Events

Explore 200+ years of history and evolution of the Parliament of New South Wales

Australia’s most engaging art event

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.

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!

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 at these drop in sessions.

We’re bringing the cheer with a festive feast all July!

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.

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

Opera... in a pub? You heard right. Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub

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

A 1 hour class suitable for all levels

Learn how to code physical objects to move and respond to light, touch and distance in this teen robotics workshop.

A collage and portrait remix workshop for teens aged 13 to 17

Self-guided scavenger hunt

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

Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on

For all fitness levels

An exhibition of the official NAIDOC Week posters of the past 5 decades

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

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

Unleash your child's creativity!

Andy Griffiths’ brilliantly bonkers book brought to life on stage

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

Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop

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.

An exhibition by one of Australia's greatest realist painters

Bondi Festival returns in 2026 with a vibrant, joyous winter program by the sea

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?

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

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat your team with a festive feast.

Emerge from everyday life and their encounters with the landscape surrounding their Blackheath studio.

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

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

Explore the foundations of industrial design in this immersive 3-day school holiday workshop.

Catch up with friends and make new ones.

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

At The Grounds of Alexandria, things are about to get a little glossy!

Get your skate on at Darling Harbour’s ice skating rink!

Thinking about learning Italian? Give our Adult Italian Classes a go with a free ONLINE trial class

Are you the curious type? We have a room full of fun activities for kids exploring the Library’s 200-year history.

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition by Paris-based collective, A Constructed World.

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

Weekly trivia with Artie Gallagher

Enjoy a crafternoon of badge making while learning about local history these school holidays

Teens Clay Workshop

Practise connecting the mind with the body and our breath

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

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

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

Experience first-hand how our HSC Italian Support Program can support you as you prepare for the HSC.

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

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

solo exhibition

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

A luminous body of paintings shaped by repetition and the subtle interplay of colour, tone, and texture.

Reveal the world of music

Join us for a fun and meaningful school holiday experience where families cook together for a great cause.

Fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana

Step into a world of mystery, magic and natural beauty at the Chinese Garden of Friendship and bring your kids for free

Discover the fun of movement, mindfulness and traditional Chinese culture these school holidays at the Chinese Garden!

Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love

Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love

Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library

Live Q&A event screening of acclaimed new Australian drama LIFE COULD BE A DREAM

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

A cheeky and chaotic circus cabaret for all ages!

Visit the World Largest LEGO® Store at Pitt St Mall and meet LEGO® Batman™!

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

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

Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

Climb to the Summit with a First Nations guide and uncover Sydney’s Aboriginal history

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

5 weeks oil painting course - Learn how to paint with Matteo Bernasconi

Author Emma Darragh will provide feedback on your story, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

In this online course, author Anne Gracie will provide feedback on your romantic fiction.

An evening of conversation, poetry and performance by visionary Indigenous voices.

Walk for charity

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

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

Art2Muse Gallery presents an exhibition of oil paintings by Richard Stanley

Design and build large moving creaions in this Robotics Design Studio workshop

These school holidays we invite families to travel to back in time to ancient Rome

A School Holiday Activity for the whole family to enjoy

Join our School Holiday Camp filled with horse riding, pony care, games and more.

Keep the children active and busy during the school holidays at PCYC City of Sydney

Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.

Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.

Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.

Transforms thin metal foil sheets into stunning works of art.

Explore the wonderful medium of clay this half-day workshop for young people.

Students will get to design and make their own jewellery pieces in this fun 2-half-day school holiday workshop.

Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop

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

Enjoy a low-impact, high-energy workout

Nuan Ho | Jess Miller | Lauri Smith | Sol Karmel-Shann

Encounter Dating is hosting a singles dinner party for ages 45-58 at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

For 14-17 year olds who love music

Stand up comedy at the Inner West’s coolest bar

Gentle movement for strength and flexibility in Sydney CBD

A solo exhibition by Japanese contemporary artist Kosuke Nagata

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

Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays

Try out Nintendo Switch 2, Meta Quest VR and PS5 in this special April school holiday gaming session.

Get creative and learn to use air dry clay to make some fabulous sculptures

Discover marine creatures, collect stamps, complete activities and meet Isabelle!

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.

A biting, black comedy about chasing dreams, racking up debts, and the cut-throat world of greyhound racing

An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers

Game-day dining, done right at The Lobby Lounge.

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.

Art meets quantum science.

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.

Weekly Trivia Night at The Belroy Hotel

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.

Celebrating 40 years of Waverley Art Prize

Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.

An exhibition of recent works by Thom Muir

This Winter, emerging artists take the stage, whether singing or playing an instrument, for a relaxed lunchtime session.

6-17 July | Ages 5-18 | Make these Winter school holidays all about dance!

Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories

Travel back in time this winter at the Maritime Museum and explore treasures of the Viking-age!

Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.

Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in this two day workshop.

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

A 1-hour accessible class suitable for all fitness levels, with a focus on mindfulness and stress release

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

Immerse yourself in light, colour & sound this winter.

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

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place

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

Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops

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

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!

Spark your child's imagination

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies

Screening every match live on the jumbo rooftop screen

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

Exhibition: A Few Kangaroos Loose in the Top Paddock

Clay Hand Building Class for Kids and their parents too

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

Presented by the Older Women's Network

Make your very own quirky sock puppet in this fun, creative workshop suitable for kids and adults!

Marg Month is kicking off from Friday 26 June, for a full month of $16 margs all day, every day in July

Featuring 30 artist from Korea and Australia

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish

You’ve got the words. Now you want to refine your poetry, for your own reading pleasure or for public events.

A poetry coach and some lively locals bring to life the five core elements of poetry

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

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with family-friendly workshops

Learn to throw clay on a pottery wheel

Learn about Sydney's railways

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

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

Every goal is another reason to raise a glass

Explore the fascinating world of coding through a vibrant art workshop for kids at the Darling Square Library Makerspace

Journey to the past.

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

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

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

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

Let out the tension in a fun and friendly environment.

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

This fun racquet sport will improve your health and fitness while making new friends

The leading 'ladies' of Sydney drag!

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

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

Powerful living portrait of Michael Leslie, weaving movement, dance, poetry and immersive audiovisual to tell his story.

Playful, surprising and a little bit weird! A family evening adventure into the wonderful world of nature after dark.

Weekly Burger Special at The Sussex Hotel

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Start your little one’s cinematic journey with fortnightly screenings at the Art Gallery of NSW.

New Class at Juanita Nielson Community Centre

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

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

A creative and interactive puppet workshop in Spanish for children: explore emotions, music, movement and storytelling

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

Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Monday and Wednesday night classes in Kings Cross

Get ready for the ultimate glow-in-the-dark playground

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

An exhibition of 28 artists from the Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA)

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

Join this friendly 10 week course

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

Lace Up for Winterfest Magic on Hay St!

A great night of music presented by drummer Lachlan Robinson and his guitar trio.

Term 2 2026

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

Join us at the Banish Sustainability Hub for a 90-minute interactive recycling session designed for kids aged 8 and up

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas

Sessions for women to connect and learn to line dance!

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

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

A Concert with Juilliard-trained guitarist Alberta Khoury, showcasing expressive and refined artistry at St James

Where Australians and internationals meet

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

Enjoy futsal competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with an exceptional one-day-only High Tea experience

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.

Pat Powell is a Jamaican soul man with a velvet voice blending reggae, gospel and R&B. Pure feel-good vibes.

A brand-new show from Flying Fruit Fly Circus where knockabout comedy meets breathtaking aerials.

Learn digital photography with us

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

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

Turn your midweek into a dance floor with Salsa Wednesdays at Hay St Market — lesson, DJ and live Latin music.

Spark creativity, weaving colourful DIY coasters with recycled cardboard and vibrant yarn.

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids

Last Minute Productions / Music StudioRCC

Blast off to outer space with Box of Birds Space Play

Best place to watch Origin in the east

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

Engine is an explosive triple bill - an exhilarating performance that promises bold, fearless dance.

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

Teens Printmaking Workshop

Hear from some of today’s most awarded architects in this in-conversation series.

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.

Noteable presents an original production of Gilbert and Sullivan classic at-sea romp

She's having this party tonight. This is not just a show. It’s a reckoning. An elegy. A revolution in heels.

A Willoughby City Council curated exhibition presented as part of the Gai-mariagal Festival 2026.

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

Celebrate Christmas in winter on a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise with live jazz, carols & festive cheer

Chill out midweek with some cool flicks and good vibes at our film hangout.

From 1 July to 2 August, Hay St will transform into Sydney's winter playground.

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

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

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

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

Sydney's Hottest Comedy Club

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

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

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

Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new show, brought to life with live music by an ACO string quartet.

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

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

Visit the Anzac Memorial these school holidays for an interactive experience of a day in the life of a soldier.

Discover the joy of 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

Teens Tessellating Patterns Workshop

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

By Sheanna Parker Russon & Lillian M. Hearne

Discordant. Harmonious. Quavering.

Celebrate the power of Aboriginal art as a tool for healing, cultural connection and storytelling

Join curator Lucy Latella in conversation with Mitch Cairns, Agatha Gothe-Snape and NAS Head of Painting Elizabeth Pulie

Hop aboard for the ride of a lifetime — the show starts when the wheels roll.

Join us a relaxed evening of board games, friendly conversation and connection.

Build flexibility and strength from the chair. All levels welcome

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

Sydney’s best-value night of stand-up

Join our weekly crochet & knitting circle. Stitch, sip coffee, connect.

Theatre Production presented by the Scouts and Guides of Sydney

Learn to DJ with Nick Toth

Thursdays just got better!

A day of celebration with performances, live music, an Elders Space, Jarjum and youth activities, and a free BBQ