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Head On Photo Festival 2023 at Bondi Beach

Head On Photo Festival 2023 at Bondi Beach

World-renowned Head On Photo Festival returns with photography from around the world in unique outdoor exhibitions.
Today all day
Head On Photo Festival 2023 at Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Head On Photo Festival 2023 at Paddington Reservoir Gardens

World-renowned Head On Photo Festival returns with photography from around the world in unique outdoor exhibitions.
Today all day
Louise Bourgeois exhibition

Louise Bourgeois exhibition

The largest exhibition of Bourgeois’s work ever seen in Australia, only at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
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Art workshop in Alexandria for ages 13 to 18

Art workshop in Alexandria for ages 13 to 18

Learn techniques to create your own unique pieces to take home in this free 10 week after school program.
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Chinese painting for beginners to advanced

Chinese painting for beginners to advanced

A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
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Little Sydney Lives exhibition 2023

Little Sydney Lives exhibition 2023

Little Sydney Lives is the City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition
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The Customs House Sydney

The Customs House Sydney

Historic photographs, artworks and moving footage illustrate the history and evolution of Sydney’s Customs House
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'First and Last' by Simone Piccioni

'First and Last' by Simone Piccioni

"The first mark is already a distant memory, the last dream holds the deepest affection." The best of contemporary art
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Archetypes of Love

Archetypes of Love

A solo exhibition of paintings by Marie Pol
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Art Of Re-Gifting

Art Of Re-Gifting

Give back a gift to support Australian Red Cross and be rewarded.
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As the world turns…

As the world turns…

An exhibition of recent photographs by Janet Tavener.
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Brett Whiteley Studio

Brett Whiteley Studio

Step into the former workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939–92).
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Charles Rodius

Charles Rodius

The first ever retrospective of 19th century Australia's best unknown artist, Charles Rodius (1802–1860)
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Chinatown 'Bites and Culture' treasure hunt experience

Chinatown 'Bites and Culture' treasure hunt experience

Think 'The Amazing Race', outdoor escape room and a walking tour with an adrenaline rush
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Fun flower crown workshop

Fun flower crown workshop

Make your own flower crown and be a queen on your special day
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Kandinsky

Kandinsky

An unmissable exhibition showcasing the life and work of Vasily Kandinsky
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Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Exhibition

Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Exhibition

See the winners and finalists selected from the Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism.
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Off The Couch Comedy

Off The Couch Comedy

Showcasing some of Sydney's best & brightest comedians.
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Online acting classes: the Meisner technique & screen acting

Online acting classes: the Meisner technique & screen acting

Live and interactive online acting classes at The Actors Pulse – the leading Meisner school in the southern hemisphere
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Primavera 2023: Young Australian Artists

Primavera 2023: Young Australian Artists

Annual exhibition of emerging artists living and working in Australia, aged 35 years and under
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QVB Christmas Choirs

QVB Christmas Choirs

Experience the magic of Christmas at the QVB in Sydney's CBD.
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Safe Space by Shelley Watters

Safe Space by Shelley Watters

A powerful new installation explores the impact of gender-based violence in our community
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Sculpture classes - morning and afternoon classes

Sculpture classes - morning and afternoon classes

Release your creativity! Model a portrait in clay, carve a garden sculpture or create a bird in wire
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Solace

Solace

What do you turn to for comfort, and what happens when you can't get that thing?
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Sublime

Sublime

Amy Dynan's 2023 solo exhibition at Stanley Street Gallery
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Tarek Atoui: Waters' Witness

Tarek Atoui: Waters' Witness

A sonic landscape and performances based on the hidden sounds of port cities
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Term Workshops at TBSSS - Term 4 2023

Term Workshops at TBSSS - Term 4 2023

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a Term Workshop class at TBSSS!
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Terminus

Terminus

A wonderfully wicked and darkly comic play
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The Big Bang Emerging Group Show – Sydney CBD Gallery

The Big Bang Emerging Group Show – Sydney CBD Gallery

A new art galaxy created by five emerging artists based in Sydney, Canberra & Vienna focusing on ceramics and painting.
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The Egyptian Galleries

The Egyptian Galleries

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions
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The Italian Comedy

The Italian Comedy

A world premiere comedy of lovers, fashion, money and the vital importance of being a dummy
Tomorrow
What We Truly Desire

What We Truly Desire

A group exhibition that takes you on a journey of introspection and what it means to be human.
Tomorrow
A Glassy Affair 2023

A Glassy Affair 2023

Bringing you a significant collection of the finest blown and fused glass from this beautiful sunburnt country.
1 Dec 2023
Acting class with Suzi

Acting class with Suzi

Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
1 Dec 2023
MCA Late

MCA Late

Experience exhibitions after-dark
1 Dec 2023
Salote Tawale: I remember you

Salote Tawale: I remember you

I remember you is an ambitious presentation of new work by Anglo-Australian and Fijian artist Salote Tawale.
1 Dec 2023
School Holiday Art Workshops

School Holiday Art Workshops

Looking for creative school holiday programs that are fun, hands-on & productive?
1 Dec 2023
Jewellery taster: Make a silver ring

Jewellery taster: Make a silver ring

A one-day introductory course to jewellery making. You will make a simple yet beautiful sterling silver ring
2 Dec 2023
Life Drawing

Life Drawing

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
2 Dec 2023
Secrets of a Magician Tour

Secrets of a Magician Tour

Pass time with a magician and discover what is up his sleeve!
2 Dec 2023
Smartphone photography class

Smartphone photography class

Learn how to take quality photos with your smartphone
2 Dec 2023
Taster ceramics: clay marbling

Taster ceramics: clay marbling

Discover the art of ceramic clay marbling in this fun taster session for beginners
2 Dec 2023
Textured paint & sip

Textured paint & sip

A twist to the usual paint & sip class – create your own textured petal painting
2 Dec 2023
University of Sydney Alumni Festival

University of Sydney Alumni Festival

Opening up the campus for alumni, family, friends and commmunity.
2 Dec 2023
BNDT – Goodtimes 4 Free

BNDT – Goodtimes 4 Free

Electro-vocal collective BNDT plays Factory Theatre
3 Dec 2023
Good Girls Comedy

Good Girls Comedy

Get ready for a hilarious night out with Good Girls Comedy, where talented funny ladies will leave you in stitches!
3 Dec 2023
Monet and Moscato Class

Monet and Moscato Class

Unwind with a glass of wine in hand and a paintbrush in the other at our paint and sip class in Sydney!
3 Dec 2023
Sewing for beginners

Sewing for beginners

Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine whilst making a cushion cover
3 Dec 2023
Voice & dialect classes

Voice & dialect classes

Voice & dialect classes to master your voice on screen & stage
4 Dec 2023
"Game Over Man! Game Over!" Pop Culture trivia

"Game Over Man! Game Over!" Pop Culture trivia

Think you know everything about Star Wars? Sega vs. Nintendo? Test your knowledge and you could win a bar tab!
5 Dec 2023
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – "Rudolpho's Christmas"

Opera in the Pub at The Harold – "Rudolpho's Christmas"

Opera in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub
5 Dec 2023
Social art class

Social art class

If you love art and a chat, then pop down to the Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
5 Dec 2023
ARTplay at the MCA

ARTplay at the MCA

Creative play sessions for children 0–5 years and their grownups
6 Dec 2023
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced

Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
6 Dec 2023
Afternoon Art Classes - For Kids

Afternoon Art Classes - For Kids

No skills required, just enthusiasm and a love for creativity
6 Dec 2023
Clay in Focus

Clay in Focus

An exhibition of ceramic works by six contemporary artists.
6 Dec 2023
New Breed 2023

New Breed 2023

This year marks the ten-year anniversary of Sydney Dance Company’s New Breed at Carriageworks.
6 Dec 2023
Urbanus

Urbanus

A group exhibition exploring the urban landscape, presented by Open Bite Printmakers.
6 Dec 2023
Sophie Hutchings – A World Outside

Sophie Hutchings – A World Outside

Sophie Hutchings album launch concert at City Recital Hall
7 Dec 2023
Stories

Stories

Paintings by Hela Donela
8 Dec 2023
The Finders Keepers Sydney / Eora Spring Summer Markets

The Finders Keepers Sydney / Eora Spring Summer Markets

Visit Australia’s leading design marketplace as we celebrate 15 years of making market magic
8 Dec 2023
Aboriginal Art Class

Aboriginal Art Class

Learn how to paint and create your own masterpiece inspired by Wiradjuri culture and stories.
9 Dec 2023
art glass exhibition

art glass exhibition

first solo glass exhibition! - not to be missed
9 Dec 2023
Christmas Card Workshop with Sydney Collage Society

Christmas Card Workshop with Sydney Collage Society

Create beautiful and striking Christmas cards for your loved ones this Christmas!
9 Dec 2023
Polymer clay, pizza & sip

Polymer clay, pizza & sip

Make 3 pairs of polymer earrings. Pizza included & BYO drinks welcome
9 Dec 2023
Show Ponies: Queer Youth Art Festival Exhibition

