Events

Sydney’s Queer Arts & Culture Festival is ready to PAINT THE PRECINCT PURPLE for Pride Fest

Sydney Film Festival’s ‘Sartorial: Fashion on Film’ showcases premieres and classics that explore fashion and cinema.

You’ll See at SFFTV, our giant outdoor screen in Martin Place.

You’ll see audacious, cutting-edge, and courageous films in the 2026 Official Competition.

Sydney Pride Festival 2026, 1 - 30 June

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

Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of illusions and let our captivating rooms play tricks on your mind!

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

Tumbalong Park will come alive with 23 nights of free music during Vivid Sydney.

Open every night of Vivid Sydney the Vivid Fire Kitchen is a dining hub with open-fire cooking, food vendors + more.

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

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Part of Vivid Sydney 2026, a bold vision of Oceanic futurism by Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia

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.

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.

Self-guided scavenger hunt

Climb during Vivid Sydney and see Sydney sparkle from the Summit!

Our largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling.

Explore a universe of light in this immersive, awe-inspiring and interactive adventure for young children.

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

Exhibiting now in the You're Okay front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios.

Unleash your child's creativity!

Mondays nights at Foys Kirribilli - live music, food, drinks & Argentinian vibe

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

We are your Pitt-Stop. Discover dining, entertainment, sampling, and exclusive Westfield member offers.

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

Join the Big Bold Walk for breast cancer

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

A four-day intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Australia’s cutest festival, featuring 30 new kids' films from around the world, returns to Sydney this June

An extraordinary fusion of world-class circus and show-stopping musical performance

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

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

Solo exhibition by international Chinese artist Wang Yigang

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

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

The Hub at Lower Town Hall is where Sydney Film Festival steps off the screen.

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

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

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

Exhibiting now in the 'you're okay' foyer at City of Sydney Creative Studios is 'Gleaning for Plastics' by Rox de Luca

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.

Japanese electronica two ways: HUGEN's electronic folk + NIKO NIKO TAN TAN, a collision of music and art

Presented in collaboration with Utopia Art Centre

In this introductory course you will be guided through a range of techniques for introductory jewellery making

Jack Ball’s latest solo exhibition, MYSTERY SOLVED, is now open at Passage and on view 24/7 until 17 July 2026.

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

Learn the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro X

Artists from diverse clan groups tell the story of Milingimbi art

An artwork exhibition inspired by the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete in 1941.

Juju, the new solo art show from Colombian artist Maria Pia Mosquera at Rogue Pop-Up Gallery, Redfern.

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

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

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

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

NIDA’s Winter Production Season runs from 4-13 June 2026

The Foodie Hotspot Worth Visiting

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.

In this lively online writing course, Maggie Hamilton will take you through the art of writing for mind, body and spirit

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

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

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

Don’t miss the beauty of our our latest masterpiece

You’ll see the hottest new films at the spectacular State Theatre – the beating heart of Sydney Film Festival.

Free, equipment provided

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.

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.

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

Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover unique and mysterious Viking-age treasures.

Festival of Light

Take in Sydney’s most iconic Vivid views with a luminous cocktail in hand, high above the harbour.

Experience Vivid Sydney from the harbour’s edge at Cruise Bar & Restaurant.

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Vivid Inspired Dessert - The GPO

Lights, Dining & FREE Parking — Your Relaxed Vivid Sydney Experience

Join us onboard our 3-Level Cruiser Winter Wonderland series of for Vivid Light Festival in Sydney Harbour

Clearview Glass Boat Vivid Sydney cruises offer the best views of Vivid Lights paired with a premium dining experience!

Join us as we explore some of the more photogenic installations at this year's Sydney Vivid festival event.

Experience the Vivid Lights Festival on the iconic Sydney Showboat with a 3-course dinner, live cabaret & harbour views.

Vivid Sydney cruises are back and they’re better than ever. Experience Vivid Lights in the best way – book now!

Vivid Sydney lights official on-water dining experiences

The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour.

Experience VIVID Sydney from the Harbour

Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruise from Manly

Quality Australian food, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting

Sunset Dining to Dazzle the Senses

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

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

See humpback whales jump off the water during their migration

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

An interactive adventure for young children and their families, presented by Vivid Sydney.

Immerse yourself in the luminous world of watercolour.

