Events

Step into Nespresso’s Cloud World for immersive coffee tastings and exclusive creations by Maybe Sammy mixologists

An ethereal theatrical experience

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

Hunters Hill’s premier community festival with carnival rides, live entertainment, food, markets and so much more.

Picture perfect glimpses of Australian Life - take a stroll through the finalists of the $10,000 photographic prize

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!

An unmissable month of art, comedy, poetry, music and more.

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

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.

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Part singalong, part piano bar, all party!

Social, casual drop-in, all levels welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

A 1 hour class suitable for all levels

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

Self-guided scavenger hunt

Social indoor volleyball competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

Discover and meet the creatures who call the gardens home!

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

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

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

Unleash your child's creativity!

If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one!

Exploring environmental issues through contemporary art

Celebrating the best of the next generation of artists

A museum experience for visitors who are blind or have low vision, and their guests.

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

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

It's our story to be told.

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

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Market City is inviting Sydneysiders to celebrate under the glow of lanterns in the heart of Chinatown

A relaxed ceramics workshop where children aged 6–11 can explore handbuilding and wheel throwing..

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

Immersive Experiences For Young Explorers (and Their Grown-Up Sidekicks)

View the finalists of the 2026 Ewart Art Prize

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

This spring, some farm animals are coming to Moore Park South for a few special days with our free pop-up petting zoo

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

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

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

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

From Feeling to Song is a practical songwriting masterclass led by Sydney R&B artist Betty.

Learn this empowering style focused on confidence, posture, strong lines and fluid movement in heels.

Interval training using both conditioning and strength tools

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

How does your child see you?

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

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

Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours

A creative break for young artists to explore painting, drawing, ceramics and more in a inspiring studio environment.

A sweet adventure into the world of bees at The Grounds of Alexandria!

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love

exhibition by sculptor Janet Clouston

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Live Well returns to South Eveleigh for its third year, bringing a month-long celebration of wellbeing to the precinct

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

The Madjawa Maangi exhibition and events program features First Nations arts and cultural activities

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

Cultural Dance for Young People

An enlivening spring evening of wine by Praeter and Italian food

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

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

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney

Celebrating family, gratitude, and the Autumn full moon

Stay active and have fun

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

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

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.

Gym and fitness activities

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

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

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

Have fun and make new friends

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

Develop your skill and technique

Step inside a living video game at Power Play Sydney

A welcoming weekly meditation group for Sydney's LGBTQIA+ community.

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

The biggest party to hit Mount Olympus since 500 BC is back, and the gods are ready to raise hell!

Learn the most popular latin dance in the world! Meet new people, make new friends and learn how to dance Salsa

School holiday gymnastics activities will be available at The Y East Gymnastics during the upcoming school holidays

Join our School Holiday Camp filled with horse riding, pony care, games and more.

Award-Winning Three Day Hands-on STEM Program

Build confidence, improve technique and accelerate your child's swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Build confidence, improve technique and accelerate their swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Build confidence, improve technique and accelerate their swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Enjoy a game on our three German-made expert roller tables

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for young people.

Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop

Explore 3D design, coding and robotics in the Makerspace

For 14-17 year olds who love music

Discover a treasure trove of family activities this Spring

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

Come join this friendly community singing group facilitated by Leo Abisaab - Ongoing program

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'On Reflection' by Sue Meyer 22 September – 5 October 2026

Free, equipment provided

Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays

Build wheelthrowing skills while exploring foundational techniques and handbuilding for teens aged 12+.

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

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.

The revue tradition returns to Sydney!

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

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.

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

Sydney Opera House presents a new kids festival that invites young ones and grown-ups to explore, create and play.

Promoting flexibility, joint mobility, and a quiet mind

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

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

Create a take-home 3D Chinese Garden featuring pavilions, dragons, koi carp and bamboo.

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

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

Spark your child's imagination!

Join our supportive community to gather in stillness, release, reflect & reconnect. All ages welcome.

An improbable collection of artworks from previous series

Free five-day school holiday intensive for aged 14–20, on music creation ideas, images and identities that surround it.

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

German-inspired food, live accordion and plenty of Bavarian cheer.

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish

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

See what's on these Spring school holidays

Learn about Sydney's railways

Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories

Sculptures created by students

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.

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

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

Discover the amazing world of insects with us this spring!

Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace

For all fitness levels

Bell Shakespeare’s ‘A Night at the Library’, written by Joanna Erskine, takes audiences on an epic quest.

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

An evening with Shaun Micallef live on stage to discuss his new book, ‘Matthew Flinders’.

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.

