Arts

Alliance Française French Film Festival returns. A French cinema celebration!

4A's exhibition for the Year of the Fire Horse

Experience the largest exhibition of Ron Mueck’s work ever seen in Australia.

Betrayal and chaos rock the republic as Rome teeters on the brink of collapse.

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

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

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery

A free festival of contemporary art, ideas and unforgettable experiences.

Journey through the MCA with this activity trail designed for kids and their families.

Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.

Exhibiting now in the ‘you're okay’ window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is ‘Chest Reveal’ by Felix Jackson.

Christopher Zanko turns his attention to architectural forms that are quietly vanishing from the Australian landscape.

Tell your story through art and meet new people

First of its kind in a major Australian museum and is presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series 2025–26.

The MCA’s 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall commission

Artspace presents Event Horizon by renowned Australian conceptual artist Michaela Gleave

4A's multidisciplinary creative project: an immersive exhibition and a Chinatown AR experience

Kirsten Tranter will take you through a deep dive of the six essentials of fiction.

A contemporary reimagining specially designed for young audiences.

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

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Author Emma Darragh will provide feedback on your story, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Sarah Malik will provide feedback on your essay/non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over three months

Bronwyn Lea will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

A new installation by Patricia Piccinini exploring motion, hybridity and care through kinetic and hybrid forms.

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

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.

Graffiti and contemporary art

Uncover the issues surrounding the “making” of poetry and gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of poetry’s power

Miriam Hechtman and Vashti Whitfield guide a small group through Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way.

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

Frances Keevil's final exhibition celebrating 40 years of supporting artists, creativity, and the shared love of art.

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

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

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.

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

A monumental new public sculpture in Circular Quay for the inaugural Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission

A weekly, low commitment, community networking opportunity held after business hours

In this online writing course, author Jemima Shafei-Ongu will provide feedback on your writing for children.

A solo exhibition by Jessica Kinny

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

Discover the joy of singing

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

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

Learn songs and drum with a community band of guitarists, singers and Dj's to then showcase at community events.

A series of short films taking you behind the works on display at the MCA Australia.

A month-long celebration of The Arts across the health campuses of Sydney Local Health District

MCA now opening late on Thursdays

Join us on the third Thursday of every month, 1:30–3 pm at Gaden Community Centre. All materials included!

Join an exclusive tour for educators and hear the stories behind this powerful exhibition.

Ian Swankie will examine Sir Grayson Perry’s work, his controversial exhibitions, and those flamboyant frocks.

‘e-Galaxy’ is an immersive, participatory installation combining video, miniature sculptures, artist books, and jewellery.

Come along to see Jack Moran's 2nd solo exhibition.

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

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

Experiment With Water Soluble Mediums!

Tiny Dog Productions, in association with bAKEHOUSE Theatre Co presents Monster by Duncan Macmillan.

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

Join journalist and photographer Tony Maniaty as he presents his top 12 images in three key areas of photography.

In the Carve a Silver Ring jewellery making workshop students are introduced to the ancient art of lost wax carving

Play and create

Natasha Rai introduces strategies to help connect with your own immune system, maximising the creative flow and process.

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

Join Miles Merrill in his online workshop to transform your ideas into crowd capturing narratives.

Sydney Cinémathèque at the Art Gallery of NSW showcases the early films of Nicole Kidman

Learn how to make striking natural artwork

Dr Erin O'Dywer explores the all the intricacies of ghost writing and how to develop someone else's story step by step.

A chill travel journaling workshop at Caption by Hyatt. Perfect for beginners and seasoned journalers!!

Welcome back to the dazzling world of Burlesque with 'Burlyflexx', led by the mesmerising Lou P Scarlett!

Shop over 1,000 artworks and ceramics at this North Shore institution!

A free, casual day of sketching, painting, and creating at the water's edge.

Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!

Make a soy wax candle and taste some delicious wines in celebration of international Women's Day

Unforgettable music bursting with rhythm and passion

Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – First Nations History Tours, The Block

Got a stash of craft supplies gathering dust? Bring your “what-was-I-thinking” materials and join us for a craft day!

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

Creativity reimagined: early learning through art.

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

Spend Monday afternoons developing your skills in this painting program.

Explore art, express yourself and connect.

Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!

Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops

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

Learn to write like it's 1480!

Free weekly music production sessions for young people (15-26). Professional studio, mentorship & safe creative space.

