Events

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

An exhibition of new work by Yalmakany Marawili

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.

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

This August, Sydney's most disruptive ideas festival returns for 10 days

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

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

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.

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.

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

This August follow your senses into a month-long feast of flavour and discovery

Social indoor volleyball competitions at Perry Park Recreation Centre

A photography exhibition of Himalayan culture and Nepalese revolution

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

Unleash your child's creativity!

Presents an ambitious body of work critiquing the procedures of institutional collection

See science in a new light

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

It's our story to be told.

Learn to use a sewing machine and basic hand stitching

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Celebrate the first day of Book Week with author Charlotte Barkla.

Meet award-winning children’s author Sandhya Parappukkaran for this Book Week adventure.

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

Boost your cardio fitness with beginner boxing in this 5-week course!

Play one of the fastest growing sports in Australia

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

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

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

online concussion education session

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

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

A funny, fast-paced cross-examination of moral dilemmas, family dynamics, and the true cost of success.

This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques

Basia latest series of work ‘Sydney Through a Migrant’s Palette’ portrays the natural Sydney Harbour landscape

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

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

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

Take your seat for an elevated martini moment, with bespoke Four Pillars serves prepared tableside at Blu Bar on 36.

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

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

GABO comprises ten works, eight of which are titled GABO i-viii. Two further works, Pulse and Hull

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

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

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

Interval training using both conditioning and strength tools

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

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

A vibrant collection of paintings exploring the meeting point between coastal landscapes and botanical forms

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

After all their lies, what happens next?

Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session

Get back to your desk glowing.

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

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

Stay active and have fun

Playdate. Antivax. Almond Milk.

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.

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

Gym and fitness activities

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

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

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

In conversation with Richard Denniss and Charlie Lanchester: a Gleebooks event

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

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

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

A solo exhibition by Japanese contemporary artist Kosuke Nagata

Free, equipment provided

The 17th Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) returns to Sydney

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.

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

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

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.

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

Bridges Tradition and Contemporary Expression in New Ink Tour, Hong Kong Artist Prudence Mak Unveils new art exhibition

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

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.

Pride Morris is Sydney's LGBT folk dancing club! Come learn some easy dances and bring some whimsy to your life!

Learn the craft of storytelling

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

A celebration of Jewish culture and the stories that shape us

New workouts for every day of the week

Unleash your imagination by designing your very own Muppet-style puppet

Join thousands of Australians and turn every page into support for families impacted by MS

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

Learn about Sydney's railways

Learn to create custom pieces and develop your own signature style

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

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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

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.

A fun, relaxed paint and sip in Surry Hills that’s all about unleashing your inner artist

International dance sensation Burn The Floor returns home with its brand-new production ‘Luminous’

Looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay active and meet new people?

A programme for people over 50 who want to be more active and connect with others in their community

Painting and sculpture by Pollyxenia Joannou and Nuha Saad

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

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

Catch up with friends and make new ones.

Stay active, connect and celebrate culture through dance!

Free movies, cocktails and complimentary popcorn every Tuesday at Dulcie's underground Kings Cross cocktail bar.

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners

Employment support for Mob

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Weekly trivia with Artie Gallagher

Art2Muse Gallery presents 'Forest Song' by Coco Elder

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

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

Improve physical flexibility and strength in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Practise connecting the mind with the body and our breath

A fine night of New Orleans jazz on the shores of Balmain

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

Detours on the road to Awe:Catastrophe & rehabilitation in pursuit of terror & veneration in oceans, mountains & heavens

An intimate Italian Wine Night at FAB Surry Hills: organic wines, vineyard stories and authentic bites inspired by Italy

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

Strengthen & socialise

Romeo and Juliet meets Happy Feet — the true story of Sydney’s iconic gay penguin couple.

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Learn safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness

A luminous look at one of Australia's greatest photographers and her international peers who shaped modernist vision

Panel of crime writers including Candice Fox, Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier: a Gleebooks event

Learn to play the piano with us!

The five star West End sensation

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

Every month we are running help and information sessions all about My Aged Care.

A solo exhibition of abstract artworks

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

Dive into the world of professional audio production.

Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Get creative with developing and critiquing sketches, pulling them apart and writing your own!

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

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

A witty, intimate dive into modern dating, with a twist.

Join a choir and improve your singing skills with us!

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

Join this free wellbeing program

One of Belvoir's most cherished productions is back!

Is it really ever ‘just about the children’?

The Loud & Proud Choir is an LGBTQIA+ community choir and fundraiser! No experience required!

A Funny, Fast-paced cross-examination of moral dilemmas, family dynamics, and the true cost of success

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

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

Join this fun, relaxed yoga workshop for young people ages 15 to 18.

A maniacal cabaret fantasia of blood-soaked vengeance and glittering stardom.

Drama for kids with NIDA-trained actor Nick Gell. Games, improv, storytelling.

Learn about the AllClear breast cancer study at St Vincent's. Free info session with Q&A, researchers and advocates.

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

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

Remember when a good night out just meant a table, some snacks, and a game you actually cared about winning?

Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies

An Information Warfare Officer in the Royal Australian Navy + an Enigma Machine Demonstration - Booking is essential

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

Build confidence and have fun.

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

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

Learn to stay active, strong and connected in this 10-session fitness program!

Meet and mingle with stylish singles like yourself in a trendy lounge bar

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The leading 'ladies' of Sydney drag!

A class designed to bring your mind and body together

Experience the benefits of mindful movement

4A's 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Creative workshop for ages 13 to 18 years.

A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection and presence

August Pick: The First Murderer I Ever Met by Mark Dapin

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Join this fun workshop with authors Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon.

Join children’s book illustrator Katrin Dreiling for a fun and interactive workshop.

Fine wine and French feasting!

Build practice-oriented skills and construct ceramic forms at the wheel

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

New Class at Juanita Nielson Community Centre

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

National Science Week

Get help with a technology question about a device or website

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

Learn to experiment with words

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

An exhibition of new and archival works by Claire Engkaninan Low

Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip

Free bilingual classes and bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone to get help to use it

Sing-a-long to the musical hits of your choice accompanied by an award-winning pianist

Euro feast trail and live entertainment, no passport required

Hear from three members of our prestigious Artist in Residence program about their creative responses to the Library.

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

Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker

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

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

Understanding and supporting the experience of loss

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

Join this friendly 10 week course

In conversation with Hugh White and James Curran: a Gleebooks event

Learn the art of traditional Italian sausage making in this hands-on workshop!

‘Music bordering on a jazz masterpiece.’ – The Australian

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

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

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

The St James Bicentennial Dobson Organ full flight

Where Australians and internationals meet

A symposium on transnational exchanges in architecture and art

A special live performance of Flamenco with the whole ensemble presented by Zoe Velez. On 26 Aug. Don't miss it!

In-person workshop about crafting confessional poems with poet and agony aunt Hera Lindsay Bird.

A circus and cabaret show celebrating the songs that have filled the airwaves (and our hearts) over the years.

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

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

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.

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

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

Be transported into an overgrown dreamscape where art objects become the garden’s flowers.

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

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

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

Express yourself through the power of music

Give your learner driver the best possible introduction to driving: their life could depend on it

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

Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art

Learn to build your own website in this 2-hour free workshop!

Do you have an idea for an activity at Green Square? We'll help you get started.

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

Fun and active program for children

A Vietnamese-inspired degustation celebrating iconic Margaret River wines and rare Vasse Felix museum releases.

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Learn to work with oil paints with us

The house party to end all house parties

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

Strum your heart out – for beginners and intermediate

Just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!