Events

Exploring environmental issues through contemporary art

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

Sydney Craft Week Workshops at Sew Make Create

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

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

Immerse yourself in a powerful series of exhibitions, installations and digital experiences.

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.

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

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Free outdoor exhibition of posters by Peter Drew

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

A definitive picture of great Australian photographer Max Dupain is revealed in this landmark retrospective.

Improve your fitness, flexibility and balance and have fun

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

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

Explore, discover & be inspired!

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

Keep active and maintain your fitness

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

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

The best of Sydney's food scene all in one place!

See cult classic Dead End Drive-In, followed by a discussion with Brian Trenchard-Smith on Australia's drive-in culture.

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

To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session

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

Mixed social outdoor tag footy competitions at Perry Park Synthetic Sportsfield

Self-guided scavenger hunt

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

Works by 30 plus artists developed through Brooch Club

For all fitness levels

Playwright Eloise Snape delivers a whirlwind of laughs and truth bombs in this no-fluff office satire.

Four emerging artists celebrate life's connections through printmaking and painting

23rd Annual National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddo Painting Prize Exhibition of Natioonal Finalists

Belvoir presents A Room with A View, written by E.M. Forster, adapted by Grace Chapple, directed by Hannah Goodwin

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

A fun, group exercise session that focuses on improving fitness, energy, and overall health.

Unleash your child's creativity!

One of the world’s most influential contemporary artists calls for peace with a monumental new installation

Andy Ewing: Ancestor Spirits and Kirthana Selvaraj: In the Half Light

An exhibition presenting 20 culturally diverse, internationally recognised women artists based in Australia

And This Is Where We Land

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

Celebrating the best of the next generation of artists

Artisan Crafts: Archival Woodblock Prints Reimagined

A night for art, a future for artists

Experience the beauty of nature through 100 stunning images. A South Australian Museum exhibition

Baby-friendly strength training

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

It's our story to be told.

Make stretch clothes in our six-week absolute beginners sewing course.

BonkerZ is back with a whole new show. Catch A Rising Comic features some of the cities hottest up and comers & newbies.

Get children back to nature and experience all of its benefits.

Ceramic Business District

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course

A colourful tribute to Oxford Street's queer history, culture and places of belonging.

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

Diwali

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

Conversations Through Jewellery: Works by the UNSW Art & Design Jewellery Community

A cooking class where your dish also feeds someone in need. Led by OzHarvest chefs.

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

Thursdays just got better!

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

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'I Fell In Love' by Felicity Schrader

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Fold, Stitch, Bind: The Book We Make Together

Celebrate Frank Hurley’s birthday with a Sydney film screening, director Q&A, Antarctic displays, drinks and auctions.

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

Free Kids Boxing Classes in the Heart of Redfern

Learn how to safely use and store paint, epoxy, solvents and household chemicals, without risking your family’s safety.

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

Sessions are led by David, an experienced nursery owner, and cover a range of gardening activities

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

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2026!

Skip the small talk this October🚶‍♀️

Connect, share cultures, and practise languages over tea, games, and friendly conversation.

Shine your fangs, show off your devil horns and get set for a spooky time. Halloween Bingay makes all the queens scream

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

House of Hymns: Karaoke backed by a live choir

Darling Square and Green Square libraries will be open after hours in the lead up to and during exams

If you love playing games, come along.

Intertwined is an exhibition showcasing Sydney College of The Arts Alumni and Lecturers

Featuring James Morrison with Darren Percival, Simon Tedeschi, Monica Trapaga, Emma Pask, and Michelle Nicolle with Paul Grabowsky and many more

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

The first institutional exhibition of South Australian ceramic artist Jordan Gower.

ARIA Award winning legend Katie Noonan launches her new album Alone but all one – a collaboration with Trent Dalton

Get into the Halloween spirit by painting your very own pumpkin in the style of artist Yayoi Kusama.

Expressive banner artworks celebrating movement, visibility and queer self-expression.

Boots on, Sydney. Free line dancing, country DJs, food and drinks every Thursday night at Hay St.

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

Explore five decades of extraordinary photography by one of Australia’s most important and influential photojournalists.

A free, youth-led community event by Weave Youth & Community Services held during Mental Health Month

Discover jewellery, ceramics, and botanical installation in a leafy Darlinghurst laneway studio.

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

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

Material Knowledge and Cultural Transmission: Fashion, Costume, Hats and Specialist Making

2-for-1 tickets at the MCA every Thursday night

Social activities for men

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

A series of workshops and casual craft social events

Drew Anthony Creative brings one of Broadway's classic musicals to Sydney in a hilarious all-new reimagined production

Workshops at Mothership Studios

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

Free weekly walks to meet local mums

Much loved musical celebrates 70 years since its glorious Broadway debut

Join us for a special NAIDOC Art Exhibition showcasing NAIDOC posters through the years.

Natasha Walsh explores copper, alchemy, and the Southern Hemisphere night sky through seven intimate paintings.

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

A major survey journeying through the landscapes and stories that transformed Australian art

Oktoberfest, the Aussie way!

Popular Playhouse returns to Flight Path Theatre with another hilarious Bible spoof!

Part of the Transience series by Wong Ching Yee (Jenny) 黃靜儀. The assemblage has had many lives and continues to evolve.

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation in this 10-week online course

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

A beautiful high tea with a meaningful impact

Pink Spring High Tea is filled with rosy-hued delights in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation

A powerful collection of career imagery and accompanying stories from Australian veterans.

Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists.

Go where the locals go

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

Find your creative spark in this fortnightly collage workshop and enjoy learning about this fun and accessible art form

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

An LGBTQIA+ walking tour of Darlinghurst

An ambitious new body of work developed through an ongoing dialogue with family histories and archival encounters.

Richard Cooke in conversation with Raph Dixon and James Hennessy

An inspiring line up of Sydney Craft Week workshops

The extraordinary work of Sydney-born Robyn Kahukiwa comes to MCA

Sally Smart's AM showcases her 2026 solo exhibition

Savannah Jarvis explores hypervigilance, chronic pain, and how prolonged attention to the body can reshape perception.

The whole family is invited to dive beneath the waves for a fantastical marine adventure from Box of Birds

Come and play table tennis

Bold banner artworks celebrating Oxford Street's diversity, resilience and queer history.

Every day is your first day. Every night is Stocktake.

Go where the locals go

A week-long festival of games-related events for players and the industry, including board games, video games and more

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

Find your zen with Tai Chi

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

The Cleftomaniacs are an all woman a capella singing group, known affectionately as ‘The Cleffies’.

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

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

Your standing jazz date – third Thursday of every month

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

Supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this afternoon tea donates $5 from every set to breast cancer research

The revue tradition returns to Sydney!

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

A gentle moving meditation for all levels of fitness

Tap into this ancient movement for better health

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

Bring your toddler to this fun session and connect with other parents

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

UNSW Animation and Moving Image Festival

Slip into an evening of live saxophone as rich melodies glide through the room

Aren’t you just dying to be a Tiger?

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

When The Dust Settled: North Sullivan’s untold photographic record the week after 9/11

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

An unique ceramics show in Sydney CBD. Zi Xin’s work draws on idiomatic language from both Eastern and Western cultures.

Get fit, make friends and have fun

Speed, teamwork and skill.

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

Thursday after school art class for K-6

Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

Discover incredible creatures from land and sea.

Every creature needs a hero! Complete the missions and join the Creature Rescue Squad at Sea Life and Wild Life Sydney

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

A site-specific exhibition that transforms the street-facing vitrine into an oversized toy box for everyone.

Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday

Sydney's scariest escape room. Face your darkest memories and escape the dark, with a live actor on your trail.

Exceptional seafood, award-winning wines and one of Sydney’s most iconic waterfront settings

Newly commissioned and rarely seen works in sculpture, painting, and drawing.

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

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

A Bird Week Exhibition

Step beneath Darlinghurst Road every Thursday and discover one of Sydney's most atmospheric live jazz nights at Dulcie's

Live Music Sundays are Back! Check out our new lineup of free live music this winter at Foys Kirribilli.

Live R&B, soul and funk every Thursday, plus two brick-oven pizzas and a bottle of wine for $59.

Learn to make paper lamps using origami sekkei techniques

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

Make what you love with Sassy Park

Slow down and get tactile: clay handbuilding, paint ceramics or linocut printmaking.

Group art exhibition

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Build confidence speaking and understanding Arabic in this 10-week online course!

Start speaking Indonesian and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures in this 10-week online course

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

Learn practical Spanish for your next trip and travel with greater confidence with this online course

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

Learn about Sydney's railways

Slow learning jewellery making workshops

Talking Writing is our regular themed writing event where we discuss the infinite possibilities of writing.

Fijian flavours meet beautiful Australian produce as Arrnott Olssen brings The Kana Club back to Deus Ex Machina.

Sydney's Hottest Comedy Club

Pub Shakespeare Company's (formerly Bar'd Work) new riotous, 90-minute adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream!

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

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

A six week program for Sydney-based First Nations artists, creatives, aspiring entrepreneurs & music business owners.

Discover new interests, build new skills, and make meaningful connections

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

An unforgettable live performance of timeless classics in the heart of Barangaroo.

