Arts

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

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

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

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

Iconic murals return home to Bondi

Australia’s leading prize for drawing, showcasing the work of 56 finalists from 965 entries nationwide

A tantalising glimpse into the art and mind of Anna Glynn.

Artist Basia Zielinska will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery space

A group art exhibition showcasing Berlin-based artists from around the globe

Ceramics and cheese tasting workshop, guided by Milly Dent and cheese expert Penny Lawson.

Consuelo Cavaniglia develops a contemporary art project to engage with the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s collections.

An exhibition paying homage to the architectural forms and easy-going lifestyle of the urban coastal landscape.

The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission

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

In collaboration with Yamaji Art, designer Nicole Monks has worked with Community to create this powerful collection

Experience the power and depth of Guo Jian's creations firsthand, one of the most compelling voices in contemporary art.

This daring and critically acclaimed play is a must-see for anyone who’s ever questioned the path not taken.

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

HQ Sydney Celebrates Vivid Sydney with a Full Line-up of Food and Drink, Art, Music and Outdoor Events

A Neon Art Display around Hollywood Quarter, with the theme of DREAM, as part of Vivid Sydney 2025

Imposters in Chrome are taking over OAF Gallery Bar to celebrate their long-awaited debut single 'Waiting Still'.

Vincent Namatjira and MCA Curator Rebecca Ray discuss 'King Dingo' with a Q&A and viewing of the projection

Sculptures blossom from the ground like ancient relics newly encountered in this solo exhibition by artist Juz Kitson.

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

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

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

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

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

An exhibition of Mexican-inspired art by Lissa Barnum.

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

A collision of fashion, music, and light, platforming the next wave of emerging designers.

An in-depth face-to-face conversation with artist Jian Guo.

Micro:Macro explores the role of models in understanding and exploring our world.

An exhibition of life-drawing of the LGBTQIA+ communities by the host of Sydney's Queer Sketch Club, Guy James Whitworth

Life Drawing with professional models and an amazing creative atmosphere every Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun.

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

EXTENSION DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! Creativity meets colour with our fun-filled Vivid kids activity.

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

Personal experiences revealed within paintings created over the past year

Experience the award-winning music of Quartet 121

Multimedia exploration of Jewish Arab stories

A public living room for the exchange of ideas.

Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio

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

Group exhibition selected by Hendrik Kolenberg

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.

Spotlight the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists.

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

New exhibition of digital photography

"Cultural Baggage" art exhibition explores memory and meaning in the overlooked remnants of everyday consumer life.

Experience the magic of Vivid 2025 as the museum roof comes to life with a stunning illumination.

This dazzling exhibition showcases rare European works, contemporary Indigenous art and Australian modernism.

Board a catamaran and experience all the sights and sounds of Vivid Sydney from a beautiful harbour location.

A pendant lamp collaboration between designers Suzy Evans and Adam France, combining their cultural aesthetics.

Internationally acclaimed pianist up close

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

Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners

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

Innovating Design Practices for a Sustainable Tomorrow

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

Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course

Voice & Dialect Classes to master your voice on screen & stage.

If you love art and a chat, then pop down to the Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

A dynamic exhibition at Machine Hall featuring art work by young people with lived experience of homelessness.

Practical time management strategies specifically designed for creative practitioners and businesses.

Sydney's #1 Comedy Club on TripAdvisor with resident host Daniel Muggleton

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

Start your year with intention in our refreshed Vision Board Workshop

Explore movement, feeling and creativity

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

Learn to confidently draw what you see using time tested techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for all levels.

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

Little Artists: Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years

Discover the joy of singing

Conversation and connection through dates and poetry

Experience Tunku & Ngaadi, our Vivid rooftop light projection! Enjoy a live choir and creative activities.

Come along and experience the magic as we unite in song with Barayagal Choir.

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

Comic wunderkind Starr takes us on a literary adventure through the world’s most iconic works of fiction

Enjoy the spectacle from Canvas and the Sculpture Terrace, with exclusive dining packages and an after-dark curator talk

Vivid Sydney showcases the rising stars of Vietnamese pop in this free exclusive Australian performance.

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2025 we present an all ages weaving workshop.

In this 3-hour jewellery taster class, you will create your own individually designed, beautiful sterling silver ring.

Access your authentic voice in words, make great connections

Experience the soul-stirring beauty of Chopin performed by Elen Rapoport with special guests Erica Zhu and Kathy Piao.

Artist talk with featured artists Hendrik Kolenberg, Sarah Ormonde, Evan Salmon and Natalie Velthuyzen

A hands-on photo workshop for artists to professionally capture and showcase their work

Join us for the exclusive 'Art Walk & Wine' event on Saturday 31 May, 2-5pm. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay

A dramatic exhibition of black and white paintings and works on paper

Three Edge Studios group photography exhibition will explore diverse perspectives through the theme of “Kaleidoscope.”

