Events

A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously

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

Discover the joy of singing

jazz magick for women and gender diverse baddies

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?

Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.

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

Step into a world of pure imagination—Shore proudly presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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

Meet some of the local fauna that call the Royal Botanic Garden home

Unleash your child's creativity!

‘All the World’s Memories’ brings together ten artists from Australia and Aotearoa exploring image-making.

Balance, giggle and float with friends

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

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

Raw and personal stories shared from the heart.

A deliciously wicked two-hander

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

Explore works in the 2026 Biennale of Sydney with University of Sydney art and art history students

Photographic exhibition showcasing the hidden beauty of microalgae, the foundational organisms of our planet.

Calling all book lovers! South Eveleigh's Book Club is back due to popular demand for 2026!

Stand Up Comedy at the Inner West’s coolest bar: Buddy's Bar Newtown!

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

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.

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.

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

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

An unforgettable story of connection, rivalry, and endurance.

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

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

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.

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.

Learn songs and drum with a community band of guitarists, singers and Dj's to then showcase at community events.

The alternative R&B artist will perform at Phoenix Central Park

Fun and informative

Let your imagination run wild at this fun and creative erotic pottery workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama.

In restless youth, adolescent gloom, she was waiting… but for whom?

Tchaikovsky’s Romantic opera: a profound tale of unrequited love and unintended consequences

Artspace presents Event Horizon by renowned Australian conceptual artist Michaela Gleave

In a world of escalating disaster risks, what role can universities play in strengthening local resilience?

A series of short films taking you behind the works on display at the MCA Australia.

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.

Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience

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

An exhibition of local creatives

Ten artists come together to share their artist journeys with each other and with you

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

An exhibition of 17 contemporary artists responding to place and climate change

Experience the Best of Hong Kong Cinema: The Hong Kong Film Festival Returns to Sydney

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

Learn to write horror for books, film, and TV. Create chilling stories, vivid characters and master supernatural twists.

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!

Zela Margossian Quintet blend Armenian traditions, jazz and classical influences.

Featuring James Morrison with Darren Percival, Simon Tedeschi, Monica Trapaga, Emma Pask, and Michelle Nicolle with Paul Grabowsky and many more

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!

Intimate evenings by the bridge ft guest chefs and kitchens

A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.

How the New York Times best-selling author learned to curb her appetites.

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

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

A contemporary reimagining specially designed for young audiences.

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.

Free weekly walks to meet local mums

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

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

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

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.

Understanding how to hustle is a necessity because it’s all about knowing how to showcase your talent & professionalism

Free fitness program for new parents

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

A new installation by Patricia Piccinini exploring motion, hybridity and care through kinetic and hybrid forms.

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

Sound Sorcery is a bi-monthly jazz jam dedicated to women and gender-diverse musicians.

Social craft group

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

To all the lovers of Latin rhythms, don't miss Cuban Social Club. Come to Kalyx and enjoy what Cuba is famous for!

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.

Print & photo exhibition

A beautiful, heavenly experience. 5,000 years of culture in one night. This is what you have been waiting for.

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

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

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.

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.

A young girl's inspiring true story of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity

Camp. Riotous. Nail-biting.

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

Featuring Mitjili Gibson Napanangka

Leading Australian historian Mark McKenna in discussion about his novel approach to Australian history

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.

Join Simon Marnie at NSW Parliament, bringing together five respected Aboriginal leaders for an open conversation.

A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.

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

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

Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday

Learning, celebration and community spirit.

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.

Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts

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

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

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

Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay

'A vocal cross between Tom Petty and Roy Orbison' – Rhythms Magazine

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

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

How to embed AI into your crisis management with foresight, conscience and control.

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

Come watch artists and witness their creative processes as they battle live on canvas

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?

Chapel Row Jazz brings Sydney’s next-gen jazz musicians to Reagh Bar every Friday night. Free entry, Sydney CBD.

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

Jennifer Ferng in conversation with Dr Graham Thom

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

Two short operas: The Impresario (Mozart) and Prima la musica, e poi le parole (Salieri)

Five-course duck and pinot dinner in The Rocks, with shared plates and guided wine pairings.

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

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

The Music of the Night soars across Sydney Harbour. Let the spectacle astound you…

Two-time Platinum, eight-time Gold ARIA and APRA award winning singer and songwriter LIVE

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

Live music and dancing @ Sean & Dolly's

Think Buena Vista Social Club energy…but alive, right there in the room at Sean & Dolly´s.

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

A witty opera double bill pairing Mozart and Salieri in sharp, fast-paced comedies about art, ego, and ambition.

Move your body and enjoy the music!

Learn more about Toyo Ito’s practice from the architect himself, with this special talk event held at UNSW

Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us

15 minutes of personalised boxing coaching

A fun Cabaret six piece band performing your favourites at The Red Velvet Room Coogee Diggers

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

Ricotta gnocchi... because you can never have too much cheese

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

Informative session about what your rights are.

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

Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays

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

With award-winning director LAU Kek Huat joining us for Q&As

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

A heartbreaking & hilarious portrayal of a larger-than-life family struggling to come to terms with a changing world

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.

Walk to Work Day

Free talk by Service NSW

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

Fun, rhythm, and feel-good energy.

Friday Live Music at St Leonards Tavern

Ditch the dating apps, hit the dancefloor!

Celebrating the heritage of Mudgee’s finest pours and the artistry of contemporary Australian cuisine

High-energy underground party playing cutting-edge house and electronic music to dance to.

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.

Bringing the flavours and energy of Bali to Sydney’s eastern suburbs

Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of community celebrations

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

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

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

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

City of Sydney residents can pick up 2.

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

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views

For dancers who are also earlynighters

$79pp Long Lunch Set + $47pp 90-min drinks incl. Aperol Spritz. Live DJ every Saturday in March.

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

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

Sip on unlimited bubbles while learning to make halloumi from scratch

Join Gina Chadderton at Paddington Library in discussion with Pat Grant, for all things comics and her new book!

Late Nights | Live Music

A classical concert in the QVB, featuring expert & upcoming musicians in a range of instruments.

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

An evening of artistry at The Independent Theatre as flutist David Silva joins forces with pianist Young Kwon Choi

Pamela Rabe and Eamon Flack take on the Nobel Prize-winner’s whodunnit

Hop into a world of colour, play and Easter magic at Bunnyland Playday!

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

The iconic, eclectic market in Glebe

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

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

Get cosy this winter and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Kiln Fired Liquid Enamelling ! Join us.

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

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting

Step inside MindChamps Broadway for a free, hands-on morning designed for the whole family.

Experience a powerful live Easter worship event in Sydney

Discover the best of NSW’s wines at the Cellar Door experience

Hear some of the most famous music in the world - Beethoven 5th Symphony and Tchaikovsky 1st Piano Concerto.

Sydney Cinémathèque at the Art Gallery of NSW showcases the early films of Nicole Kidman

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

Original iconic designer market in Paddington

Sense of Power Pilates is hosting an Open Day as part of the Sydney Street Festival on Harris Street, Pyrmont.

Quiet intensity, dazzling virtuosity

A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.