Events

Solo exhibition by international Chinese artist Wang Yigang

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

A musical comedy cabaret by Phoebe Rodger.

Feel inspired with six raw and personal stories on the topic of DISCOVERY, in all its shapes and forms

A gentle moving meditation for all levels of fitness

Build your confidence in everyday English in this online course!

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.

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!

Tumbalong Park will come alive with 23 nights of free music during Vivid Sydney.

Open every night of Vivid Sydney the Vivid Fire Kitchen is a dining hub with open-fire cooking, food vendors + more.

Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people

Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Part of Vivid Sydney 2026, a bold vision of Oceanic futurism by Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia

Hit the court and keep fit

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Come for help to solve your digital problems

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

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

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

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

Self-guided scavenger hunt

Climb during Vivid Sydney and see Sydney sparkle from the Summit!

Our largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling.

Explore a universe of light in this immersive, awe-inspiring and interactive adventure for young children.

For all fitness levels

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

A heartwarming true story of friendship

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.

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

Master drawing hands, feet, arms and butts. The tricky bits!

Unleash your child's creativity!

A live music experience where global rock cultures collide. Different cultures. One stage. One night.

We are your Pitt-Stop. Discover dining, entertainment, sampling, and exclusive Westfield member offers.

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

Join the Big Bold Walk for breast cancer

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

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment

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

Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev in Conversation with Elizabeth Ann MacGregor

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.

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

An epic performance, fusing dance, sound and design in a powerful vision of machine mysticism.

Celebrate Pride Month through colour and creativity by decorating your own diversity Pride flags

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

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

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

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

The con is on.

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

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

Melbourne garage rock band Eddy Current Suppression Ring for their first full Sydney show in more than fifteen years

Explore the echoes of childhood in this debut show by artist Eleanor Hall

The Hub at Lower Town Hall is where Sydney Film Festival steps off the screen.

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

Hot off a sell-out Adelaide season, this irreverent, side-splitting cabaret is sure to have you screaming QUIET, PIGGY!

Fabulous pre-loved fashion for less, EVERY ITEM $5!

Learn the basics of food preserving

The hottest ticket of the festival! ★★★★★ "Mind Blowing" - The List

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

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

Exhibiting now in the 'you're okay' foyer at City of Sydney Creative Studios is 'Gleaning for Plastics' by Rox de Luca

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

Roll out the red carpet, then burn it, because Gone with the Script is throwing down an entire movie made up on the spot

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

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.

A new line-up each week

Haymarket Up Late V

Bold, camp and unfiltered — a series of short plays about queer identity, love, family, and living out loud.

High Tides: Yuki Kihara and Morgan Hogg

A series of vignettes that sweep across time and space, tethered to each other by the bond of soulmates.

Prepare for HYROX with our Focused 8-Week Training Course

Presented in collaboration with Utopia Art Centre

A vibrant Indonesian food and culture festival at UNSW

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

Into the Wild: A bold photography exhibition in Surry Hills exploring raw moments, emotion, and the unexpected.

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

Freyja Garbett’s Music From The Waves and Lisathe for one night only!

A 70’s Funk Celebration

An immersive performance that captures the charged intensity of an underground dancefloor

Augmented Intervals brings Kenneth Lambert’s practice into direct engagement with material, time, and environment.

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

Learn to play bridge in 6 Fridays

A coming-of-age story - from child star to...adult child star?

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

Artists from diverse clan groups tell the story of Milingimbi art

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

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

Launch of Men's Social Club

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.

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

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

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

Move your body and enjoy the music!

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

NIDA’s Winter Production Season runs from 4-13 June 2026

Step into a world of enchantment under the starry skies of Vivid Sydney with Night Picnic Under the Bridge!

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

The Foodie Hotspot Worth Visiting

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

15 minutes of personalised boxing coaching

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.

Learn about the personal essay form, and how to leverage its many benefits to tell compelling stories.

In this lively online writing course, Maggie Hamilton will take you through the art of writing for mind, body and spirit

A Selection of paintings from the 1980s to the present

Join us on a paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind.

