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Discover theatre, dance, film and performances in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.

MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

Michael Jackson’s unparalleled artistry is thrilling audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.
Today 7.30pm to 10pm
Cats

Cats

Let the memory live again
Today 7.30pm to 9.50pm
Atong Atem: Three Women in Martin Place

Atong Atem: Three Women in Martin Place

Australia for UNHCR presents Three Women by Atong Atem – a striking public artwork for World Refugee Week.
Today 7am to 5pm
The Wrong Gods

The Wrong Gods

Belvoir presents 'The Wrong Gods', the brand-new play by S. Shakthidharan following his hit 'Counting and Cracking'
Today 7.30pm to 9.30pm
110% Ready

110% Ready

Written & performed by The Listies
Today 6pm to 7pm
Aphrodite

Aphrodite

Sydney Chamber Opera presents a world premiere by Nico Muhly in association with Omega Ensemble.
Today 6.30pm to 7.40pm
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)

Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)

Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Today 9.15am to 9.45am
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)

Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary
Today 10.05am to 10.50am
Blackbird

Blackbird

A gripping two-hander about truth, trauma, and consequence.
Today 7.30pm to 9pm
Cats the Musical Inspired Afternoon Tea

Cats the Musical Inspired Afternoon Tea

Indulge in an exclusive Cats-inspired afternoon tea at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Today 12pm to 4pm
Coriolanus

Coriolanus

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.
Today 7pm to 9.30pm
Dangerous Liaisons

Dangerous Liaisons

Love. Sex. Seduction. Betrayal. Revenge.
Today 7.30pm to 10pm
Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop

Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama
Today 2pm to 4.30pm
Eora by Michael Riley

Eora by Michael Riley

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.
Today 10am to 5pm
King Of The Metro

King Of The Metro

30 wrestlers enter the rumble; only one will be victorious at PWA’s King of the Metro.
Today 7.15pm to 10pm
Koreaboo

Koreaboo

Kindred. Longing. K-pop-tastic.
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Latin Nights by the Bay

Latin Nights by the Bay

We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay
Today 6pm to 10pm
Rose Scott Women Writers Festival

Rose Scott Women Writers Festival

Australia's only literary festival run, owned and operated by women for women writers.
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Sistren

Sistren

Unapologetic. Joy. Sisterhood.
Today 7pm to 9pm
The Half-Life of Marie Curie

The Half-Life of Marie Curie

The Half-Life of Marie Curie tells the true story of two remarkable women devoted to scientific and social change.
Today 7.30pm to 9pm
Fireworks at Darling Harbour

Fireworks at Darling Harbour

Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge
Tomorrow
Adult Beginner Ballet Course

Adult Beginner Ballet Course

Rekindle your love for dance or fulfil your dream of trying ballet in a safe, relaxed, inclusive class.
Tomorrow
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Pyrmont)

Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Pyrmont)

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Tomorrow
Ballet classes: Ages 5-8 years (Glebe)

Ballet classes: Ages 5-8 years (Glebe)

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Tomorrow
CYL Lion & Dragon Dancing

CYL Lion & Dragon Dancing

Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?
Tomorrow
Elvis to the Extreme: The Iconic Career

Elvis to the Extreme: The Iconic Career

A thrilling tribute that captures Elvis Presley’s legendary career.
Tomorrow
Hemlines

Hemlines

1 Night Only at Pride Fest
Tomorrow
High Tide

High Tide

A weekly improvised soap opera
Tomorrow
Meisner Technique Acting Classes

Meisner Technique Acting Classes

For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
Tomorrow
Scenic Sydney Movie Locations Tour

Scenic Sydney Movie Locations Tour

A beautiful walk along Sydney Harbour seeing scenic filming locations
Tomorrow
Secret Comedy Club in Surry Hills

Secret Comedy Club in Surry Hills

Now in their 12th year of sold out comedy shows, the Secret Comedy Club returns to Surry Hills at the Crown Hotel!
Tomorrow
Sydney Eisteddfod Opera Scholarship | Final

Sydney Eisteddfod Opera Scholarship | Final

Discovering the finest voices throughout Australia and New Zealand since 1933
Tomorrow
Tea ceremony experience

Tea ceremony experience

Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully
Tomorrow
The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute

Pacific Opera Studio's young artists present Mozart's timeless tales
Tomorrow
French Spirits

French Spirits

Immersive theatre in a small Redfern bar
29 Jun 2025
How Did We Ever Find Each Other?

How Did We Ever Find Each Other?

