City centre

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW

Experience the largest exhibition of Ron Mueck’s work ever seen in Australia.

Barangaroo's urban oasis for swimming, sunning, and live music this summer!

Mov'in Bed Returns to Barangaroo to Celebrate

Join Market City’s 7-week Lunar New Year Festival with free performances, workshops, giveaways & authentic Asian dining.

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

Discover the Year of the Fire Horse

Explore the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists in the major exhibition.

Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.

A Lunar New Year celebration at the old Marigold restaurant

Love basketball? Enter a social or corporate basketball team

Enter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.

A matcha listening party at the old Marigold restaurant

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in an extraordinary exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners.

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire?

Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge

A new video installation by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Flash your student ID at the door between 8-10pm any night in Feb and you’re in on the guestlist with a drink on us!

Journey through the MCA with this activity trail designed for kids and their families.

A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists

Discover the work of 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence, Hugh Semple.

Join Australia’s largest summer public library reading challenge for kids and young people aged up to 18 years.

We’re transforming Hay St into a celebration of Brazilian colour, rhythm and joy.

Step aboard 'The Jackson' - Sydney Harbour's ultimate superyacht for Sydney’s best bottomless long lunch.

A fun, engaging and hands on exhibition where children and their caregivers build the city of tomorrow!

The Art Gallery Society of New South Wales’ 2026 concert series starts with a bang as the Dan Barnett Big Band.

‘Summer of Jazz’ at Curtains Jazz Club

Improve your overall health and fitness through the power of movement to music in this fun one hour class.

Data Dreams considers AI and its impact on contemporary life through the work of 10 visionary artists.

The MCA’s 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall commission

Turn “I’m bored” into “Can we do that again?” with an day out where kids step into stories instead of staring at screens

Exhibiting in the 'you're okay' front window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is Red Rey's 'Floorplay'.

Play gongs, metallophones and drums that interlock to create mesmerising melodies and rhythms

You’re invited to the party of the summer

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

Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house?

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

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

Improve your basketball skills and have fun with your friends

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

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

Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind?

A woman with a dream meets a man with a desire, but their marriage ripples into sweeping tragedy. A must-see opera.

View Sydney's first major exhibition of works by Mary Tonkin - one of Australia's leading en plein air painters.

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

Discover the best of NSW’s wines at the Cellar Door experience

Experience beauty, drama and power

Read, rest and imagine together

An annual exhibition profiling emerging Australian artists aged 35 years and under.

The stars align for an unforgettable Sondheim celebration

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

A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

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

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law

Meet Jake Sully

Dynamic city orientation tour, featuring history, architecture, a delicious foodie stop & sunset harbour cruise to finish

More Play. More Fun. One Big Summer Festival!

Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories

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

Explore Sydney Harbour’s icons & the lively new Fish Markets on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise.

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

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.

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

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks

Re-running through green lights: Best in Festival Fringe winner returns by popular demand

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934.

A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.

The world's most beautiful cinema

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun

Explore Sydney’s hidden laneways in a series of fun cryptic clues with Adventure Cues

Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues

A free nightly event celebrating First Nations culture

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

The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day.

Sydney’s ultimate nightlife experience!

Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl.

Self-guided scavenger hunt

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

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

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

Sublime Bach Cantata by The Choir of St James

Traditional Carols to Close out the Christmas Season

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets

The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment

Revel in the festivities with our special-edition Lunar New Year Afternoon tea

Our concert journeys through the Baroque period to discover the power, passion and pathos of music.

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music

Sink into romance and soothing spa bliss this Valentine’s Day at Chi, The Spa.

Hit the court and keep fit

Social, casual drop-in, all levels welcome.

Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team

Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

A 1 hour class suitable for all levels

Join ETTE MEDIA’s Jan Fran and Antoinette Lattouf for their debut live show ‘IT’S A NO FROM ME’

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

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

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

Interval training using both conditioning and strength tools

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a special lunch plate

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

Stay active and have fun

Learn how to play the ukulele, hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers

Join us as we capture Sydney – from the light of day, to the dark of a Summer's night.

Gym and fitness activities

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

Have fun and make new friends playing soccer

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

6- week course Beginner 1 - no previous dance experience. Beg 2 - have some prior experience

New workouts for every day of the week

Discover the joy of art at our monthly creative workshop

We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously

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

Learn dance steps to enjoy the many top dance songs of all time

Who’s that nibbling at my house? I’ll lure them in with sweets to eat, a child is a witch’s favourite treat!

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

For social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours

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

Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.

For all fitness levels

Cardea Jam With Igor Black

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

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project

Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners

Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility

Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos

An Exhibition of Impressionist Urban Landscapes Depicting Sydney's Inner West

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

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

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

Free weekly class in Cantonese and English

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

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

Unleash your rhythm with the powerful art of Taiko drumming!

Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.

Free films every Wednesday in The Rocks' iconic surrounds.

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

Let out the tension in a fun and friendly environment.

Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!

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

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Get ready for the ultimate glow-in-the-dark playground

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

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

Where Australians and internationals meet

Free music & play group for families with infants and pre-school-aged children

Have fun and make new friends playing soccer with other women.

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

A safe space to hang out

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

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

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

Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.

Discover the joy of singing

Join us for a 45 minute class, no experience necessary

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.

MCA now opening late on Thursdays

Canadian duo Ocie Elliott return to Sydney, bringing their heartfelt harmonies and gentle acoustic sound back to Sydney.

Come and play table tennis

Experience some of Australia’s most compelling musicians soundtrack Sydney’s golden hour.

Step into a world of glamour, intrigue, and seduction

Stay active and enjoy a gentle full body workout in a safe environment

Nordic architecture and design: Nature, form and function

Let’s turn small actions into big impact — one lid at a time!

Learn to share stories with friends and family in this fun workshop with writer Gary Paramanathan.

See a world class magic show intertwined with intriguing stories about early Sydney town.

Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.

Step into a time machine and dance your way through the biggest hits from 1990 to 2025.

Have fun making and creating at this festive session for ages 8 to 12 years and their caregivers.

Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in First Nations weaving practices

Bold, cinematic, and unapologetically virtuosic — this is classical music with a rockstar edge.

Get ready for a night of sultry and seductive performances

A public lecture by Robert Muscat for the Military History Society of New South Wales

Free tastings, cooking demonstrations and fortune telling sessions

A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.

A series of spectacular Organ Recitals on the St James Dobson Organ

With Art of the Score & the Sydney Symphony

Behind the scenes tour of the orchid glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens

In this talk, Julie Ewington explores the enduring attraction of Provence.

Learn the basic skills needed to tackle any type of painting.

Experience a hidden gem of French culture at the Brittany Down Under Festival!

Everyone’s a critic. Especially your friends.

A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring laser cutting and STEAM skills

Hay Street lights up with this vibrant lantern installation

Welcoming the Lunar New Year with light, warmth and optimism in the heart of Chinatown.

Struggling with infertility and a stalled acting career, Gia wants to play Ophelia one last time.

A Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi in Concert

Captivating music by a sensational quartet

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a whiskey cocktail, premium tastings, and bites in an intimate historic setting.

Experience the joys of Queer Cinema this February!

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Opening Omega Ensemble’s 2026 season with exhilarating flair

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Street banner artworks at Sydney Lunar Festival

Ensemble singing at its most profound

This three-course fine dining experience with chef Vanessa Harcourt, brings together cuisine and culture.

Simon Militano – An Evening of Romance & Timeless Songs with Glenn Amer at the Piano

An hilarious ‘upside down’ take on the hit Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’ in all its campy 80s glory

Join us in Sydney on Thursday 12 February for an evening of networking drinks, nibbles, and conversation

Enjoy an hour of great music in an intimate and engaging listening environment

Hair-raising Orchestral Favourites

Feel the pride and energy of Mardi Gras as you climb Sydney's most iconic landmark!

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to steer your organisation confidently through any challenge

Step into a world of romance and allure this Valentine’s Day with our spectacular performance

Ultra Violet is glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Mardi Gras 2026.

Join us on a paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind.

From sunset to twilight, experience Aarti Jadu Ensemble perform an immersive 3-hour set.

Barnardos Australia’s annual fundraising art show is returning and this year, we’re making an even bigger impact!

A glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026

Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025 in style at Luna Lu & Bar Lulu

Take your love to new heights this Valentine’s Day.