Learn to play the piano with us!

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

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

Australia's first two day LGBTQIA+ focused careers expo!

Six filmmakers race across 10 countries in 100 days, crafting bold films – only one will rise above the rest.

Three artists. Three worlds. One night.

Join us for an exhibition where stories are reshaped and retold through abstract works and upcycled forms.

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

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

Join prolific author and cultural critic Roxane Gay in an exclusive conversation with Narelda Jacobs OAM

An exhibition of prints from the WAC printmaking tutors.

Sydney Film Festival’s ‘Sartorial: Fashion on Film’ showcases premieres and classics that explore fashion and cinema.

Saving lives. Sending aid. Swiping right. Just another day at SAVIOR International.

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

You’ll See at SFFTV, our giant outdoor screen in Martin Place.

Enjoy a low-impact, high-energy workout

Resonance is an exhibition by emerging artists exploring the interaction of light on colour and form.

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

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

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

Award-winning cabaret sensation Skank Sinatra returns with a brand new glittering cabaret spectacle.

Skin On Skin and his very own Stay On Sight Recordings present the debut edition of FOR YOUR SAFE KEEPING

A free event for anyone 18-35 to meet new people in Sydney! Karaoke + DJs + 200 attendees!

Join us for a casual catch up with other locals. Hear about what's on in our local area and at Pyrmont Community Centre

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

Stargazing with an astronomer, with telescopes viewing with an exclusive colourful eye piece at Centennial Park.

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

Don’t miss the beauty of our our latest masterpiece

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

You’ll see audacious, cutting-edge, and courageous films in the 2026 Official Competition.

You’ll see the hottest new films at the spectacular State Theatre – the beating heart of Sydney Film Festival.

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.

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

Sydney Pride Festival 2026, 1 - 30 June

Free, equipment provided

Exercise for the mind and body

Enjoy the ultimate Bush Tucker tour and dining experience

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

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

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

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.

The Rocks Markets will be illuminated for Vivid Sydney, with a night picnic, drinks, music and delicious eats!

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

Tootsie makes its Australian premiere in Sydney

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

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.

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

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

Festival of Light

Take in Sydney’s most iconic Vivid views with a luminous cocktail in hand, high above the harbour.

Experience Vivid Sydney from the harbour’s edge at Cruise Bar & Restaurant.

Vivid Starts at Paddy's with FREE Neon Face Painting and FREE 360° Video

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney Vivid Inspired Dessert - The GPO

Lights, Dining & FREE Parking — Your Relaxed Vivid Sydney Experience

Join us onboard our 3-Level Cruiser Winter Wonderland series of for Vivid Light Festival in Sydney Harbour

Experience the Vivid Lights Festival on the iconic Sydney Showboat with a 3-course dinner, live cabaret & harbour views.

Enjoy the full Kid Kyoto experience in under 60 minutes pre or post your VIVID experience

Vivid Sydney cruises are back and they’re better than ever. Experience Vivid Lights in the best way – book now!

Vivid Sydney lights official on-water dining experiences

Witness the iconic lights of Vivid & an exclusive fireworks display on Sydney Harbour

The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour.

Experience VIVID Sydney from the Harbour

Quality Australian food, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting

Sunset Dining to Dazzle the Senses

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

A party for monstrous femmes and queer mayhem.

See humpback whales jump off the water during their migration

An interactive adventure for young children and their families, presented by Vivid Sydney.

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

Fun, rhythm, and feel-good energy.

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

Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

A practical, interactive workshop for leaders & business owners

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

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program

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

Screening every match live on the jumbo rooftop screen

Jakey Pedro Exhibition The second last dance at Art2Muse Gallery 2 – 15 June 2026

Great food, fine drinks, and swingin' jazz

New workouts for every day of the week

Friday Live Music at St Leonards Tavern

We're lightening up your winter through a vibrant sensory experience.

Featuring 30 artist from Korea and Australia

Friday Night Live Music Sessions

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

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.

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

Uninterrupted views of the city’s most iconic light installations and illuminated landmarks

Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen with an organic step-by-step approach.

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.

The best views paired with a premium dining experience!

Dine above the harbour as Sydney sparkles in a kaleidoscope of colour for Vivid Sydney.

Vivid Sydney Official Vivid Light Cruises

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

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

American genre-defying, electronic visionary Porter Robinson makes his Carriageworks debut

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

A vibrant celebration of Latin American culture with food, art, fashion, accessories, beauty & handmade creations.

A curated market of 140+ handmade stalls including homewares, sustainable fashion + tasty food and drinks

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

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Refresh your wardrobe, swap preloved items and leave with something new to wear without spending a cent.

Get inspired to create your own natural scrub, cleanser, toner, moisturising cream and hydrating lotion

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace

Get ready to unlock your inner wizard at the Academy of Magic!

ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Alex Lloyd lights up the Pav with his greatest and latest hits

Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!

Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children

25th Biennale of Sydney Auslan Art Tours - White Bay Power Station

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

Rekindle your love for ballet or try something new in a safe, relaxed, inclusive class.

Bollytech Sounds with AARYAN GALA

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

Sydney's Biggest and Hottest Bollywood Night. Join Us Every Saturday,

Learn inside out about Bordeaux in Prince Wine Store Zetland

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

A festival of music, workshops, performances and more in Sydenham!

Saturday Bottomless Lunch

Late Nights | Live Music

Learn the timeless art of basketry in this one-day workshop, using sustainable materials!

Join Deborah Pikes to bring characters to life.

Daniel Muggleton continues to be one of Australia’s most in-demand comedians despite no media attention of any kind.

Improve your overall health and fitness through the power of movement to music in this fun one hour class.

Do you want to learn to draw in a way that’s responsive to the unique qualities of your subject?

An immersive audio-visual experience of Astor Piazzolla's music and life at the Sydney Opera House.

Explore a variety of hands-on clay-building techniques.

Less Screen time, more creative time

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms

Learn how to make fresh handmade pasta from scratch in this 3-hour workshop!

Go get ready and grab best-dressed prizes at the ICONS fancy-dress dance party.

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

Get moving with this high-energy JFH class - a fun fusion of Jazz, Funk and Hip Hop often seen in commercial dance.

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

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

Two-time ARIA Award-winner and national treasure Matt Corby supported by Australian indie-pop star Gretta Ray.

Memory Lane Markets at The White Bay Power Station

Unforgettable musicians every Saturday night at The MiTCH in Alexandria

This 2.5-hour workshop is for aspiring students in the Musical Theatre discipline

A weekly Saturday farmers market in the heart of the Rainbow Precinct

Unlock your creative potential in this dynamic and personalised painting and drawing course!

Learn how to shoot, edit, organise and print your work

Learn to draw forms and structures of the human head, facial features and body dynamics.

Arrive through gentle Qi Gong, then surrender into a deep, immersive gong bath

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

Join a free portrait project with your friends, exploring queer friendship, connection, care and chosen family.

A Sydney Biennale project asking (and answering) what a constitution for the 21st century might look like

A one-day celebration of all things vinyl.

Vivid dining and tour of the Sydney Opera House

Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.

Which 5 of Sydney's funniest comedians have we invited? Come and find out.

Learn to make silver jewellery with us

No experience necessary! Discover the secrets to transform yourself to be the funniest you can be.

Learn the beautiful technique of star setting across four days over two weekends — our newest stone setting workshop.

Saturday nights at the Comedy Store are where it all comes together!

Sydney Harbour with a delicious seafood & carvery buffet, live music and spectacular harbour views in the world!

Try Taoist Tai Chi at Alexandria Town Hall

Flamenco dance and music performance with live music

Kick off Refugee Week with us and make someone's first job possible.

Lecture exploring the archetypal theme that is the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, the inseparable twins of Greek myth.

Close Vivid Sydney on the water with 80s, 90s & 2000s hits and neon harbour views.

Exhibition of work by Sue Midgley and Petra Pattinson

Do you believe in a psychic Sixth Sense or is it a matter of perspective?

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

Transmedia Worldbuilding Residency Exhibition

Tubular Bells in Concert heads to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration.