Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grab a book or 2 to take home for free or Donate your preloved books.

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

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll

Stay active during the workweek with free weekly group fitness sessions at Hy-Rocks Fitness Club, in The Rocks.

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

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

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Self-guided scavenger hunt

Weekly yoga class for mind, body & spirit - all welcome

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

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace

For all fitness levels

This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving

Belvoir presents A Room with A View, written by E.M. Forster, adapted by Grace Chapple, directed by Hannah Goodwin

Duo Exhibition

A gentle weekly movement group for older adults to stay active, connect and build friendships locally.

Unleash your child's creativity!

One of the world’s most influential contemporary artists calls for peace with a monumental new installation

To the Owner is Alana Hunt's first institutional solo exhibition in Gadigal Nura/Sydney.

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

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

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

It's our story to be told.

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?

Careers rarely unfold in a straight line | With the Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson | 27 Oct

Five Champagnes. Five Exceptional Cheeses. One Very Special Evening

This Children's Week, jump into the secret life of stories with author Zeno Sworder in this picture book workshop.

Watch films beneath the iconic sails this October

The internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production ‘Kooza’ is coming to Sydney in 2026 with tickets on sale now.

This welcoming group explores a wide range of art forms together, from drawing and painting to mixed media and beyond.

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

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!

In conversation with Peter Doherty: From rural veterinary officer to Nobel laureate and Australian of the Year.

Step into the vibrant world of David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of our time.

Female friendship, fertility and freaking the f**k out!

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners

Enjoy a free outdoor community practice combining gentle exercises & meditation next to the Sydney Harbour.

Employment support for Mob

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Learn the basics of food preservation in this 8-week course

We’re talking to pedestrians and riders about respecting each other’s journey

Enjoy FREE Tai Chi every Tuesday at Market City. Improve balance, flexibility and wellbeing. Everyone welcome.

A hilarious comedy-pop extravaganza packed with boyband nostalgia, original bangers and red flags.

Learn dance steps for the top dance songs of all times

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

Improve physical flexibility and strength in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Practise connecting the mind with the body and our breath

Dr Rajagopalan, Resident Senior Fellow, ASPI, presents a lecture on Global Nuclear Security and India's Nuclear Program

Come along, share a memory and hear the stories of others

Step through the looking glass and into a month of Halloween magic at South Eveleigh! 🎃

Fright-night escape rooms with live actors at Mission Room Escape

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

After a sell out 2025 show, Ignite Talks returns to the OAF on 27 October 2026 for an unforgettable night of talks.

Learn how to draw and design your jewellery pieces with us

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

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

Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library

No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class

Explore Sydney’s movie locations at your own pace with audio stories, film scenes, photos and an interactive map

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

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

Bringing together women artists from Mimili in a celebration of collective practice and the community that surrounds it

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

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.

A deeply moving & funny story of love, faith and family that asks what it costs to believe and what it might cost not to

A major survey journeying through the landscapes and stories that transformed Australian art

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

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

Heading to Indonesia? Feel more confident, connected and culturally aware

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

Make this Christmas one to remember with a magical Santa experience like no other.

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

A beautiful high tea with a meaningful impact

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

Enhance your poetry crafting skills with our experienced author/poet Roberta Rlowing.

A powerful collection of career imagery and accompanying stories from Australian veterans.

Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists.

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

An LGBTQIA+ walking tour of Darlinghurst

For Robert Fielding, cars are part of Country

Join this friendly group of older people each week for coffee and conversations

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

St Helen's evening garden party

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Gentle movement for strength and flexibility in Sydney CBD

A celebration of queer art

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

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

Stories from cycling through 40+ countries — and how it led to building a cycle touring company in India.

Have your children learn the skills of soccer in a fun and safe environment.

Free, friendly and fun

Free weekly class in Cantonese and English

Find your zen, for all abilities and fitness levels

Upcoming Exhibition Exposed & Protected at Art2Muse Gallery 20 October – 2 November 2026

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

Hole-in-One Golf Challenge in Darling Harbour. Win $5,000.

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.

Supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this afternoon tea donates $5 from every set to breast cancer research

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience

Artist Victor Ehikhamenor, who represented Nigeria in the Venice Biennale, exhibits at the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

The Wall of Tears is heartbreaking art, bringing the names and lives of 18,745 children killed in Gaza to our attention.

Aren’t you just dying to be a Tiger?

Register now for our upcoming webinar: Introduction to Parking Space Levy

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

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

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

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

Hang out, play games, listen to music and enjoy free snacks.

Start your meditation journey with this 4-week guided course

Discover incredible creatures from land and sea.

Every creature needs a hero! Complete the missions and join the Creature Rescue Squad at Sea Life and Wild Life Sydney

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

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

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

FutureWorldExpoSydney brings together global technology, investors, innovators, researchers to explore the technologies

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies

You’ve heard of the 12 days of Christmas. Now get ready for the 7 days of Halloween and not a silent night among them.

Sydney's scariest escape room. Face your darkest memories and escape the dark, with a live actor on your trail.

