Events

Sydney Pride Festival 2026, 1 - 30 June

A major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns

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

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.

Explore behind-the-scenes film-making magic of the world of Harry Potter like never before.

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!

Submit your entry today and let your achievements shine

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

Hit the court and keep fit

Improve your fitness, flexibility and balance and have fun

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

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

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

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

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

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

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

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

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

For all fitness levels

STATION presents A Breath Before Dawn, Dean Cross’ fourth solo exhibition with the gallery.

Exhibiting now in the You're Okay front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios.

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

The Rekindled Lounge invites you to settle in, rediscover and share simple moments of togetherness.

What is the charge? Performing a musical?! A Succulent Chinese Musical?!

Join Yoga Movement! Strengthen, stretch & relax.

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

Unleash your child's creativity!

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

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

Join the Big Bold Walk for breast cancer

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

Build flexibility and strength from the chair. All levels welcome

Australia’s cutest festival, featuring 30 new kids' films from around the world, returns to Sydney this June

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

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

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

Spain’s most dramatic song tradition lets its queer secrets out

Design and make your own work of art!

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

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

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

Solo exhibition by international Chinese artist Wang Yigang

A first-of-its-kind culinary comedy show serving up stand-up alongside a hearty roast dinner.

The con is on.

Be unlimited in your Reiki Healing powers!

Master the art of Chinese dumpling making in this hands-on workshop!

Thursdays just got better!

Sketch in the galleries after hours.

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

Improve your language skills in this free weekly class

New six-part talk series featuring First Nations trailblazers

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Sculptor Mark Coulston and painter Jose Garcia Negrette explore the tension between the physical and the transient

We’re out and about on shared paths and cycleways in inner Sydney twice a week

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

Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay

A literary adventure like no other through the world’s most iconic works of fiction

Join Yoga Movement! ‍Strengthen, stretch & relax.

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

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

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!

HAIR celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory.

Discover the rich history of South Eveleigh with a guided walking tour.

High Tides: Yuki Kihara and Morgan Hogg

Stupid. Sexy. Fabulous. A variety night of drag, burlesque, comedy and more!

Presented in collaboration with Utopia Art Centre

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

New, fun and exciting social netball competitions in Alexandria

If you love playing games, come along.

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

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

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

"Drawing comparisons to artists like Lana Del Rey, Mazzy Star, and Portishead" - Happy mag.

Term 2 2026

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

A one woman exploration of 21st century capitalism

Delivering a soulful live experience inspired by the classics that shaped our culture

Improve your basketball skills and have fun with your friends

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

Exhibition The Joy of Colour at Art2Muse Gallery 16 – 29 June 2026

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

Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library

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

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Live on the Shady Pines stage every Thursday and Sunday

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

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

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

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

Juju, the new solo art show from Colombian artist Maria Pia Mosquera at Rogue Pop-Up Gallery, Redfern.

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

A dynamic display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s Collection.

Join us at FAB Surry Hills for a Handpicked Wines tasting with Chief Winemaker Peter Dillon.

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

Enjoy volleyball competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Free weekly walks to meet local mums

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

An immersive pop-up transforming The Nespresso Lab at Pitt Street into a New York-inspired apartment

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

An exhibition for perfume lovers, art lovers, and curious minds

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

Join us on the third Thursday of every month, 1:30–3 pm at Gaden Community Centre. All materials included!

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

Postal Arm: an eccentric return to correspondence courses and drawing. Presented by Dr Bill Platz

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

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

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

Experience a powerful story from Indonesia’s queer cultural underground and legendary drag cabaret

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

An exhibition of prints from the WAC printmaking tutors.

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

Learn about Sydney's Railway and City as you ride, listen and learn

Explore nature experiences with you and your little one

Create a keepsake quilt using upcycled fabrics!

Enjoy a low-impact, high-energy workout

This daring production invites you to look closer. Nothing is what it seems

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

Come and play table tennis

Beginners class at Glebe

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law

Boost your strength & balance with Woollahra Life! Improve mobility & endurance

Gentle movement for strength and flexibility in Sydney CBD

A solo exhibition by Japanese contemporary artist Kosuke Nagata

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

Don’t miss the beauty of our our latest masterpiece

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

Find your zen with Tai Chi at Victoria Park Pool

Enjoy the ultimate Bush Tucker tour and dining experience

Thursdays at the Comedy Store are the place to be with our Showcase Encore series all June.

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’.

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

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!

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

A gentle moving meditation for all levels of fitness

Tap into this ancient movement for better health

Exhibition of work by Sue Midgley and Petra Pattinson

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

Real self-defence for the real world

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

Tootsie makes its Australian premiere in Sydney

Champion members exclusive tour of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026

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.

An interactive musical comedy about learning to love after 50 and learning the ukulele.

Brings together all artists represented by N.Smith Gallery in a collective gesture that marks the gallery’s fifth year.

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

Beer. Horror. Maaaaate.

See humpback whales jump off the water during their migration

Sydney's only venue for the blockbuster, internationally touring photographic exhibition.

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

Free social gardening and cooking at St Helens community centre.

Get fit, make friends and have fun

Learn to paint using acrylics

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

Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

Featuring the new wave of Indigenous artists which reimagines traditional cultural practices in a contemporary setting.

A volunteer led talk on the Korean objects in the Powerhouse Collection.

Meet other local business people

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

Let your imagination run wild at this fun and creative erotic pottery workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama.

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program

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

Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday

Screening every match live on the jumbo rooftop screen

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

Featuring 30 artist from Korea and Australia

Build your confidence in everyday English in this online course!

Develop a clear understanding of how English works and improve your writing in this online course!

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

Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts

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

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

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.

Learn to create custom pieces and develop your own signature style

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

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.

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

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

Free seminar by The Japan Foundation, Sydney

Every goal is another reason to raise a glass

Cook with celebrity chefs, try wine from across Australia without leaving the building

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Come for help to solve your digital problems

Virtuoso Lawrence Power directs a luminous voyage through the poetic soundscapes of Britain.

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

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

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

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

Discover pioneering cave insect research and Aola Richards’ legacy shaping modern biodiversity science.

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

A contemporary Australian tasting menu inspired by native ingredients and playful local flavours.

So... you’ve been to Bali? Think you know Indonesia?

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment

Tongue-in-cheek burlesque, phenomenal singing and dancing, outrageous comedy,show-stopping acrobatics, magic and more...

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

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

Learn to dance authentic Argentine tango

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

a review of David Kirk's paintings in 2025 - 2026

Come along to this free talk from Inside Out Recovery

Different hits different.

HBO Original Series House of the Dragon is returning with dragonseeds summoned for the ultimate trial by fire.

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

Echoes of the Forest explores the quiet emotional presence of trees and the subtle ways nature holds memory.

Sydney’s biggest queer Latinx party

Learn how to compose and create expressive landscapes using painting, drawing or assemblage!

Learn the basics of food preserving

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

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience

Learn to draw with neon oil pastels and create a fabulous UV artwork

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

A new line-up each week

We're transforming our historic houses and museums through a series of intimate and diverse live music experiences.

Prepare for HYROX with our Focused 8-Week Training Course

Enjoy basketball competitions in the Sydney CBD, with mixed and men’s divisions.

Refugee Week at Reginald Murphy

Let's celebrate community, connection and culture

A comedy line-up like no other: seven stand-up comics, one hour, one performer.

Sydney's first Hokkaido-style soft serve meets exclusive collab cocktails at Mee So. Scoop, sip and stay for the DJ.

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

Move your body and enjoy the music!

Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us

15 minutes of personalised boxing coaching

Paula’s Choice Skincare is hosting a free BHA Pop-Up Event in Paddington

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

Perreo, Reggaeton old school *neoperreo *dembow *dancehall *malanteo. Come as you are- Everyone welcome.

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

The best reason to go furniture shopping this weekend

Magazine launch for edition 3 of River Theory Magazine.

Join the Black Market Saké team as they take you through some delicious saké's & teach you the fundamentals of saké

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

Live three piece band playing classics, along with some old blues & soul music

Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays

Fridays at the Comedy Store are the ultimate way to wrap up the working week!

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

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

A dark comedy about two very different women

Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint

Harper Lee’s classic comes alive on stage in a story of prejudice, compassion and the fight for justice.

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

House teams improvise an hour-long comedy show 'Big House' based off your suggestions.

Master the art of a flower arrangement with gorgeous seasonal blooms

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

Yoga inspired by ballet

Fun, rhythm, and feel-good energy.

Music by IBID and Sora-Jackson Duo

Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

Great food, fine drinks, and swingin' jazz

Friday Live Music at St Leonards Tavern

Friday Night Live Music Sessions

Stay strong, active and connected!

Are you over swiping left and right on dating apps?

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

Join us for a weekend of live music, cannoli and cocktails under the stars!

Join us for Sydney’s biggest hoedown as we bring you our version of the wild west

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

Cheer on your favourite teams and watch the FIFA World Cup at Tumbalong Park.

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

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views