Events

Experience the largest exhibition of Ron Mueck’s work ever seen in Australia.

Betrayal and chaos rock the republic as Rome teeters on the brink of collapse.

But nothing is quite as it seems.

Read, rest and imagine together

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

Free meditation, every Saturday at Bondi Beach. Twenty minutes of silence by the sea.

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

A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.

Alliance Française French Film Festival returns. A French cinema celebration!

4A's exhibition for the Year of the Fire Horse

Mov'in Bed Returns to Barangaroo to Celebrate

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

Barangaroo's urban oasis for swimming, sunning, and live music this summer!

Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!

Make a Splash for childhood cancer research

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.

Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.

Love basketball? Enter a social or corporate basketball team

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

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views

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

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire?

Social indoor volleyball competitions

Start your Sunday the right way with a free stretch and flex yoga session

Three generations of women share life under one roof – until a handsome young boarder arrives and changes everything.

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

A full-day book-signing event for romance readers

Welcome back to the dazzling world of Burlesque with 'Burlyflexx', led by the mesmerising Lou P Scarlett!

Shop over 1,000 artworks and ceramics at this North Shore institution!

Unleash your child's creativity!

The climax is just the beginning.

‘All the World’s Memories’ brings together ten artists from Australia and Aotearoa exploring image-making.

$79pp Long Lunch Set + $47pp 90-min drinks incl. Aperol Spritz. Live DJ every Saturday in March.

Balance, giggle and float with friends

Journey through the MCA with this activity trail designed for kids and their families.

A free, casual day of sketching, painting, and creating at the water's edge.

A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists

A deliciously wicked two-hander

Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.

Photographic exhibition showcasing the hidden beauty of microalgae, the foundational organisms of our planet.

Every Sunday, The Duke leans into the good stuff: slow-smoked meats, live blues, cold drinks & a badge draw.

Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!

Make a soy wax candle and taste some delicious wines in celebration of international Women's Day

Discover the secrets behind one of the world’s best margaritas in this hands-on masterclass at Cantina OK!

Unforgettable music bursting with rhythm and passion

Learn how to teach chair yoga in a fun, inclusive and supportive environment

Exhibiting now in the ‘you're okay’ window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is ‘Chest Reveal’ by Felix Jackson.

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets

A selection of sweet and savoury favourites, fresh scones and chocolate-led creations.

Christopher Zanko turns his attention to architectural forms that are quietly vanishing from the Australian landscape.

An unforgettable story of connection, rivalry, and endurance.

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

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

First of its kind in a major Australian museum and is presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series 2025–26.

The MCA’s 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall commission

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama

Artspace presents Event Horizon by renowned Australian conceptual artist Michaela Gleave

Taste 30+ Organic & Biodynamic wines, Meet Winemakers & enjoy exclusive offers at FAB Wine Fest, Sydney.

Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – First Nations History Tours, The Block

Manage stress, remove troubling thoughts and emotions, and find long-lasting happiness with heartfulness meditation

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

An exhibition of local creatives

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

Join this free guided bicycle tour tracing Green Square’s waterways

4A's multidisciplinary creative project: an immersive exhibition and a Chinatown AR experience

They got the Bard. We got the Beat.

An exhibition of 17 contemporary artists responding to place and climate change

Kirsten Tranter will take you through a deep dive of the six essentials of fiction.

Get ready, Sydney. Global icon Jackson Wang has arrived at Madame Tussauds Sydney for a limited time only!

Australian pianist Joshua Han joins the Holway Collective and Tim Li Orchestra in Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto

A parent child singing circle with Angie Who

Let the kids step into the chef’s shoes at Pellegrini’s and create their very own pizzas!

The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment

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

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

Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind?

Manly Writers’ Festival brings leading authors and big ideas to venues across Manly this March.

For families, foodies and anyone who loves supporting local farmers

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

Fun, beginner-friendly basketball sessions for kids aged 5–10. Sundays at Green Square. 4-week free trial available.

Free Community BBQ for men

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

Experience beauty, drama and power

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.

Join Kate Cuthbert to deepen and strengthen your own writing by learning the lessons commercial writing has to teach.

Celebrating 15 years of Panic! At The Disco’s album Vices & Virtues, in concert!

A new installation by Patricia Piccinini exploring motion, hybridity and care through kinetic and hybrid forms.

Learn to play the piano with us!

Draw a unique artwork using Oil Pastels in this fun draw and sip workshop

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

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

Graffiti and contemporary art

A beautiful, heavenly experience. 5,000 years of culture in one night. This is what you have been waiting for.

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

An exhibition of student artworks selected from the 2025 NSW HSC practical examination in visual arts.

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one

Meet Jake Sully

Dynamic city orientation tour, featuring history, architecture, a delicious foodie stop & sunset harbour cruise to finish

Go where the locals go

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

Explore Sydney Harbour’s icons & the lively new Fish Markets on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise.

