Culture

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

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

Art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia celebrating the many avatars of Vishnu

It's our story to be told.

Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities.

An artist who’s been everywhere and landed somewhere beautiful.

Join us for a special NAIDOC Art Exhibition showcasing NAIDOC posters through the years.

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer

Join a free portrait project with your friends, exploring queer friendship, connection, care and chosen family.

The 17th Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) returns to Sydney

An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers

The largest major exhibition of one of the most fearless and influential voices in Australian contemporary art.

Special preview of the new documentary Tina Arena: Unravel Me + live on stage Q&A with Tina Arena and Mary Coustas

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

Cultural Dance for Young People

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

In conversation with Richard Denniss and Charlie Lanchester: a Gleebooks event

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

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

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

Panel of crime writers including Candice Fox, Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier: a Gleebooks event

You’ve got the words. Now you want to refine your poetry, for your own reading pleasure or for public events.

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

Enjoy a 2-hour walk with a trained guide and see how heritage and contemporary architecture co-exist in harmony

Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip

Hear from three members of our prestigious Artist in Residence program about their creative responses to the Library.

In conversation with Hugh White and James Curran: a Gleebooks event

Where Australians and internationals meet

Connect, sing and share the joy of music!

Do you have an idea for an activity at Green Square? We'll help you get started.

Come and meet your neighbours and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong every Thursday afternoon

The Cult of Gloriana: Art, Music and Politics at the Court of the Virgin Queen

Free outdoor exhibition of posters by Peter Drew

Get ready for a monthly night where the energy is high, the stories are louder, and the karaoke is for all!

Jelena Curic and Samantha W.L. Lee in conversation: a Gleebooks event

Enjoy a leisurely two hour walk around the gentrified Potts Point area with a trained AAA volunteer tour guide

Explore Sydney’s Metro from Waterloo to Victoria Cross. Discover buried artefacts, station art, remarkable engineering

Evoking Country: towards a land-based performing arts praxis

Hear how the Library is meeting the new challenges and opportunities of safeguarding the born-digital archival record.

Opera in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub.

Abang Anada Othow in conversation with Jacinta Tynan

Japanese classical dance and English reading, under the themes of snow, moon and flowers (雪月花）

Where stories become a movement

Connect, share cultures, and practise languages over tea, games, and friendly conversation.

The funniest comedians in Sydney are coming to The Drummer every month!

Four choreographers. One intimate evening. Up close with the dancers in the Neilson Studio.

This is a unique opportunity to feast your senses on an evening of delectable hors d'oeuvres, light-hearted food history

Deeply relax in this unique experience in serious comfort, a special gong bath in the movie room recliners!

Ready for an unique experience? Join us for our drum workshop where you'll dive into the powerful world of Taiko

Celebrating the complex social, economic and environmental connections between local and global communities.

This event highlights Australian First Nations led design and innovation on the global stage.

Richard Ovenden, Head of the Bodleian Libraries, presents the 2026 David Scott Mitchell Oration.

Come behind the scenes to see the Conservation Laboratory and the work undertaken by the Collection Care Branch.

Join us for our monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson Hotel.

A book club that celebrates great Australian writing, lively conversation and the joy of reading together.

Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide

Each performer gets a free drink!

Stephen Page AO's ‘Reclaim’ celebrates the resistance and resilience of NSW’s First Nations peoples.

Discover and learn about Ultimo's colourful history and why it becomes known as Ultimo with AAA's volunteer tour guide.

The sacred, the now, the in-between

Award-winning solo theatre exploring the neurodivergent mind through colour, movement and spoken word.

Waleed Aly is at Gleebooks presenting On speech, equality and politics: Quarterly Essay 103

Rich Haridy will be in conversation with Bianca Nogrady

A live music series bringing the library’s leafy Macquarie Street forecourt to life.

Journey through the world of whiskey with a guided tasting of international drams, in the cosy den of The Doss House.

Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Tyree Barnette, Natalia Figueroa Barroso & Sheree Joseph in conversation with Sunil Badami

William Barton presents ‘Earth Flow’, a work honouring the living systems of memory and interconnected knowledge.

Malcolm Knox will be in conversation with Paul Daley

Take a trip around the globe with free festivals celebrating food, music and culture from around the world.

Bell Shakespeare’s ‘A Night at the Library’, written by Joanna Erskine, takes audiences on an epic quest.

Sonia Orchard in conversation with Jess Hill and Grace Tame

A conversation about the research, discoveries and curatorial decisions behind the definitive Max Dupain exhibition.

The Great Age of the Shogun: Art and Culture in Edo Period Japan

Celebrate longer evenings with a fresh mix of live cabaret, cocktails and karaoke in Sydney at the Seymour.

Marie Conte-Helm presents: NATURE, ART, AND GARDENS IN JAPAN: From Tradition to Contemporary Life

An immersive new multimedia work created by Skye McIntosh, Artistic Director of the Australian Haydn Ensemble

Australian Native Food Festival at Carriageworks on 26 and 27 September 2026

The Monkey King Opera | The Concourse Chatswood | 26th & 27th September 2026

Curious unpacks the ideas shaping headlines, sparking debate and changing the way we see the world.

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion

Professional training for Local & International stages. 5-day / 5 week course! 50 years exp, Trained 1600+ comics

Create your own Japanese style bento in this fun, hands on workshop!

A critical exploration of First Nations engagement with archives, and the work of re-reading and reframing collections.

Alexander Gavrylyuk and Richard Tognetti perform an electrifying evening of Szymanowski, Prokofiev and Brahms.

Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.

Free entry. Rare books, maps, prints & ephemera for sale. The Glasshouse, State Library NSW. 22–24 October 2026.

Embrace the dark this Oíche Shamhna with a hauntingly immersive evening of ghost stories and whisky at The Doss House.

Through music, comedy, and karaoke, this is Halloween reimagined—equal parts theatrical, joyful and unforgettable.

Day of the Dead Spectacular

An ambitious all-Haydn all-period instruments program

Celebrate NSW Wine Month 2026 with an exclusive lunch experience showcasing the finest food and wine from across NSW

Discover why public libraries matter more than ever as AI and digital technologies reshape their role.

Experience Diwali on Sydney Harbour with Bollywood beats and Indian flavours

The final show of the year, Sing that one last song. The perfect way to celebrate the end of the year!

Discover tea culture at the 7th Sydney Tea Expo 2026—tea makers, tastings, ceremonies & cultural exchange.

Free tour por Sídney en Español