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

Master your voice on screen and stage

Spend Tuesday afternoons developing your skills in this drawing fundamentals program.

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.

Join award-winning Australian graphic novelist Lee Lai to celebrate the release of her latest work, Cannon.

Join librarians from the Art Gallery of NSW and State Library of NSW for a lively discussion on artist books.

Explore works in the 2026 Biennale of Sydney with University of Sydney art and art history students

Ten artists come together to share their artist journeys with each other and with you

Explore Italian craftsmanship in the heart of Sydney

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

Sketch in the galleries after hours.

Fun and informative

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

A new international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.

Featuring Mitjili Gibson Napanangka

Join Simon Marnie at NSW Parliament, bringing together five respected Aboriginal leaders for an open conversation.

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

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

Learn more about Toyo Ito’s practice from the architect himself, with this special talk event held at UNSW

Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us

A heartbreaking & hilarious portrayal of a larger-than-life family struggling to come to terms with a changing world

Our house teams improvise an hour-long comedy show 'Big House' based off your suggestions.

An evening of artistry at The Independent Theatre as flutist David Silva joins forces with pianist Young Kwon Choi

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

A series of walking tours around Tallawoladah/The Rocks.

Join Darcy Tindale to master the art of perilous storytelling and using suspense, and twists to captivate readers.

Unlock your imagintion, reflection, connection, beyond journalling

Explore nature through cyanotype photography and create beautiful photograms in a hands-on workshop.

Make customised ceramics to decorate your space

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

A spectacular evening of classical music, young superstars of the piano and a world premiere on the Kawai Crystal Piano!

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

Art without Boundaries

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets

An exhibition by Irish-born artist Lauren Baylor of paintings and installation works

Based on your suggestions, your fears come to life in this improvised comedy!

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

Actors perform a rehearsed theatre scene with an unrehearsed improviser making up their dialogue!

Lettering with a brush workshop

French fun, food and stalls

A poetic coming-of-age tale of desire, loss and the quiet power of where we come from.

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

Discover the art of origami in this two-hour workshop designed especially for teens.

Build a model house using recycled materials in this hands-on workshop

In this one-week course with author Angie Faye Martin, participants will discuss the importance of setting in fiction.

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Redfern Bingo

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

New performance works by Mel O'Callaghan and Frances Barrett

a celebration of the things usually left behind

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

Living Still LIfe Photographic Artworks that celebrate Australian Flora and Fauna

Be introduced to the basic skills of wheel-throwing clay, including how to centre the clay, shape and trim the form.

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

Are you eager to move from being an arts enthusiast to a practising, exhibiting and sustainable artist?

Are you interested in the history of drawing and would like to refine your skills?

Experiment with abstracting from reality including landscape elements, still life, space or the figure.

Join acclaimed Australian artist Juz Kitson’s porcelain clay masterclass and delve deeply into the making process.

This hands-on workshop will strengthen your practice and introduce you to the magic of analogue animation.

Would you like to take a line for a walk with experimental contour drawing?

In this hands-on two-day workshop, you’ll create exquisite porcelain objects embellished with hand-painted colours.

In this 2-day workshop discover methods to create a small edition of prints in the beautiful NAS etching studios. 

Learn creative control of your camera through hands-on sessions in manual exposure, depth of field, and motion.

Join writer Jessica Raschke at Writing NSW to explore the craft of inner work and self-exploration through writing.

Hetty Kate reimagines British New Wave through jazz, with an exclusive Biennale viewing to follow.

A complete approach to developing your painting through the process of drawing!

Create a bold, colourful self portrait in this fun school holiday workshop for ages 7–10.

A monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

Celebrate Youth Week with a creative workshop for teens aged 12–17

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

★★★★★ ''A thrilling and unmistakable sensation.'' - Theatre Noise

Create a colourful collage of your neighbourhood using mixed media in this fun workshop.

CATHARSIS: Taikoz’s electrifying fusion of taiko and electronica - visceral, transcendent, unmissable.

A practical workshop exploring how to build a successful photography career, led by freelance photographer Seiya Taguchi

Craft your own candle creations!

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

Do you want to learn to draw in a way that’s responsive to the unique qualities of your subject?

Explore a variety of hands-on clay-building techniques.

A relaxing experience inspired by your core natal energies: identity, inner world, and how you meet the world

Learn to draw forms and structures of the human head, facial features and body dynamics.

