Events

Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series

Immersive sculptural installation for kids, created by internationally celebrated Thai artist Mit Jai Inn

A wonderland of art and play for kids

A morning running discovering the best of Sydney

Climate catastrophe from a First Nations perspective

Love basketball? Enter a social or corporate basketball team

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru: an immersive exhibit

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

Step into the wondrous wild with Patch Theatre’s new immersive installation, Superluminal.

Mixed social outdoor tag football competitions at Perry Park Synthetic Sportsfield

Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones

Discover the work of the Anzac Memorial's 2024 Veteran Artist in Residence

Westpac OpenAir cinema is an unforgettable moment in each Sydney summer.

Keep cool this summer – join our educators for a whole day of water fun away from the beach.

Give the kids a chance to explore the Chinese Garden of Friendship, crack the code and win a prize!

Come along and learn the skills of basketball in a fun and safe controlled environment for women and girls

Sydney Chamber Opera, ACO Quartet, William Basinski and Olivier Cong perform at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Balance your mind and body in this free 1-hour classes for all levels of experience.

A tribute to the unique creative talent of Sydney artist Peter Kingston.

Get ready to grin and giggle at Darling Harbour with family-friendly performances.

Get creative at the Art Gallery these school holidays

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life!

Improve heart health and reduce arterial stiffness in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience

Join our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

Experience community life by the ocean through the works of First Nations artists

Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.

Looking for a casual shootaround or game? Maybanke Courts are where it's at

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

Bring your historical documents, objects, heritage memorabilia and photographs relating to Haymarket for appraisal

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

Keep active and maintain your fitness

FIFA grade outdoor futsal pitch available for hire

New workouts for every day of the week

Australia’s first retrospective of the celebrated surrealist

Low-impact racquet sport that's easy to learn and suitable for all ages

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views

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

Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song singer Carmella Baynie

Using reclaimed materials and disassembled electronics, make vintage science fiction-inspired robot costumes.

See Sydneys hottest up and coming performers at this drag competition

KGV has got you covered for social badminton on Wednesday nights

Get ready, Rose Bay! Stardust Circus is coming these school holidays from 10-27 January

A social group that gets together to knit, crochet and long stitch

Drop in and play on our free outdoor tables

Join us to celebrate the launch of the movie WICKED with our Wicked-inspired High Tea, featuring cocktails or mocktails!

The artists in XSWL warn us that it’s all fun and games…until someone loses an eye.

Join us for a 45 minute class, no experience necessary

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

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

Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian.

The true crime story of Shirley Beiger

Explore the history of movie theatres in Yamaguchi, Japan, and the latest work by video artist Nobuhiro Shimura

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

A major new commission in the Tank by one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists

Feeling naughty or nice? The choice is yours!

Celebrate the summer of Tennis at AO25 Live with Channel 9 and Stan Sport.

Bikewise is here to help your children transition to pedals

A fantastical celebration of scraps and discards across costume, performance, film, illustration and music.

Experience the surreal humour and cyber futurism of Cao Fei’s art

Immerse yourself in this creative Paint and Sip class in Sydney! Reserve your spot for our upcoming wokrshops!

Explores Australia’s history with Atlantic Ocean slave trade and the effects of Britain abolishing slavery in 1833

Come play chess at Ultimo Community Centre

Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun

Consuelo Cavaniglia develops a contemporary art project to engage with the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s collections.

A brand new comedy disco musical

From headscarves to stadium seats. Celebrating Iranian Women's resilience in the pursuit of gender equality.

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

An untold story of the Wild (Wild) West

Where music meets playtime joy

Go where the locals go

See the extraordinary story of the Dunera told through moving artworks and objects

Experience the Australian premiere of this thrilling quest filled with magic, monsters and mayhem.

Visit Australia's oldest Parliament and take a seat where laws are made in a free guided tour!

Make your own rattle drum to take home in this school holiday workshop

A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session.

Future Vet Kids Camp is an exciting veterinary-inspired face-to-face and virtual school holiday program.

School Holidays are sorted with incredible savings + adventure-filled fun!

Dave Malloy's intoxicating New York musical comes to Sydney's Hayes Theatre

The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier & Pulitzer prize winning musical.

Three stars of Australian stage and screen – come together for the first time for the world premiere of Hamlet Camp,

Explore the hidden laneways of Sydney

sculpture installation and painting

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

This is the 4th display in our ongoing series showcasing a range of tools used by physiologists and university students.

You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving directly onto the famous White Statuario Marble

A super fun 4-day jewellery intensive where you learn to make jewellery. Fast track your way into jewellery making.

An exhibition of one of Britain’s most influential and critically acclaimed artists.

Enter curious, exit inspired

Drop in and enjoy our air conditioned centre and read or play games

Don’t miss your chance to see this unmissable musical!

Design and make your own personalised ring just in one lesson

Jump into the tutu-tastic adventure of self-discovery, ballet and... kangaroos

Part of the Sydney International Art Series 2024–2025

A free exhibition examining representations of the body in art and popular culture over time.

This exhibition offers new ways of understanding Australia's oldest collections, pushing the boundaries of ceramics.

