Arts

A modern love story

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days on display at UNSW Galleries

Experience the surreal humour and cyber futurism of Cao Fei’s art

Immerse yourself in a 180-degree visual experience depicting Australia’s unique flora and fauna

A tribute to the unique creative talent of Sydney artist Peter Kingston.

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

The metaphysics of disappearance

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

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

Let's enjoy the visual art of Chinese calligraphy!

This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving

A major new commission in the Tank by one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists

Artist Barbara Licha will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery space

A fantastical celebration of scraps and discards across costume, performance, film, illustration and music.

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

See the extraordinary story of the Dunera told through moving artworks and objects

See the work of Archibald-Prize winning Aboriginal artist Blak Douglas in a free exhibition at NSW Parliament

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

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

Upcoming exhibition of paintings

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 highly anticipated solo exhibition by Kris Ancog

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

Sydney largest Asian-Australian cultural arts festival

Honouring a long lineage of shell artists

Jeff McCann experiments with cardboard to make wearable art! Celebrating the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

Get creative in this resin art and sip class in Sydney!

A solo exhibition of vivid paintings and finely detailed drawings.

A singing circle in the bookstore after closing time.

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

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

Trolley Herder intends to lighten trolley herders' burdens and assist in maintaining order in our society.

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

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

Discover the work of the Anzac Memorial's 2024 Veteran Artist in Residence

Prepare for an epic experience as Madame Tussauds reveals three wax figures of Letitia Wright as Shuri!

What does it mean to be welcome in 'Australia'?

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

STATION is delighted to present Earth 2, André Piguet’s sixth solo exhibition with the gallery.

Bell Shakespeare presents one of the most famous war plays of all time.

A group exhibition showcasing emerging women artists from Sydney College of the Arts and the National Art School

A new body of work, featuring embroidered paintings on linen, alongside a collection of hand-embroidered works on paper

YOLO Solos Vol. 10, featuring violinist Beatrice Colombis and cross-cultural flautist Chloe Chung

Australian Design Centre and JMGA-NSW present Profile 2025, the JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award.

Australian Design Centre presents the 2024 Robert Foster Metal Prize in partnership with Craft + Design Canberra.

An epic story of love, migration and identity unfolding across continents and decades.

TheatreSports™ meets "A Well-Known TV Show"

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

Two artists, one a Kiwi (Joey) & one from Zimbabwe (Owen) – they share a studio and have painted up a storm

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

The artists in XSWL warn us that it’s all fun and games…until someone loses an eye.

Explore movement, feeling and creativity

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

Journey through the breathtaking Franklin River and Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness with Barbara's ceramics.

Discover ceramics in this 4-week course for beginner students

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

An evocative journey through Paul McCarthy's profound works that explore the depths of human emotion and nature.

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting

4A presents the debut solo exhibition of Sly Morikawa.

Produced by Space Jump Theatre Company

Make the most of your trip to Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour.

This works invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and discover the beauty in what has been left behind.

A Tribute to the Heart of the Arts

An exhibition by the founders of Tiliqua Tiliqua gallery

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

Arts and craft program for 9 - 12 year olds after-school

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

Sydney artist Samuel Alison is currently showcasing his works at a gallery in Darlinghurst.

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

Think a party bus – but for book lovers! A fun tour of bookstores, cafés, vintage shops & more.

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

Dramatic readings of 11 short plays from around the world

A space for dancers and movers to be vulnerable, to be with community and to explore your movement

Find peace, inspiration and pageantry in a divine program drawn from the English choral tradition.

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

Art Leven announces New Works By, a solo exhibition by Walyalup (Fremantle) artist duo Stephen Brameld and Jay Staples

Explore the politics of activism in this panel talk through the work of photographer, Juno Gemes.

Join us for an exclusive evening of art and auctions! Celebrate with drinks and supper, all in support of Lifeline!

10-year retrospective showcasing Angela Robertson-Buchanan's award-winning images & the work of wildlife carers.

Annual commemoration service held for school students by school students

A ballet by John Neumeier

AN exhibition of contemporary ceramics

Experience the best in hi-fi & home audio at the Australian Hi-Fi Show 2025

An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Central Coast artist Cheryl Bruce

An exhibition of paintings and ceramics

A unique opportunity for art lovers to admire and acquire exceptional pieces by talented artists and support Lifeline!

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

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

Join us for the exclusive opening night of Botanica, The Art of Disguise and Deception.

Let Bower carry you home on thoughtful three-part harmonies, original tunes and unexpected arrangements.

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

Two-part lecture series with Catherine Love

Celebrate the warmth and wonder of the choral sound with Gabriel Fauré’s sublime and radiant Requiem.

One Day Painting Workshop with Mathew Lynn

Join us for live music and art making at the library

Live original music meets tea, biscuits, and journalling

Painting, pottery, drawing and more! Join us for amazing art workshops for adults taught by professional artists!

Code Camp is Australia’s favourite school holiday program, where kids get creative and learn new skills

Join us for a fun and hands-on introduction to clay, perfect for both beginners and people who've potted in the past!

Come and knit squares to create blankets for Wrap for a lovely cause.

This is a figure sculpting class designed for both beginning and advanced students interested in figurative sculpture.

Join us for the second instalment of our series where artists, poets, and writers share their stories in conversation

Be guided around Botanica: The Art of Disguise and Deception and The Daniel Solander Library

Sydney premiere of 'Glass Child', created and performed by sibling duo Kayah and Maitreyah Guenther, presented by the Seymour Centre.

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

Paintings of people at work

Often not quite as tricky as people think, oils are a beautiful, buttery medium that is incredibly fun to create with.

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

Design and make your own sterling silver earrings from sheet metal

Van Cleef & Arpels, living instants, eternal forms

One day painting workshop with Natalie Popovski

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

A TISM front man and comedy icon’s electrobanger duo.

Major Zulu returns to the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

Come and learn to decorate an Easter egg using the ancient Polish technique of Pisanki with Agata Radna

Celebrate Record Store Day with us

Sydney's largest antiques and collectables fair

Discover the power of watery fairy tale imagery and enchanted river and ocean-based fairy tales and beings.

Behind the scenes tour of the orchid glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Get making with bookbinding

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

Experience Bach’s masterwork, a rare performance of Mendelssohn’s 1841 version performed on Romantic period instruments

Tap into your creative side and come join us to design your very first library bag!

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

Annual Easter Sunday concert presented by The Orchestra Project

Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics

Access your authentic voice in words, make great connections

For the record, we are ditching the canvas!

Step into the captivating world of botanical art.

Knit your own microbes and gut bacteria while learning from health experts

The best Jewish comedians in Australia at The Comedy Store

Superb music in the beautiful Pictures Galleries of the State Library of NSW

Iconic murals return home to Bondi

Special edition Mothers Day drawing workshop!

Celebrate all things cut & paste for World Collage Day at Waverley Library

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

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

Join us for a street portrait meetup, where you’ll snap awesome shots, and vibe with fellow creatives.

The ‘final word’ from Rossini with one last opera and a very little solemn mass.

Local and international storytellers speak about togetherness and connection

Bell Shakespeare's exclusive subscriber event with Professor Liam E. Semler

Beloved Sydney institution returns to the Sydney Writer’s Festival with international guest Plestia Alaqad

Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us 

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

Powerful stories for change

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

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

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

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

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

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.

Hasib Hourani will guide participants through different poetic modes of language to consider all that poetry can be.

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

Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield

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

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

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.

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

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.