Events

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

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 a vibrant tapestry of life

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

Hit the court and keep fit

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

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

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

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

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

The museum will transform into a vibrant harbour-side meeting place for one luminous night during Vivid Sydney.

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

Empower . Yarn . Connect

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

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 free festival of contemporary art, ideas and unforgettable experiences.

When’s the last time you listened to a whole album from start to finish?

Unleash your child's creativity!

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

Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop

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

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

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

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 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

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

Learn from Cate Kemp, small business accounting expert

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

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

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

Learn to create with words

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project

Catch up with friends and make new ones.

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!

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

The con is on.

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

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

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

In her gripping novel Over to You, Georgie Tunny rips back the glossy curtain on television news

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

Crossing Lake Baikal on foot, Gina Johansen shares stories from solo ski expeditions and adventures in the wild Arctic

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

Leadership in an AI-shaped workforce – a panel discussion

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

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

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

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

Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library

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

Strengthen & socialise

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.

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

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.

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

Trivia Tuesdays

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

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

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

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

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

A Selection of paintings from the 1980s to the present

Learn to play the piano with us!

Improvisational theatre workshops in Bondi

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

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

Step into a dazzling night of unforgettable entertainment at the Pride Fest Gala

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

An exhibition of urban landscape paintings

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

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

A chamber music masterpiece

Join us at NAS for the National Reconciliation Week Screening of WINHANGANHA

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

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

Enjoy a low-impact, high-energy workout

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

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

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

Support Program for Parents of Children Who Self-Harm by Child Psychologist

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

Sydney Pride Festival 2026, 1 - 30 June

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

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

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

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

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.

Weekly Trivia Night at The Belroy Hotel

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

Festival of Light

Photographers usually capture light installations at VIVID. In this workshop, we will teach you to Paint with 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!

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!

Experience VIVID Sydney from the Harbour

Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruise from Manly

See humpback whales jump off the water during their migration

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

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

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

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

Inspire your composing and develop your live electronic music skills

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program

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

Learn basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation

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

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

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

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

Examine the role of digital and social media in PR

6-week online program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

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!

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

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

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

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

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Weekly Burger Special at The Sussex Hotel

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Presented in collaboration with Utopia Art Centre

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Enjoy futsal competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

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

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

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.

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

Poetry readings in the historic St James' Crypt

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights