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

Experience the surreal humour and cyber futurism of Cao Fei’s art

Live music series on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah

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

A modern love story

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

A ballet by John Neumeier

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

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

Some of Australia’s finest young theatremakers take on a potent Australian mystery.

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

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

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

This works invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and discover the beauty in what has been left behind.

For the theatre lovers.

The theme for Botanica, ‘The Art of Disguise and Deception’, explores how plants use mimicry and trickery.

Join us for the exclusive opening night of Botanica, The Art of Disguise and Deception.

Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?

Ready to grab new investment opportunities? We've got an exciting gathering just for you.

Two-part lecture series with Catherine Love

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.

Celebrate the warmth and wonder of the choral sound with Gabriel Fauré’s sublime and radiant Requiem.

Great Southern Nights is making its epic return in 2025

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

A slice of Broadway bursts onto Sydney Harbour in a star-studded spectacle!

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

Bell Shakespeare presents one of the most famous war plays of all time.

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

A group exhibition showcasing emerging women artists from Sydney College of the Arts and the National Art School

Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes are open for Term 4 2024

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

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

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

Equal parts dirty and delicious, Pepsi is opening a Dirty Soda Shop to launch Pepsi Electric.

A Public Lecture by David Stahel for the Military History Society of New South Wales

Experience over a century of history

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

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

Easy option to meet new friends

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.

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

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

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

Playing the new EP 'Beyond The Sea' + more; acoustic, outdoors and free, at Hyde Park.

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

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

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.

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

Enjoy an evening of relaxation, swimming, sport, live performances, food and fun with music by a live DJ.

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

Join us for live music and art making at the library

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days on display at UNSW Galleries

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

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

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

Bach Akademie Australia is thrilled to launch its 2025 season with The Countertenor – Bach's Holy Spirit.

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

Let's enjoy the visual art of Chinese calligraphy!

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

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

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

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

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

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

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

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.

A four-day intensive workshop to build watercolour skills for botanical painting on paper

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

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

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 38-52 at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.

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.

Be guided around Botanica: The Art of Disguise and Deception and The Daniel Solander Library

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

We’re reinventing the cult classic Project X to bring you the house party to end all house parties!

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

Captivating music by a sensational quartet!

Set between Spain and Australia, this work explores themes of identity and self-awareness.

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

Experience the best of the Orange Wine Region with Tom Ward at Silo.

Discover the secrets and stories of Sydney's downtown

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

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

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

Unpack the realistic alternatives to democracy as we know it with philosopher Dr Gwilym David Blunt.

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

Connect with culture through this unique weaving workshop across The Rocks!

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

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

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

Get lost in full-blown Coachella visuals and feel the energy of live sax tearing up the dancefloor!

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

Join us for a transformative dance experience that will inspire you to let go, move with freedom and express your soul!

Don't miss this rare collaboration, which promises to be an inspiring night for music lovers.

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

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland.

Magic at its close-up best

Major Zulu returns to the Art Gallery of New South Wales

World Premiere of Gabby's Dollhouse Live! to open in Australia in March 2025 ahead of global tour.

Capture bold street portraits with natural light & shadows

An orchestral story for Australian children

After 24 years and over 6,500 performances in over 55+ countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show is the toast of Las Vegas

Dive into a world of wonder these school holidays

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

Baroque encapsulates the spirit of the 17th-18th centuries, reflecting the social, cultural and political upheavals.

In a world filled with uncertainty, how do we find hope? A panel discussion about personal wayfinding journeys

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

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

Hop on the Egg-citing hunt and win instant prizes

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

Discover how Indigenous plants are used to make tea and other delicious drinks.

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

Celebrate democracy at Australia’s oldest Parliament with free, fun activities for children and their families.

Race against the clock solving clues, completing challenges + discovering hidden gems in this high energy scavenger hunt

Have the best day ever with the authors of the Worst Week Ever!

A special book reading with bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly.

Try 4 different instruments in one go!

Join Dymocks these school holidays for a magical celebration of the inspiring Little People, Big Dreams book series!

Discover spaces you have never seen before on our tour of the library

Come meet Arnie, the plant with the ferocious appetite!

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

Get hands-on with AI tools and learn how to save time, improve quality, reduce cost, and focus on what matters.

Celebrate the school holidays and join us on Wednesday 16 April at Cockatoo Island for an exciting storytime session.

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

Join Marc Broussard for his highly anticipated Australian debut and celebrate 20 years of his landmark album Carencro

Get ready to level up - an event celebrating gamers during Youth Week 2025

Experience Bach’s masterwork, a rare performance of Mendelssohn’s 1841 version performed on Romantic period instruments

Tap into your creative side and come join us to design your very first library bag!

Join Grammy-winning artist Allison Russell for a powerful evening of soulful music and captivating storytelling.

Connect with culture through this unique weaving workshop across Barangaroo.

Chase the twilight glow this Easter with our popular SKYWALK tour

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

A truly magical experience featuring cutting edge illusions and spectacular magic

Don’t be late! Don’t be slow! To Stamford’s Easter tea you go! Scones, tarts & bites galore—OFF WITH THE TICKET!

A delightful afternoon of sweet treats and family fun

Annual Easter Sunday concert presented by The Orchestra Project

Try a 1-hour group Spanish lesson for free

Free program for young people building their own social enterprise

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

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.

Beginner and intermediate Spanish classes in the heart of Sydney

Step into the captivating world of botanical art.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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 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.

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

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!

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.

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

An afternoon of empowerment & insight

Vivid dining and tour of the Sydney Opera House

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

Sunset Dining to Dazzle the Senses

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.

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

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

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!

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

Powerful stories for change

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

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

Discover what the night sky teaches you

John Rivera Collaboration Dinner- Tuesday, June 3

See the bigger picture

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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