Wrap up your work week the right way at Barangaroo Markets. Shop artisan gifts and soak up the good vibes.

Come for help to solve your digital problems

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

A weekly 1-hour class combining light resistance training and aerobic moves suitable for all levels of fitness

Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults

To the Owner is Alana Hunt's first institutional solo exhibition in Gadigal Nura/Sydney.

In their ninth exhibition together, Sarah Gibson, Janet Kossy, Fran Munro, Penny Ryan and Sue Young show new artworks

An annual exhibition showcasing the diverse artistic talents of visitors to the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre

Multi-platinum country superstar Bailey Zimmerman this October on the Different Night Same Rodeo Tour

Kickstart your Friday with a free HIIT running session at Barangaroo

The relentless cycle of training, cyphers and battles in a breaker’s search for identity.

Take a deep dive into a rich variety of meditation techniques to transform your moods and emotions.

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment

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

Inner West Theatre Company presents the big band musical based on the life of conman Frank Abagnale Jr.

Chapel Row Jazz brings Sydney’s next-gen jazz musicians to Reagh Bar every Friday night. Free entry, Sydney CBD.

Our most popular show. Be dazzled as the enchanting allure of burlesque meets the jaw-dropping spectacle of the circus.

A workshop for learning, empowering and strengthening climate knowledge and action

Learn to dance authentic Argentine tango

Give pre-loved toys a second life! Join us to clean, sort and prepare donated toys for reuse. Ages 11+

An introduction to this amazing and very accessible dance form.

Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment

Ryan Holiday on stoicism for the modern world

Learn to set up an edible garden

Sydney’s biggest queer Latinx party

A day of ideas, experiments and conversations about games.

Live R&B, soul, funk and old-school favourites with Suite AZ band and DJ every Friday at Hay St.

Stay active and enjoy a gentle full body workout in a safe environment

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

Introductory session

Heading to Italy? Learn practical Italian to travel with confidence in this interactive short course!

Two of Australia’s most brilliant musicians come together for an unmissable duo performance of superb improvisation.

Sydney's newest Aussie 7s rugby event is here!

Matt Lloyd-Cape in conversation with Jack Toohey

Free weekly football program to support people in their mental health recovery

4 hour workshop experimenting with monoprints using water soluble mediums, including pastel, crayon, gouache and paint.

No Notice Productions builds real-world music skills through live events, media, collaboration and pathways to work.

Free workout for social housing residents and the broader community

NSW’s top poets go head to head live, judged by the crowd, in one night of raw spoken word.

15 minutes of personalised boxing coaching

Energising outdoor Hatha-Vinyasa yoga for ages 15–24 at Redleaf Reserve, run by WeRise with Shannon Delavault.

Learn to paint!

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour

Join us in celebrating and loving queer cinema!

Let’s turn small actions into big impact — one lid at a time

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience

Remixing five hundred years of history into an 80-minute electrifying pop-concert fit for royalty.

An evening inside an icon

Led by personal trainer Liz, sessions are relaxed and supportive — you go at your own pace, and every level is welcome.

Musical theatre, pop, cabaret and live music with some of Australia's best theatre stars.

Get dressed in your best 80's or 90's outfit and join Sydney's hottest retro party cruise!

Explore the iconic Sydney Observatory with a tour designed for groups that include young children aged 6 and older.

Free, equipment provided

Exercise for the mind and body

A no-fluff office satire filled with a whirlwind of laughs and truth bombs

See a world class magic show intertwined with intriguing stories about early Sydney town.

Join us for a Greek dinner and show with the Paradise Band!

Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.

Stay active and connected

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

Go where the locals go

An underground immersive dance theatre experience

An original cinematic cabaret inspired by the fearless females of Quentin Tarantino’s films.

Part happy hour, part treasure hunt! No art knowledge needed, just wine & fun. Leave seeing art a little differently!

Sydney’s ultimate nightlife experience!

Explore artist Hanako Murakami's first exhibition in Australia

Great food, fine drinks, and swingin' jazz

The adults-only circus cabaret Sydney has never dared host...until now

No partner or prior experience is required, just your enthusiasm!

Ditch the dating apps, hit the dancefloor

Swap a bed for a sleeping bag raise funds and awareness for young people experiencing homelessness in Sydney

Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl.

The Rivalry. The Noise. The Passion. The BIG moments.

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

A free classical music concert for all ages

Follow the Trail. Meet Makers & Artists in their Inner West Front Yards

Dispose of old household chemicals safely and responsibly

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

Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney’s CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide

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

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Create your own ceramic platter and elevate your hosting game

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views