Things to do in Sydney city centre
Find things to see, eat, drink and do in the city centre
Events in the city
Welcome back
Weekly live jazz at The Swinging Cat with The Sazeracs
Throw away all notions of stuffy jazz music and think New Orleans Mardi Gras instead
See Sydney again at Sydney Tower Eye
The iconic attraction will once again welcome you back to the top of Sydney!
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is re-opening
The iconic attraction will once again welcome guests to experience their magic!
Fleur De Rouge art exhibition: Tasha Button and Jen Denzin
2 contemporary artists come together to exhibit their interpretation of an art garden
Picnic in the Park by Terrace on the Domain
Fall in love with Sydney all over again.
Magic Men cabaret in the heart of the CBD
Experience a girls night out with fun, flirt, drinks and eye candy
Sydney Film Festival 2021
Another exciting season of cinema amidst a whirlwind of premieres and more
Sydney Open 2021
Enjoy a reimagined Sydney Open with a curated program of online and unique outdoor experiences.
Neighbourhood Earth
The ultimate space experience - combining the latest science with cutting-edge technology
Live theatre is back
Theatre & performance
The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
"These violent delights have violent ends" - William Shakespeare
The Boomkak Panto
A ridiculously flamboyant and hilarious pantomime by award-winning actor Virginia Gay
The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade
A long-lost comedy from the creator of Swan Lake
Japanaroo 2021: A festive concert - Music, Dance and Arts
A spectacular cultural showcase of Japanese and Australian traditional arts, performed by the most celebrated artists
Girl From The North Country
Premiering at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Sydney in January 2022
Head Over Heels
"A show with its tongue planted firmly in its cheek, except when it's in someone else's mouth" - Entertainment Weekly
Celebrations in the city
Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup 2021 at O Bar & Dining
Get your glam on and join us for all the fashion and fun of the big race!
Melbourne Cup 2021 at Secolo Dining
The race that stops a nation (that’s just started moving again)
Melbourne Cup At Mordeo Bistro & Bar
This Melbourne Cup Day, Mordeo Bistro & Bar will be treating guests to a 3-Course Southern European Feast.
Melbourne Cup at Olio
Live screening of the races at Olio Restaurant, with a premium 4-Course Menu and champagne on arrival.
For music lovers
City Recital Hall
A little reopening music: Jacqui Dark sings Brel
Award-winning mezzo-soprano Jacqui Dark brings her superb twist on Jacque Brel's timeless classics
The Kate Wadey Quartet
Kate Wadey performs originals from her album Moon Songs as well as standards from the Great American Song Book
Pinchgut Opera presents Platée by Rameau
Rameau’s clever comedic masterpiece makes its Australian stage debut
Singular Voices: An evening with Marlon Williams
Dashing song-and-dance-man Marlon Williams dishes out a panorama of heartbreak and hope in exquisite portions
A Spotless Rose: Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers
A seasonal program of carols old and new sung by the polished voices of the Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers
Alexander Gavrylyuk in Recital
One of Australia's great pianists presents an invigorating program featuring works by Schumann and Brahms
Singular Voices: Martha Marlow
Deeply moving orchestral pop by a truly singular voice, accompanied by jazz luminaries and a chamber orchestra
Singular Voices: Julia Jacklin (solo)
Stepping out in all her power, Julia Jacklin's first major solo performance will be crushing in every sense
Jayson Gillham in Recital
Australian pianist Jayson Gillham will be performing a compelling performance of Bach and Chopin
Singular Voices Paul Kelly & Paul Grabowsky
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky bring their classic ARIA-winning collaboration to Singular Voices
Discover the best events the city has to offer
Discover the best events that Sydney has to offer