Events

The Algorithm of Us is a satirical romantic comedy set under the fluorescent lights of corporate Australia.

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.

Explore behind-the-scenes film-making magic of the world of Harry Potter like never before.

MCA Australia's annual exhibition of exciting new work by Australian artists aged 35 and under.

A 3-day shopping event celebrating the best in ethically-made designer goods

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

A new line-up each week

Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of illusions and let our captivating rooms play tricks on your mind!

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

An unmissable month of art, comedy, poetry, music and more.

Immerse yourself in a powerful series of exhibitions, installations and digital experiences.

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

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

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

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Free outdoor exhibition of posters by Peter Drew

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Part singalong, part piano bar, all party!

A definitive picture of great Australian photographer Max Dupain is revealed in this landmark retrospective.

Australia's first and only national yoga program for first responders, emergency services and military veterans

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.

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

Experience the ACO as its joyous and inspirational best, performing Mozart’s final trilogy, including the epic ‘Jupiter’

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views

Join us for a tour of our urban farm

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

Playwright Eloise Snape delivers a whirlwind of laughs and truth bombs in this no-fluff office satire.

Sometimes the best place to find yourself…is up your a**. It’s time to finally feel w(hole) again.

Discover Chippendale’s changing character.

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

Explore abstract painting and gain techniques and confidence to develop your own unique abstract painting style

Art exhibition

Unleash your child's creativity!

It’s 1992. An actress and a housewife meet in a library. What secrets will you overhear?

If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one!

An anime fans dream nightclub event

Exploring environmental issues through contemporary art

4A's 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Celebrating the best of the next generation of artists

New exhibition at the TAFE NSW Muse Gallery prompts audiences to rethink the role of museums in a new exhibition

Experience the beauty of nature through 100 stunning images. A South Australian Museum exhibition

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

Art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia celebrating the many avatars of Vishnu

HYROX-Style Bootcamp at Barangaroo You Wellness Month

It's our story to be told.

Make stretch clothes in our six-week absolute beginners sewing course.

The Brits are coming!

Best acts of the Sydney Fringe

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

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment

The unlikely romance between a local woman and an Italian officer during World War II

Market City is inviting Sydneysiders to celebrate under the glow of lanterns in the heart of Chinatown

Come on a wild ride deep into the twisted rabbit-hole of the human psyche

Step aboard 'The Jackson' - Sydney Harbour's ultimate superyacht for Sydney’s best bottomless long lunch.

A comedy of misunderstandings

Late Nights | Live Music

Our most popular show. Be dazzled as the enchanting allure of burlesque meets the jaw-dropping spectacle of the circus.

Step above the ordinary with our limited-edition Cloud High Tea at Paradox Sydney.

Take a trip around the globe with free festivals celebrating food, music and culture from around the world.

A living, evocative portrait of Australian contemporary dance

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

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

Dancing to George Michael Outside in a Darlinghurst gay bar on a Saturday afternoon. Done by 3:30pm. Sept 19th, 2pm.

Australian comedy’s foul-mouthed prophet is at Paddo RSL for the first time

Conversation and connection through dates and poetry

Fierce and unflinchingly honest, this play is a tribute to the strength of women and the painful path of healing

William Barton presents ‘Earth Flow’, a work honouring the living systems of memory and interconnected knowledge.

Paintings, textiles and video exploring Simone de Beauvoir’s question of female embodiment and a woman's changing body

2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers, plus workshops, family films, after-hours fun and hands-on science at AM.

Coming to Sydney after a sold out season in London and winning three Olivier Awards

When you give a fish a name you want it to live forever

A worldly comedy show from comedians all around the world

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

A relaxed and friendly guided bike ride from Green Square to UNSW and back

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

Flowers. Flavours. Sounds

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

How My Light is Spent by Alan Harris at KXT on Broadway

You can achieve anything if you just set everyone's mind to it.

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

The Sydney Harbour takeover for a high energy afternoon of house music, open air rooftop vibes and full production sound

Come on a delicious journey with some of Italy's best cheeses paired perfectly with wine at our upcoming Masterclass

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

An extraordinary collection of rare manuscripts, books, maps and navigational instruments

The first institutional exhibition of South Australian ceramic artist Jordan Gower.

The true backstory of the struggles George Frideric Handel had to get the Messiah onto the London stage

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience!

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

Salsa, bachata, live music and DJs take over two dance floors every Saturday night at Hay St Market.

Discover the rich flavours, aromas, and techniques of Indian cooking in this one-day workshop!

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

exhibition by sculptor Janet Clouston

Live Well returns to South Eveleigh for its third year, bringing a month-long celebration of wellbeing to the precinct

Explore five decades of extraordinary photography by one of Australia’s most important and influential photojournalists.

