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.

a fresh perspective

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

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

Sydney Tattoo Convention 2026 | Australia's Premier Tattoo Expo. 250+ artists, live tattooing & entertainment. 7–9 Aug.

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

Christopher Nolan’s mythic action epic on 70mm film in an exclusive north Sydney season

Featuring 30 artist from Korea and Australia

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

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

Nedd Brockmann brings a special fundraising event to the Sydney Opera House

Music to make you come alive

Scent & sound experience

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

In conversation with Lelia Green and Lisa Kervin: a Gleebooks event

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

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.

Learn how behind-the-scenes expertise shapes how library collections are organised, discovered and understood.

‘Nimrods’ is a road-trip comedy film that acts as a love letter to the music of Green Day

Join us for a lunchtime lecture about Homer’s Odyssey, exploring its ancient origins and its lasting influence

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

The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson Hotel.

Where Australians and internationals meet

Connect, sing and share the joy of music!

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

Each performer gets a free drink!

A celebration of queer African and South Asian culture, artistry and community and a night of radical belonging!

Dior Beauty Unveils Sauvage House in Sydney

Unlock Your Next Adventure!

Kate Foster will be in conversation with Martha Itzcovitz

Learn traditional Japanese art of mizuhiki and make your own earrings/charm. Beginner friendly, all materials included.

Oceanic Literature: Reimagining the Tao’s place on the global map

The inaugural Inner West Choral festival celebrates the voices of the Inner West and beyond

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

Join us for an afternoon lecture about Homer, Hollywood and the quest to capture the ancient world on screen.

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

Panel discussion on migration and multiculturalism in a changing Australia

Discover Ralph Clark’s deeply personal First Fleet journal and the questions it raises.

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

Discover the character, craftsmanship, and stories behind Irish whiskeys by candlelight in The Doss House.

Uniquely Australian artists, showcasing a diverse range of styles, mediums and creative perspectives in the Royal Botanic Gardens

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Free tour por Sídney en Español