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

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

mosaics and etchings

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

This course presents a unique approach to understanding and applying colour

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

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program

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

Jakey Pedro Exhibition The second last dance at Art2Muse Gallery 2 – 15 June 2026

New workouts for every day of the week

We're lightening up your winter through a vibrant sensory experience.

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.

An exhibition by students, helping to create a healing environment in hospitals through the power of art.

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

Uninterrupted views of the city’s most iconic light installations and illuminated landmarks

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

Explore meditation and mind training practices that are straightforward, grounded in sanity, kindness, and compassion

The largest major exhibition of one of the most fearless and influential voices in Australian contemporary art.

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.

Dine above the harbour as Sydney sparkles in a kaleidoscope of colour for Vivid Sydney.

Vivid Sydney Star-Bound Drone Show Cruise

Vivid Sydney Official Vivid Light Cruises

Singing classes for adults

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures

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

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

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies

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

Join Wonder Mama on her fabulous walking tour of Sydney's LGBTQIA+ hub

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

Learn professional page layout and publication design in this comprehensive 2-day Adobe InDesign course!

Learn from Valentina Coin, digital transformation expert

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

Start your meditation journey with this 4-week guided course

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

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Spectacular arrives at the Entertainment Quarter in 2026

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.

Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!

The con is on.

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

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

HAIR celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory.

A series of vignettes that sweep across time and space, tethered to each other by the bond of soulmates.

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

Learn how to confidently use colour in your home in this inspiring, hands-on workshop

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

One of the most vital voices in contemporary music and literature, Kae Tempest returns to Sydney

Fantastical landscapes and floating forms in this exhibition of new works from Kirsteen Pieterse.

Strengthen & socialise

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

A Selection of paintings from the 1980s to the present

Improvisational theatre workshops in Bondi

Stonewall Newtown has Drag Bingo with Charisma belle every Tuesday through Pride Month.

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

For Teens 13-18. Using VEX IQ, design and build a prototype for an interactive science exhibit at Woollahra Library.

A live talk show for the Sabotage podcast

Saving lives. Sending aid. Swiping right. Just another day at SAVIOR International.

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

Enjoy a low-impact, high-energy workout

This daring production invites you to look closer. Nothing is what it seems

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.

Can silence save us from this angry and fractured world?

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

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

TAFE NSW is shining a spotlight on more than 135 years of vocational education with an exhibition at the Muse Gallery

Free weekly class in Cantonese and English

Find your zen, for all abilities and fitness levels

Join this free wellbeing program

For all levels with Sydney's most experienced and successful teachers.

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

Tootsie makes its Australian premiere in Sydney

Weekly Trivia Night at The Belroy Hotel

Delve into intriguing mysteries and surprising discoveries within the State Library's collections.

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

Brings together all artists represented by N.Smith Gallery in a collective gesture that marks the gallery’s fifth year.

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

Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops

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

Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills

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

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

Learn to read music and understand how it works

Journey to the past.

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.

Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker

An artistic response to the Bondi Beach terror attack

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

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

This free, friendly session will l walk you through everything you need to know about My aged Care simply and clearly.

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

A limited-time rooftop experience celebrating bold Mexican flavours, Don Julio tequila and Sydney Harbour views.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Weekly Burger Special at The Sussex Hotel

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

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

Hear from Dr Lu Pei-Yi and Pedro de Almeida as they reflect on a spectrum of ‘offsite’ curatorial projects.

Hear about the Library's 200th Anniversary Exhibitions in this special curator talk from Senior Curator Elise Edmonds

Virtuoso violinist Daniel Hope returns to Sydney for the first time since 2014

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

An exhibition of prints from the WAC printmaking tutors.

Hot off a sell-out Adelaide season, this irreverent, side-splitting cabaret is sure to have you screaming QUIET, PIGGY!

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

A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp

Social indoor futsal competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

Tenor Shanul Sharma will sing Evening Song from Phillip Glass’s Satyagraha at St Peter’s Church in Surry Hills.

Let your body and mind unwind

Australia's least sophisticated choir!

Come meet your neighbours and learn to sing in a welcoming environment

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

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

Join this friendly 10 week course

Tips for looking after your bones

Bold, camp and unfiltered — a series of short plays about queer identity, love, family, and living out loud.