Celebrate love with an elevated dining experience surrounded by glittering Sydney Harbour views

Mark your calendars for the biggest street party of the year

Treat your special someone to an exquisite dinner this Valentine's Day

Latin Love Show – Valentine’s Day Special

A free workshop for LGBTQIA+ neurodivergent youth exploring identity, pride, and creativity in a safe, affirming space.

Be inspired by the City of Sydney Archives to create a relief print reflecting the vibrant history of Sydney Mardi Gras

A full-day workshop in crafting fine art prints and textiles, inspired by Pasifika storytelling and techniques.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Como Italian!

Enjoy an intimate four-course dining experience with stunning harbour views

Indulge in a specially crafted menu, perfect for an unforgettable evening together.

Enjoy a set menu in the CBD's favourite European bistro.

A Taste of Romance

Shell House Dining Room & Terrace presents a spectacular Lobster & Chablis menu to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

A range of bespoke experiences to celebrate Valentine's Day in style.

Keep it classy at The Grounds of the City!

Casual and social, The Wine Bar – Good Food Guide's Drinks List of the Year Winner – is your V day Destination.

Indulge your romantic side this Valentine’s Day with an exquisite evening at The Place.

Celebrate the day at Azuma Restaurant

Connect with loved ones as you ring in the Year of the Horse atop the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge

Forget the predictable Valentine’s plan, experience an immersive world you can explore together

Gain insight into artworks ‘Ancient Feelings’ and ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Visit the Library for a free family event to welcome the Year of the Horse!

Indie rock band PRYVT hits Australia performing their newly released album Back To Reality.

Explore the beautifully fluid medium of watercolour

Celebrate the Year of the Horse With Us!

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen....

Usher in new beginnings and good fortune at Lotus Restaurants.

Usher in new beginnings and good fortune at Lotus Restaurants.

Develop your manga art skills in this monthly workshop and learn techniques to level up your art style.

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

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with thrilling jet pack shows, lion dances, creative workshops, tempting eats and more.

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture at the Garden with kids crafts, music, zodiac readings and more.

Welcome the Lunar New Year with a thrilling traditional lion dance.

Join Wonder Mama on her fabulous walking tour of Sydney's LGBTQIA+ hub

Kick start 2026 networking with a bang – at least 4 ways to build connection and opportunity

An hour of exceptional classical music performances open to the public

Welcome the Lunar New Year with an indulgent banquet inspired by prosperity, abundance, and refined flavours.

A series of mini-dates with around 10 singles of the opposite sex at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.

Have a fun night out and meet new people

A panel of critics previews the year ahead in culture — from literature and film to music, ideas and emerging voices.

Would you like to be active & make friends while seeing the city at night?

World-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author Ottolenghi invites you to a night of culinary adventure and storytelling.

Celebrate family, cultural diversity and inclusiveness.

Sexy, scandalous and sweet

World premiere of The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey opens at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 19 February.

A special lecture with Associate Professor Huw Griffiths from The University of Sydney

Join BAD Sydney as we host Tara Moss across three separate events in one jam-packed afternoon.

Fran Lebowitz returns, unleashing her chain-smoking, coffee-drinking New Yorker bite on the world

Artist’s book creator Lenore Bassan leads this hands-on creative workshop at the State Library.

AI is diving deep. Can it save our oceans, or are we handing too much power to the algorithm?

Step into a red-velvet evening of sound and soul

The festival’s signature rollicking debate takes to the State Library of NSW stage for a special Mardi Gras edition

Lecture by Visiting Theologian Dr Paula Gooder (St Paul's Cathedral)

Redefining possibilities for women in leadership

Wrap up your work week the right way at Barangaroo Markets. Shop artisan gifts and soak up the good vibes.

Passionate performers ring in the Lunar New year with drumming, dance, flamboyance and skill

Ring in the Year of the Fire Horse with a one of a kind experience in the Chinese Garden of Friendship

Gain a better understanding of mind, body and spirit through the different forms of Kung Fu and Qigong

Lion Dance and Lunar New Year Banquet at The Malaya

A journalist’s quest to understand his mother’s past leads him to discover a vanished China

From sunset to twilight, experience Keanu Nelson performing an immersive 3-hour set.

Catch performers in Lunar New Year costumes, soaring sky high over the waters of Cockle Bay, propelled by jet packs.

Opera’s greatest late-night party is back for more. More music. More glitz. More laughs.

A wonderful celebration of culture, community and friendship

Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney’s CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace