Events

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Self-guided scavenger hunt

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

Two Hong Kong artists present paintings inspired by their connections to Sydney and Hong Kong

Connections to Build On

Unleash your child's creativity!

Explore the origins of Ancient Egypt in this fascinating 4-week online course

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

The sessions are led by our dedicated team who will provide you with step-by-step guidance on each project.

Celebrating the best of the next generation of artists

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

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

It's our story to be told.

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

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

Painting and sculpture by Pollyxenia Joannou and Nuha Saad

Step above the ordinary with our limited-edition Cloud High Tea at Paradox Sydney.

Hear how the Library is meeting the new challenges and opportunities of safeguarding the born-digital archival record.

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 creative intersection of two distinct artistic voices

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project

Catch up with friends and make new ones.

An exhibition of new and archival works by Claire Engkaninan Low

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!

A funny, fast-paced cross-examination of moral dilemmas, family dynamics, and the true cost of success.

Free movies, cocktails and complimentary popcorn every Tuesday at Dulcie's underground Kings Cross cocktail bar.

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners

Enjoy a free outdoor community practice combining gentle exercises & meditation next to the Sydney Harbour.

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

Employment support for Mob

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Swap a pre-loved winter jacket for a free limited-edition Fjällräven Sydney City Tee on 1 September.

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'Forest Song' by Coco Elder

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

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

GABO comprises ten works, eight of which are titled GABO i-viii. Two further works, Pulse and Hull

Improve physical flexibility and strength in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Practise connecting the mind with the body and our breath

Nine Georgian wines. Three flights. Food by Firepop.

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

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

You can achieve anything if you just set everyone's mind to it.

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

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

Love basketball? Enter a social or corporate basketball team

Strengthen & socialise

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

Play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets

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

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

Playdate. Antivax. Almond Milk.

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

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.

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

Part of the Transience series by Wong Ching Yee (Jenny) 黃靜儀. The assemblage has had many lives and continues to evolve.

A luminous look at one of Australia's greatest photographers and her international peers who shaped modernist vision

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

Opera in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub.

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

Learn to play the piano with us!

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

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

An LGBTQIA+ walking tour of Darlinghurst

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

A solo exhibition of abstract artworks

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

Dive into the world of professional audio production.

In this engaging two-hour seminar, Sunil Badami will share insider tips on how you can plan a successful launch.

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

Slow down and take your time noticing to notice the details of an ancient votive statue from Cyprus.

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

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!

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

Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos

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

For all levels with Sydney's most experienced and successful teachers.

One of Belvoir's most cherished productions is back!

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

The algorithm is serving flaming hot chicken with an identity crisis, and The Devil is eating it up.

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.

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

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

A Funny, Fast-paced cross-examination of moral dilemmas, family dynamics, and the true cost of success

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.

A ukulele musical comedy. Winner Sydney Fringe Guest Spot Award.

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

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.

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

How to win more work with less hustle

Join this fun, relaxed yoga workshop for young people ages 15 to 18.

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

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

Walk or run as a team and help create safer, more respectful communities across Australia

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

An exhibition of new work by Yalmakany Marawili

A world premiere of Sophie Davis' play about love, memory and how trauma reshapes human connection.

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies

Join this award-winning stand-up comedian as he works on his 2027 stand-up show

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

Build confidence and have fun.

Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre

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

Learn about Sydney's railways

Meaningful conversations, valuable connections and practical insights

Contemporary flute recital weaving together stories and music

Physio-led exercise to keep you moving

Celebrating the local businesses and stories that make Willoughby a vibrant place to live, work, visit and do business.

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

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

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

Celebrate queer cinema at the 13th Queer Screen Film Fest, 2–8 Sept!

The world’s #1 musical is now playing at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.

MCA Australia's annual exhibition of exciting new work by Australian artists aged 35 and under.

An exhibition exploring the darker side of myth in the modern world

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.

