Sydney

Dive into an Underworld Adventure with SpongeBob at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium!

Experience the magic of Christmas.

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.

Mov'in Bed Returns to Barangaroo to Celebrate

Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

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

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

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.

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.

Transforming Pitt Street Mall

Your festive cheer served one tantalising tier at a time

Join us at Cardea for an electrifying DJ Night on Friday 2 January.

Revel in the spirit of Christmas with our Festive Afternoon Tea at The Bar

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

You’re invited to the party of the summer

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

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

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

Experience beauty, drama and power

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

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

These Summer holidays explore Sydney’s fascinating history through fun and unique museum experiences.

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

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

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

More Play. More Fun. One Big Summer Festival!

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.

Indulge in cocktails and exclusive Lune pastries at the luxe Christian Louboutin Bar, open for a limited time.

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

Classic Christmas delights at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

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

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

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

Experience the charm of the Yongle Palace murals

A free nightly event celebrating First Nations culture

Book New Year's Eve accommodation at Cockatoo Island and spend NYE in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

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

Meet new people and experience 4 of the top bars in Sydney’s city centre

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

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

Join us for Sydney’s biggest hoedown as we bring you our version of the Wild West!

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

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

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

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

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

Step into a world of glamour, intrigue, and seduction

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

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience

Join us for a fun and relaxed walking tour through Sydney’s hidden laneways.

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

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.

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

Cardea Jam With Igor Black

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a hilarious quest for the legendary Pants of Gold in Pirates Love Underpants

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

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

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

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

Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays

A colourful, touchable, wearable play space created by artist Hossei

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

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life!

The house party to end all house parties!

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

Discover an electrifying lineup of free movies, great food and buzzing summer nights from 8 to 25 January.

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

In this public art installation, the watchers are also the watched.  

Through Dharug women, Country comes alive.

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience

Ditch the dating apps, hit the dancefloor!

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

Get ready for a night of sultry and seductive performances

What a way to start 2026 from the right foot!

Magic at its close - the ideal way to mark special occasions or enjoy a night out with family and friends.

Visit Australia's oldest Parliament and take a seat where laws are made in a free guided tour

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

Meet Hugh Semple and discover the stories behind the artworks featured in his exhibition.

Synth-pop magicians Hot Chip bring you one of modern music’s most life-affirming live experiences.

Theatre is child’s play in this imaginative bicycle adventure from Ireland

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?

The cost of being true to yourself is always high

Create moving butterflies, bees or other winger creatures.

Summer themed 2 course lunch $65 per person

A riot of theatre and roller derby – fierce and funny as

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

Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play! brings Mickey, Minnie, the SuperKitties and Team Spidey to Australia!

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

Sydney's Ultimate Nightlife Experience

A special birthday edition of our beloved musical tradition

A new concert film that captures Yorke’s iconic performances at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt

In Case You Missed It: Your Big Screen Catch Up

Join us to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic cult movie ‘Labyrinth’ at Sydney Opera House!

Create and decorate a colourful frame for a mirror!

School holiday family flicks at Sydney Opera House!

Debut feature film ‘Pasa Faho’ is showing at Sydney Opera House, along with a post-screening Q&A

An evening of new short films at Sydney Opera House, curated in collaboration with Music In Exile

Get ready to mix, play, and make your own colourful masterpiece in this hands-on colour mixing workshop!

The 11th Annual SF3 SmartFone Flick Fest Gala Finals and Awards at the Sydney Opera House!

A guided, sober movement journey inspired by iconic 90s electronic music

The world's biggest smartphone film festival is back this Summer with the best short and feature films

Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide

In case you missed it: your big screen catch up

A collective video game experience played by the audience

School holiday family flicks at Sydney Opera House!

Multi-platinum duo Loud Luxury take over Side Bar 24 Jan. Big anthems, festival energy and a huge Saturday night til 4am

Experience the future of storytelling at the 11th Annual SF3 Kids Screening & Award at Sydney Opera House

Join us for the Saturday Film Club, pairing a contemporary classic with a discussion featuring Alexei Toliopoulos

In case you missed it: your big screen catch up

School holiday family flicks at Sydney Opera House!

In case you missed it: your big screen catch up

See the Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, Australia Day Regatta and Defence aerial displays over Sydney Harbour.

See a series of dazzling fireworks displays around the Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Be a part of the Ferrython on Sydney Harbour.

Spend your evening on the water and see Sydney Harbour lit up by fireworks during the January long weekend.

House music, harbour views & Aussie vibes - Yeah Buoy is back for the ultimate aussie boat party

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

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

How has the education of officers evolved throughout our history? Good leaders are crucial to a good defence force

The rise and fall of The Garden Palace.

From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to ‘Free Bird’ — an unforgettable night of strings and light.

Sydney’s ultimate nightlife experience!

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

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

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

A safe space to hang out

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

Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in First Nations weaving practices

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

A Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi in Concert

Ensemble singing at its most profound

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

Hair-raising Orchestral Favourites

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sexy, scandalous and sweet

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

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

Redefining possibilities for women in leadership

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

Come celebrate Lunar New Year with Ho Jiak Town Hall

A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year

Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.

Dine your way around Sydney Opera House

The incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey

As part of Mardi Gras, queer voices honour lost spaces and imagine new futures for Sydney’s LGBTQI+ cultural life.

Stories from Sir Tony's remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut.

An illustrious line-up of contributors to the book reflect on the libraries that shaped them as readers and writers.

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.

Few acts have shaped Australia’s improvised music landscape quite as singularly as The Necks.

Future Classic is turning 20 and you’re invited to the party!

The KMPG Sydney Sail Grand Prix 2026 will feature a spectacular twilight racing format for the first time

All-inclusive on-water package with premium hospitality

From Hyde Park to the Opera House, uncovering Sydney’s hidden past

Betrayal and chaos rock the republic as Rome teeters on the brink of collapse.

Celebrate the 35th anniversary with a 4K screening of the original theatrical cut with live score & epic live laser show

A one-day program of talks and workshops, designed to help students build climate action plans for the school community

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.

In restless youth, adolescent gloom, she was waiting… but for whom?

Tchaikovsky’s Romantic opera: a profound tale of unrequited love and unintended consequences

A beautiful, heavenly experience. 5,000 years of culture in one night. This is what you have been waiting for.

An 'Agatha Christie' inspired murder mystery dinner.

The Music of the Night soars across Sydney Harbour. Let the spectacle astound you…

Explore the Contemporary Australian Best Restaurant - NSW Winner at NSW Parliament House

Journey to the past.

Murder and blackmail are on the menu

A healing, educational workshop for therapists, practitioners and the general public.

An intimate evening in which Aled will talk, sing to tracks, tell stories, and engage with the audience.

Australian premiere of Jonathan Dove & Graham Vick’s chamber Das Rheingold — a thrilling Ring Cycle opener in concert.

“Music and dance are all you need.” Molière: Le bourgeois gentilhomme (1670)

This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.

A new piano trio takes flight when Aura Go, Timo-Veikko Valve and Kristian Winther discover Beethoven and Ravel

The beloved film live on stage.

Join us and explore an exceptionally musically cultured society where creativity flourished.

London’s Doric String Quartet returns to turn sound into gold with Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff

Australia's largest dedicated board gaming convention, held annually in Sydney across 3 days.

Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment!

The five star West End sensation

Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano

Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge, with a revolving set and a Fiat 500.

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.

If only life were as easy as pie…

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story.

Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.

A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland.

Celebrate 15 Years of the Australian World Orchestra with three monumental works performed by Australia’s finest in one unforgettable night.

Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.

Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover infinite new wonders

Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary cellist Mischa Maisky, joined by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky.

Showcasing the magnificence of the voice

The Latvian Radio Choir spreads its wings and soars with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey

Shakespeare’s most haunting thriller follows the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general, famed for his exploits.

All inclusive with food and drinks within the Exclusion zone

Enjoy luxury on Sydney Harbour, free flowing champagne, fine wine, onboard chef and the best views