Sydney

Michael Jackson’s unparalleled artistry is thrilling audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.

A tribute to the unique creative talent of Sydney artist Peter Kingston.

Performed by the incomparable Heather Mitchell, this sell-out portrait piece returns in 2025.

A ballet by John Neumeier

Find your way in the world – and within yourself

Dive into a world of wonder these school holidays

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

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

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

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.

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

Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian.

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland.

A major new commission in the Tank by one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists

Collect character stamps, discover interesting facts about the inhabitants of SEA LIFE and meet with Isabelle!

This April school holidays, get ready to bow down to Beyoncé as the music sensation joins Madame Tussauds Sydney!

Chocolate High Tea is back! A chocolate-filled adventure that's perfect for the whole family.

Code Camp is Australia’s favourite school holiday program, where kids get creative and learn new skills

See the extraordinary story of the Dunera told through moving artworks and objects

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.

Try a 1-hour group Spanish lesson for free

Join us for action-packed fun at our new sports camps these school holidays!

Take an adventure through the heart of Sydney's local bookshops

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll.

The Australian premiere of the acclaimed musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell

Build strength, flexibility, and connect with the breath in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience

Hispana Expo honours Latin & Hispanic roots through art, culture & creativity.

A dramatic new art installation by multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango on display at the Hyde Park Barracks

An exhibition showcasing pivotal moments that spark innovation and enrich artistic expression.

Reveal the world of music

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru: an immersive exhibit

Relieve stress, shift energy and find focus during your lunch break.

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

Celebrating the beauty of our blue planet by showcasing the wonders of our oceans and the urgent need to protect them

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish!

Experience over a century of history

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

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish

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

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

2.5-hour sightseeing guided bus tour.

This coming April school holidays, dive into the world of Chinese Paper Cutting

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

A powerful and personal exhibition exploring family, connection to Country and legacies of colonisation.

The Friends™ Experience: The One in Sydney set to extend until April 27

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

Trolley Herder intends to lighten trolley herders' burdens and assist in maintaining order in our society.

Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones

Discover Australia’s weird, wonderful, and dangerous plants.

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

Delight in our Heritage Afternoon Tea, a celebration of heritage and tradition.

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

Join this free series of talks with Gadigal custodian, Elder and cultural educator Uncle Jimmy Smith.

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

Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song singer Carmella Baynie

Free program for young people building their own social enterprise

Improve heart health and reduce arterial stiffness in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience

“A beautiful exploration into the roots of rhythm.” – Rhythms Magazine 

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light

Experience Grammy-nominated artist RY X at City Recital Hall as he returns to Sydney after a decade-long absence.

Get ready for the ultimate glow-in-the-dark playground as we bring you Sydney's biggest Full Moon Party!

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building

Meet new friends and check out 4 awesome bars and clubs in Sydney's CBD

Located on our stunning Level One, Bar Lulu offers an unparalleled immersive dining experience.

Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz

Connect with culture through this unique weaving workshop across Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and The Rocks!

Discover a vibrant mix of public artworks, hidden historical gems and otherworldly oddities

Ditch the dating app, hit the dancefloor!

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

Drink and discover on Sydney's best nightlife tour - focusing on the Rocks and Circular Quay every Thursday night.

We're going all in this Anzac Day with a tribute night dedicated to two of the biggest names in the game!

We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay

Join the captain and crew of tall ship Duyfken for a spectacular sail on Sydney Harbour

Veterans Instameet is teaming up with the Anzac Memorial to photograph veterans and their families on Anzac Day.

It's never too late to learn

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience!

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

Featuring a dazzling line-up of the funniest international stars, this free entry outdoor gala is not to be missed!

Sydney’s ultimate free kids fun day – hosted by Jimmy Rees, with Dorothy the Dinosaur, The Listies, and heaps more!

Experience the elegance of art songs from around the world in one enchanting evening.

Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?

Join us at the Malaysian Food Fair 2025 for an unforgettable taste of Malaysia's best cuisine. Free entry!

Sydney's Most Delicious Bookable Experience For The Family

Morena welcomes you to Brunch de Carnaval, a Latin American street food feast with free-flowing drinks

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience!

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

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

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

Beginner and intermediate Spanish classes in the heart of Sydney

Increase core strength, improve posture, and prevent injuries in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience.

Explore Australia’s urgent climate, housing and energy challenges, and solutions.

Chase your running goals while exploring Darling Harbour, totally free!

Step into the captivating world of botanical art.

AI's impact on building designers, architects and other built environment professionals

Balance your mind and body in this free 1-hour classes for all levels of experience

Exploring the Galipoli landings on 25 April , the Anzac Spirit and addressingAutralians' never ending curiosity

Break out the flares and crank up the glitter – it's time to unleash your inner Dancing Queen.

Michelle will be in conversation with BAD Sydney’s Catherine du Peloux Menagé

International Guide Dog Day marks the end of the “Good Access is Good Business” campaign

Global experts unite to address missing link in care of chronic illnesses

Celebrate Mother's Day sipping on organic wine! Join our intimate, hands-on and fun workshop with fizz.

Accompanied by the St James' Organ, Phantom of the Opera will never sound this good again

Connect with culture through this unique weaving workshop across Barangaroo.

Calm your mind and balance your body in this free weekly 1-hour class for all levels of experience

Superb music in the beautiful Pictures Galleries of the State Library of NSW

Agatha Christie’s breathtaking masterpiece, And Then There Were None opens at Theatre Royal Sydney in May

A special performance at the State Library of NSW, with acclaimed musicians performing some of Schubert’s best.

Ben Schwartz, star of Parks and Recreation and the voice of Sonic, is bringing his smash-hit improv show to Australia.

Film by award-winning director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi with a live score by Eiko Ishibashi

Meet new people and experience 4 of the top bars in Sydney's CBD

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

On Sunday 4 May, Cockatoo Island will come alive with a range of free and paid activities to excite families!

Celebrate the release of Jaqueline Harvey's brand new novel, 'The Girl and the Ghost' with a French high tea!

Experience a harmonious blend of nature and melody in the Chinese Garden of Friendship.

Discover the ancient game of strategy and connection at The Chinese Garden of Friendship.

Enjoy four comedy sets by four brilliant comedians at four trendy bars, all included in one ticket!

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

We're turning Side Bar into a pink fever dream – think Y2K pop, TikTok anthems & zero shame guilty pleasures all night.

The Honourable Justice Nye Perram will consider Private Property and Public Rights: a new phenomenon?

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

Our energetic party hosts will take you to 4 awesome bars and clubs in Sydney's CBD

Learn how art communicates emotion in this four-part lecture series led by Dr Lisa Beaven

Treat your mother, grandmother, expecting mother or a loved-one to a quintessential high tea experience

An Artist-2-Artist workshop that guides participants through a creative exploration of cardboard.

A collection of works in the Sungirl Universe created by Ally McLean Hennessy.

Discover Sydney's favourite calligraphy workshops hosted at our cute cafe + studio venue in Sydney!

Thinking of starting a family? Join Wish for a Baby Australia for expert support on your fertility journey.

Celebrate with Mum in style! Discover a stunning hidden-Sydney venue and indulge in opera's most beautiful music.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with an exquisite Buffet High Tea.

A love like no other

Celebrate the special women in your life with a stroll through the stunning rose garden at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

Your Mum deserves only the best, so celebrate her with an unforgettable cruise this Mother’s Day!

Mother's Day Celebration

Spoil all the mums in your life with stunning sights

Join this architecture walk which explores the transformation and changing landscape of Redfern's built environment

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city

Come play Squash, the worlds healthiest sport in the oldest continuous sports event in the CBD.

Discover the stories of bravery, courage and resilience that have been unearthed within the Anzac Memorial’s collection.

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

Encounter Dating are hosting a Sydney Speed Dating event for singles aged 40-52 at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience

Discover the best of NSW’s wines at the Cellar Door experience next on 17 and 18 May.

The ‘final word’ from Rossini with one last opera and a very little solemn mass.

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

Come and explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history.

Join illustrator Jade Goodwin for this hands-on Family Sunday workshop!

Dan Marshall teaches participants how to write and illustrate fact-based books during Family Sunday!

Join bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey for a writing workshop this Family Sunday!

Law firms and legal professionals invited to Walk for Justice

International bestselling novelists share the experience of seeing their local stories turn into TV series and films.

Reigniting life’s spark with love, family and Irish small-town politics

A quarterly series of meaningful meetups combining networking with skills development for creative practitioners.

Literary icon reflects on debut that became a classic

Hilarious Festival favourite that gets provocative, pithy and personal    

Beloved Sydney institution returns to the Sydney Writer’s Festival with international guest Plestia Alaqad

Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us 

High school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.

An afternoon of empowerment & insight

Vivid dining and tour of the Sydney Opera House

Choose one of our popular cruises to witness the magic of Vivid Sydney 2025 from the best vantage point – the water!

Treat yourself to a spectacular Vivid Sydney cruising experience coupled with a one-of-a-kind cabaret entertainment.

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience!

Watch Sydney Harbour burst to life during Vivid Sydney 2025 from the three expansive decks of the 'Magistic Two'.

Experience the splendour of Sydney’s favourite winter festival from a stunning glass boat

Vivid Sydney lights official on-water dining experiences

Hop aboard the Vivid Glow Boat and see Sydney Harbour transform into a brilliant Vivid wonderland!

The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour.

Experience Vivid Sydney from the Harbour!

Enjoy the Vivid Lights across the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo & harbour foreshore on a Vivid Sydney cruise.

Experience the lights from the water!

Vivid Sydney Official Vivid Light Cruises

Vivid Sydney Lights Sightseeing Cruises from Manly

Quality Australian food, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting

Sunset Dining to Dazzle the Senses

SWF favourite State of the Nation returns bigger and better than ever for an Australian post-election wrap-up. 

Powerful stories for change

Come and explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history.

Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days program is designed to inspire the next generation of readers.

How to sleep more deeply for a longer, healthier life

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court

Discover the flavours of NSW: Five-course dinner & premium wine tasting with Bruce Tyrrell at NSW Parliament.

Experience a twilight adventure in this spine-tingling storytelling event

Australia's biggest beer festival is back for a whirlwind three city stop over in April and May

Annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans Commemoration Service

Switch off, reconnect and take the time to dream at the library this Vivid Sydney.

4-hour boat party watching the Vivid lights as we dance to top tunes

Come and explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history.

Discover what the night sky teaches you

John Rivera Collaboration Dinner- Tuesday, June 3

Immerse yourself in a sensory journey through culture & native flavours.

A celebration too big for a small screen. See the bigger picture at Sydney Film Festival, June 4-15.

A complete retrospective from one of world's great cinema artists

A family from West Point, Mississippi who play a raw, disco-tinged soul gospel.

Sound Escape is Vivid's day-into-night party, taking over City Recital Hall in a surrealist dream of music and light.

Warren Ellis takes the stage for an intimate discussion on his life, career and commitment to animal conservation.

ChorusOz gathers under the sails of the Sydney Opera House to sing Vaughan Williams’ mighty Sea Symphony.

A revealing and impactful doco with an in-person introduction from Warren Ellis

In a world-first, Liam Young brings his visionary speculative film to life in an immersive experience like no other.

For the first time in over 40 years,  electronic music gamechangers Tangerine Dream return to Sydney.

A brand-new magical experience

Live, Soccer Mommy’s shows are intimate and transportive, blending stripped-back moments with energetic performance.

Remix explores the future of the creative industries, creative places, and the creative economy featuring 50+ speakers

Be inspired and energised by real stories and practical insights from remarkable speakers

Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.

Let the memory live again

One of the top global fashion expos returns to Sydney!

Learn to play an active role in preventing and responding to domestic and family violence in this training.

An all-star musical journey through 'Strictly Ballroom', 'Romeo + Juliet', 'Moulin Rouge!' and much more...

Eric Whitacre returns to Sydney to conduct his latest choral work, a mystical meditation in sound.

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas themed menu at the Strangers' restaurant overlooking the Domain Garden

Direct from London’s West End, with a brand-new show for 2025, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!

When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. This ride through love and jealousy has famous music and a thrilling plot.

A water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there.

Celebrity culture thrived during the baroque period and Georg Philipp Telemann was one of the stars

Legendary art-rock band 10cc bring their Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour to Australia in 2025.

Celebrate AYO's homecoming! Join the Australian Youth Orchestra, William Barton and Christian Li for a stunning evening.

One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.

Immerse yourself in Sydney's tattoo culture at Sydney Town Hall : Top artists, live shows, and endless inspiration!

80th Anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War

White Bay Power Station is the new venue for a powerful concert inspired by the natural world.

Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War

Revealing, raucous and beautifully irreverent

Glitzy sets, big emotions and stirring music fill the stage in this romantic classic opera, set in 1930s Berlin.

Due to unprecedented demand, Air Supply have added a 2nd Sydney show to their highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Tour!

Full to the brim with Dolly Parton’s hits, telling the story of a fan’s journey, guided by Dolly teaching life lessons.

Join Ray Chen as he makes his highly anticipated return to Sydney Opera House.

The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time.

Immerse yourself in a deeply moving acoustic performance by Matt Gresham at the Sydney Opera House.

Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history.

This sensational outback classic is transformed into a charming and epic theatrical adventure.

Japan's leading exhibition showcasing tourism, products, food, culture, and so much more!

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.

The versatility of the voice has fascinated composers through the ages, from its purest form to its most virtuosic.

an extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer.

Australia's largest consumer EV event - explore and engage with the latest & greatest EV technology

Gather your besties and cruise aboard The Jackson

Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in unmatched style on Sydney Harbour

Start or Grow Your Dream Business

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.

An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez

Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.

Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.

Enjoy Silver Spirit Sydney, our luxury motor yacht

Cruise aboard Sydney’s most prestigious ship for the harbour spectacular

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