Events

A festival of community-led climate leadership and action across and beyond Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

Free entry to City of Sydney's aquatic & fitness centres for people 55+ to swim, exercise, and socialise!

Wear something green, down some Guinness and dance to Irish tunes in the home of Sydney's St Patrick's Day celebrations.

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

Everyone is welcome to join this weekly class suitable for all levels of experience.

Hit the court and keep fit

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

Improve your language skills in this free weekly class

Improve your fitness, flexibility and balance and have fun

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.

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

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

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

Keep active and maintain your fitness

Love basketball? Enter a social or corporate basketball team

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

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

Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

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

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

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

Free entry to City of Sydney's aquatic & fitness centres for people 55+ to swim, exercise, and socialise!

Free entry to City of Sydney's aquatic & fitness centres for people 55+ to swim, exercise, and socialise!

Free entry to City of Sydney's aquatic & fitness centres for people 55+ to swim, exercise, and socialise!

Come celebrate with a variety of fun activities to enhance your health and social connection

Free entry to City of Sydney's aquatic & fitness centres for people 55+ to swim, exercise, and socialise!

Discover the joy of singing

jazz magick for women and gender diverse baddies

Get the paddy started with a free screening of 'Sing Street,' at the St Patrick's Day Outdoor Cinema.

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

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?

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

But nothing is quite as it seems.

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.

Join us for afternoon with Dame Quentin Bryce & Juliet Rieden in conversation with Caroline Baum

Balance, giggle and float with friends

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

Sweet lovers love the Spring

Celebrate women in mining at AusIMM's International Women’s Day lunch in Sydney

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

Join us for a special Biennale of Sydney presentation by Derek Ogbourne.

Join us for a special Biennale of Sydney presentation by artist Warraba Weatherall.

Come and try boxercise for free and get hooked during Senior's Festival

A collection of Japanese calligraphy

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

Discover the recipe behind Sydney’s most delicious spicy margarita in this hands-on masterclass at Centro 86.

Build flexibility and strength from the chair. All levels welcome

Sip on bottomless bubbles while making close to 1kg of burrata and bocconcini to take home

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

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

An exhibition of paintings by Christine Webb

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

Turn trash into Treasure every Thursday evening at the Banish Sustainability Hub at Sydney's Central Station.

Keen about the climate? Attend some of the Climate Action Week 2026 events hosted by Greenhouse!

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

In this one-week course with author Jillian Schedneck, participants will learn how to write compelling travel memoir.

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.

David Williamson AO dissects the fragile performance of status — and the outrageous lengths we’ll go to just to be seen

Join us for the first instalment of our 2026 Design at Dusk series.

The MCA’s 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall commission

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

Sketch in the galleries after hours.

Artspace presents Event Horizon by renowned Australian conceptual artist Michaela Gleave

Two young women. One track. No finish line in sight.

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Nurturing emotional and physical wellbeing for kids.

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

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

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

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

An exhibition of local creatives

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

They got the Bard. We got the Beat.

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

Join the EnergyLab community for a panel discussing how to get a career in climate tech in Haymarket, Sydney.

If you love playing games, come along.

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

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 Adults-Only Circus Cabaret Sydney has never dared host...Until now

Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks

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

The small but meaningful things that make us happy

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

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

Live Music at Low 302, Surry Hills

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

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

A month-long celebration of The Arts across the health campuses of Sydney Local Health District

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

MCA now opening late on Thursdays

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.

Artist Michelle Connolly celebrates 18 years of practice in this latest exhibition

Free weekly walks to meet local mums

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

2026: The Year of The Horse

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

An extraordinary collection of short films that capture the raw beauty, untamed power, and majesty of our oceans.

Experience beauty, drama and power

Read, rest and imagine together

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.

Each performer gets a free drink!

Free fitness program for new parents

Learn to answer fundamental questions about life with our philosophy short courses online & in Sydney.

Learn to play the piano with us!

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

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

A two-day symposium featuring local and international critical fashion practice and research at UTS

This exhibition presents fossils from Riversleigh Area and provide unique insights into Australia’s biodiversity.

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

Uncover interesting facts about RPA Hospital’s history

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.

Graffiti and contemporary art

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

Come and try Seniors Strength and Movement for FREE during Senior's Festival

Free entry to City of Sydney's aquatic & fitness centres for people 55+ to swim, exercise, and socialise!

Virtuosity ignites - Sergej Krylov’s 1710 Stradivari and Konstantin Shamray combine in a blaze of French colour.

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.

Come and play table tennis

Meet Jake Sully

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

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

Go where the locals go

‘e-Galaxy’ is an immersive, participatory installation combining video, miniature sculptures, artist books, and jewellery.

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.

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

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

Enjoy morning tea and a captivating talk by Mr Jim Haynes OAM, uncovering surprising true stories from Sydney’s past.

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

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.

A themed experience for babies and toddlers (0–2), bringing together stories, songs, rhymes, movement and play.

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.

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.

Ensemble theatre presents the world premiere of David Williamson’s ‘The Social Ladder’

A gentle moving meditation for all levels of fitness

Tap into this ancient movement for better health

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

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

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.

Co-presented by the Power Institute and MCA Australia, as part of the Visual Research Program.

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

Workshop designed for women to recharge physically, emotionally & mentally

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

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

Join Yoga Movement! ‍Strengthen, stretch & relax.

Join Yoga Movement! Strengthen, stretch & relax.

free social gardening and board game play at St Helens community centre

Get fit, make friends and have fun

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

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

Go where the locals go

Welcome the Year of the Horse with a serene and auspicious harbourside stay.

Free online trial class for kids to explore robotics and coding through fun, hands-on activities.

Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday

erm 1 at Holdsworth Playgroups is packed with exciting themes

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

This 9-week course, running during the school term, introduces the essentials of hand-built pottery

Go where the locals go

A solo exhibition by Jessica Kinny

A Fake Grocery Store with Real 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

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Come for help to solve your digital problems

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

Come along and enjoy playing Pickleball at KGV with friends

Step into Sydney Park’s wild side

Starting from a sheet of paper, explore magic tricks and geometry in this lecture filled with table-top demonstrations

A thrilling blend of acrobatics, circus and sculpture by internationally acclaimed One Fell Swoop Circus.

For all fitness levels

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

Celebrate Barbie Dream Days by creating your own personalised charm bracelet

Join us for a special Biennale of Sydney presentation by Sani Hilal and Alessandro Petti of DAAR.

​Short talks. Big impact. Real-world climate action inside business.

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?

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

Live country music

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

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

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.

Part of Climate Action Week

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.

We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay

An expansive array of visual art, alongside an invigorating lineup of cutting-edge contemporary music.

A singing circle for new mamas with tea and cake.

Come and meet your neighbours and fellow community members at this free event

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

Tiny Dog Productions, in association with bAKEHOUSE Theatre Co presents Monster by Duncan Macmillan.

Move your body and enjoy the music!

15 minutes of personalised boxing coaching

Six artists share works on the theme of ‘fish’

A diverse Friday night market in the heart of Sydney's Rainbow Precinct

Learn to make coloured pasta and stracciatella cheese while sipping on pinot

Walk to celebrate Senior's Festival 2026

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

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

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience

Let the velvet drapes draw you into a world of smoky allure and sultry surprise

Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays

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

Freaky Friday themed club event. Swap outfits with your friends and dance to Jersey Club, Baile Funk and House Anthems

St. Patrick’s Day is taking over Side Bar and we’re going all in.

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

Learn how to bring some lush greenery indoors at this workshop for beginners

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

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

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

Join us for a cozy, creative afternoon

Dramatic readings of 5 short contemporary plays, from South Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, Korea and The Philippines.

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

Fun, rhythm, and feel-good energy.

Friday Live Music at St Leonards Tavern

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

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

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

Delicious food, unique stalls, live entertainment & family fun!

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

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

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

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

Meet the makers and discover unique hand made wares at our new venue on March 14.

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

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

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views

Join us for a special and celebratory final workshop as we complete our second Yumi Olgeta quilt.

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

Join the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute for a magic show suitable for curious children and adults alike!

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

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

Feeling stuck, unclear, or disconnected? A deep dive workshop to meet yourself honestly and reconnect with what matters

Bairro Português is back, bringing the colour, flavour and energy of Portugal to Petersham once again!

Tribute to Paco de Lucia

Discover how formal training and creative exploration complement your career as a classical musician

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

Join journalist and photographer Tony Maniaty as he presents his top 12 images in three key areas of photography.

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

A good old-fashioned beach concert, free for all

Home brew beer competition

In the Carve a Silver Ring jewellery making workshop students are introduced to the ancient art of lost wax carving

Sip on unlimited bubbles while learning to make halloumi from scratch

Chuck Trailer's CBD is turning one!

Creative workshops for autistic, neurodivergent, disabled and CALD LGBTQIA+SB young people

Learn how to mix a spectrum of colours from a basic palette!

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

Fire up the fun with a spectacular fireworks display in Cockle Bay.

Step into a world where the music is timeless, the energy is electric, and the dance floor is a place of pure joy

Enrich your life by adopting a cat or kitten

Inspiring and thought provoking

How to safely dismantle electronic devices and make stunning jewellery with the components inside.

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

The iconic, eclectic market in Glebe

Less overthinking. More forward motion.

Spend a day filled with blooms

Learn how to make your own pasta by hand!

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

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

A wild night of laughs with the funniest newcomers and pro drop-ins