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Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Behind the Scenes Glasshouse Tour
Discover the tropical gems of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's glasshouse collection on this behind the scenes tour.
Vision Machines: Models
Co-presented by the Power Institute and MCA Australia, as part of the Visual Research Program.
Opera Lecture Series - The Operas of Verdi
Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts
Paddo(C) Walking Tours
Wander back in time to discover Paddington's peculiar past.
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one
Spawn: Michael Jai White live on stage
Get up close and personal at this exclusive Sydney screening.
LITTLE WOMEN: Screening & Live Director Q&A
Screening of LITTLE WOMEN (1994) with acclaimed Director Gillian Armstrong live on stage for a Q&A
Heritage Festival: Curator tour of The Model Makers
Curator-led tour with city historian Laila Ellmoos exploring Sydney's city model and the craft behind it
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Degenerates and Perverts: The 1939 Herald Exhibition
Author Steve Miller discusses the impact of this legendary exhibition of modern masters
Hentley Farm Winemaker Lunch
Wine lunch led by James Herriott, National Brand Ambassador featuring Hentley Farm Benchmark Barossa new release
In conversation: John Prince Siddon
Walmajarri artist John Prince Siddon and MCA curators Rebecca Ray and Tim Riley Walsh discuss his major new work
Alphabet Lane – Screening & Q&A
Screening followed by live on stage Q&A with writer and director James Litchfield, actor Helana Sawires, DOP Grégoire Lière and producer Lucinda Reynolds
Inspire Series: Andrew Lock, Another Step on the Ladder
High adventure in the Himalaya, polar regions, deserts and other places he crashed into.
Curator talk: Wael Shawky
Learn more about Wael Shawky’s Drama 1882 from MCA Senior Curator Jane Devery in this special talk
Curator tour: Yasmin Smith
A curator led tour of Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life
Jessica Mauboy
An intimate night with Jessica Mauboy, as she shares her story through music, resilience and creative reinvention.
How to be scam safe - information session
Come along to this free talk by the Seniors Rights Service to learn how to help keep yourself safe from scams.
Sue-Anne Hunter: Our kids deserve better
In conversation with the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
Mieko Kawakami: Sisters in Yellow
International bestselling author, Mieko Kawakami, explores inconvenient truths and her genre busting books.
Vision Machines: Ensembles
Co-presented by the Power Institute and MCA Australia, as part of the Visual Research Program.
SWF Great Debate: We Can’t Handle the Truth
Wild and risqué Festival favourite event returns to open Pandora’s box
Zane Lowe: In Conversation
Music industry tastemaker and broadcaster Zane Lowe dives deep into the sound of now with Lucy Smith
In conversation: Angela Tiatia
A talk with Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia and MCA Curator Antares Wells.
Healthy Bones & Osteoporosis information session
Come along to this free talk by Health Promotion Service for Older People
Roxane Gay: In Conversation
Join prolific author and cultural critic Roxane Gay in an exclusive conversation with Narelda Jacobs OAM
Healthy brain ageing and dementia - information session
Come along to this free talk by the Sydney Local Health District Dementia Counselling & Support Service.
Neurotica: Dinner Parties for Deep Thinkers
A contemporary cultural salon where convos over psychology, art & pop culture collide
Hearing loss management information session
Come along to this free talk by Hearing Matters Australia
Recipe for Murder: The Leongatha Mushroom Murders
In Conversation w Duncan McNab & Michael Duffy