Performance

A gothic masterpiece reimagined

Live music by jazz duo AlHiro

Get ready to be seduced all over again as the incomparable Bernie Dieter brings her legendary show back to Sydney!

The original and the best, Chicago is back. It would be a crime to miss it!

A multi award-winning story of survival

A world premiere of a scorching new comedy from Chenturan Aran – a feast of cultural identity, displacement and ancestry

Free gig at the Sappho Bar!

Shakespeare’s portrait of a prince in crisis in an acclaimed contemporary opera by Australian composer Brett Dean.

The Latin Makers Market is all about music, flavours and talented artisans. Vamos

Experience a show full of sizzling aerial curiosity

This beloved classic is set to captivate audiences with its poignant story and enchanting melodies.

For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting

A Celebration of Peruvian Culture - Independence Night!

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting

See a world class magic show intertwined with intriguing stories about early Sydney town.

A thriller with sensational music, opera’s best villain, and an unforgettable ending.

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get on a ladder and be one

A night of brilliant improvisation, guts and glory

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

Free classes facilitated by Asahi Takahasi

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting. Suitable for both newcomers and experienced actors.

Your new favourite Thursday night extravaganza

Dine with one of the Opera House's acclaimed Australian Chefs

Two men attempt to seduce the other’s lover to win a bet. Mozart’s sublime music makes this opera must-see.

Don’t miss this illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker.

The Australian premiere of the dystopian drama by Enda Walsh, the writer of Once

Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen in a very specific step-by-step formula

100+ talented Buddhist monks from the most prestigious temples in China

Choral music through the centuries and around the world

A gorgeous night of live classical music based around the works of Ludovico Einaudi

Join this trial acting class for a fun night of confidence building and creativity

Improv your public speaking, storytelling and confidence!

Opera... in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub.

A raucous comedy showcase with uncensored insights into disability and oh-so-much more!

Sydney, your prayers have been answered!

Agatha Christie’s classic and suspenseful murder mystery on a voyage down the River Nile

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

Free gig at the Sappho Bar!

One of the world’s most exciting tenors makes his Australian debut in two recital performances

Retellings: Rainbow Chan x Sin Wai Kin bring their collaborative storytelling performance to Phoenix Central Park

INDance, Sydney Dance Company’s annual curated program of independent contemporary dance, returns for its third year.

An epic free outdoor performance in the Pav Courtyard featuring contemporary and street dance.

Sydney Male Choir's annual concert with a 10 piece string ensemble and the Sydney Girls High School choir

This liberating adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's 1938 play is a gripping, reimagined thriller of daring and doubt.

Free gig at the Sappho Bar!

Free gig at the Sappho Bar!

Comedy for kids and families

Experience the rich keyboard music from the 16th and early 17th centuries

Musical superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece.

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration

Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate!

‘Multi-art essay’ combines musical performance with movement, stories, cooking, images, sound and more.

Magic at its close-up best

A triple bill of comedies to nurture and nourish, directed by John Grinston

Discover a stunning hidden Sydney gem and immerse yourself in operatic splendour

Contrary to popular belief, Hobart does have magicians. The Honest Liar will bring a little taste of Hobart magic scene.

IDEA Festival – Workshop hosted by Sam Coren

Whether you are new to Shakespeare, or an aficionado, you will be entertained, enriched, and inspired by this production

Not now, not ever

An exhilarating and other-worldly musical odyssey from critically-acclaimed world music favourites, MZAZA.

“I will take care of you, forever…”

Experience a night of outstanding jazz music at the City Recital Hall with jazz legend James Morrison

"A little less clothes... A whole lot of WOW!"

A moving tale of self-discovery for all the family

We’re stopping traffic for a day of fun in Haymarket

Set in 1914, four young women undergo a profound conversion experience when exposed to a famous women's rights activist

The world’s oldest poem meets opera’s most cutting-edge artists in this spectacular new work, directed by Kip Williams.

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

Celebrate Potts Point with a day of outdoor fun

Strictly limited season!

A bookish circus adventure for the whole family.

Storm the Barricade Productions presents the Sydney premiere of Berlin by Joanna Murray-Smith.

Join the celebration of the century as La Clique marks its 20th spectacular anniversary this October.

The Tony Award-winning sensation has its Australian premiere

Celebrate Glebe with a day of outdoor fun on Glebe Point Road

Hidden stories. Faces of our community: Social photography exhibition & multicultural performances

“A world class production” – The Guardian

Witness the resilience of young refugees who have the strength to not only survive but thrive

Blood, sweat and explosive drama

Celebrate Redfern with a day of community celebrations

Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell live in concert, with John Foreman and The Australian Pops Orchestra

Arafura Music Collective and Ensemble Offspring collaborate presenting a new program from First Nations artists.