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

French fun, food and stalls

Join us in a fun, creative workshop where you can sculpt your pet in clay!

Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.

Experience your favourite movie soundtracks live on stage with a world class string quartet.

Brent Thorpe brings his iconic character 'Daddy' to Qtopia's Pride Fest in this rollicking celebration of queer pride.

Two hours of sketching happiness in front of inspirational live models

Stop by SFFTV, Sydney Film Festival’s giant outdoor screen, for free screenings, film previews, and special activations!

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

Audacious, cutting-edge and courageous films from around the world

Big stars, big buzz, big screen – be there for the premiere of the most anticipated Australian film of the year

Big premieres, big screen experiences, and big nights out

Contemporary art exhibition by artists from Australia and the Netherlands at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf

Celebrating the bold, the urgent, and the unforgettable – brought to life by a new generation of Australian storytellers

Epic contemporary environments of light and sound

Celebrate the magic of the winter solstice with a lantern-making workshop

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

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

Friendship, adventure and magical bugs

Join a discussion between the artist and the MCA's Director of Curatorial and Digital, Lara Strongman.

A compelling exploration of narrative in music through the works of Chaminade, Bridge and Medtner.

Sydney's largest antiques and collectables fair

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

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

Queer a Cappella showcase

An immersive exhibition exploring memory + place through layered materials. See shifting landscapes. Hear their stories.

The poet reflects on fleeing civil war in Somalia to surviving life in Australian detention.

Learn botanical art from Anna Voytsekhovich, scientist, illustrator and botanical artist.

Kintsugi for clothing practice to cherish and extend the life of treasured clothing by visible mending with gold thread.

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

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

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

Witness the alchemy of personal experience transformed into vibrant visual expressions at Gallery 371.

Celebrate Pride month with Waverley Library

Three improvised comedy sets. Two performers at a time. One big twist.

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

The annual Ian McPherson memorial lecture spotlights a standout member of the filmmaking community

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

Jonathan Biggins and Joyce Morgan have a lively conversation about the enduring appeal of New York’s theatre district

Design, carve, and print your own custom stamp in this hands-on block printing workshop for beginners.

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

A workshop for creatives covering how to prepare and legal challenges associated with professional creative pitching.

Michelle Van Eimeren explores memory, trauma, and how recollection shapes our perception and sense of self.

Come watch Sydney based artists and witness their creative processes as they battle live on canvas

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.

Unleash your inner Queen or King with Sia Tequila and create your own masterpiece

In this one-day taster class you will be introduced to lost wax casting techniques.

Powerhouse performer Judith Owen in concert, featuring jazz virtuoso James Morrison

Flamenco dance and music performance with live music

Join Michelle Law to learn how to develop your own unique voice as a playwright.

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

Learn to create bold, layered prints using gel plates, image resist, and cut-out images from magazines.

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

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

Join us at Australia’s premier craft event the Craft & Quilt Fair!

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

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

Experiment with some accessible printmaking techniques using items from your home!

Inner West Council presents Creative Toolbox – a three-day symposium for artists and creative professionals.

1 Night Only at Pride Fest

A unique platform for aspiring young Australian pianists

Discovering the finest voices throughout Australia and New Zealand since 1933

A hallucinatory experience where the natural world's desecration unfolds through spectral sound and symbolist verse.

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

A solo art exhibition of paintings featuring moths, butterflies and marble statues.

A Swingin' 60s variety show

Bondi Festival returns with its biggest program yet

A pivotal event in the 2025 Sydney Eisteddfod calendar

An experimental collaborative workshop printing with found materials to produce a personalised artbook!

Celebrate Indigenous art and culture at Sydney’s annual National Indigenous Art Fair

Experience a showcase of talented young instrumentalists

A captivating acoustic performance of the majestic hits of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.

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

A night of performances from Bundjalung artists across art forms, in celebration of Dr Bronwyn Bancroft’s exhibition.

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

An exhibition of oil on canvas.

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

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

It’s easy, creative and totally addictive

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

An innovative showcase of the next generation of NAS Graduates.

In this fun, fast paced one day class, we will help you to get the most out of your butane micro torch.

Learn the skills to sculpt a head and torso in clay . Instruction provided in proportion and form

Experience the passion for dance at the Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala

Learn techniques in watercolour, pen and pencil to capture the sights and experiences of your adventures

A disabled-led, disability-affirming event to celebrate ourselves and empower our communities.

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

Discover how easy (and fun) playing ukulele can be

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

A showcase of emerging young actors

A showcase of emerging young actors

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

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

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

Learn how to make striking natural artwork

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

A hands-on portraiture course with real life models

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

Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield

Authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, Craft & Fashion

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent, Cremorne’s own Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club has it all!