Arts

Artist Victor Ehikhamenor, who represented Nigeria in the Venice Biennale, exhibits at the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

An exhibition exploring the darker side of myth in the modern world

Immerse yourself in a powerful series of exhibitions, installations and digital experiences.

A definitive picture of great Australian photographer Max Dupain is revealed in this landmark retrospective.

Explore, discover & be inspired!

23rd Annual National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddo Painting Prize Exhibition of Natioonal Finalists

2nd Annual Young Paddo Art Prize for an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian Landscape, for ages 5- 18 years

Belvoir presents A Room with A View, written by E.M. Forster, adapted by Grace Chapple, directed by Hannah Goodwin

Duo Exhibition

One of the world’s most influential contemporary artists calls for peace with a monumental new installation

Andy Ewing: Ancestor Spirits and Kirthana Selvaraj: In the Half Light

Celebrating the best of the next generation of artists

Cervantitos Creadores is a creative workshop for children that combines art, imagination and self-expression in Spanish

A colourful tribute to Oxford Street's queer history, culture and places of belonging.

Tell your story through art and meet new people

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2026!

Everyday life transformed into objects of wonder.

Expressive banner artworks celebrating movement, visibility and queer self-expression.

Explore five decades of extraordinary photography by one of Australia’s most important and influential photojournalists.

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC

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

A major survey journeying through the landscapes and stories that transformed Australian art

Popular Playhouse returns to Flight Path Theatre with another hilarious Bible spoof!

Part of the Transience series by Wong Ching Yee (Jenny) 黃靜儀. The assemblage has had many lives and continues to evolve.

The extraordinary work of Sydney-born Robyn Kahukiwa comes to MCA

Sally Smart's AM showcases her 2026 solo exhibition

Learn the most popular latin dance in the world! Meet new people, make new friends and learn how to dance Salsa

Bold banner artworks celebrating Oxford Street's diversity, resilience and queer history.

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

The Wall of Tears is heartbreaking art, bringing the names and lives of 18,745 children killed in Gaza to our attention.

This course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will make 2026 the year you finally write that book.

An unique ceramics show in Sydney CBD. Zi Xin’s work draws on idiomatic language from both Eastern and Western cultures.

Contemporary art from the collections of MCA Australia and Tate Modern

A site-specific exhibition that transforms the street-facing vitrine into an oversized toy box for everyone.

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

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

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.

Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.

Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people

Discover the joy of singing

Visit the City of Sydney Archives for a talk by our archivist on Council Reports 1857-1899 and Hyde Park redesign

Bachata is a popular Latin dance focusing on smooth footwork, body movement, and strong partner connection worldwide.

Make stretch clothes in our six-week absolute beginners sewing course.

An Unholy Rebirth – Resurrection and Joy

BonkerZ is back with a whole new show. Catch A Rising Comic features some of the cities hottest up and comers & newbies.

A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor

Chrystal Rimmer is an artist and educator practicing in Gadigal/Sydney.

Step into the vibrant world of David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of our time.

Sketch in the galleries after hours.

Relaxing, beginner-friendly watercolour classes in Sydney’s Inner West

An evening of words, wine, and storytelling in support of Australian writers

Join art critic John McDonald to explore the evolution of art fairs and their place in today’s global art market.

Join us to kick of Art & About 2026

Vibrant beats, captivating performers and immersive art – all set against the historic backdrop of the Canopy Fountain

To the Owner is Alana Hunt's first institutional solo exhibition in Gadigal Nura/Sydney.

A camp cabaret retelling of Bluebeard filled with opera, comedy, spoken word and revenge.

Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment

An acclaimed one-woman play exploring women's voices, courage and hidden histories.

Celebrate disco culture with dance, live music, waacking and audience participation.

Stories, craft and conversation come together in this participatory video installation.

An exhibition about the visual culture of urban renewal in Sydney and the economies it circulates within.

Glitter and Lash Bar to get you disco ready, and live bodypainting demos in store!

Textile artworks celebrating queer nightlife, community and the power of collective joy.

Explore rebels, outlaws and nonconformists who challenged convention and reshaped art, photography, fashion and film.

An interactive light installation where movement, colour and oracles transform Taylor Square.

Meet the artists, explore working studios and discover original art in St Peters

Over 100 miniature artworks on show

New contemporary dance works in development from Cassidy McDermott Smith and Shyamla

Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour

Contemporary Aboriginal artworks celebrating culture, connection, community and Country.

Share a message of love and become part of a growing community artwork

Enter a glowing underwater world of mer-creatures, storytelling, creativity and queer imagination.

A thought-provoking video installation exploring equality, identity and shared humanity.

Explore artist Hanako Murakami's first exhibition in Australia

Being a parent is a full-time gig - and sometimes you just need a moment to breathe, to connect, and to create.

A witty and thought-provoking stage adaptation of Jaroslav Hašek’s celebrated comic novel

A special contemporary art exhibition and painting demonstrations presented as part of Art & About 2026.

Explore Indigenous art histories with Australian-based First Nations artists.

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama

Female friendship, fertility and freaking the f**k out!

Celebrate the opening weekend of Hayley Millar Baker’s major new commission, 'No Spectacular Soul'

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery

JUICE is an international black-and-white portrait series by Warsaw-based photographer Mickey Wyrozębski.

Experience the unforgettable jazz-meets-rock pianist Tigran Hamasyan, with his new work, Manifeste.

Explore the depth of charcoal with Andrew Antoniou and develop techniques for creating expressive and personal imagery.

Immersive dance theatre experience

Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.

SIMA Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival presents the captivating surrealist beat poet direct from New York.

Sixteen of Australia's best poets take the Opera House stage for one unforgettable night of live verse.

Storytelling, puppetry, art and nature activities come together for a laid-back family afternoon at Headland Park.

New Australian opera, song and chamber music meet outstanding contemporary voices

Print on Sunday for a few hours or stay for the day and enjoy conversing with other printmakers!

A free, one-night art exhibition exploring pleasure, craving and the rituals that bring us together.

Sip, snack and create at your own pace

Knit, crochet, paint or draw with like-minded people

This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving

Mosman Art Gallery transforms for one night with live music, interactive art, immersive theatre and a little hijinks.

This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques

Learn this empowering style focused on confidence, posture, strong lines and fluid movement in heels.

Learn how to play the ukulele, hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers

Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here

This welcoming group explores a wide range of art forms together, from drawing and painting to mixed media and beyond.

Enhance your poetry crafting skills with our experienced author/poet Roberta Rlowing.

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience

Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place

A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing

Join children’s author and illustrator Freda Chiu in an interactive reading and drawing session based on Last-Place Lin

In this interactive session, Li Chen will speak about the creative process behind the Detective Beans series

Returns to the Sydney Opera House by popular demand to perform J.S. Bach's "Goldberg Variations" in October

Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas

Acclaimed photojournalists Lorrie Graham and Mike Bowers come together to reflect on Lorrie’s trailblazing career.

A relaxed art group for all experience levels to get creative, learn new skills and connect with others.

See the critically acclaimed documentary about the AI industry at Waverley Library.

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

What binds us

A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a brewery

Meet illustrator and author Gus Gordon in this workshop as he shares the inspiration behind Into the Bewilderness

A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW

Stupid. Sexy. Fabulous. A variety night of drag, burlesque, comedy and more!

Explore the beauty of individuality and humanity in this exhibition by artist Natalia Gorbunova

Lee Miller's son Antony Penrose presents: Hand Grenades Like Cartier Clips: Lee Miller’s Life and Work in Fashion

Slow down, connect and explore through creativity

Join calligraphy instructor Xueyi Bai to progress your skills through these on going workshops.

Come join The Coven, an unscripted witchy show where big characters meet big laughs

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us

A live performance delivering big voices, unforgettable songs and musical theatre that packs a punch

The first daytime drag pub crawl at Oxford St. Five venues. Four drag artists. One winner. One ticket.

Prue Venables upcoming solo exhibition

Seymour Centre and VICTOR VALDES Presents: VIVA MEXICO Day of the Dead Spectacular/ Dia de Muertos

Family nightclub, where kids rule the dance floor.

Discover the intersection of art and science through stunning images captured by Centenary Institute researchers

500 signed glass sculptures by Mark Wotherspoon, sold in order starting from $1. Opens 9am Sunday 1 November.

An ambitious all-Haydn all-period instruments program

Develop your skill and technique

Learn about creativity and the craft of storytelling in this free 4-week workshop.

For collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

Paula Jenkins Exhibition Where The Wild Rivers Run at Art2Muse Gallery 3 – 16 November 2026

Curious unpacks the ideas shaping headlines, sparking debate and changing the way we see the world.

A live sci-fi jazz odyssey performed by Ms. G & The Planet Nines

An exhibition of landscape paintings with glimpses of birds and animals by artist Geoffrey Adams.

A gothic horror – an intimate unravelling of womanhood, control, and the violence disguised as love.

A man wakes in the woods with no memory. A genre-smashing horror meets Arthurian fairytale.

Special event opening celebration for families, animal and art lovers

A casual collage meet up for collage artists and the collage curious.

See the extraordinary in the ordinary

Four independent choreographers across two weeks of contemporary dance

Create beautifully handcrafted candles in this 1-day workshop!

Join us for the launch of Head On Photo Festival 2026 to celebrate the best that photography has to offer.

Experience a stunning explosion of colour, fun and music, in Justin Peck’s Copland dance episodes.

An exhibition of works by our 2026 Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) graduate students.

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

Australia’s premier tattoo convention

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

Discover the art of transforming simple shapes into beautiful silver jewellery

Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!

Learn how to mix a spectrum of colours from a basic palette!

Discover 35 local artists opening their studios and creative spaces across beautiful Greenwich

Photography exhibitions across Bondi, Paddington and Sydney CBD, featuring emerging and established artists.

A conversation with the recipients of the 2026 Debra Porch Award, Natalie Sasi Organ and Elyas Alavi.

A bold, curated afternoon blending gastronomy, beverages and music in a multi‑sensory experience.

A series of spectacular Organ Recitals on the St James Dobson Organ

World renowned magician Joshua Jay brings his acclaimed live show LOOK CLOSER to Sydney for one night only.

Discover limited-edition photobooks and zines at Bondi Pavilion. Meet creators and buy direct.

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

Australian Society of Author's night of nights! Dr Debra Dank as keynote, plus Barbara Jefferis Award and the ASA Medal!

No obligation free introductory class to tango No partner or dance experience required

Exhibition of carved, painted sculptures and framed wood engravings

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent

Exhibition and Symposium on Modernism and World Revolution

Chloe Cull and Mikala Tai in conversation on curatorial research, practice, and exchange across Aotearoa and Australia.

Samhain, the ancient Irish Celtic festival that gave the world Halloween will be celebrated in music, song & spoken word

The original festival-style design market is back!

Ten Sydney artists open the doors of their shared working studio for a free, three-day group exhibition.

A concert exploring the human and the divine through poetry, faith and song

Join Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf Artist in Residence Samuel Chan to learn how to fold a traditional sampan boat

Learn the mindful art of crochet in this 4-week hands-on course!

children's activities & Irish music for everyone inspired by Samhain the original Irish Halloween festival

Let it go at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

Create a beautiful still life botanical painting using acrylics in a relaxed 2.5-hour Sunday morning workshop

Step into the scene. Discover your style. Explore negotiation styles. Use techniques from improv & DiSC profiling

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

Celebrating the sounds of our city, six musicians perform an original song and their favourite local song.

Join the three members of the Library's prestigious research program to hear about their work writing biographies.

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

Three sisters. One funeral. Grief, laughter, and the strange tides of memory.

A free, participatory exhibition

See cult Australian action film Midnite Spares, followed by Richard Kuipers on the wild history of Ozploitation cinema.

Simone's solo exhibition brings together her visual art with poetry celebrating enduring themes of Live, Play, Love.

Celebrate Trans Awareness Week with a life drawing session

Exhibition by Photographic artist Edmond Thommen

Film and TV practical effects artists come together to exhibit their work for public viewing.

Journal your year, then make paper memory ornaments to hang up or gift. Beginner friendly, all materials included.

You are invited to The FilmHarmonia Orchestra's final concert of 2026: Ex Machina.

an expansive, collaborative project that explores gardening as a context for art-making mediated by technology

Sunday vibes at Ultimo: paint your own Australian landscape

A contemporary still life photography exhibition presented as part of the Head On Photo Festival Open Program.

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece

28 Aboriginal artists will showcase traditional and contemporary ceramics, jewellery, weaving, carving, and more

Explore Sydney’s Metro from Waterloo to Victoria Cross. Discover buried artefacts, station art, remarkable engineering

A vibrant Sunday of culture, conversation, music, food and community, celebrating our shared histories and connections.

Elevate your art: explore advanced watercolour techniques in this hands-on Sunday morning workshop

Craft a unique wreath for your home using locally foraged plants.

An exhibition of ink painting by Biao Zhu

Enter the whimsical world of Peachville, brought to life by independent artists through a thoughtfully curated pop up.

Fall into the unsettling world of Richard Foreman’s cult masterpiece of slapstick anarchy and existential bite.

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending in this one-day workshop!

Experience the art of botanical painting through watercolour

Be part of Sydney’s Christmas celebrations with the world famous Handel’s Messiah

A group exhibition of Korean-Australian artists exploring identity, memory, migration and belonging.

Showcasing fine art and design

To write, to paint, to think, to cry. To love, to fight, to live, to die

A thrilling adventure through Mozart, magic and mayhem.

Just one sip is all it takes…

A voice on the edge. A world that comes alive.

Following sold-out shows in Europe, The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams comes to Sydney for two performances.

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

Stories in the trees. Weave them out of bark and leaves.

Oh it is a glorious thing, to be a pirate king!

What would you give up your soul for?

Pampered Menial performed in full plus 'the best of'

Power and riches. Love and lust. Friendship and betrayal.