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Anastasia
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Anastasia
Journey to the past.
Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires
Australian Museum
Children & family
Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires
From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.
Cluedo The Play
Theatre Royal Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Cluedo The Play
A killer night out, literally!
Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat
Art Gallery of NSW
Children & family
Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
The Library That Made Me – Exhibition
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
The Library That Made Me – Exhibition
A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
Beethoven’s Ghost
City Recital Hall
Music
Beethoven’s Ghost
A new piano trio takes flight when Aura Go, Timo-Veikko Valve and Kristian Winther discover Beethoven and Ravel
Great Southern Nights 2026
Sydney
Music
Great Southern Nights 2026
Great Southern Nights 2026
Guided walks
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
PIX: The magazine that changed everything
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
PIX: The magazine that changed everything
A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.
Artist-2-Artist: Tax for Artists and Creatives
City of Sydney Creative Studios
Talks, courses & workshops
Artist-2-Artist: Tax for Artists and Creatives
This Artist-2-Artist by Red Rey offers clear, practical guidance on tax essentials for artists and creative freelancers
Burger Wednesdays - The Sussex Hotel
Sydney
Food & drink
Burger Wednesdays - The Sussex Hotel
Weekly Burger Special at The Sussex Hotel
Cantina OK! Margarita Masterclass
Sydney
Food & drink
Cantina OK! Margarita Masterclass
Discover the secrets behind one of the world’s best margaritas in this hands-on masterclass at Cantina OK!
Chest Reveal by Felix Jackson
You're Okay Gallery
Exhibitions
Chest Reveal by Felix Jackson
Exhibiting now in the ‘you're okay’ window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is ‘Chest Reveal’ by Felix Jackson.
Chocolate High Tea
Sydney
Food & drink
Chocolate High Tea
A selection of sweet and savoury favourites, fresh scones and chocolate-led creations.
Curtains Jazz Festival
Sydney
Music
Curtains Jazz Festival
Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club
Darling Harbour Run Club
Darling Quarter
Sport & fitness
Darling Harbour Run Club
Chase your running goals while exploring Darling Harbour, totally free!
Free Entry for Mum at SEA LIFE Sydney
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Community & causes
Free Entry for Mum at SEA LIFE Sydney
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.
Free Entry for Mum at WILD LIFE Sydney
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Community & causes
Free Entry for Mum at WILD LIFE Sydney
WILD LIFE Sydney Aquarium is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.
Full Moon Party
Side Bar Sydney
Music
Full Moon Party
Get ready for the ultimate glow-in-the-dark playground
Guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Tours & experiences
Guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial
Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.
Kat Choi lunchtime concert
St James Church
Music
Kat Choi lunchtime concert
Katrina Choi brings a captivating program of beautiful Piano Music
Kung Fu classes
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Kung Fu classes
Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
Customs House
Talks, courses & workshops
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Mervyn Bishop: Close Up
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
Mervyn Bishop: Close Up
A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.
Mixed futsal competitions at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Sport & fitness
Mixed futsal competitions at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Enjoy futsal competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD
Navy 125 – Commemorating 125 Years of Australia’s Navy
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Navy 125 – Commemorating 125 Years of Australia’s Navy
a new exhibition exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia, from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.
Refined Strings, Elegant Melodies
Art Gallery of NSW
Music
Refined Strings, Elegant Melodies
Experience a live concert of Chinese classical and contemporary chamber music by China Conservatory of Music
Sarah Blasko
Darling Quarter Theatre
Music
Sarah Blasko
Sarah Blasko will play a special one-off show at the Darling Quarter Theatre.
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores
An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.
Signature Afternoon Tea
Sydney
Food & drink
Signature Afternoon Tea
Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era
Sydney CBD lunchtime weekly yoga classes
Sydney
Sport & fitness
Sydney CBD lunchtime weekly yoga classes
Wednesday lunchtime yoga classes @180 George St Precinct (near Circular Quay)
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour
Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.
Sydney Harbour & Fish Markets Sightseeing Cruise
Darling Harbour
Tours & experiences
Sydney Harbour & Fish Markets Sightseeing Cruise
Explore Sydney Harbour’s icons & the lively new Fish Markets on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise.
Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks
Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
The Centenary Exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
The Centenary Exhibition
The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
The Curious World of Pamela Allen
State Library of NSW
Children & family
The Curious World of Pamela Allen
Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.
The Golden Light
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
The Golden Light
A solo exhibition by Johnny K
The Paintings Gallery
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
The Paintings Gallery
More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial
Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934.
Worlds Apart Wine at The Wine Bar
Sydney
Food & drink
Worlds Apart Wine at The Wine Bar
An exploration of contemporary South Australian wines grounded in sustainability, accessibility and restraint.
You have woven your love into my life
Community Bank Darling Square Art Space
Talks, courses & workshops
You have woven your love into my life
Kirana Haag’s exhibition celebrates colour, love, and connection
Adventure clues: Secret Sydney hunt
Customs House Square
Tours & experiences
Adventure clues: Secret Sydney hunt
Explore Sydney’s hidden laneways in a series of fun cryptic clues with Adventure Cues
Adventure Clues: Unlock The Rocks
Customs House Square
Tours & experiences
Adventure Clues: Unlock The Rocks
Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues
Daily Service of Remembrance
Anzac Memorial
Community & causes
Daily Service of Remembrance
At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
ICC Sydney
Community & causes
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.
Sam Wallman: View from the Docks
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Sam Wallman: View from the Docks
Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman’s provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.
The mad botanist: family adventure
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
The mad botanist: family adventure
Self-guided scavenger hunt
Trivia Night at The Sussex Hotel
Sydney
Food & drink
Trivia Night at The Sussex Hotel
Free-to-enter pub quiz in the city
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide)
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Ur Wayii (Incoming Tide)
A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.
War Brides, Grooms and Babies
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
War Brides, Grooms and Babies
We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit
Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour
Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour
Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour
Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people
iMeditate free meditation
180 George Street
Community & causes
iMeditate free meditation
Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city
Centro 86 Spicy Margarita Masterclass
Sydney
Food & drink
Centro 86 Spicy Margarita Masterclass
Discover the recipe behind Sydney’s most delicious spicy margarita in this hands-on masterclass at Centro 86.
Heritage festival: take a walk on the Golden Mile
Hyde Park
Tours & experiences
Heritage festival: take a walk on the Golden Mile
Guided walk of Oxford Street’s Golden Mile with heritage expert Matt Devine, exploring Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ history.
Live Country Music at Shady Pines Saloon
Sydney
Food & drink
Live Country Music at Shady Pines Saloon
Live on the Shady Pines stage every Thursday and Sunday
Seedlings nature school
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Seedlings nature school
Explore nature experiences with you and your little one
Stretch & Tone Classes
Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Sport & fitness
Stretch & Tone Classes
Gentle movement for strength and flexibility in Sydney CBD
Taste of Country Experience
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Taste of Country Experience
Enjoy the ultimate Bush Tucker tour and dining experience
Halfpipe Anthems Unplugged
Sydney
Food & drink
Halfpipe Anthems Unplugged
Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday
Opera Lecture Series - The Operas of Verdi
City of Sydney Creative Studios
Music
Opera Lecture Series - The Operas of Verdi
Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts
100 Years: Mimis Plessas
City Recital Hall
Music
100 Years: Mimis Plessas
Celebrate a musical tribute marking the 100th anniversary of Mimis Plessas, one of Greece’s most revered composers
7-10 & 11-15's Kids K-pop and Hip Hop Dance Classes
Sydney
Children & family
7-10 & 11-15's Kids K-pop and Hip Hop Dance Classes
Free first time trial for all new kids
Chapel Row Jazz
Sydney
Food & drink
Chapel Row Jazz
Chapel Row Jazz brings Sydney’s next-gen jazz musicians to Reagh Bar every Friday night. Free entry, Sydney CBD.
Latin Nights by the Bay
Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Latin Nights by the Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour
The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée
Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée
See a world class magic show intertwined with intriguing stories about early Sydney town.
Tour & High Tea at Parliament House
Strangers' Restaurant
Tours & experiences
Tour & High Tea at Parliament House
Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.
Mother's Day at Ho Jiak Town Hall
Sydney
Food & drink
Mother's Day at Ho Jiak Town Hall
Spoil Mum with a delicious meal and a special treat!
Sydney Bar Crawl
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney Bar Crawl
Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl.
This is Texas: Rodeo Night
Side Bar Sydney
Music
This is Texas: Rodeo Night
Join us for Sydney’s biggest hoedown as we bring you our version of the wild west
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Sydney
Food & drink
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Inspired by the vibrant flowers gifted on Mother’s Day, our Afternoon Tea is a refined celebration of Mum.
Australiana Tours: Free Sydney History Walking Tour
Anzac Memorial
Tours & experiences
Australiana Tours: Free Sydney History Walking Tour
A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists
Bear's Den
City Recital Hall
Music
Bear's Den
Bear's Den return with their powerful and emotionally charged live show.
Chandon Harbour Long Lunch
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Chandon Harbour Long Lunch
Step aboard 'The Jackson' - Sydney Harbour's ultimate superyacht for Sydney’s best bottomless long lunch.
Chuck's Presents - Noise Complaints
Sydney
Food & drink
Chuck's Presents - Noise Complaints
Late Nights | Live Music
Comedy Cruise – Sydney Comedy Festival
Darling Harbour
Tours & experiences
Comedy Cruise – Sydney Comedy Festival
All aboard the funniest ferry on Sydney Harbour!
Kandy Saturdays - Latin Nightclub
Sydney
Music
Kandy Saturdays - Latin Nightclub
For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music
Mother's Day Eve Bottomless Lunch on the Harbour
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Mother's Day Eve Bottomless Lunch on the Harbour
Forget Flowers! Treat Mum to a day of relaxation and indulgence!
Mother’s Day High Tea, Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Hotel
Food & drink
Mother’s Day High Tea, Shangri-La Sydney
Delight Mum with an exquisite High Tea experience this Mother’s Day, high above Sydney Harbour.
Mother’s Day sculpture walk
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Mother’s Day sculpture walk
This Mother’s Day, join our expert volunteer guides for a special guided walk through this open-air gallery
Posh 2026
Sydney
Community & causes
Posh 2026
Cancer Council's POSH 2026 Gala Ball Celebrating 27 Years
Sunset Beats with Yeah Buoy - Sydney Harbour Experience
Sydney
Music
Sunset Beats with Yeah Buoy - Sydney Harbour Experience
Sunset, beats, cocktails, and panoramic Sydney Harbour views - join the Yeah Buoy Sunset Boat Party.
Sydney's 80s, 90s, 2000s Throw Back Harbour Cruise
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney's 80s, 90s, 2000s Throw Back Harbour Cruise
Sydney Harbour comes alive with Throw Back! 3 levels, rooftop views, and all your favourite throwback tunes.
Lost and buried Sydney walking tour
Hyde Park South
Tours & experiences
Lost and buried Sydney walking tour
From Hyde Park to the Opera House, uncovering Sydney’s hidden past
Rooftop Sessions at The Sussex Hotel
Sydney
Music
Rooftop Sessions at The Sussex Hotel
Local DJs bring the vibes
Mother's Day Opera High Tea
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Theatre, dance & film
Mother's Day Opera High Tea
Celebrate Mum in style! Discover a stunning hidden-Sydney venue and indulge in the world's most beautiful music
Free entry for mum at Madame Tussauds Sydney
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Community & causes
Free entry for mum at Madame Tussauds Sydney
Madame Tussauds Sydney is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.