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

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

Presented by the Older Women's Network

Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property

Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre

Learn practical mathematics for everyday life in this 6-week online course!

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

Learn about Sydney's railways

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let out the tension in a fun and friendly environment.

A progressive strength and balance program designed to improve your strength, balance and mobility.

Delicious plant-based food, with performance, fun games and activities to celebrate love, compassion, and mindfulness

Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and a chat each week

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

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

Andy Ewing: Ancestor Spirits and Kirthana Selvaraj: In the Half Light

Internationally acclaimed jazz quartet, Aziza: Holland, Potter, Loueke & Harland play Sydney this October

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Activewear, leisure and swimwear.

Luxury swimwear, dresses, shirts, pants, jumpsuits.

Calling all book lovers! Book Club is on for October!

Enjoy five courses of classic Burgundian cuisine paired with French wines at Bistro St Jacques. One night only.

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

Advance your Auslan skills with more complex conversations and deeper cultural understanding

Join children’s author and illustrator Freda Chiu in an interactive reading and drawing session based on Last-Place Lin

In this interactive session, Li Chen will speak about the creative process behind the Detective Beans series

New Class at Juanita Nielson Community Centre

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.

Join us for some fun group singing

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

Join archivists for a fascinating exploration of the rich history of Haymarket and Ultimo

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Learn to experiment with words

Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker

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

Give your mind a gentle workout in a friendly, relaxed setting.

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

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

Join this friendly 10 week course

Halloween takes over Hay St with spooky eats, cocktails, live music, kids’ fun, roaming zombies and more

A 2-day gathering of Indigenous scholars, creatives and allies sharing knowledge and practice.

Returns to the Sydney Opera House by popular demand to perform J.S. Bach's "Goldberg Variations" in October

Learn introductory metal working skills for making jewellery in this 5-week course with an expert jeweller

A public lecture by Linda Jakobson to examine cross-Strait developments

A great night of original jazz from one of Sydney’s emerging trios.

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

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

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

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

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

Acclaimed photojournalists Lorrie Graham and Mike Bowers come together to reflect on Lorrie’s trailblazing career.

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

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

Sydney Conservatorium Wednesday lunchtime concert at St James’

Where Australians and internationals meet

A relaxed art group for all experience levels to get creative, learn new skills and connect with others.

Popular Playhouse returns to Flight Path Theatre with another hilarious Bible spoof!

Embrace the dark this Oíche Shamhna with a hauntingly immersive evening of ghost stories and whisky at The Doss House.

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

Go where the locals go

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

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

The extraordinary work of Sydney-born Robyn Kahukiwa comes to MCA

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

Connect, sing and share the joy of music!

Last Minute Productions / Music StudioRCC

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Join us in our beautiful Children’s Library, full of stories, songs and rhymes.

Go where the locals go

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

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

See the critically acclaimed documentary about the AI industry at Waverley Library.

Luxury Womenswear & Accessories

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

Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights

Luxury Womenswear & Accessories

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

Discover the stories and secrets of Woollahra's past at a time when great change is planned for its future

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

Braaains, beats and bites. Our Halloween party night: dance, potluck snacks & spooky drinks. All Zombies welcome.

9-week Spanish course for ages 15–24, taught by a qualified teacher from Spanish Blackboard Academy.

Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art

Diwali

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

Go where the locals go

Free session on estate planning with NSW Trustee and Guardian. Learn the basics, ask questions, plan ahead

Just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!

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

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

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

Intimate live music experience featuring international artist Steffania Uttaro

For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

The house party to end all house parties

Turn your midweek into a dance floor – lesson, DJ and live Latin music.

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

Sydney's Hottest Comedy Club

Meet new friends, play social games, get 4 free drinks, free food, karaoke, plus a free afterparty!

Free-to-enter pub quiz in the city

With Chris Tyrrell

Strum your heart out – for beginners and intermediate

Ghost Festival is back in The Rocks this October for four nights of Halloween — and entry is free.

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.

Improve your fitness, flexibility and balance and have fun

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

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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

Mixed social outdoor tag footy competitions at Perry Park Synthetic Sportsfield

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

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

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

What binds us

Led by curator Luna Wenxin Xu, the session shares insights into building a curatorial practice beyond university

A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a brewery

Baby-friendly strength training

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

BGF’s HalloQueen Trivia returns this October for a night of laughs, friendly competition and Halloween fun

Celebrate Day of the Dead in Bondi this Halloween

BonkerZ is back with a whole new show. Catch A Rising Comic features some of the cities hottest up and comers & newbies.

Get children back to nature and experience all of its benefits.

Learn hand-building techniques to make vessels and sculptural forms in this 6-week course for all experience levels.

Meet illustrator and author Gus Gordon in this workshop as he shares the inspiration behind Into the Bewilderness

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

Chrystal Rimmer is an artist and educator practicing in Gadigal/Sydney.

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

Discover the traditional Indian Ayurvedic practice of making mukhwas

Thursdays just got better!

Free Kids Boxing Classes in the Heart of Redfern

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

An exhibition about the visual culture of urban renewal in Sydney and the economies it circulates within.