Events

Meet this year’s winners and celebrate women and non-binary people’s contribution to the stage and screen in Australia.

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

Journey to the past.

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.

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

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!

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

Enjoy a 2-hour walk with a trained guide and see how heritage and contemporary architecture co-exist in harmony

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.

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

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

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

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

Let out the tension in a fun and friendly environment.

Hit the court and keep fit

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The leading 'ladies' of Sydney drag!

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

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

sensory friendly inclusive session with targeted coaching and guidance

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

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

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

Unleash your child's creativity!

Bavigating between Jazz, Eastern classical music (Maqam), odd meters from the Balkan and Afro-Cuban claves.

Unleashing comedy, kink and chaos; a one woman quest to reignite the power and purpose of love. Award winning. Funny.

Members of the Art Gallery are invited to the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales’ annual general meeting.

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

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.

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

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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

A vibrant exhibition celebrating social housing residents, sharing lived stories of home, community, culture and country

Weekly Burger Special at The Sussex Hotel

A sexed-up Vatican tragedy that's also funny... Amen!

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Celebrate world bicycle day by exploring Vivid by bike

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

New Class at Juanita Nielson Community Centre

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

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

Join us for some fun group singing

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

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Learn to create with words

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

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

The con is on.

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

Activate your senses at Dream Feast, a dining experience where food, music, moving image and history come together

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

Artspace presents Event Horizon by renowned Australian conceptual artist Michaela Gleave

An exhibition of paintings and drawing from the students of Yvonne East

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

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 Surry Hills

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

Get ready for the ultimate glow-in-the-dark playground

Social indoor futsal competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

Big Gay Piano Bar presents ‘Gender Swap Broadway’: iconic show tunes reimagined through a fabulous new lens.

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

Let your body and mind unwind

Free community talk by Gadigal custodian, Elder Uncle Jimmy Smith.

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.

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

Join this friendly 10 week course

Discover the art of making delicate, handmade ravioli in this hands-on workshop!

Come along to this free talk by Health Promotion Service for Older People

High Tides: Yuki Kihara and Morgan Hogg

Prepare for HYROX with our Focused 8-Week Training Course

This experience shares stories of language, culture, and belonging.

Presented in collaboration with Utopia Art Centre

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

To coincide with Vivid Sydney, ART+ Gallery presents Resinate, a new exhibition by contemporary artist Jeremy Kay

Abstraction, colour, and landscape weave together in this exhibition by artist Kate Paea

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

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

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

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

Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks

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

L’Enigme Française - experience the talent and skill of this extraordinary French pianist

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

Artists from diverse clan groups tell the story of Milingimbi art

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

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

An exquisite recital by a rising star Organist on St James Dobson Organ in Sydney at lunchtime

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

Celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo

Mahjong for beginners

Where Australians and internationals meet

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.

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

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

Vivid Sydney’s Wednesday night gatherings for the creative industries and curious at the State Library of NSW.

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

Enjoy futsal competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

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

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

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

The Foodie Hotspot Worth Visiting

Hear from AI Film Directors on how and why they are using AI Tools in their productions.

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

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.

The Sydney Film Festival 2026 Opening Night, with the most important Australian film of the year: Selina Miles’ Silenced

Unlock your creative potential in this accessible art course designed for beginners to intermediate artists.

A Selection of paintings from the 1980s to the present

Learn to play the piano with us!

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

Poetry readings in the historic St James' Crypt

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

Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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

Turn your midweek into a dance floor with Salsa Wednesdays at Hay St Market — lesson, DJ and live Latin music.

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

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

A chamber music masterpiece

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

Award winning dance meets contemporary flamenco, song and storytelling.

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

This 5-week course will lead you through the essential skills needed to compose a painting!

Enjoy a low-impact, high-energy workout

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

Connect, sing and share the joy of music!

Last Minute Productions / Music StudioRCC

Free music & play group for families with infants and pre-school-aged children

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

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

Don’t miss the beauty of our our latest masterpiece

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

Some films can’t be described – they have to be experienced. Sydney Film Festival, June 3 - 14. You’ll see.

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

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

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

Sydney Pride Festival 2026, 1 - 30 June

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

Miriam Hechtman and Vashti Whitfield guide a small group through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way.

An ever-relevant ecological horror story

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.

Drop by UTS during Reconciliation Week and watch episodes from the incredible series 'The First Inventors'.

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

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

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

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

A solo exhibition where layers of thought, emotion and awareness spill across canvas

Tootsie makes its Australian premiere in Sydney

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.

Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights

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!

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

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

See humpback whales jump off the water during their migration

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

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

Express yourself through the power of music

Exploring Critical and Creative Perspectives on the World and Current Affairs

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

Bringing together researchers, health professionals, policy makers and people living with dementia

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

Free tour por Sídney en Español

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program

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

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

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

This musical takes a deep and relatable look at relationships, success, and the art of keeping it together.

Learn to work with oil paints with us

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

Start your German language journey with this online course!

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

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

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

Four artists creating paintings, mosaics and ceramics

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

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

Free-to-enter pub quiz in the city

Strum your heart out – for beginners and intermediate

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

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

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

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.

Join our curators for a tour of the Library’s 200th Anniversary Exhibitions.

Improve your fitness, flexibility and balance and have fun

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

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

Keep active and maintain your fitness

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

Bring in new sewing projects or learn the to recycle and upcycle preloved items

Discover the joy of singing

jazz magick for women and gender diverse baddies

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

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

For all fitness levels

Join Yoga Movement! Strengthen, stretch & relax.

Movement to music

A vibrant menu paired with a vibrant view

un water-based fitness for 50+, building strength, balance & core stability in a safe, supportive environment.

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

A vibrant celebration of Argentine Tango. Latin performances, passion, and culture.

This live music show invites audiences to experience Argentinian tango in its most intense and modern form.

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

A night of smooth, arresting R&B from two fast-rising Australian acts, ARIA Award-winning BOY SODA and That Gurl Bella.

Build flexibility and strength from the chair. All levels welcome

A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor

Turn trash into Treasure every Thursday evening at the Banish Sustainability Hub at Sydney's Central Station

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

Design and make your own work of art!

Curator-led tour of Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, MCA's major winter exhibition

Beginner Dance Class in Sydney for Stress Relief, Confidence and Community

Debut author Roy V Marshan is launching his dark dystopian novel ‘Deprivation’

Thursdays just got better!

A drag comedy cabaret starring Burger Queen

Sketch in the galleries after hours.

Improve your language skills in this free weekly class

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

Learn how to create strategic partnerships and joint ventures that drive real growth.

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

We’re talking to pedestrians and riders about respecting each other’s journey

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

Join Yoga Movement! ‍Strengthen, stretch & relax.

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

Free social program for men aged over 18

Think book club, but theatre edition.

This one-hour taster is a no-obligation, try-before-you-buy opportunity to get a feel for what improv is.

New, fun and exciting social netball competitions in Alexandria

If you love playing games, come along.

Unlock the power of effective internal communication in this full-day course designed for Comms + PR professionals

Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz

Insightful, outspoken and unpretentious art critic Jerry Saltz brings his razor-sharp wit to Sydney Town Hall.

Learn the craft of Roti Making at this interactive masterclass and dinner

Augmented Intervals brings Kenneth Lambert’s practice into direct engagement with material, time, and environment.

An international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc

Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Live on the Shady Pines stage every Thursday and Sunday

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

Come and meet your neighbours and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong every Thursday afternoon

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

MCA now opening late on Thursdays

Presentation on why your water remediation quotes might be so high, and what to do about it.

Enjoy volleyball competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Free weekly walks to meet local mums