Show Ponies: Queer Youth Art Festival Exhibition

See the amazing artwork that young people have created and celebrate their talent
9 Dec 2023
Textiles Mending Group

Textiles Mending Group

Join us for a monthly mending extravaganza!
9 Dec 2023
Create a travel sketchbook with Richard Byrnes

Create a travel sketchbook with Richard Byrnes

Learn techniques in watercolour, pen and pencil to capture the sights and experiences of your adventures
10 Dec 2023
Sydney poetry picnic

Sydney poetry picnic

Get together and enjoy some great poetry at Observatory Hill overlooking Sydney Harbour
10 Dec 2023
Nathan Dawson Art- Art Exhibition

Nathan Dawson Art- Art Exhibition

dynamic art with influences from Japanese, street art and MAD magazines.
13 Dec 2023
MCA Artbar Summer

MCA Artbar Summer

Enter realms of friction and desire at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
15 Dec 2023
Carols at the House

Carols at the House

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Carols at the House is back in 2023 with actor John Bell and soprano Julie Lea Goodwin
15 Dec 2023
Christmas Themed Dance Social

Christmas Themed Dance Social

A great evening of ballroom and latin dancing, with a Christmas twist!
15 Dec 2023
Jonathan Jones: untitled (transcriptions of country)

Jonathan Jones: untitled (transcriptions of country)

Wiradyuri and Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones will present the inaugural exhibition at Artspace at The Gunnery.
15 Dec 2023
The Unfair Advantage at The Pylon Lookout

The Unfair Advantage at The Pylon Lookout

Sit 87 metres above sea level within Sydney’s hidden gem whilst entering a world of magical secrets and enchanting views
15 Dec 2023
1st Festival Argentino in Australia

1st Festival Argentino in Australia

Food Stalls. Cinema. Live Music. Games. Giveaways. DJs until late.
16 Dec 2023
Handel's Messiah

Handel's Messiah

Be uplifted by this massed choir performance of Handel's immortal oratorio.
16 Dec 2023
Misc.

Misc.

A monthly multidisciplinary queer artist development workshop program for LGBTQIA+ teenagers and their friends.
16 Dec 2023
Plant Pot Painting

Plant Pot Painting

Paint and decorate a cute terracotta pot for your plants
16 Dec 2023
Sewing class: sew shorts or pants

Sewing class: sew shorts or pants

Advance your sewing skills by following a pattern to make your own shorts or pants
17 Dec 2023
School Holiday Workshops December 2023

School Holiday Workshops December 2023

No skills required, just enthusiasm and a love for creativity
18 Dec 2023
Daniel Muggleton at Sydney Opera House

Daniel Muggleton at Sydney Opera House

Comedian Daniel Muggleton brings his award-winning show to The Opera House this December!
23 Dec 2023
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals

Sydney Town Hall organ recitals

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free lunchtime concert in the heart of the city
28 Dec 2023
Floral Design Class for kids

Floral Design Class for kids

Learn how to make a natural garden-styled floral arrangement
30 Dec 2023
Intensive Marble Carving Workshops – January 2024

Intensive Marble Carving Workshops – January 2024

You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving directly onto the famous White Statuario Marble
3 Jan 2024
Encantado

Encantado

The enchanted and disenchanted in a jubilant dance
5 Jan 2024
Hi-Vis

Hi-Vis

Art invades architecture on a grand scale
5 Jan 2024
Drawing for kids holiday camp

Drawing for kids holiday camp

Sydney Language Solutions provide a high variety of drawing classes for children aged from 5 years old
6 Jan 2024
Il Tabarro

Il Tabarro

Puccini's one-act opera masterpiece on the harbour
9 Jan 2024
White Gold

White Gold

Unmissable Cambodian circus
9 Jan 2024
Sculptured Riddims

Sculptured Riddims

Dance takes shape in a transformed space
11 Jan 2024
Seagulls

Seagulls

Hide your hot chippies
12 Jan 2024
Caroline Keane and Tom Delany

Caroline Keane and Tom Delany

Irish concertina and uilleann pipes concert hosted by Comhaltas Sydney at the Gaelic Club
13 Jan 2024
Arka Kinari

Arka Kinari

Subversive, immersive and partially submerged
17 Jan 2024
Mother Nature

Mother Nature

An exhibition of paintings by Seya Hashemi.
17 Jan 2024
Rebirth presents: Parallel by Kasia Frankowicz

Rebirth presents: Parallel by Kasia Frankowicz

As they progress parallel, boundaries blur, uniting two artistic realms.
17 Jan 2024
Soliloquy