Part singalong, part piano bar, all party!

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!

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

Abang Anada Othow in conversation with Jacinta Tynan

4A's 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Creative workshop for ages 13 to 18 years.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Advance your Auslan skills with more complex conversations and deeper cultural understanding

Watch films beneath the iconic sails this September

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

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

A must-attend event for leaders, marketers & decision-makers

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Learn to experiment with words

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

Free bilingual classes and bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone to get help to use it

Michelle Staff will speak about Australian feminist leader Bessie Rischbieth, who was active from the 1910s and 1940s.

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

Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker

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

Three shifty women and their fanged sock puppets

A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp

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

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

Flowers. Flavours. Sounds

Discover how lifestyle medicine can help prevent common chronic diseases through the lens of nutrition.

Come along to this free talk by Hearing Matters Australia

Our September session offers a guided CAD activity designed to spark curiosity and build foundational 3D design skills

Pulse-racing physical theatre

UNSW researchers explore the effects of lights on nighttime environments.

A fashion-fuelled cabaret

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

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

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

Where Australians and internationals meet

In this week-long online poetry workshop with Vanessa Kirkpatrick, you will strengthen your authentic voice.

7 delectable courses. 7 Paxton Wines.

A circus and cabaret show celebrating the songs that have filled the airwaves (and our hearts) over the years.

In Conversation w Duncan McNab & Michael Duffy

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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

Connect, sing and share the joy of music!

Japanese classical dance and English reading, under the themes of snow, moon and flowers (雪月花）

Last Minute Productions / Music StudioRCC

Startup stories, lessons learned and insights from five founders building and scaling new ventures.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Go where the locals go

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

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

Hear how 1930s Razorhurst became a seeding ground for Italian criminal networks connecting Sydney to North Queensland.

Don't miss one of Sydney's biggest free outdoor meditation events.

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

Take a break and enjoy this lunchtime guitar recital by award‑winning artist Tommaso Girotto

Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

Express yourself through the power of music

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

Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art

Go where the locals go

Do you have an idea for an activity at Green Square? We'll help you get started.

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

Want to create a fulfilling lifestyle helping people?

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

Fun and active program for children

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Learn to work with oil paints with us

Go where the locals go

Celebrating the creativity, talent and diversity of staff across the organisation.

Sydney's Hottest Comedy Club

Meet new friends, play social games, get 4 free drinks, free food, karaoke, plus a free afterparty!

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

Free-to-enter pub quiz in the city

Strum your heart out – for beginners and intermediate

See the latest innovations for signage, displays & digital print

Just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!

Australasia's premier art fair

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.

Where stories become a movement

Featuring iconic hits from the 1960s and inspired by the energy of the Swinging Sixties

Improve your fitness, flexibility and balance and have fun

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

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

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

To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session

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.

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

Join us for a 45 minute class, no experience necessary

piling it on for Tiliqua Tiliqua's annual celebration of all thinks inky!

An improvised romantasy show

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

Art exhibition

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

Africa Film Fest Australia returns to Sydney from 3 to 6 September 2026

un water-based fitness for 50+, building strength, balance & core stability in a safe, supportive environment.

A journey through Chile’s wild frontiers. An exploration of its most remote landscapes.

BonkerZ is back with a whole new show. Catch A Rising Comic features some of the cities hottest up and comers & newbies.

Talk and discussion of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery by the Western Classics Book Club

What happens when ordinary people are pushed past there breaking point?

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course

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

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

A living, evocative portrait of Australian contemporary dance

A casual collage meet up for collage artists and the collage curious.

Thursdays just got better!

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

Life Drawing with a Magical Twist!

Free Kids Boxing Classes in the Heart of Redfern

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

Sessions are led by David, an experienced nursery owner, and cover a range of gardening activities

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

Connect, share cultures, and practise languages over tea, games, and friendly conversation.

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

If you love playing games, come along.