Free entry for mum at Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower
Community & causes
Free entry for mum at Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower Eye is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.
Free meditation class - uplift your wellbeing
Customs House Library
Community & causes
Free meditation class - uplift your wellbeing
Manage stress, remove troubling thoughts and emotions, and find long-lasting happiness with heartfulness meditation
Mother's Day at Da Michele Sydney
Sydney
Food & drink
Mother's Day at Da Michele Sydney
3 Course Neapolitan Set Menu All Day at Da Michele, Sydney CBD
Mother's Day buffet high tea
Sydney
Children & family
Mother's Day buffet high tea
A generous buffet of refined savoury bites, warm favourites and handcrafted desserts, created to be enjoyed together.
Mother's Day Lunch at Glass Brasserie
Sydney
Food & drink
Mother's Day Lunch at Glass Brasserie
Join us on Sunday 10th of May at Glass Brasserie to celebrate our role models and superheroes.
Mother’s Day Seafood Brunch
Sydney
Food & drink
Mother’s Day Seafood Brunch
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Seafood Buffet
Mothers Day cruises on Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Mothers Day cruises on Sydney Harbour
Spoil all the mums in your life with stunning sights
Soapbox orators in The Domain
The Domain
Talks, courses & workshops
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one
Baby live music playground
Sydney
Children & family
Baby live music playground
Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
Mother's Day High Tea at Glass Brasserie
Sydney
Food & drink
Mother's Day High Tea at Glass Brasserie
On Sunday 10th of May, we’ll raise a glass for our Mums, will you join us?
Mother’s Day High Tea Buffet at Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Sydney
Food & drink
Mother’s Day High Tea Buffet at Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
Sweet delights and a sparkling Mimosa celebration
Home Base
Sydney
Music
Home Base
Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.
Monday Lunch Special at NSW Parliament House
Strangers' Restaurant
Food & drink
Monday Lunch Special at NSW Parliament House
Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney
The Imago Fellow in conversation: Sheila Ngọc Phạm
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
The Imago Fellow in conversation: Sheila Ngọc Phạm
Join the State Library's inaugural Imago Fellow Sheila Ngọc Phạm in conversation with Walter Mason.
The Run Club at Darling Harbour
Darling Quarter
Sport & fitness
The Run Club at Darling Harbour
A free and active vibrant community for runners of all skill levels.
Vocal fundamentals
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Vocal fundamentals
The class to get you on track for a life of song
Vocal Horizons - Level 1
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Vocal Horizons - Level 1
Singing classes for adults
Frontline yoga at the Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Sport & fitness
Frontline yoga at the Anzac Memorial
Australia's first and only national yoga program for first responders, emergency services and military veterans
Happiest Man on Earth
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Happiest Man on Earth
Adapted from the memoir of the same name by Eddie Jaku
With One Voice community choir: Sydney CBD
Pitt Street Uniting Church
Community & causes
With One Voice community choir: Sydney CBD
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Come and get techie: Customs House Library
Customs House Library
Community & causes
Come and get techie: Customs House Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Opening the doors: Libraries, class and community
State Library of NSW
Community & causes
Opening the doors: Libraries, class and community
An exploration of the social, political and class dynamics shaping library access over time.
Singing and stories at Customs House Library, 0 to 5 years
Customs House Library
Children & family
Singing and stories at Customs House Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Surry Hills Probus Club May Outing
Hyde Park Barracks
Exhibitions
Surry Hills Probus Club May Outing
A visit to Sydney's historic Hyde Park Barracks
The Happiest Man On Earth
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
The Happiest Man On Earth
The true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM on stage, adapted from the bestselling memoir — starring Anton Berezin
The Pirates of Penzance
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty. Five Actors. Every Role.
Impro basics
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Impro basics
Learn basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation
Behind the Scenes Glasshouse Tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Behind the Scenes Glasshouse Tour
Discover the tropical gems of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's glasshouse collection on this behind the scenes tour.
Cinémathèque Junior
Art Gallery of NSW
Theatre, dance & film
Cinémathèque Junior
Start your little one’s cinematic journey with fortnightly screenings at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Jazz Behind the Green Door with The Groove Organisers
St Stephen's Uniting Church
Music
Jazz Behind the Green Door with The Groove Organisers
A night of groovy jazz with this hipper than hip organ trio!
Lunchtime Concert: Colin Andrews Organ Recital
St James Church
Music
Lunchtime Concert: Colin Andrews Organ Recital
Colin Andrews at St James: a world‑class organ recital showcasing the power and beauty of the Dobson Organ.
Robata Meets Nikkei: 2-Night Ibushi & Morena Collaboration
Sydney
Food & drink
Robata Meets Nikkei: 2-Night Ibushi & Morena Collaboration
For two nights only, Ibushi and Morena come together over charcoal
Steel Magnolias
Theatre Royal Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Steel Magnolias
The beloved film live on stage
Project X Party
Side Bar Sydney
Music
Project X Party
The house party to end all house parties!
'A Secret Life' a solo exhibition by Holly Terry
Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
'A Secret Life' a solo exhibition by Holly Terry
a solo exhibition by Holly Terry
Thrive Sydney: The future of creative workplaces
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Thrive Sydney: The future of creative workplaces
The next Thrive Connect event brings two leading creative industries orgs together to share free resources for creatives
Indoor basketball competitions at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Sport & fitness
Indoor basketball competitions at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Enjoy basketball competitions in the Sydney CBD, with mixed and men’s divisions.
Lustre Exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
Lustre Exhibition
An artwork exhibition inspired by the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete in 1941.
Decades Party
Side Bar Sydney
Music
Decades Party
Step into a time machine and dance your way through the biggest hits from 1990 to 2026.
Youth social group
Anzac Memorial
Community & causes
Youth social group
A safe space to hang out
NSW Wine Cellar Door
The Rocks Square
Food & drink
NSW Wine Cellar Door
Discover the best of NSW’s wines at the Cellar Door experience
Beginner Shakuhachi workshop
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Beginner Shakuhachi workshop
Introduction to the traditional Japanese bamboo flute
Daniel Muggleton live at Darling Quarter Theatre
ARA Darling Quarter Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Daniel Muggleton live at Darling Quarter Theatre
Australian comedy's foul-mouthed prophet is back in Darling Harbour with a new show at the 2026 Sydney Comedy Festival!
Duruflé’s Requiem & Poulenc’s Gloria
Sydney Opera House
Tours & experiences
Duruflé’s Requiem & Poulenc’s Gloria
Experience the exquisitely serene colours and pure, effevescent joy of Poulenc’s Gloria and Duruflé’s Requiem.
Fig & Caitlin Harnett
City Recital Hall
Music
Fig & Caitlin Harnett
Local favourites Fig & Caitlin Harnett bring their energy to the ground floor bar
Lucky Lemon Art Market
Sydney Masonic Centre
Food & drink
Lucky Lemon Art Market
A delightfully cozy autumn-themed art market in the heart of the city
Puppy Yoga Sydney - Doga Sydney
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Puppy Yoga Sydney - Doga Sydney
Stretch, play and unwind with adorable puppies in a fun, feel-good yoga session. No experience needed.
Saplings
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Saplings
Hip-hop infused collection of hilarious and heartbreaking stories from the youth justice system
Two Psychics and a Medium
State Theatre
Community & causes
Two Psychics and a Medium
A powerful, unpredictable live experience that continues to attract sell-out crowds internationally.
Whale Watching Cruises
Circular Quay
Tours & experiences
Whale Watching Cruises
See humpback whales jump off the water during their migration
Voice Works: Enhancing Vocal Control, Communication & Care
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Talks, courses & workshops
Voice Works: Enhancing Vocal Control, Communication & Care
Learn practical techniques for healthy, efficient and enduring vocal use
Whale watching cruises
Circular Quay
Children & family
Whale watching cruises
Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures
Family Sunday: Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Family Sunday: Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon
Join Clayton Zane Comber & Conor McCammon, creators of ‘Gimme Some Space’ and ‘The Marvellous Submarine’
Family Sunday: Workshop with Kristin Darell
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Family Sunday: Workshop with Kristin Darell
Join author Kristin Darell for a creative writing adventure on building character and sparking stories.
Family Sunday: Writing workshop with Kate Foster
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Family Sunday: Writing workshop with Kate Foster
Get your creative juices flowing with storytelling games!
Requiem: Fauré and Mozart – Joubert Singers
St James Church
Music
Requiem: Fauré and Mozart – Joubert Singers
An afternoon of sublime choral music at St James King Street
Quantum Future Talent 2026 Careers Fair
Sydney Masonic Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
Quantum Future Talent 2026 Careers Fair
Join Australia’s largest event connecting future quantum talent with industry and universities.
An evening in Veneto: Italian Wine Dinner at Glass Brasserie
Hilton Sydney
Food & drink
An evening in Veneto: Italian Wine Dinner at Glass Brasserie
A taste of Europe in Sydney
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 30-45 | Encounter Dating
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 30-45 | Encounter Dating
A series of mini-dates with around 10 singles of the opposite sex at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 40-55 | Encounter Dating
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 40-55 | Encounter Dating
Have a fun night out and meet new people
Sydney Ideas - A matter of life and tech
Sydney Opera House
Talks, courses & workshops
Sydney Ideas - A matter of life and tech
Does the rise of AI mean the death of the humanities? With Sophie Gee, Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer
Sharks: Majesty, Mystery & Misunderstanding
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Community & causes
Sharks: Majesty, Mystery & Misunderstanding
With Colette Beaudry & Adam Geiger
SWF Great Debate: We Can’t Handle the Truth
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
SWF Great Debate: We Can’t Handle the Truth
Wild and risqué Festival favourite event returns to open Pandora’s box
The Library That Made Me
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
The Library That Made Me
An illustrious line-up of writers reflects on the libraries that shaped them
Firestick
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Firestick
New six-part talk series featuring First Nations trailblazers
Jimmy Wales: The Seven Rules of Trust
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Jimmy Wales: The Seven Rules of Trust
Wikipedia founder talks trust in the post-truth era
Odyssey Women's Lunch 2026
Sydney
Community & causes
Odyssey Women's Lunch 2026
An afternoon of empowerment & insight
Robert Stein Wine Dinner: A Curated Pairing Experience
Sydney
Food & drink
Robert Stein Wine Dinner: A Curated Pairing Experience
An intimate wine dinner with Jacob Stein, featuring curated dishes paired with premium Robert Stein wines.
Vivid Sydney at the Maritime Museum
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family
Vivid Sydney at the Maritime Museum
Our largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling.
Wonderverse
Australian National Maritime Museum
Theatre, dance & film
Wonderverse
Explore a universe of light in this immersive, awe-inspiring and interactive adventure for young children.
Culture in Motion
Sydney Opera House
Food & drink
Culture in Motion
Danielle Alvarez x Mindy Woods Vivid Food Dinner
Ki 氣 Dance Festival – Masterclass
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Ki 氣 Dance Festival – Masterclass
An experimental dance weekend featuring artists cross Australia and the Asia-Pacific
Saltbush & starlight dining experience
Sydney Opera House
Food & drink
Saltbush & starlight dining experience
Vivid dining and tour of the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Vivid Lights Spectator Cruises On The ‘Magistic Two’
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Sydney Vivid Lights Spectator Cruises On The ‘Magistic Two’
Multiple Vivid Sydney cruise departures for prime views of light installations
Vivid at Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Hotel
Food & drink
Vivid at Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Sydney
Take in Sydney’s most iconic Vivid views with a luminous cocktail in hand, high above the harbour.
Vivid Cruise | Food, drinks, fireworks and drone shows
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Vivid Cruise | Food, drinks, fireworks and drone shows
Join us onboard our 3-Level Cruiser Winter Wonderland series of for Vivid Light Festival in Sydney Harbour
Vivid Dinner Cruises on Clearview Glass Boat
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Dinner Cruises on Clearview Glass Boat
Clearview Glass Boat Vivid Sydney cruises offer the best views of Vivid Lights paired with a premium dining experience!
Vivid Lights & Cabaret Delights On The Showboat Vivid Cruise
Sydney Harbour
Theatre, dance & film
Vivid Lights & Cabaret Delights On The Showboat Vivid Cruise
Experience the Vivid Lights Festival on the iconic Sydney Showboat with a 3-course dinner, live cabaret & harbour views.
Vivid Sydney 2026 Cruises – Spectator & Dinner Cruises
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney 2026 Cruises – Spectator & Dinner Cruises
Vivid Sydney cruises are back and they’re better than ever. Experience Vivid Lights in the best way – book now!
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises with Captain Cook
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises with Captain Cook
Vivid Sydney lights official on-water dining experiences
Vivid Sydney Gold Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Gold Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises
The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour.
VIVID Sydney Harbour cruises
Circular Quay
Children & family
VIVID Sydney Harbour cruises
Experience VIVID Sydney from the Harbour
Vivid Sydney Starlight Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Starlight Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook
Quality Australian food, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting
Vivid Sydney Sunset Dinner with Captain Cook Cruises
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Sunset Dinner with Captain Cook Cruises
Sunset Dining to Dazzle the Senses
Wonderverse by Patch Theatre
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family
Wonderverse by Patch Theatre
An interactive adventure for young children and their families, presented by Vivid Sydney.
Vivid Sydney Dinner, Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Hotel
Food & drink
Vivid Sydney Dinner, Shangri-La Sydney
Dine above the harbour as Sydney sparkles in a kaleidoscope of colour for Vivid Sydney.
Vivid Sydney Light Cruises
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Light Cruises
Vivid Sydney Official Vivid Light Cruises
AAA Sydney city walk
Customs House
Tours & experiences
AAA Sydney city walk
Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney’s CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide
Barrie Cassidy and Friends: State of the Nation
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Barrie Cassidy and Friends: State of the Nation
The substance behind the spin with Australia’s leading political journalists
The World According to Trump
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
The World According to Trump
The geopolitical implications of Trump’s second term, one year in
An Evening with R.F. Kuang
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
An Evening with R.F. Kuang
To hell and (hopefully) back again with bestselling fantasy author
Everyone has a story to tell workshop
Anzac Memorial
Talks, courses & workshops
Everyone has a story to tell workshop
Discover the art of researching, shaping and sharing personal and family stories with Ned Manning and Carrol Miller
Overcoming overthinking
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Overcoming overthinking
Learn simple techniques to stop overthinking
Painting with stone walking tour
St Mary's Cathedral
Tours & experiences
Painting with stone walking tour
Explore Italian craftsmanship in the heart of Sydney
Sydney Rivers Community Forum
Customs House
Community & causes
Sydney Rivers Community Forum
Communities from across Sydney's catchments will learn, discuss, and advocate about key river and wetland issues.
The Art of Tea, Gin & Cuisine at Mee So Sydney
Sydney
Food & drink
The Art of Tea, Gin & Cuisine at Mee So Sydney
A one day only tasting by Mee So, Dilmah and Dutch Rules with tea infused gin cocktails and paired dishes.
The Jackson Vivid Degustation Dinner
Sydney
Tours & experiences
The Jackson Vivid Degustation Dinner
Dine on Sydney Harbour with Sydney Symphony
Viva Las Vegas: An Interactive Elvis Dinner Show
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Food & drink
Viva Las Vegas: An Interactive Elvis Dinner Show
An Elvis dinner show with live music and Vegas-style entertainment in Sydney CBD.
Vivid Sydney degustation dinner
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney degustation dinner
Vivid Sydney degustation experience
Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise – 80s, 90s & 2000s party
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise – 80s, 90s & 2000s party
Cruise Vivid Sydney Harbour with 80s, 90s & 2000s hits, rooftop views and non-stop throwback energy
VIVID Yeah Buoy Sunset Boat Party – Sydney Harbour
Sydney
Tours & experiences
VIVID Yeah Buoy Sunset Boat Party – Sydney Harbour
Experience VIVID hands on - Yeah Buoys sunset boat party takes you on a House transformation around sydney harbour.
QVB Classical Pop-Up
Queen Victoria Building
Children & family
QVB Classical Pop-Up
Experience classical music in one of Sydney’s historical landmarks
Ki 氣 Dance Festival – Forum
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Ki 氣 Dance Festival – Forum
A discussion with five experimental dance leaders across Australia, Samoa and South Korea
Mendelssohn Magic
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Mendelssohn Magic
Musicus Medicus compiled of musical medics presents an afternoon of inspiring classical music for good causes.
Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruises from Manly
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruises from Manly
Vivid Sydney Lights & Drone Show Cruise from Manly
Zane Lowe: In Conversation
City Recital Hall
Music
Zane Lowe: In Conversation
Music industry tastemaker and broadcaster Zane Lowe dives deep into the sound of now with Lucy Smith
Vivid Sydney Drone Show Cruises - Captain Cook Cruises
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Vivid Sydney Drone Show Cruises - Captain Cook Cruises
Vivid Sydney Star-Bound Drone Show Cruise
Astronomy at The Calyx
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Astronomy at The Calyx
Discover what the night sky teaches you
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish
Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish
Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
Jazz Upstairs featuring Chris Cody’s ‘Mountain to Sea’
St Stephen's Uniting Church
Music
Jazz Upstairs featuring Chris Cody’s ‘Mountain to Sea’
“Engrossing music of the highest quality…” – Barry O’Sullivan, Fine Music magazine
National Simultaneous Storytime
Customs House Library
Children & family
National Simultaneous Storytime
Join thousands of people around the country reading the same book at the same time.
Networking & Growth Event for Women in Sales & Business
Sydney
Community & causes
Networking & Growth Event for Women in Sales & Business
For women in sales & founders ready to level up - meet the network that opens doors and drives real growth.
Sanctuary Dance Festival
Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Sanctuary Dance Festival
5 days of dance workshops and parties
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | May
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Talks, courses & workshops
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | May
May Pick: Like, Follow, Die by Ashley Kalagian Blunt, hosted by Felix Shannon
Chloé Zhao: In Conversation
State Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Chloé Zhao: In Conversation
Join Academy Award–winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao for her first appearance in Australia.
Cancer Reimagined: The Future of Precision Care
State Library of NSW
Community & causes
Cancer Reimagined: The Future of Precision Care
Cancer is changing – but so is the way we find and fight it
VIVID dining experience
Strangers' Restaurant
Food & drink
VIVID dining experience
An evening at NSW Parliament House
An introduction to EV transition for corporate fleets
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
An introduction to EV transition for corporate fleets
Build your energy and zero-emission transport knowledge to prepare your organisation for transport electrification
Creative Machines: Rethinking Design in the Age of AI
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Machines: Rethinking Design in the Age of AI
Cut through the noise surrounding AI’s impact on creativity with Architecture Professor Joshua Vermillion.
Fungi: mystery, marvels & magic
The Royal Botanic Garden
Talks, courses & workshops
Fungi: mystery, marvels & magic
Fungi provide us with food, medicine, and essential nutrient recycling
In Paradisum
St James Church
Music
In Paradisum
A musical journey through faith, light and love.
La La Land in Concert
ICC Sydney Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
La La Land in Concert
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Academy Award-winning film, ‘La La Land’, in a live-to-film concert experience.
Meet Wayne Kramer in store & special guest David McCormack
Dymocks Building
Children & family
Meet Wayne Kramer in store & special guest David McCormack
Free Dymocks event for children
Sydney Con Jazz Festival - 26 concerts
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Theatre, dance & film
Sydney Con Jazz Festival - 26 concerts
Sydney's most affordable large-scale music festival
Taste of the House
Sydney Opera House
Food & drink
Taste of the House
Dine your way around Sydney Opera House
Sydney Night Walks – Winter Trail (phones and cameras)
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Sydney Night Walks – Winter Trail (phones and cameras)
Nights are Magical in the heart of the City. Join us as we photographically explore Sydney with Cameras and Smartphones
Australian Dementia Research Forum 2026
Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
Australian Dementia Research Forum 2026
Bringing together researchers, health professionals, policy makers and people living with dementia
Sea Gathering: Myth & Modernity Family Event
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family
Sea Gathering: Myth & Modernity Family Event
The museum will transform into a vibrant harbour-side meeting place for one luminous night during Vivid Sydney.
Dream Feast – Vivid Food
Sydney
Food & drink
Dream Feast – Vivid Food
Activate your senses at Dream Feast, a dining experience where food, music, moving image and history come together
Live at the Great - Lucas Debargue
Sydney
Music
Live at the Great - Lucas Debargue
L’Enigme Française - experience the talent and skill of this extraordinary French pianist
Opening Night: Silenced
State Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Opening Night: Silenced
The Sydney Film Festival 2026 Opening Night, with the most important Australian film of the year: Selina Miles’ Silenced
Sartorial: Fashion on Film
Art Gallery of NSW
Theatre, dance & film
Sartorial: Fashion on Film
Sydney Film Festival’s ‘Sartorial: Fashion on Film’ showcases premieres and classics that explore fashion and cinema.
The Library Book Club: Pictures of You
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
The Library Book Club: Pictures of You
A book club that celebrates great Australian writing, lively conversation and the joy of reading together.
Jerry Saltz: In Conversation
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Jerry Saltz: In Conversation
Insightful, outspoken and unpretentious art critic Jerry Saltz brings his razor-sharp wit to Sydney Town Hall.
Temple of Desire
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Temple of Desire
A revolutionary fusion of spirituality and sexuality
The Talbot Oration: Our Ocean, Our Lifeline
Australian Museum
Talks, courses & workshops
The Talbot Oration: Our Ocean, Our Lifeline
Terry Garcia explores the threats, solutions, and the pathways to protecting our greatest lifeline, the ocean.
Cristal Palace
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Cristal Palace
An open-air extravaganza of aerial acrobatics, dance and unbelievable circus feats at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.
Mindfulness in the Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Mindfulness in the Garden
Learn how to bring full awareness to the present moment while being immersed in a natural garden setting.
Soft Centre
City Recital Hall
Music
Soft Centre
Soft Centre returns to Vivid Sydney with a late-night takeover of ecstatic, high-intensity club theatrics
Swing & Sway Soiree ft. Charlie Chech Live
Cardea Barangaroo
Food & drink
Swing & Sway Soiree ft. Charlie Chech Live
Back by popular demand, the very talented Charlie Chech is back for his one-off Swing & Sway Soiree show.
Environmental Film Festival
Australian Museum
Theatre, dance & film
Environmental Film Festival
Six films. Three Australian premieres. One unmissable weekend of cinema.
Sensory garden tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Sensory garden tour
Awaken your senses through a gentle, guided sensory immersion.
Flare With The Metropolitan Orchestra on June 6th
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Flare With The Metropolitan Orchestra on June 6th
Stravinsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Ravel and a World Premiere The Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams
HAIR: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Theatre Royal Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
HAIR: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical
HAIR celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory.
Saint Levant
City Recital Hall
Music
Saint Levant
Having wowed audiences across North America, Europe and Coachella, Saint Levant makes his awaited Australian debut
Serenade & Symphony
St James Church
Music
Serenade & Symphony
A rare and vibrant collaboration between the Sydney Symphony Fellows and The Choir of St James’
Cult Classic at The Wine Bar
Sydney
Food & drink
Cult Classic at The Wine Bar
A massive food and wine party transforms The Wine Bar at The International into the urban cellar door this June.
A Sexual History of the Internet
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
A Sexual History of the Internet
An acclaimed participatory lecture-performance revealing the pervasive origins of our digital tools.
ChorusOz Aida
Sydney Opera House
Music
ChorusOz Aida
Sydney Philharmonica Choirs' Annual 'Big Sing' - ChorusOz - Takes on The Grandest of Grand Opera in 2026
Sean Baker: In Conversation
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Sean Baker: In Conversation
The multi-Academy Award-winning filmmaker reflects on his creative process and the practical realities of crafting bold, independent films
Women Controlling Crime
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Talks, courses & workshops
Women Controlling Crime
Powerful voices of women in crime fiction
Oysters In The House
Sydney
Food & drink
Oysters In The House
Oysters In The House is a one-day spectacular celebrating The Sydney Rock Oyster and NSW Semillon.
Pride Month Oxford Street Walking Tour with Wonder Mama
Hyde Park
Tours & experiences
Pride Month Oxford Street Walking Tour with Wonder Mama
Join Wonder Mama on her fabulous walking tour of Sydney's LGBTQIA+ hub
Kae Tempest
City Recital Hall
Music
Kae Tempest
One of the most vital voices in contemporary music and literature, Kae Tempest returns to Sydney
Mixed volleyball competitions at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Sport & fitness
Mixed volleyball competitions at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Enjoy volleyball competitions in the heart of Sydney CBD
True or false? Fakes, forgeries and forensics
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
True or false? Fakes, forgeries and forensics
Delve into intriguing mysteries and surprising discoveries within the State Library's collections.
Midweek Minds: Legally Bonded
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Midweek Minds: Legally Bonded
Vivid Sydney’s Wednesday night gatherings for the creative industries and curious at the State Library of NSW.
Daniel Avery (Live)
City Recital Hall
Music
Daniel Avery (Live)
Revered producer and composer Daniel Avery returns with a new album Tremor, a bold and transportive body of work
Designing What Matters: How Creativity Shapes a Life
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Designing What Matters: How Creativity Shapes a Life
American designer and author Debbie Millman unpacks the insights into creativity, success and connection.
Roxane Gay: In Conversation
City Recital Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Roxane Gay: In Conversation
Join prolific author and cultural critic Roxane Gay in an exclusive conversation with Narelda Jacobs OAM
Echoes of Piazzolla: The Experience
Sydney Opera House
Music
Echoes of Piazzolla: The Experience
An immersive audio-visual experience of Astor Piazzolla's music and life at the Sydney Opera House.
Reset by Richard Bell
Sydney Town Hall
Community & causes
Reset by Richard Bell
A Sydney Biennale project asking (and answering) what a constitution for the 21st century might look like
Throw Back: Vivid Closing Night Cruise - 80s, 90s & 2000s
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Throw Back: Vivid Closing Night Cruise - 80s, 90s & 2000s
Close Vivid Sydney on the water with 80s, 90s & 2000s hits and neon harbour views.
Tubular Bells
Sydney Opera House
Music
Tubular Bells
Tubular Bells in Concert heads to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration.
Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation
Australian Museum
Tours & experiences
Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation
Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.
Winter Violet
City Recital Hall
Music
Winter Violet
Mardi Gras favourite Ultra Violet is heating up the Hall this June with a special Winter Violet edition
Yeah Buoy: Vivid Harbour Cruise (ft Ship Wrek)
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Yeah Buoy: Vivid Harbour Cruise (ft Ship Wrek)
Celebrate Vivid Closing Night on Sydney Harbour with sunset beats, rooftop views & city lights.
Bridging Lanka: Transformation Through Expression 2026
Sydney
Community & causes
Bridging Lanka: Transformation Through Expression 2026
An evening of expression, storytelling, and connection to inspire personal and community growth.
Salut! Baroque presents Bohemian Rhapsody
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
Salut! Baroque presents Bohemian Rhapsody
Join us and explore an exceptionally musically cultured society where creativity flourished.
Fresh Takes: Winter '26
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Fresh Takes: Winter '26
Discover some of the best new works publishing this season, featuring readings from established and emerging writers.
Queering the collection
State Library of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Queering the collection
A discussion exploring the Library's ongoing work to better represent LGBTQIA+ communities within its collections.
Good Food & Wine Show
ICC Sydney
Food & drink
Good Food & Wine Show
Cook with celebrity chefs, try wine from across Australia without leaving the building
Miniature Moss Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden
Talks, courses & workshops
Miniature Moss Garden
Create and take home a landscape of moss and ferns
The Gesualdo Six at St James: Lux Aeterna & Hemispheres
St James Church
Music
The Gesualdo Six at St James: Lux Aeterna & Hemispheres
Two magnificent concerts by Award-winning British choral ensemble The Gesualdo Six at St James’
Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van’t Hoff
City Recital Hall
Music
Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van’t Hoff
London’s Doric String Quartet returns to turn sound into gold with Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff
Brahms Requiem at City Recital Hall
City Recital Hall
Music
Brahms Requiem at City Recital Hall
An intimate night of heart-rending music and unparalleled artistry.
Al Jardine – Performing the Classic Hits of The Beach Boys
Sydney Opera House
Music
Al Jardine – Performing the Classic Hits of The Beach Boys
Al Jardine & the Pet Sounds band play the Beach Boys smash hits at the beloved Sydney Opera House.
In Conversation with Tim Ayliffe & Michael Brissenden
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Talks, courses & workshops
In Conversation with Tim Ayliffe & Michael Brissenden
A conversation where the fictional and the real come uncomfortably close.
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | June
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Talks, courses & workshops
BAD Sydney Crime Book Club at SMSA | June
June Pick: Redbelly Crossing by Candice Fox, hosted by Sue Turnbull
Sydney Dance Company - Engine
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Sydney Dance Company - Engine
Engine is an explosive triple bill - an exhilarating performance that promises bold, fearless dance.
Louder
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Louder
Classical reimagined with bodies
Intermediate calligraphy with Xueyi Bai
Art Gallery of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
Intermediate calligraphy with Xueyi Bai
Join calligraphy instructor Xueyi Bai to progress your skills through these on going workshops.
Sydney International Organ Festival 2026
St James Church
Music
Sydney International Organ Festival 2026
A series of spectacular Organ Recitals on the St James Dobson Organ
Board Game Convention at ICC: Play Con
ICC Sydney
Children & family
Board Game Convention at ICC: Play Con
Australia's largest dedicated board gaming convention, held annually in Sydney across 3 days.
The MPN Gala Dinner
Sydney
Community & causes
The MPN Gala Dinner
Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment!
Darling Harbour Fireworks
Cockle Bay Wharf
Nightlife
Darling Harbour Fireworks
Fire up the fun with a spectacular fireworks display in Cockle Bay.
Michael Boyd presents The Ultimate Vegas Show
State Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Michael Boyd presents The Ultimate Vegas Show
Hosted by P.J. Lane
Haydn's Creation
Sydney Opera House
Music
Haydn's Creation
Take a brilliant musical imagination, a creation story, and a radiant choir and orchestra and you get Haydn’s Creation.
Winter Remedies from the Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden
Talks, courses & workshops
Winter Remedies from the Garden
Explore the traditional uses of common European medicinal plants and blend your own tea to take home
Sunday Sounds
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Theatre, dance & film
Sunday Sounds
Experience a harmonious blend of nature and melody in the Chinese Garden of Friendship
SMASH! 2026 Sydney Manga and Anime Show
ICC Sydney
Children & family
SMASH! 2026 Sydney Manga and Anime Show
SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is an annual convention for everyone
Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of)
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of)
The five star West End sensation
Natural Dyeing and Eco Printing Workshop
The Royal Botanic Garden
Talks, courses & workshops
Natural Dyeing and Eco Printing Workshop
Get warm dyeing your own winter scarf with plants from the garden.
China National Opera—Opera Gala with Orchestra
Sydney Opera House
Music
China National Opera—Opera Gala with Orchestra
East Meets West in Opera
Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek
City Recital Hall
Music
Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek
Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano
Rigoletto at Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Rigoletto at Sydney Opera House
Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge, with a revolving set and a Fiat 500.
Neurotica: Dinner Parties for Deep Thinkers
Ace Hotel Sydney
Food & drink
Neurotica: Dinner Parties for Deep Thinkers
A contemporary cultural salon where convos over psychology, art & pop culture collide
The Merry Widow at Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
The Merry Widow at Sydney Opera House
Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.
Fiddler on the Roof
Theatre Royal Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Fiddler on the Roof
Coming to Sydney after a sold out season in London and winning three Olivier Awards.
The Australian Bee Gees Show - The 30th anniversary tour
State Theatre
Music
The Australian Bee Gees Show - The 30th anniversary tour
The Australian Bee Gees Show celebrates 30 years after over 4500 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip.
Urban Forest Walk
The Royal Botanic Garden
Talks, courses & workshops
Urban Forest Walk
Explore the urban forest and discover the biodiversity, resilience and benefits of trees.
Waitress
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Waitress
If only life were as easy as pie…
The Drover's Wife at Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
The Drover's Wife at Sydney Opera House
A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story.
Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford
City Recital Hall
Music
Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford
Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.
Voltaren City2Surf
Hyde Park
Community & causes
Voltaren City2Surf
Experience the World's Largest Fun Run and join us on 9 August 2026.
AWO: Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich
Sydney Opera House
Music
AWO: Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich
Australia's finest classical musicians from home and around the world return in August
La Stupenda at Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
La Stupenda at Sydney Opera House
A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland.
Festival of Dangerous Ideas Opening Night: Salman Rushdie
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Festival of Dangerous Ideas Opening Night: Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.
Recipe for Murder: The Leongatha Mushroom Murders
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Talks, courses & workshops
Recipe for Murder: The Leongatha Mushroom Murders
In Conversation w Duncan McNab & Michael Duffy
SIMA Jazz:NOW – Comfortable
City Recital Hall
Music
SIMA Jazz:NOW – Comfortable
Hamed Sadeghi ‘Comfortable’ album launch + Zela Margossian Quintet
Pinchgut Opera presents Coffee and a Dead Canary
City Recital Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Pinchgut Opera presents Coffee and a Dead Canary
Distilled and delightful, tiny opera at its best.
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