Book a casual court play session in this great centre in the heart of The Rocks

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

Improve your basketball skills and have fun with your friends

Love futsal? Enter a social/corporate futsal team

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Free films every Wednesday in The Rocks' iconic surrounds.

Hosted by Glitter King KevinInTheCity, have fun and win prizes every Thursday at the Burdekin Hotel

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

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

1300 and Dyan Tai perform at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

Upcoming exhibition of paintings at Art2Must Gallery

Micro:Macro explores the role of models in understanding and exploring our world.

Mov’In Bed Outdoor Bed Cinema Returns to Barangaroo This Summer… and It’s on a Beach!

Music with Jules is a music program that is taught through play: singing, moving and playing instruments

Say goodbye to another year and hello to 2025 with a group of like-minded souls and explore the world of new beginnings!

Explore Newtown and Enmore Rd’s best small bars with a fun group while discovering street art

John Tuckwell is influenced by the environment and his material, liquid porcelain and makes vessels from coloured slabs.

Celebrating the beauty of our blue planet by showcasing the wonders of our oceans and the urgent need to protect them

Learn the basics of making fresh Italian pasta in Sydney

Go where the locals go

The MCA’s annual exhibition of work by early-career artists living and working in Australia.

Ceramic exhibition re/JOY captures the diversity of migration stories and how people build different lives in Australia

Get creative in this resin art and sip class in Sydney!

Learn how to make & stretch Roti, then enjoy a five course dinner

Join us for plenty of fun and games in the saddle this school holidays.

Wednesday 15 January: Learn about Ancient Egyptian figures and handle real-life artefacts in this day-long program.

A tale of fame, fortune and danger

Make a unique ring or pendant using special silver clay!

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish

Hillarious play perfect for the holiday season

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.

Another world awaits this school holidays

Summer themed 2 course lunch $65 per person

Go where the locals go

One journey, two perspectives, many stories.

Trapeze talent sky high

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

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

Join us at Art Masterclass Sydney for a Turkish Lamp Workshop!

2.5-hour sightseeing guided bus tour.

Helping students prepare for and polish their understanding of HSC Music 2 & Music Extension

For the first time in 2025, musicians will have the option to audition for the Summer Symphony Orchestra!

Professional tables available for hire

Time and space explored in a Thirsty Mile artist takeover

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

A powerful and personal exhibition exploring family, connection to Country and legacies of colonisation.

HOW YOU DOIN?! THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE: The One in Sydney is opening this October!

Showcase of professional comedians from all around the world

State Theatre from 7 January - 1 February 2025

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk

Discover all there is to know about Sydney on only 4 hours

Monday - Thursday, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Grain Bar all Summer long, until Thursday 6 March | $34 per person

Sydney Festival’s summer centrepiece is back for 2025.

5 Australian artists from Chinese diasporic communities embrace their histories to celebrate the process of becoming.

Nothing on earth could come between Jack and Rose, except Céline Dion

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

Learn how to make a custom tufted rug at this Sydney workshop

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions

This dazzling exhibition showcases rare European works, contemporary Indigenous art and Australian modernism.

Experience Sydney Harbour in luxury with champagne, gourmet canapés, and top DJs aboard a superyacht

A gathering space for talks, workshops and performances

Explore Sydney’s most quaint fishing village by foot on the Watsons Bay Hiking Tour

An invertebrate adventure this summer holidays!

Weaving together our hopes for the future

Julia Trybala's solo exhibition continues to explore relationship dynamics through figurative painting.

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank

Have fun and make new friends playing soccer with other women.

Get a free guided bike ride or cycling skills session with a qualified instructor

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

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

Messy fun without the clean up!

Wander through hidden alleys and laneways and hear stories about the many characters and rogues that called The Rocks home

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

Stories for kids at Maybanke Community Centre, Pyrmont

Sublime, explosive dance from Stephanie Lake

Darling Quarter transforms into Sydney’s premier outdoor movie destination for a third sensational season.

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

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

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

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

Join this friendly knitting group to make wraps for people in need.

Three Bottle Man in collaboration with Olmeca Altos

re/JOY, Crafted Liberation, Object Space: John Tuckwell Porcelain

A high-energy, 8-piece funk band who have honed their chops on the beach at Birrtjimi and in the dirt of Yirrkala

A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a Newtown brewery

Drawing weighty comparisons to Marvin Gaye and David Ruffin, Jalen Ngonda is ready to make City Recital Hall swoon.

Beginner-friendly dance class in a nightclub

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building

Weekly lower impact class including strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Join our 3-day Robotics & Coding program for kids (7-15). Hands-on learning, personal kit, and certificate included!

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

Located on our stunning Level One, Bar Lulu offers an unparalleled immersive dining experience.

Sydney's biggest Latin night

Award-winning pianist and composer Matt McMahon returns with his quartet this January!

Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.

Experimental dance session.

Messy and sensory play, reading books, playing with toys, engaging in craft activities and gross motor play

Deep dive into how you can present more effectively

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

20th edition of the David Malin Awards

Encounter Dating are hosting a speed dating event exclusively for singles aged 35-49 at The Crows Nest Hotel.

Bringing marine dreams to life

Every Thursday night in the Universal Bar!

Theria premieres with a line-up that doubles as a statement of intent.

Get your game face on at the Polish Club Ashfield's free interactive trivia night

Improve your strength, balance and flexibility in this weekly 1-hour class

Join our full-day art adventure and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature!

Australia's premier Academy Award® and BAFTA qualifying short film festival

Best of children's animations full of dazzling joy, from all around the world.

Calm your mind and balance your body in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience

For all fitness levels

A celebratory evening for the Birling family is interrupted by the arrival of the mysterious Inspector Goole.

EJ is bringing his soulful sound and storytelling back to his hometown.

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

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

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

A fun interactive session of singing and rhymes for children aged 0-6 years

Friday 17 January: The Chau Chak Wing Museum welcomes the Children’s Discovery to host a workshop dedicated to rockets!

Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop

Hit the court and keep fit

Join Casual Pickleball at Ultimo Community Centre!

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

Escape to Cockatoo Island with your kids for an exciting storytime session and creative writing workshop on 17 January.

Beginners Cooking 6 week Program

This burlesque dinner show is silly, sexy and full of surprises, for a night of raucous risqué fun.

Start on Wilson St Cycleway, exploring Sydney Park. Spot turtles, eels, and more, returning via South Eveleigh.

A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session

Sydney’s quintessential comedy club experience, for the true comedy fiend

Horse Riding Camp in the heart of Sydney

Experience Japanese art in Sydney

Kompression is a free, fun and friendly techno event at Tokyo Sing Song (basement of The Marly in Newtown)

Discover a unique way of making a mug with your personal imprint

Unleash your imagination during a glow in the dark paint session!

Workout for community members living in social housing

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

Meet new people and experience 4 of the top bars in Sydney's CBD

Design and make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal

OYOBI (live) + SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ's @ Moonshine Bar (Sydney Festival) | Jan 17 | Free

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

Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.

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

One of Australia’s most cherished and enduring worldbeat/jazz groups is back at Foundry

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

Eat your way through Newtown while discovering the neighbourhood's best street art

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

Live music series on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah

Weekly fresh produce market

Arrange flowers to heal your soul

Freshest food and gourmet produce, plus antiques and art by local artists and artisans

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

A mind and body practice combining physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation

Explore a world of art-making and play

Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge

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

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike

Access your authentic voice in words, make great connections

Live music by jazz duo AlHiro

As We Speak- Zakir Hussain, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer Feat. Rakesh Chaurasia

English folk artist Beans on Toast returns to Australia this January for his annual pilgrimage.

Spend two hours learning and crafting your very on candle in a Japanese ceramic.

Immerse yourself in a delightful and creative ceramic painting and sip class in Sydney!

Learn how to make a large, luscious leaf platter using clay

Magic at its close-up best

Learn how to make cocktails like a pro in Sydney's only craft rum distillery

A wonderful woodworking and learning experience for all ages

Japan extravaganza – best of culture, travel, food, and more directly from Japan at the comfort of your own home.

In conversation with Daniel Mudie Cunningham

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

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

Immerse your children in a fun-filled cultural journey of courage teamwork and creativity through Lion Dance and Kung Fu

Easy option to meet new friends

Learn how to make Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum in Sydney

Make up to three polymer clay earrings in this hands-on class and enjoy BYO drinks and pizza!

Experience over a century of history

Visit some of Redfern and Chippendale’s best small bars while discovering street art with an expert

Craft your own pair of sterling silver in this hands-on Sydney workshop

2 hour Spinal Energetics healing experience designed to empower and reconnect you back to self. End 2024 on a high

Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully

Laugh and tickle your tastebuds as you dive into the vibrant world of smooth tequila and smoky mezcal.

There are set recreations, props and costumes from the show, and even the iconic orange couch - Oh. My. Gawd!

Dine on Sydney Harbour with a menu curated by Chef Nelly Robinson

Sydney's most elegant and diverse food tour

Create a ceramic totem for your house or garden

A bilingual literary arts event that celebrates Romania's National Culture Day, and poet Mihai Eminescu.

Step into a world where past, future, reality and imagination collide in the heart of Sydney's Chinatown.

The perfect holiday weekend workshop for anyone interested in singing or joining a choir

Prepare your child with a free mock test, a vital tool to help them gain confidence and improve their exam performance.

Ride the foreshore, back streets of Ultimo, Glebe, The University of Sydney, and Forest Lodge

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

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

Get intimate with thousands of bees at an apiary tour and beehive inspection

Join Wonder Mama on her fabulous Walking Tour of Sydney's LGBTQIA+ Hub

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

Skate of Mind and GrlSwirl Collab bring free skateboarding event to Sydney Park

Make a perfect cup with a barista world champion

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

Join us for an amazing selection of Soul R&B artists

Learn how to apply makeup like a pro at this private Sydney workshop

Immerse yourself in a culinary discovery of Sydney’s evolution as you walk from The Rocks to Barangaroo

Sculpt, sip and laugh

Advance your sewing skills by following a pattern to make your own shorts or pants

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