The Madjawa Maangi exhibition and events program features First Nations arts and cultural activities

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC

The winner of the Sydney Touring Award is back with a brand new hilarious sketch comedy show!

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.

Explore Sydney’s Metro from Waterloo to Victoria Cross. Discover buried artefacts, station art, remarkable engineering

Experience a premium day at the races and help create brighter futures for children with cerebral palsy.

Celebrating family, gratitude, and the Autumn full moon

Playdate. Antivax. Almond Milk.

Much loved musical celebrates 70 years since its glorious Broadway debut

Join us for a special NAIDOC Art Exhibition showcasing NAIDOC posters through the years.

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

Step into Nespresso’s Cloud World for immersive coffee tastings and exclusive creations by Maybe Sammy mixologists

Every Saturday in September, step into Cloud World for Pop Star Martinis, light bites and pink fairy floss.

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

Beginners Open Mic Comedy Prep course

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

Original iconic designer market in Paddington

Dior Mahnken and Nicole Hayes explore printmaking with the contrasting materials of paper and plastic

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

Build strength, confidence, and understanding of your pelvic floor in this practical one-day workshop

Enchanting, cheeky, and spectacularly bold, rediscover Neverland in a way you’ve never seen before

Pink Spring High Tea is filled with rosy-hued delights in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation

Discover connection like never before - Fun, heartfelt and captivating.

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

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

An ambitious new body of work developed through an ongoing dialogue with family histories and archival encounters.

The biggest party to hit Mount Olympus since 500 BC is back, and the gods are ready to raise hell!

Game Night (+ other events)

School holiday gymnastics activities will be available at The Y East Gymnastics during the upcoming school holidays

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

Author Seetha Dodd in conversation with illustrator Elizabeth Stewart

A fusion of classical, jazz and popular song

Learn to make silver jewellery with us

An evening inside an icon

Grow your own produce on a balcony, courtyard or small space

Award-winning solo theatre exploring the neurodivergent mind through colour, movement and spoken word.

This September, discover the joy of making at the National Art School's Spring Weekend Workshops

A bold contemporary flamenco work where guitar and dance ignite in an electrifying performance.

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

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.

SYO joins forces with youth orchestras across the country for the biggest Big Busk yet!

One of Belvoir's most cherished productions is back!

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

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.

Inspired by the opulence of a bygone era, experience an evening of glamour & tease in this cabaret burlesque revue

A Burlesque Cabaret Revue

An improvised murder-mystery where you can help catch the killers

Pop-up Vintage & Pre-loved Clothes & Accessories

Discover the work of the Anzac Memorial's 2024 Veteran Artist in Residence

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.

4 exhilarating hours on Sydney Harbour, delicious food, dazzling entertainment, prizes, giveaways and so much more

Step into the powerful story of Tự do (Freedom), the boat that carried Vietnamese refugees to Australia in 1977.

Learn how to create a 3D model in virtual reality using Meta Quest headsets and Gravity Sketch

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

When The Dust Settled: North Sullivan’s untold photographic record the week after 9/11

This intensive two-day course, will re-focus your writing on the level of the sentence.

Naughty comedy for naughty people!

A mind and body practice combining physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation

Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun

Four choreographers. One intimate evening. Up close with the dancers in the Neilson Studio.

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

A series of art sessions with community members.

A solo exhibition of new work by Pedro Wonaeamirri.

Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities

Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities

Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution

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

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

Family nightclub, where kids rule the dance floor.

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

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

Go where the locals go

A site-specific exhibition that transforms the street-facing vitrine into an oversized toy box for everyone.

Sydney's liveliest celebration of Chilean Independence Day

An improbable collection of artworks from previous series

Harper Rooftop Bar relaunch with piña colada slushies, boozy pops, frosé, and a free four-night party headlined by Kaitt

Newly commissioned and rarely seen works in sculpture, painting, and drawing.

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

Sydney’s biggest Latin night!

The adults-only circus cabaret Sydney has never dared host...until now

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

New Zealand comedian and silly goose Oliver Pol is embarking on a deep dive into the avian brain. Not sure why.

This exhibition presents contemporary jewellery by Pierre Cavalan.

Go where the locals go

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

Learn about Sydney's railways

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

Sydney's Hottest Comedy Club

Celebrate the International Grenache Day with us

The largest major exhibition of one of the most fearless and influential voices in Australian contemporary art.

A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.

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

Real conversations, one walk at a time

Enjoy a 2-hour walk with a trained guide and see how heritage and contemporary architecture co-exist in harmony

Start your Sunday the right way with a free stretch and flex yoga session

Join artist Dee Smart for a 2 part watercolour workshop exploring landscapes, imaginative realism and reference images

Bell Shakespeare’s ‘A Night at the Library’, written by Joanna Erskine, takes audiences on an epic quest.

Join artist Jane Alexander for a sculptural workshop creating abstracted 3D forms using sticks, cardboard and plaster.

Raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)

FREE Sydney event for women 30+. 60 stallholders, 21 speakers, wellbeing, business, prizes, connection and fun

The best Asian comedy showcase is back.

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

uncover the disturbing story of Ashley Coulston, a convicted triple murderer

Life Drawing with a Magical Twist!

Manage stress, remove troubling thoughts and emotions, and find long-lasting happiness with heartfulness meditation

Swipe right for love and laughs!

The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment

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

Embrace a holistic practice that will deepen your connection to the universe and the energy that surrounds us all.

What's better than spending your Sunday afternoon life drawing?

Try our e-bikes and get started with cycling in Sydney.

For families, foodies and anyone who loves supporting local farmers

Book launch with Maryam Masters & Ursula Dubosarsky

Come and try dragon boat paddling for free

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one

Take your stand-up to the next level. Learn advanced techniques in delivery, crowdwork, character and joke writing.

Find your calm before the week begins, ease into your Sunday with free sessions to move, breathe and reconnect

Unleash your creativity! Explore clay, carving, casting, and more as you bring your ideas to life

Go where the locals go

A no-fluff office satire filled with a whirlwind of laughs and truth bombs

Experience the art of botanical painting through watercolour

Wickedly funny

Sip, snack and create at your own pace

Discover the intuitive gifts you already carry.

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music

Zodiac drawing workshop with a tarot reader

Fun, drawing and painting workshop for kids

Join us for an amazing selection of talented artists and musicians every Sunday afternoon

Live Music Sundays are Back! Check out our new lineup of free live music this winter at Foys Kirribilli.

Live music, a lock and key twist, and your first drink included — for singles over 40.

High-energy, beginner-friendly introduction course to the thrilling world of stand-up comedy

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.

Hit the court and keep fit at these drop in sessions.

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

Social, casual drop-in, all levels welcome.

A floor-based workout that focuses on correct body alignment, core strength and stability

A 1 hour class suitable for all levels

Knit, crochet, paint or draw with like-minded people

Social indoor volleyball competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

A gentle outdoor workout for all seniors, to improve their physical fitness and mental wellbeing

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Yoga movements have been adapted to be performed while seated in a chair.

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

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

This free service is provided by Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) trained volunteers and caseworkers.

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

Low intensity guided movement techniques to improve your balance, strength, coordination and movement

Learn this empowering style focused on confidence, posture, strong lines and fluid movement in heels.

Interval training using both conditioning and strength tools

Darling Square and Green Square libraries will be open after hours in the lead up to and during exams

Sydney’s best, biggest & longest-running comedy battle!

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Learn to DJ with us

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Learn about liver health with NSW Health. Morning tea provided

Get back to your desk glowing.

Cultural Dance for Young People

Each session gently explores mindfulness, meditation and gratitude practices, guided by Elizabeth Da Silva

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

Singing and dancing performances, and afternoon tea

Stay active and have fun

Join us for live jazz among the museum’s collections as JazzSoc brings the space to life with music.

Part of the Transience series by Wong Ching Yee (Jenny) 黃靜儀. The assemblage has had many lives and continues to evolve.

Gym and fitness activities

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here

Develop your skill and technique

It's your Monday night stand-up, sketch comedy delight! Live, curated, professional, fresh, independent & weird.

A.J. Mackinnon in conversation with Peter Ironmonger

Advanced master course in energy healing

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

Come join fellow knitters, beginners or experts, all welcome

The Older Women’s Network presents a strength and balance program, which supports mobility for older people.

Have fun and make new friends playing soccer

Gentle movement for strength and flexibility in Sydney CBD

Come join this friendly community singing group facilitated by Leo Abisaab - Ongoing program

Come along and meet like minded friends

Free, equipment provided

A free and active vibrant community for runners of all skill levels.

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

Diversity Festival returns for a week of free events that celebrate diversity & spark bold conversations that matter!

An intimate conversation with Benjamin Law, Shabnam Safa, Shaun Christie-David and Sarah Malik, on belonging

Promoting flexibility, joint mobility, and a quiet mind

For all ages and levels of fitness

Get fit, make friends and have fun in this weekly class suitable for beginners and older adults.

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

German-inspired food, live accordion and plenty of Bavarian cheer.

Learn to create custom pieces and develop your own signature style

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

For social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours