Arts

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

Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students

Epic environments of light and sound

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects

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

This exhibition explores Japanese craft from a fresh perspective, highlighting its dynamism and resilience.

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

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

The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission

Art2Muse Gallery presents Jakey Pedro's new body of work

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

This exhibition offers new ways of understanding Australia's oldest collections, pushing the boundaries of ceramics.

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

A changing display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s collection artworks.

Let’s immerse ourselves in the artistic creativity of a young generation of Chinese artists.

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.

Includes paintings and drawings by 5 Australian artists

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

Ignite your passion. Trial courses for free during Open Week

Debuting at the Australian Museum, discover a culturally significant collection of natural history watercolour paintings

5 Australian artists from Chinese diasporic communities embrace their histories to celebrate the process of becoming.

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

A major exhibition showcasing the extraordinary artists of Yirrkala in north-east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

Messy fun without the clean up!

If you love art and a chat, join this self-guided art class and get to know your local community.

Learn life drawing with us!

An innovative showcase of the next generation of NAS Graduates.

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

Group Exhibition

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

Chinese history wasn't always straight.

Artist Magda Myszkowski will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery

Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students

Financial literacy may not come naturally, but the secrets of managing money can be learned.

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

A bold, visceral reinterpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most explosive tragedies

Paint and decorate a cute terracotta pot for your plants

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

Studio access for experienced printmakers

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

A sublime evening of Mendelssohn and Beethoven alongside live painting

A twist to the usual paint & sip class – create your own textured petal painting

A landmark exhibition spotlighting Chinese-Australian artists and the Archibald Prize.

South Eveleigh comes alive with artisan stalls, handcrafted gems, free live music, and family-friendly workshops.

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

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

Discover the joy of singing

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course

Immerse yourself in this unique art form to explore the beauty of Chinese painting

A group exhibition of contemporary artists

The Australian premiere of William Shakespeare's Henry 6 trilogy

Get heavy with formidable writers

Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.

Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover

Practical tips to begin writing a song (or finish existing songs).

A collaborative show featuring varied works from the artists from Sydney Printmakers

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

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

A fresh new way to paint and sip!

Creativity and good company, and delicious pizza, come together for an unforgettable evening

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

Unravelling the impacts of colonisation, race & ethnicity between & within First Nations and Asian Australian peoples.

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

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course

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

Studio access for experienced printmakers

Carve a ring to include a bezel setting for faceted and cabochon stones.

Craft your own custom tea blend for winter.

Learn the basics of working with clay in this 6-week course

Discover ceramics in this directed 5-week course for beginner students

Have you ever wanted to record your family recipes and food stories? Do you like to play with words and ideas?

Sydney Children's Choir offers top quality music education, life-changing opportunities and a supportive community

Join Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, at this fun life drawing workshop!

Discover the fundamentals of printmaking in this 5-week introductory course

Methods of Deconstructions

Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.

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

Art2Muse Gallery presents an exhibition of landscapes in oil and gouache by Jane Canfield

An exhibition of Queer-coded paintings by renowned artist and host of Sydney's Queer Sketch Club Guy James Whitworth

A cut and paste session for collage artists and the collage curious.

Feeling creatively drained? Let's explore well-being in the arts and how to bring back that feel-good feeling.

Picture perfect glimpses of Australian Life - take a stroll through the finalists of the $10,000 photographic prize

Chris Aslan’s story of the UNESCO workshop he established in Uzbekistan and the book he wrote after he was expelled.

A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a Newtown brewery

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

Join us for an exclusive masterclass with renowned arts accountant and advocate Evan Lowenstein.

Come and explore the magic of Holdsworth Rose Bay Cottage Playgroup at our special Open Day!

4-week studio access for experienced printmakers

Jianguo Ren & Li Zhang Private Collection of Gandhara

Bansi Joshi, Aimee Meng, Carolyn Ong & Kate Riley bring us an exhibition to remember

Learn how to sculpt in clay in wonderfully supportive studio

Make a handmade rug using recycled woollen materials with textile artist Vita Cochran.

Join iconic Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, for her fabulous neon drawing class

Design and make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

Watercolour Meditations on Gandhara's Fragments - Richard Chao Solo Exhibition

Spend two hours learning and crafting your very own candle in a Japanese ceramic

Join a free curator floor talk to explore the exhibition J.W. Power: Art, War and the Avant-Garde.

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

Three emerging painters from the Northern Territory

Discover how easy (and fun) playing ukulele can be

French fun, food and stalls

Advance your sewing skills by following a pattern to make your own shorts or pants

Two hours of sketching happiness in front of inspirational live models

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting

How can the sector better support emerging artists with disability?

