This year, Head On Photo Festival returns with a jam-packed online program and spectacular outdoor locations across Sydney. View incredible exhibitions from over 700 contributing artists, watch workshops, panel discussions, artist talks live and more!

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Join us to hear professor Megan Davis deliver the keynote address, along with leading journalist, Stan Grant, in conversation with drivers of the Uluru Statement from the Heart - professor Davis, Pat Anderson AO and Noel Pearson.

Thursday 10 November 6:30pm to 8pm

2021-22 Sydney Peace Prize award ceremony and lecture

Free online talk every Thursday in October

Meet the Australian Life finalists

Walking, shopping and dining

Sydney Streets

Join the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside mainland China.

Applications close 11am 17 October 2022

Apply for the Sydney Lunar Festival associated events program

7 - 16 October 

Sydney Craft Week

Explore some of the unique perspectives from people across the country – on show from 15 September to 9 October in Hyde Park.

See this exhibition

Australian Life 2022

26 September - 7 October 

School holidays

Be a part of the events, hands-on volunteer programs, workshops and talks at Sydney’s urban farm.

Head On Photo Festival

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