Join Bruce Pascoe at Seymour in conversation with Jazz Money to celebrate his new book, ‘The European Mind’

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?

A programme for people over 50 who want to be more active and connect with others in their community

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

A jam packed day of art and craft at the Reverse Garbage Education Hub

Fierce and unflinchingly honest, this play is a tribute to the strength of women and the painful path of healing

Come join us for an exclusive wine dinner with award-winning winemaker Bruce Dukes from Margaret River WA

An unforgettable journey below the surface for the whole family, that will change the way you see sharks.

Employment support for Mob

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

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

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

Practise connecting the mind with the body and our breath

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

A Lecture for a National Audit for a Stronger Australia – Government's Role in Restoring Sovereign Capability

Move beyond basic fashion, transform everyday clothing and accessories into bold, original wearable art.

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

Kate Mikhailouskaya in conversation with Hugh Crago & Peter Blake

Reveal the world of music

Join us for a fun and meaningful school holiday experience where families cook together for a great cause

Give the kids something GOOD to do these school holidays

interactive recycling session for kids aged 8 plus

Strengthen & socialise

Don't let the school hols drive you poco loco!

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

Immerse yourself in the world of still life painting over two inspiring days.

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

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

An LGBTQIA+ walking tour of Darlinghurst

Join us at Create and Make Workshop in Surry Hills these school holidays for a fun art and craft workshop

Create your own eerie ghoul or monster out of clay

Master block coding and robotics with our Sphero Bolt workshop!

Dive into the world of professional audio production.

Get creative with developing and critiquing sketches, pulling them apart and writing your own!

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!

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

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

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

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

Get crafty at our paper lantern decorating workshop and transform a simple lantern into a one-of-a-kind creation.

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

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

A solo exhibition of new work by Pedro Wonaeamirri.

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

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies

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

Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property

Spring has arrived at FAB, and with it comes a fresh wave of wines from some of our organic producers around the world.

Learn to stay active, strong and connected in this 10-session fitness program!

Meet and mingle with stylish singles like yourself in a trendy lounge bar

Enjoy a zesty selection of our favourite snacks and pours by way of our latest Tilly Takeover

Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure

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.

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

Let out the tension in a fun and friendly environment.

This fun racquet sport will improve your health and fitness while making new friends

Explore the garden by twilight and meet our nocturnal residents.

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

A hands-on holiday camp where Years 3–6 students use AI, coding and creativity to complete a space mission.

Celebrate, connect and learn about more about the MCA's art and dementia programs.

Give your child the perfect break from screen time with our Bushrangers program!

New Class at Juanita Nielson Community Centre

Fall down the rabbit hole and into a spectacular new world…

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.

An absurd and very silly journey through religion and the body

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

Sing-a-long to the musical hits of your choice accompanied by an award-winning pianist

4A LAB Emerging Digital Artist Program

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

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.

Join this friendly 10 week course

Halloween takes over Hay St with spooky eats, cocktails, live music, kids’ fun, roaming zombies and more

Practical DJing and electronic performance workshop led by NIMA award-winning and triple j artist Djanaba.

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

An exhibition of original Jelly works on archival paper, ink, acrylic and paint, plus school holiday workshops

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

Recreate your favourite toy in clay - for kids 5-10 years old.

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

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

Josie Ryan presents a charming afternoon of songs and piano favourites, celebrating spring, and forgotten musical gems.

Where Australians and internationals meet

Join us for the launch of All Heart, the definitive memoir of one of Australia’s greatest sporting heroes.

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

Keep kids active with fun, coach-led sports and activity sessions these school holidays!

A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printing

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids

Young crafters learn basic knitting stitches and techniques while making fun beginner-friendly projects.

Create unique handmade stickers in this fun beginner-friendly workshop for young people

A fun introduction to the Japanese art of flower arranging - ikebana for kids.

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

Last Minute Productions / Music StudioRCC

Join this 4-week class to learn Spanish from a native Spanish speaking teacher

A live music series bringing the library’s leafy Macquarie Street forecourt to life.

Free Story Time for ages 2–6 at Joy of Giving Hub, North Sydney. Enjoy stories, adventures and family fun

Join us in our beautiful Children’s Library, full of stories, songs and rhymes.

Explore artworks and architectural projects in our new exhibitions with these talks by university students.

Go where the locals go

Join Suzie Miller this September to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated novel, Inter Alia.

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

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

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

Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

Learn the fundamentals of portraiture painting.

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

Sydney, get ready for a night of Calvin Harris anthems at Side Bar.

Go where the locals go

See the sights, stop for lunch, enjoy the company.

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

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

Intimate live music experience featuring international artist Steffania Uttaro

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Go where the locals go