Talk

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

The rise and fall of The Garden Palace.

Inventor of the World Wide Web

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

Join ETTE MEDIA’s Jan Fran and Antoinette Lattouf for their debut live show ‘IT’S A NO FROM ME’

One-on-one assistance for independent living

Come along to this free talk by the Seniors Rights Service

An evening in conversation with Ben Crowe with Melissa Doyle live on stage to launch his new book.

Join this free talk presented by the Seniors Rights Service to learn about the new act and how to navigate My Aged Care.

A public lecture by Robert Muscat for the Military History Society of New South Wales

In this talk, Julie Ewington explores the enduring attraction of Provence.

A no-holds-barred fireside chat about the future of PR with one of the world’s leading authorities.

Free talks on the history of this popular tourist destination

A panel of critics previews the year ahead in culture — from literature and film to music, ideas and emerging voices.

World-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author Ottolenghi invites you to a night of culinary adventure and storytelling.

Fran Lebowitz returns, unleashing her chain-smoking, coffee-drinking New Yorker bite on the world

The festival’s signature rollicking debate takes to the State Library of NSW stage for a special Mardi Gras edition

A journalist’s quest to understand his mother’s past leads him to discover a vanished China

Steven Miller guides you through Puglia's diverse history of art and culture.

Part of the ‘Let’s talk about public art’ series.

As part of Mardi Gras, queer voices honour lost spaces and imagine new futures for Sydney’s LGBTQI+ cultural life.

Stories from Sir Tony's remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut.

An illustrious line-up of contributors to the book reflect on the libraries that shaped them as readers and writers.

Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.

Find out how to plan for the final phase of your life

Lucienne Joy will take us island-hopping, following in the footsteps of those who were captivated by Greek islands.

Experience the electrifying reunion of Formula One’s Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard as they take to the stage 2026.

Shimora Wine Dinner at Azuma

Discover inspiring stories of women in the Navy from wartime trailblazers to today’s leaders in this special event.

Come along to this free talk by Health Promotion Service for Older People

Stay safe and confident on the road

Join Paul Donnelly on a journey through archaeological sites in Greece, Italy, Jordan, and Syria

Quentin Bryce and Juliett Rieden in conversation with Elsa Atkin

A cultural quilt making workshop whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer, like weaving, or just a curious beginner.

This is an intimate, once-only champagne dinner centred on one of the most revered prestige cuvées in Champagne.

Come along to this free talk by Seniors Rights Service