Arts

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

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

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

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

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

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

What binds us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Halloween, based on your suggestions, your fears come to life in this improvised comedy!

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

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

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

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

Bringing together women artists from Mimili in a celebration of collective practice and the community that surrounds it

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

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!

Prue Venables upcoming solo exhibition

art exhibition opening

For Robert Fielding, cars are part of Country

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

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

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

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

Family nightclub, where kids rule the dance floor.

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.

Explore artist Hanako Murakami's first exhibition in Australia

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.

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

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.

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

An ambitious all-Haydn all-period instruments program

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

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

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

Develop your skill and technique

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

Discover the grace and power of storytelling through Tahitian dance in our 5-week ‘aparima course.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Tell your story through art and meet new people

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.

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

Special event opening celebration for families, animal and art lovers

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

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

Discover the joy of singing

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

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

Sketch in the galleries after hours.

See the extraordinary in the ordinary

Four independent choreographers across two weeks of contemporary dance

Create beautifully handcrafted candles in this 1-day workshop!

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

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

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

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

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

Australia’s premier tattoo convention

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

Join photojournalists and artists at Head On Conversations 2026: four panels on business, conflict, gender and history.

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!

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

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.

Shop gifts from 100+ artists, enjoy food and drinks, stamp stations and freebies at Hoji Tart’s festive art market.

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

Kaori Endo’s installation explores dreams as a conduit between the conscious and unconscious

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.

Join three international artists as they walk us through their exhibitions featured at Head On Photo Festival 2026.

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.

A wonderful opportunity to buy hand made ceramics

AddOn returns for its 16th year: a vibrant, non-competitive exhibition of square photographs, open to all photographers.

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

Two artists explore the landscape through individual perspectives, discovering common ground where visions intersect

An exhibition of drawings, paintings and sculpture celebrating the beauty of the nude form.

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

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

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

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

The original festival-style design market is back!

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

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

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

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

Discover a collection of unique, handmade glass, including statement pieces, freestanding sculptures, platters & bowls

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

Take your painting outdoors and explore the unique experience of working en plein air with artist Kevin McKay.

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.

NON returns to Sydney's iconic car park with a cinematic contemporary dance performance exploring life, love and time.

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

Join our curators for a tour of the exhibition Lorrie Graham: Photojournalist.

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.

The first major exhibition in Australia dedicated to French artist Philippe Parreno

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

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

Based on your suggestions, the LGBTQ+ icons of history come alive in an unscripted comedy show

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

Unlock your imagination, reflection, connection, way beyond journalling

Sunday vibes at Ultimo: paint your own Australian landscape

Ronan Magill’s first Australian piano recital: Bach, Beethoven Waldstein, Debussy, Liszt Dante Sonata & Hyde

Join artist and teacher Monika Scarrabelotti for a day of life modelling in clay

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

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

A play in French with English surtitles that cast a modern light on the father of French comedy

A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a brewery

Storytelling perofrmance with live music

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

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

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

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

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

Flamenco dance and music performance with live music

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.

Discover some of the best new works publishing this season, featuring readings from established and emerging writers

An exhibition of ink painting by Biao Zhu

Join our curators for a tour of the exhibition Definitive Dupain.

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

Big ideas from local kids. Come for the art and stay for the neighbourhood fun!

Artisan Markets & Street Party

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

Sydney’s most beautiful market returns this Christmas

Experience the art of botanical painting through watercolour

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

Curated Not-For-Profit Artisan Market showcasing unique handmade products

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

Showcasing fine art and design

Exhibition and pre-Christmas sale

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

A thrilling adventure through Mozart, magic and mayhem.

Intimate night of jazz performance by the Leah Berry Quartet in luxury art deco surrounds

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.

The acclaimed Nina Simone-inspired theatrical experience

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.