This workshop introduces strategies to help you understand the bigger picture of your works-in-progress

Join Mick Elliott as he shares the steps that will help you develop, write, pitch and publish your children’s book.

Enhance your throwing skills to create larger, more intricate forms on the potter’s wheel.

Hear from the curators of MCA's major summer exhibition

Gain insight into artworks ‘Ancient Feelings’ and ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Let it go at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students

All levels and abilities welcome. Explore your medium. Develop your style.

Have you always wanted to paint but haven’t known where to start?

Learn to paint expressively with an individual approach while increasing your knowledge and understanding.

Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level?

Learn to use the potter’s wheel to create simple, elegant ceramic forms in this hands-on eight-week course.

Immerse yourself in the luminous world of watercolour.

This course presents a unique approach to understanding and applying colour

Develop your drawing skills and unleash your creativity in structured, live online classes led by Rachel Fairfax.

Join a comprehensive, foundation course in figure drawing to develop your technical skills.

Exhibition Impermanent Light at Art2Muse Gallery 21 April – 4 May 2026

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

Jenny Valentish will give you everything you need to know to navigate the world of self-promotion and public speaking.

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

Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students

Reignite your curiosity in this engaging course designed for beginners or those returning to the sketchbook.

Studio access for experienced printmakers

Dark comedy on a Sydney construction site where power, hunger, and betrayal collide.

An intimate evening in which Aled will talk, sing to tracks, tell stories, and engage with the audience.

Discover how to think of colour in ways that enables you to mix the exact colour that you want.

Are you new to painting or looking to expand your practice?

Blackwattle Distilling Co. X John Wren Art

Studio access for experienced printmakers

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

Nick Earls will focus on key aspects of short-fiction, and how to make choices that deliver compelling short stories.

Develop your skill and technique

Learn the basics of how to write, manage and maintain creative grants.

Contemporary paintings of the Blue Mountains by Bruce Daniel

Live demonstrations, expert talks and a Vinyl Revival Store

Enjoy a world of contrasts with a string trio, classical opera, and the intoxicating depths of Persian classical music.

A major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns

2.5 hours workshop to build painting confidence and master acrylic fundamentals with an expert tutor.

Melbourne Musician-Artist Chris Watts unveils his WILD CARD in Sydney

This Artist-2-Artist by Red Rey offers clear, practical guidance on tax essentials for artists and creative freelancers

Once-in-a-lifetime concert with Alan Menken, 8-time Oscar-winning Disney legend, live in Australia for the first time.

Learn how to test, apply, and fire glazes to suit your own practice.

This Mother’s Day, join our expert volunteer guides for a special guided walk through this open-air gallery

Unwind, create and connect in a relaxing Mother’s Day botanical watercolour workshop

Learn how to shoot, edit, organise and print your work

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Jewellery Making Workshop​ with Dennis Golding

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

Unleash your creativity in our fun and social portrait drawing workshop for beginners.

The biggest night of laughs is back again!

A solo exhibition by renowned master of modern Korean art, Sung Kun Lee

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

Works by Alice Pulvers, Sophie Pulvers and Lucy Pulvers

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

Hip-hop infused collection of hilarious and heartbreaking stories from the youth justice system

From washes to whispers: A 2.5hr hands-on watercolour journey

Develop your manga art skills in this monthly workshop and learn techniques to level up your art style.

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

Discover wine, beer, spirits and produce from regions across NSW.

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

Unplug & rediscover the art of seeing in this 2.5-hour workshop

An evening at NSW Parliament House

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

The award-winning creator of ‘Fangirls’, Yve Blake, premieres her new work – a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Discover the art of ceramic clay marbling and create unique vessels in this three-week short course

Sunday Vibes at Ultimo: paint your own Australian landscape

An immersive audio-visual experience of Astor Piazzolla's music and life at the Sydney Opera House.

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

Cark It Café: Queer, creative & death-positive — let’s plan our endings with flair, not fear

Experience the art of botanical painting through watercolour

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

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting

Discover the art of transforming simple shapes into beautiful silver jewellery

A funny, fast-paced cross-examination of moral dilemmas, family dynamics, and the true cost of success.

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

A collection of original photographs and collages made predominately from original photographs.

Australia's finest classical musicians from home and around the world return in August

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

Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics continues in 2026.

Playwright Eloise Snape delivers a whirlwind of laughs and truth bombs in this no-fluff office satire.

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2025!

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

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

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

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