The Rocks

Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!

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

Art without Boundaries

Free exhibition of artworks

An exhibition of 17 contemporary artists responding to place and climate change

Five gins, five courses – a tasting dinner where gin takes the lead

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

A dynamic display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s Collection.

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

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

Explore the iconic Sydney Observatory with a tour designed for groups that include young children aged 6 and older.

Experience an intimate guided tour of the iconic heritage-listed Sydney Observatory.

History becomes opera in Wael Shawky’s globally acclaimed work ‘Drama 1882’.

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

Grab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sport

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

Strengthen and stretch your entire body

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

Interval training using both conditioning and strength tools

Gym and fitness activities

Have fun and make new friends playing soccer

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

New workouts for every day of the week

A fun racquet sport suitable for all ages

Keep active and maintain your fitness

For all fitness levels

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

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

Meet other local basketball players and have fun

Build strength and flexibility through this mind and body practice

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

Join us for a 45 minute class, no experience necessary

Sketch in the galleries after hours.

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

A moving celebration from the MCA to Burwood

MCA now opening late on Thursdays

Fashion lovers can be a part of the AFW community with the exclusive Fashion Pass.

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

Co-presented by the Power Institute and MCA Australia, as part of the Visual Research Program.

Explore the elegance of Japanese whisky with tastings and canapés in our storied, atmospheric underground chamber.

A curator led tour of Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life

Experience live music performed by fourth-year students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

An immersive after-dark experience of sound, light and moving image.

Part of Vivid Sydney 2026, a bold vision of Oceanic futurism by Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia

Climb during Vivid Sydney and see Sydney sparkle from the Summit!

Witness the stunning lights of Vivid Sydney at the MCA

A talk with Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia and MCA Curator Antares Wells.

A vibrant menu paired with a vibrant view

Six-course gin discovery dinner in The Rocks, serving curiosity, theatre and some secret Wonderland twists.

Join us for our monthly walk to different parts of our beautiful city.

The World's First 18+ Candymaking show with flow cocktails featuring Syrups by Sticky.

Journey through whiskey history with guided tastings that reveal how the spirit evolved across centuries.

Join Wynns Coonawarra Estate Winemaker Sue Hodder for an immersive masterclass showcasing the new release