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight

Dine your way around Sydney Opera House

Uncover the issues surrounding the “making” of poetry and gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of poetry’s power

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

Monthly Gig Guide

Camp. Riotous. Nail-biting.

Frances Keevil's final exhibition celebrating 40 years of supporting artists, creativity, and the shared love of art.

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

Eight artists working in different media

Learn how to make the perfect margarita at Sydney’s Tequila headquarters.

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

A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.

Got a stash of craft supplies gathering dust? Bring your “what-was-I-thinking” materials and join us for a craft day!

Landscapes and memories collide in this latest show by artist Vanessa Gordon

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

Songs from Disney’s Frozen performed live to the film

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

A monumental new public sculpture in Circular Quay for the inaugural Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music

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

Go where the locals go

erm 1 at Holdsworth Playgroups is packed with exciting themes

Come along to see Jack Moran's 2nd solo exhibition.

Join us for an amazing selection of talented artists and musicians every Sunday afternoon

Sundays live music sessions

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

Go where the locals go

A solo exhibition by Jessica Kinny

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

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

NSW at Night is a photography exhibition offering a glimpse of the people, places and rhythms that shape NSW after dark.

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city.

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

After school making and games

Hit the court and keep fit

Suitable for crafters of all levels to come together and create projects

Social, casual drop-in, all levels welcome.

Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team

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

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

Creativity reimagined: early learning through art.

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

A 1 hour class suitable for all levels

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

Social indoor volleyball competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

For all ages and levels of fitness

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

A special event screening + live Q&A with Director and filmmaker Dianne Whelan

Spend Monday afternoons developing your skills in this painting program.

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Learn a simple Vedic-based meditation technique using sound, breath and focus to calm the mind and restore balance

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

An exhibition of paintings by Christine Webb

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 us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops

The singer and pianist will perform at Phoenix Central Park

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

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 Paddington

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

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

Interval training using both conditioning and strength tools

Learn to write like it's 1480!

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Learn to DJ with us

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Strengthen & socialise

Learn the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro X.

A contemporary reimagining specially designed for young audiences.

For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

Stay active and have fun

Explore acclaimed Japanese architect Toyo Ito’s first solo exhibition in Australia

Gym and fitness activities

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

Boost energy, reduce stress & connect.

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.

Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays

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

An independent short film festival with a diverse selection of short films by Australian and international filmmakers

Free, equipment provided

A free and active vibrant community for runners of all skill levels.

Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.

A unique opportunity for teenagers to learn the craft of acting for stage and screen.

Master your voice on screen and stage

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

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

For social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours

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 fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.

Weekly yoga class for mind, body & spirit - all welcome

sensory friendly inclusive session with targeted support and guidance

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

For all fitness levels

A fun introduction to 3D printing for kids aged 10-15yrs

Spend Tuesday afternoons developing your skills in this drawing fundamentals program.

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

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

Open doors to opportunities for collaboration and networking

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

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

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!

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners

In restless youth, adolescent gloom, she was waiting… but for whom?

Employment support for Mob

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Weekly trivia with Artie Gallagher

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

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

Improve physical flexibility and strength in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Practise connecting the mind with the body and our breath

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program to improve strength, balance, mobility and wellbeing for adults 55+

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ communities and allies

Learn to decorate and style apartments, studios and compact living areas

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

Strengthen & socialise

Become your own makeup artist with contour, highlight, blush and bronzer skills!

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

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

Learn more about the excavations at Tell el-Ghaba in North Sinai with project director Dr Eva Calomino

From ocean depths to wild frontiers.

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

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.

Encounter Dating are hosting a Sydney Speed Dating event for singles aged 55-69 at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

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

Join this free wellbeing program

Weekly Trivia Night at The Belroy Hotel

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

Guided harbourside heritage tour stopping at Strickland and Greycliffe houses, followed by lunch at Nielsen Park Café.

Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages

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

Build flexibility and strength. All levels welcome

Improve flexibility & relax

Embark on the journey of starting your own business with our personal & career development short courses online !

Unleash your rhythm with the powerful art of Taiko drumming!

Presented by the Older Women's Network

A family fun-filled day designed to engage with families living in the inner city and surrounding area.

Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.

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.

Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker

Come and join us for some food and fun

Join award-winning Australian graphic novelist Lee Lai to celebrate the release of her latest work, Cannon.

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

Join librarians from the Art Gallery of NSW and State Library of NSW for a lively discussion on artist books.

Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!

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

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

Step into a world of pure imagination—Shore proudly presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

March Pick: Death in the Gardens by Michael Duffy, hosted by Catherine du Peloux Menagé

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

Weekly Burger Special at The Sussex Hotel

This is an intimate, once-only champagne dinner centred on one of the most revered prestige cuvées in Champagne.

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

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

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

Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Wednesday and Thursday night classes in Moore Park.