Events

Hear about the Library's 200th Anniversary Exhibitions in this special curator talk from Senior Curator Elise Edmonds

High Tides: Yuki Kihara and Morgan Hogg

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Please join us on 11 June from 6:30 PM for an artist talk & dinner at Passage Gallery with Jack Ball

Improve your fitness, flexibility and balance and have fun

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

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

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

Keep active and maintain your fitness

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.

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

Bring in new sewing projects or learn the to recycle and upcycle preloved items

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

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.

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

For all fitness levels

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

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.

Join Yoga Movement! Strengthen, stretch & relax.

Movement to music

A vibrant menu paired with a vibrant view

Unleash your child's creativity!

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

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

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

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

It's Pride Month! June's BINGAY will celebrate with a night of pure joy and the most iconic Pride anthems.

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

Build flexibility and strength from the chair. All levels welcome

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

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

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

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

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

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

Design and make your own work of art!

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

Beginner Dance Class in Sydney for Stress Relief, Confidence and Community

Revered producer and composer Daniel Avery returns with a new album Tremor, a bold and transportive body of work

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

Solo exhibition by international Chinese artist Wang Yigang

American designer and author Debbie Millman unpacks the insights into creativity, success and connection.

The con is on.

Thursdays just got better!

Learn how to play the drums in a variety of styles

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

Thursday night laughs!

Improve your language skills in this free weekly class

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

An exhibition of prints from the WAC printmaking tutors.

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

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

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

Join Yoga Movement! ‍Strengthen, stretch & relax.

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

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

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

Free social program for men aged over 18

Join us for a charity event to raise funds for Feel Good Project

Australia's least sophisticated choir!

This ride is about connection — to place, to people, and to culture.

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.

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

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

Presented in collaboration with Utopia Art Centre

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

New, fun and exciting social netball competitions in Alexandria

If you love playing games, come along.

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

Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz

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.

An international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc

Free monthly sessions to grow your digital confidence.

Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time.

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

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Live on the Shady Pines stage every Thursday and Sunday

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

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

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

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

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

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

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

MCA now opening late on Thursdays

Free men's health event with Sydney Local Health District

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

Enjoy volleyball competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD

Free weekly walks to meet local mums

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

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

The Foodie Hotspot Worth Visiting

Discover how to think of colour in ways that enables you to mix the exact colour that you want.

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

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

Each performer gets a free drink!

Are you new to painting or looking to expand your practice?

A Selection of paintings from the 1980s to the present

A musical comedy cabaret by Phoebe Rodger.

Learn to play the piano with us!

Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney

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

Tin Sheds Gallery Exhibiton Opening

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

Join our new hands-on art series and exploring the art of collage.

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

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

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.

Explore nature experiences with you and your little one

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

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

Skeleten's cerebral dance music and Ashkan Shafiei's jazz and funk-fused take on Persian folk.

Come and play table tennis

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

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

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

Gentle movement for strength and flexibility in Sydney CBD

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

Don’t miss the beauty of our our latest masterpiece

A visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney

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.

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

Sydney Pride Festival 2026, 1 - 30 June

Find your zen with Tai Chi at Victoria Park Pool

Enjoy the ultimate Bush Tucker tour and dining experience

Texan psychedelic rock band return to Australia to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album

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

The Cleftomaniacs are an all woman a capella singing group, known affectionately as ‘The Cleffies’.

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

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.

A gentle moving meditation for all levels of fitness

Tap into this ancient movement for better health

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

Tootsie makes its Australian premiere in Sydney

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

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.

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.

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.

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’.

See humpback whales jump off the water during their migration

Are we afraid of the F word?

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

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

Free social gardening and cooking at St Helens community centre.

Get fit, make friends and have fun

Learn to paint using acrylics

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

Learn drawing and cartooning with us

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!

Free 10-week gentle, empowering karate-based program

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

Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday

Screening every match live on the jumbo rooftop screen

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

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

New workouts for every day of the week

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

Build your confidence in everyday English in this online course!

Develop a clear understanding of how English works and improve your writing in this online course!

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.

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

Learn to create custom pieces and develop your own signature style

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

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

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

A heartwarming true story of friendship

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A new line-up each week

Haymarket Up Late V

Prepare for HYROX with our Focused 8-Week Training Course

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.

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

A 70’s Funk Celebration

Learn to play bridge in 6 Fridays

Launch of Men's Social Club

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

Move your body and enjoy the music!

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

15 minutes of personalised boxing coaching

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

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

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

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

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