Learn a simple six-step marketing approach designed by creatives for creatives to take the pain out of promotion

Visit 2025 Veteran Artist in Residence Hugh Semple as he practices his art.

Poets & artists bring artworks to life with live readings and newly commissioned ekphrastic poems.

A two-day seminar for professionals in the arts to build hands-on skills in handling, storage and conservation.

An uproarious night of legally infused sketch comedy, parody songs and live music performed by members of the NSW Bar.

Poetic and electric, Shore Break is a riveting piece of storytelling with a tour de force performance by Chris Pitman.

A tour developed specifically for visitors who are blind or have low vision and their guests

paintings by Suzie Rix & Judy Denby

Unleash your creative potential in the world of film and audio at the Australia’s national screen and audio school

Local Sydney composers shine in this punchy program presented by pianist Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex.

Live writing circle with reflection & connection

Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop

Sydney's largest antiques and collectables fair

Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.

Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners

A showcase of emerging young actors

A showcase of emerging young actors

Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course

The power of the mind, body, and music

Join us for our monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

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

Discover the artistry of science by exploring instruments, medical breakthroughs, and engineering marvels.

Drew Gasparini’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous music comes to life in this brand new theatrical song cycle

Learn to draw florals and foliage with us!

Award-winning comedian and star of Would I Lie to You, Nabil Abdulrashid, returns with a riotous new stand-up show.

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

A rich exploration of human nature

Learn linocut printmaking as part of our Visual Arts and Handcrafts courses

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

Learn how to make striking natural artwork

An untutored life drawing session celebrating the human form. Create, be present and connect in a welcoming space.

This event is kindly supported by Petersham RSL and the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund

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

A beginner’s guide for creatives who want to engage an audience and master the social platforms they choose

An afternoon of dance and movement across the museum.

A photography exhibition exploring the analogue spirit through evolved digital technologies

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

Learn creative composition skills with us

A walking tour inspired by artist Cerith Wyn Evans.

Haydn | Schubert | Purcell | on period instruments.

Italian toy piano specialist Antonietta Loffredo performs in this unique recital dedicated to musical toys.

Develop your skill and technique

A hands-on portraiture course with real life models

Surviving and thriving financially as a creative practitioner usually means doing more than one thing to make a living.

Top poets share their favourite Australian poems since 2000 in this ABC Radio National panel event.

A challenge to question not just art, but the larger psychological narratives we live within.

Don’t miss Bell Shakespeare's illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker

Intertwining dialogues of violin and piano lyrical works of Debussy, Boulanger, Messiaen, Sutherland and Brahms.

Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield

Pop on your gloss and press play! We’re painting to the soundtrack of Sabrina’s newest album.

Learn to improve your decorative abilities by mastering the art of colour theory for your home with our course

Songs of Peace and Remembrance: 80 Years On

Join Australian music icon Leo Sayer live on stage for an exclusive Sydney show

Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop

A practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work

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

Australasia’s biggest contemporary art fair

The story she never lived to write ...

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

Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us

Authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, Craft & Fashion

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

Learn about personal and professional branding with specific focus on the arts and creative industries

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

A beginners online workshop for artists who are ready to sell their work online, and don’t know where to begin!

Learn to sketch urban street scenes!

Award-winning solo dance-theatre show about the intersection of motherhood and art

An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups

Learn to animate graphics and visual effects

Make a one-of-a-kind basket from reclaimed textile material.

A story of Queer love, Pasifika identity and the struggle for family acceptance.

A group show on various contenporary and emerging artists exploring the content of the natural landscape.

A spectacular, Vegas-style production, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s

Sink your teeth into the entire Twilight Saga back on the big screen in an epic all day movie marathon!

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

Glenn Shorrock, star of the Little River Band sings a collection of hits you know and love

A solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Gaia Starace

Learn to put pencil to paper with our drawing courses in a relaxed and casual atmosphere

The official opening of the much-anticipated exhibition, Artisans in the Gardens.

An exciting and diverse range of artworks inspired by nature in all its forms

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.

Create your very own individualised semainier ring - like stacker rings, only better!

A new queer musical based on real female pirates of the 1700s.

A special Q&A screening of British sci-fi cult classic Attack the Block, with John Boyega Q&A live on stage!

The legendary Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson will be joining us for a LIVE on stage Q&A with a screening of GHOSTBUSTERS.

A romantic (un)comedy about finding yourself falling in love, falling apart, and falling back together again.

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

Sentimental moods and sweet musical delights

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

A love story about resilience, community, queerness and how choosing to love and love freely, can be the most important.

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