Youth Week in the City
16 to 26 April 2026
Events for young people by young people
Featured events
Think Fast: applied improv workshop
Build confidence, connection and communication skills through fun, hands-on improv activities
Haul in the Hall Markets
Markets designed, run, and stocked by young people. No fees, just great finds in an iconic City venue
Off the record: acoustic sessions
An intimate acoustic pop-up for young Sydneysiders, designed by and for young creatives.
Youth Week in the City
The official 2026 program
Youth Week: Music and Character Making for 8Bit Retro Games
Explore the world of retro games through music and design in this hands on Youth Week workshop.
STEM futures for young innovators
This session introduces emerging STEM fields, key innovation and the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s economy.
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Regular events for young people
Youth Boxing at South Eveleigh
sensory friendly inclusive session with targeted support and guidance
Youth tennis lessons - Alexandria
Join our activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Make new friends in Sydney and practice a language
Where Australians and internationals meet
Retro gaming and Dungeons & Dragons for ages 14-20
Old-school gaming and new-school multiplayer collide
Smart Expressions 2026
An exhibition of student artworks selected from the 2025 NSW HSC practical examination in visual arts.
Youth Gardening and board games at Glebe
free social gardening and board game play at St Helens community centre
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen with an organic step-by-step approach.
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