided

The world’s most famous love story

A walking tour of Woolloomooloo’s shadowy laneways that uncovers the history of the Italian Mafia in Sydney.

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

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

Join the State Library's inaugural Imago Fellow Sheila Ngọc Phạm in conversation with Walter Mason.

An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers

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

A free and active vibrant community for runners of all skill levels.

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

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

The class to get you on track for a life of song

History becomes opera in Wael Shawky’s globally acclaimed work ‘Drama 1882’.

Learn to use the potter’s wheel to create simple, elegant ceramic forms in this hands-on eight-week course.

Immerse yourself in the luminous world of watercolour.

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

For all ages and levels of fitness

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

Get fit, make friends and have fun in this weekly class suitable for beginners and older adults.

Join artist Iris Toren for an exhibition of paintings inspired by nature, in watercolours, acrylics and oils.

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

Fashion lovers can be a part of the AFW community with the exclusive Fashion Pass.

This course presents a unique approach to understanding and applying colour

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

Ready for an unforgettable encounter with writing?

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program

Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our short music courses in Sydney

Make your very own quirky sock puppet in this fun, creative workshop suitable for kids and adults!

A new sculpture exhibition by Margaret Fitzgerald and Nicky McGinn

In this online writing course, author Jemima Shafei-Ongu will provide feedback on your writing for children.

Develop your drawing skills and unleash your creativity in structured, live online classes led by Rachel Fairfax.

Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman’s provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.

A unique opportunity for teenagers to learn the craft of acting for stage and screen.

Self-guided scavenger hunt

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

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

Singing classes for adults

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

The biggest night of laughs is back again!

A monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

Australia's first and only national yoga program for first responders, emergency services and military veterans

Learn dance steps to enjoy the many top dance songs of all time

Adapted from the memoir of the same name by Eddie Jaku

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class

Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre

Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids

International bestselling author, Mieko Kawakami, explores inconvenient truths and her genre busting books.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Empower . Yarn . Connect

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.

Weekly yoga class for mind, body & spirit - all welcome

Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on

For all fitness levels

A public forum discussing language diversity, arts and media, education and public service.

A fun, water‑based workout at Gunyama Park Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Bachata is a popular Latin dance focusing on smooth footwork, body movement, and strong partner connection worldwide.

25th Biennale of Sydney Low Sensory Sessions – White Bay Power Station

Looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay active and meet new people?

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

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

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

Learn to create with words

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project

Catch up with friends and make new ones.

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!

Where art meets cabaret! A life-drawing class with a twist

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama

Join a comprehensive, foundation course in figure drawing to develop your technical skills.

Employment support for Mob

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Weekly trivia with Artie Gallagher

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

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

Improve physical flexibility and strength in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Build flexibility and strength. All levels welcome

Practise connecting the mind with the body and our breath

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ communities and allies

Tin Sheds Gallery Exhibition

Learn how to draw and design your jewellery pieces with us

Classes cover the techniques of fencing with historical weapons and provide a safe place to spar with them

Strengthen & socialise

Solo exhibition of paintings by Pearl Austin

Discover the Chinese merchants who built Sydney’s Chinatown and shaped Haymarket’s history.

Trivia Tuesdays

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

An exploration of the social, political and class dynamics shaping library access over time.

Draw a unique artwork using Oil Pastels in this fun draw and sip workshop

Improvisational theatre workshops in Bondi

Enhance your poetry crafting skills with our experienced author/poet Roberta Rlowing.

Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness

Uncork rioja from 1970 to now with Scott Wasley

Sally Scales’ new exhibition brings together a body of work grounded in Country, memory, and the presence of tjukurpa.

Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!

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

Enjoy a low-impact, high-energy workout

Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Join this friendly group of older people each week for coffee and conversations

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

A visit to Sydney's historic Hyde Park Barracks

Have your children learn the skills of soccer in a fun and safe environment.

Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos

Free, friendly and fun

Free weekly class in Cantonese and English

Find your zen, for all abilities and fitness levels

Join this free wellbeing program

The true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM on stage, adapted from the bestselling memoir — starring Anton Berezin

Whether you’re working on a novel, short stories, or starting fresh, this is a chance to deepen your craft.

The Interior II brings together a group of represented artists whose practices move through the space of the interior.

The Loud & Proud Choir is an LGBTQIA+ community choir and fundraiser! No experience required!

The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty. Five Actors. Every Role.

Weekly Trivia Night at The Belroy Hotel

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience

Create authentic content with Rachael Hedges

Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.

A 1-hour accessible class suitable for all fitness levels, with a focus on mindfulness and stress release

Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place

Improve flexibility & relax

Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills

29 local, independent artists present work inspired by music, sound and the interplay of our senses.

Learn basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation

A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing

A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing

Presented by the Older Women's Network

Learn to read music and understand how it works

Build your confidence speaking English and communicate more naturally in this online Communication Skills course

Scottish country dancing for new dancers

Meet eligible singles from across Sydney for a night of fun and flirtation

Journey to the past.

Discover the tropical gems of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's glasshouse collection on this behind the scenes tour.

The world’s #1 musical is now playing at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.

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.

Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip

Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker

A fun and interactive sports & fitness session designed for maximum participation and guaranteed fun

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

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

This fun racquet sport will improve your health and fitness while making new friends

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery

The leading 'ladies' of Sydney drag!

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

sensory friendly inclusive session with targeted coaching and guidance

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Bonsai & Brews is a hands-on workshop that introduces people to the art of bonsai at local breweries around Sydney.

Weekly Burger Special at The Sussex Hotel

Try an introduction to hand building and wheel throwing in a relaxed yet supported environment!

Start your little one’s cinematic journey with fortnightly screenings at the Art Gallery of NSW.

New Class at Juanita Nielson Community Centre

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

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

Reignite your curiosity in this engaging course designed for beginners or those returning to the sketchbook.

Rewriting Australia’s deep history – a rock art lecture

Ditch the screen, rediscover your inner creativity with this creative art class

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

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

Social indoor futsal competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

Let your body and mind unwind

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

Join this friendly 10 week course

Join a hands-on walking art workshop and make a mini relief print book inspired by Taylor Square.

High Tides: Yuki Kihara and Morgan Hogg

Prepare for HYROX with our Focused 8-Week Training Course

The deathless unending nature of mind

A night of groovy jazz with this hipper than hip organ trio!

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

Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas

Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks

The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson Hotel.

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.

Colin Andrews at St James: a world‑class organ recital showcasing the power and beauty of the Dobson Organ.

Mahjong for beginners

Where Australians and internationals meet

Enjoy futsal competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Join fellow creative teens for a monthly craft session. Bring your sketchbook, crochet, knitting or other materials.

Nura Yoga connects mind, body & spirit to Country through unique yoga classes.

Start speaking Thai and discover a vibrant language and culture with this online course