Events

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

The MCA’s inaugural Harvey Norman Art Commission

Enjoy a low-impact, high-energy workout

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

Explore behind-the-scenes film-making magic of the world of Harry Potter like never before.

MCA Australia's annual exhibition of exciting new work by Australian artists aged 35 and under.

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

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Australia’s most engaging art event

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

Hit the court and keep fit at these drop in sessions.

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

Horizon Line is the Museum’s sanctuary for slow looking.

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

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

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

Social indoor volleyball competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

A gentle outdoor workout for all seniors, to improve their physical fitness and mental wellbeing

Unleash your child's creativity!

A sensory adventure across ice and water for ages 4+

Art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia celebrating the many avatars of Vishnu

It's our story to be told.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

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

Step above the ordinary with our limited-edition Cloud High Tea at Paradox 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 retrospective

A funny, fast-paced cross-examination of moral dilemmas, family dynamics, and the true cost of success.

This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is pleased to announce ‘Un-Becoming Monuments’, an exhibition of new work by Julie Rrap. ⁠

Enjoy a free outdoor community practice combining gentle exercises & meditation next to the Sydney Harbour.

2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers, plus workshops, family films, after-hours fun and hands-on science at AM.

Emily's process-based practice explores stain as both material and metaphor

Coming to Sydney after a sold out season in London and winning three Olivier Awards

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

Take your seat for an elevated martini moment, with bespoke Four Pillars serves prepared tableside at Blu Bar on 36.

Curious about improvisation? Discover more in this fun, free 45-minute workshop before the Improv Comedy Cagefight

Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Thursday night classes in Surry Hills

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

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

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

Join this friendly 10 week course

Learn how to style your own hair with confidence in this evening Curls, Waves & Straightening masterclass

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

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.

Sydney’s best, biggest & longest-running comedy battle!

An extraordinary collection of rare manuscripts, books, maps and navigational instruments

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Sacred. Kaleidoscopic. Redemption.

Build, laugh and compete* in hilarious LEGO challenges hosted by comedians. Perfect for friends, dates and solo guests.

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Get back to your desk glowing.

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC

Cultural Dance for Young People

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

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

Each session gently explores mindfulness, meditation and gratitude practices, guided by Elizabeth Da Silva

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.

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

Discover how to write your memoir with Jacquelin Melilli

Gym and fitness activities

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting

Torres Strait pearling history, centering the overlooked stories of Indigenous and South Sea Islander seafarers

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

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

It's your Monday night stand-up, sketch comedy delight! Live, curated, professional, fresh, independent & weird.

Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge, with a revolving set and a Fiat 500.

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.

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

A solo exhibition by Japanese contemporary artist Kosuke Nagata

Nights are Magical in the heart of the City. Join us as we photographically explore Sydney with Cameras and Smartphones

Free, equipment provided

Discover marine creatures, collect stamps, complete activities and meet Isabelle!

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

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

Christopher Nolan’s mythic action epic on 70mm film in an exclusive north Sydney season

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.

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

Art meets quantum science.

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.

Step into the powerful story of Tự do (Freedom), the boat that carried Vietnamese refugees to Australia in 1977.

Celebrating 40 years of Waverley Art Prize

Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.

A wearable exhibition

Promoting flexibility, joint mobility, and a quiet mind

For all ages and levels of fitness

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

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

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

A celebration of Jewish culture and the stories that shape us

Joan Blond Returns to Art2Muse Gallery with her Exhibition Coastal Garden

New workouts for every day of the week

Featuring 30 artist from Korea and Australia

Join thousands of Australians and turn every page into support for families impacted by MS

Start speaking French with confidence in this 10-week online course

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

Learn about Sydney's railways

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.

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

We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

Join us as we explore the uncanny connections between democracy, the game of cricket and the NSW Parliament.

A 1 hour class suitable for all levels

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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

Award-winning author Anna Funder live on stage, revealing the stories behind the stories.

Explore the origins of Ancient Egypt in this fascinating 4-week online course

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

The sessions are led by our dedicated team who will provide you with step-by-step guidance on each project.

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

Acclaimed experimental ensembles explore sound, place and uncertainty through alternative tunings and rich sonic worlds

A fun, relaxed paint and sip in Surry Hills that’s all about unleashing your inner artist

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

This welcoming group explores a wide range of art forms together, from drawing and painting to mixed media and beyond.

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

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

Join our mindful workshop where you will spend the morning transforming a book cover into a shiny work of art

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!

a fresh perspective

Free movies, cocktails and complimentary popcorn every Tuesday at Dulcie's underground Kings Cross cocktail bar.

Basia latest series of work ‘Sydney Through a Migrant’s Palette’ portrays the natural Sydney Harbour landscape

MasterChef alumni joins Head Chef Keir Ballantyne in Fabbrica Newtown's kitchen for one night only.

Employment support for Mob

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Weekly trivia with Artie Gallagher

Enjoy FREE Tai Chi every Tuesday at Market City. Improve balance, flexibility and wellbeing. Everyone welcome.

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

Improve physical flexibility and strength in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Practise connecting the mind with the body and our breath

Come along, share a memory and hear the stories of others

Learn about and access the services and support you need to live well and independently

A solo exhibition of works in paint, ink and charcoal

A solo exhibition of ceramic works

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

Acclaimed new horror film ‘Leviticus’ + live Q&A with director Adrian Chiarella and star Joe Bird

Strengthen & socialise

Play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

Mary Benvenuto | Lei Feng | Fergus Berney-Gibson | India Jablonski | Fiona Verity | Daniel He Wang

5 weeks oil painting course - Learn how to paint with Matteo Bernasconi

A luminous look at one of Australia's greatest photographers and her international peers who shaped modernist vision

Learn to take control of your finances and build long-term wealth in this 9-week online course!

Opera... in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to your local pub.

Learn to play the piano with us!

The five star West End sensation

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

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

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

Level up your DJ skills

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!

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

Want to record your own music but not sure where to begin? The Brand X Tech Team are running a Tech Talk on recording.

Guess who’s coming to dinner?

Step into the glamour of the 1950s with a fashion presentation, storytelling, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres.

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

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.

A Funny, Fast-paced cross-examination of moral dilemmas, family dynamics, and the true cost of success

Weekly Trivia Night at The Belroy Hotel

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

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

Drama for kids with NIDA-trained actor Nick Gell. Games, improv, storytelling.

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

Start your meditation journey with this 4-week guided course

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!

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies

New play inspired by the First Lady of the Philippines

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

Fun, drawing and painting workshop for kids in Surry Hills

Presented by the Older Women's Network

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

Unleash your imagination by designing your very own Muppet-style puppet

Australian Women Artists Group Exhibition

Learn practical Japanese essentials for your next trip in this 5-week online course!

You’ve got the words. Now you want to refine your poetry, for your own reading pleasure or for public events.

Come along and meet some new, like-minded friends.

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

An exhibition exploring the darker side of myth in the modern world

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.

A conversation about the Library’s vital family history research, including the ethics and challenges that arise.

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

A father’s curse, a daughter’s fate. As innocence is shattered, revenge becomes the only prayer.

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

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

Frances Keevil presents an evocative exhibition by Anna Glynn, blending Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

4A's 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Stand Up Comedy is coming to The Barrel Room in Leichhardt! Every Wednesday featuring local and professional comedian

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students

Advance your Auslan skills with more complex conversations and deeper cultural understanding

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

New Class at Juanita Nielson Community Centre

Join us for some fun group singing

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

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Learn to experiment with words

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

Free bilingual classes and bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone to get help to use it

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!

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

Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker

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

Let your body and mind unwind

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

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

Free talk by GambleAware

Impact Live brings together live music, inspiring conversations and extraordinary stories from people creating changes.

Saxophonist and flute player James Ryan teams with vocalist Pat Powell for a night of funk, jazz, reggae, soul and ska.

Term 2 2026

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

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

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

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

A Wednesday lunchtime escape concert of delightful music at St James by young performers

Where Australians and internationals meet

Massolino’s Barolos sit comfortably among the finest of the region—they are wines of wonderful purity and elegance.

Sex. Death. Life. And bodies... an outrageously black comic look at grief and love.

A full night of pop queen anthems with DJs playing Sabrina, Billie, Chappell, Taylor, Olivia, Charli XCX and more

The landscape of Australian native flora and fauna by Mary T Nguyen.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Start your sewing journey with with this comprehensive course for complete beginners

Connect, sing and share the joy of music!

A collection of original photographs and collages made predominately from original photographs.

A brand new work: a dance in two halves, bound by a pulsing through-line of rhythm, invention and design.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Wednesday lunchtime yoga classes @180 George St Precinct (near Circular Quay)

Experience an intimate guided tour of the iconic heritage-listed Sydney Observatory.

Be transported into an overgrown dreamscape where art objects become the garden’s flowers.

A book club that celebrates great Australian writing, lively conversation and the joy of reading together.

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time invites guests to step beyond the screen and into one of history's most defining moments.

Chill out midweek with some cool flicks and good vibes at our film hangout.

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

Express yourself through the power of music

A practical look at changing expectations about how we work, navigating mental health and psychological safety.

This course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will make 2026 the year you finally write that book.

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art

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

A four-course Vietnamese degustation paired with premium Kinoene sake and rare limited-release pours

Learn to work with oil paints with us

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

Sydney's Hottest Comedy Club

Meet new friends, play social games, get 4 free drinks, free food, karaoke, plus a free afterparty!

Free-to-enter pub quiz in the city

Strum your heart out – for beginners and intermediate

Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour

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.

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