Soliloquy

A radical reinvention of the solo recital
17 Jan 2024
Spin

Spin

A different kind of dance rave
17 Jan 2024
Flickerfest 2024

Flickerfest 2024

Flickerfest, Sydney’s Academy® qualifying and BAFTA recognised short film festival, celebrates 33 years in 2024.
19 Jan 2024
Mutiara

Mutiara

Revealing Broome's hidden history
19 Jan 2024
School holidays: Laser cut keyrings & bag tags 9 -12yrs

School holidays: Laser cut keyrings & bag tags 9 -12yrs

Create your own laser cut key-ring in this 2-hour interactive workshop for ages 9-12 years
22 Jan 2024
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

Create your own one-off jewellery pieces in this 2 half-day introductory workshop for young people
22 Jan 2024
Cyanotypes workshop with Lisa Shepherd

Cyanotypes workshop with Lisa Shepherd

An introduction to the historic photographic process of cyanotype printing which is a form of camera-less photography.
11 Feb 2024
Painting course: Watercolour

Painting course: Watercolour

Award-winning artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
12 Feb 2024
Flora Photography with Glenn Smith

Flora Photography with Glenn Smith

Explore and photograph the many wonderful florals of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
13 Feb 2024
Jewellery: beginner silver ring making

Jewellery: beginner silver ring making

Make a series of stackable sterling silver rings in this 4-week introductory jewellery course for beginners
14 Feb 2024
Shakespeare on Film: Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare on Film: Much Ado About Nothing

Revisit some classic adaptations of Shakespeare’s stories on film, curated by artistic director Peter Evans.
14 Feb 2024
Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)

Ceramics: studio access program (Thursdays)

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course
15 Feb 2024
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)

Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays)

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6 week course
17 Feb 2024
The Redgum Years starring John Schumann & The Vagabond Crew

The Redgum Years starring John Schumann & The Vagabond Crew

A concert of songs and stories for people who still believe songs can change the world
17 Feb 2024
Ultra Violet

Ultra Violet

A night of dancing divas for LGBTQIA+ women and allies.
17 Feb 2024
Fair Day

Fair Day

Our very own big queer day out where all our communities shines bright
18 Feb 2024
Diamond Dance

Diamond Dance

To celebrate 60 years of Pollys Club, Mardi Gras, Polly's and Dykes on Bikes are joining forces for Diamond Dance.
29 Feb 2024
A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare’s classic comedy is reawakened in this breathless production brimming with magic, mirth and mayhem.
2 Mar 2024
Mardi Gras Parade: Club Cindy

Mardi Gras Parade: Club Cindy

Club Cindy returns in 2024 as the hottest club on the Mardi Gras Parade strip.
2 Mar 2024
Mardi Gras Parade: Diamond Club

Mardi Gras Parade: Diamond Club

Destined to dazzle you from start to finish, Diamond Club is one of the hottest tickets of the Festival calendar.
2 Mar 2024
Mardi Gras Parade: Ruby Road

Mardi Gras Parade: Ruby Road

Take in the wonders of the parade, or kick-back in Moore Park with a picnic and watch the relay screens at Ruby Road.
2 Mar 2024
Mardi Gras Parade: Sideshow

Mardi Gras Parade: Sideshow

Want front row tickets to the show? Then Sideshow is the way to experience the Parade.
2 Mar 2024
Mardi Gras Party

Mardi Gras Party

Prepare to be devoured by debauchery at the biggest LGBTQIA+ overnight party in the Southern Hemisphere.
2 Mar 2024
Official Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

Official Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

An Internationally recognised event for 46 years, it's time for the official parade!
2 Mar 2024
Laneway

Laneway

The festival isn't over yet, come kick-on with us at the best street party you will ever experience!!
3 Mar 2024
Spoons

Spoons

A a multi-sensorial immersive performance
8 Mar 2024
CRH Classical: Paavali Jumppanen

CRH Classical: Paavali Jumppanen

Finland’s Paavali Jumpannen offers up a program including Sibelius, Chopin, Debussy and Beethoven
27 Mar 2024
Shakespeare and the Language Revolution

Shakespeare and the Language Revolution

The One I’ll Slay, the Other Slayeth Me – Shakespeare and the Language Revolution
9 Apr 2024
Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

A perfect introduction to the play for young audiences
22 May 2024
King Lear

King Lear

Shakespeare's epic of the imagination, King Lear, creates a portrait of a family and a country torn apart.
14 Jun 2024
Sonnets & Semillon

Sonnets & Semillon

Don’t miss this illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker.
1 Aug 2024
Play In A Day: Cymbeline

Play In A Day: Cymbeline

Play In A Day is Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics.
26 Sep 2024