An new exciting queer theatre piece exploring how our stories transcend place and time.
29 Jun 2025
Mirage

Mirage

A hallucinatory experience where the natural world's desecration unfolds through spectral sound and symbolist verse.
29 Jun 2025
Movies, Musicals & Mascara

Movies, Musicals & Mascara

A Pride Month Drag journey through some of Hollywood's greatest hits.
29 Jun 2025
After School Improv Classes

After School Improv Classes

Unleash your creativity and get headstart on school drama and HSC projects, including playbuilding and devising!
30 Jun 2025
Salsa classes for beginners at Tropical Soul Dance Studio

Salsa classes for beginners at Tropical Soul Dance Studio

Learn the most popular latin dance in the world! Meet new people, make new friends and learn how to dance Salsa
30 Jun 2025
Opera in the Pub at The Harold – Opera Getaway

Opera in the Pub at The Harold – Opera Getaway

Opera... in a pub? You heard right. Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub.
1 Jul 2025
Best Worst Movie Club

Best Worst Movie Club

A movie club where we watch movies that are so bad they're hilarious
1 Jul 2025
Enchanted action drama & film classes

Enchanted action drama & film classes

Make friends and join the fun in these exciting classes! Confidence building, audition preparation, games and creativity
1 Jul 2025
Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships

Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships

Sydney's best comedians use their best jokes and humour each week as they try to win your vote
1 Jul 2025
Movement Classes For Acting

Movement Classes For Acting

Define your physical presence. Know how to move on stage and screen to command a character and physically tell a story.
1 Jul 2025
Beginner Tap for Adults

Beginner Tap for Adults

A relaxed, inclusive beginner class introducing basic tap steps and good technique .
2 Jul 2025
Killer Podcrafts

Killer Podcrafts

Bring your current craft project and work on it while listening to fascinating true crime podcasts
2 Jul 2025
Legally Blonde The Musical

Legally Blonde The Musical

A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie, featuring several big song-and-dance numbers.
2 Jul 2025
Prima Facie

Prima Facie

After taking the West End and Broadway by storm, the award-winning Prima Facie makes its triumphant return to Sydney
2 Jul 2025
Movement and dance class

Movement and dance class

Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
3 Jul 2025
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)

Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)

During this class you and your dancer will explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
3 Jul 2025
Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit

Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
3 Jul 2025
Bachata Beginners classes at Tropical Soul Dance Studio

Bachata Beginners classes at Tropical Soul Dance Studio

Weekly Bachata Beginners classes. Learn this beautiful rhythm from the Dominican Republic
3 Jul 2025
Bondi Festival

Bondi Festival

Bondi Festival returns with its biggest program yet
4 Jul 2025
Burlesque: The (parody) dinner show

Burlesque: The (parody) dinner show

Immersive musical theatre dinner show experience in Potts Point
4 Jul 2025
The Twits

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s The Twits return to our stage these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure.
5 Jul 2025
Comedy Monologue

Comedy Monologue

Lost in Translation, Found in Laughter: Sylvina Down Under
5 Jul 2025
The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel

The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel

A captivating acoustic performance of the majestic hits of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.
5 Jul 2025
BullyBully

BullyBully

What does a toddler and your average world leader have in common? Turns out quite a lot.
6 Jul 2025
Wawakuna Puppet Theatre

Wawakuna Puppet Theatre

As Diego follows his magical map, children learn what it means to belong
6 Jul 2025
Pursuing Pleasure

Pursuing Pleasure

A cabaret about the importance of doing what feels good
7 Jul 2025
Free stand-up comedy class by the Sydney Comedy School

Free stand-up comedy class by the Sydney Comedy School

Join this free stand up comedy class to have fun, meet new people and improve your comedy and public speaking skills!
8 Jul 2025
Hir by Taylor Mac

Hir by Taylor Mac

A satirical take-down of the USA, war, money, family and gender
8 Jul 2025
‘Jellicle Choice’ trivia afternoon tea

‘Jellicle Choice’ trivia afternoon tea

Enjoy a CATS-themed afternoon tea with trivia and a special cast meet-and-greet.
10 Jul 2025
Beachy Comedy | Beach Road Hotel

Beachy Comedy | Beach Road Hotel

The best comedians in Australia come to Bondi! Grab some friends and head on down for a great night of stand-up comedy
10 Jul 2025
Carmen at Sydney Opera House

Carmen at Sydney Opera House

When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. This ride through love and jealousy has famous music and a thrilling plot.
10 Jul 2025
Henry 6

Henry 6

The Australian premiere of William Shakespeare's Henry 6 trilogy
10 Jul 2025
Marrow

Marrow

Marrow is a bold response to a nation searching for a new direction
10 Jul 2025
The Rose Garden screening + mental health panel

The Rose Garden screening + mental health panel

The Sydney premiere of The Rose Garden, with guided meditation and mental health Q&A panel.
10 Jul 2025
Circle Mirror Transformation

Circle Mirror Transformation

Rebecca Gibney and Cameron Daddo make their STC debuts in an award-winning play about the magic of art.
12 Jul 2025
Paris After Dark: French Cabaret Show for Bastille Day

Paris After Dark: French Cabaret Show for Bastille Day

Enjoy “Paris After Dark”, an international French variety cabaret show over a 3-course French set menu.
12 Jul 2025
The Classic Conjuring Magic Show

The Classic Conjuring Magic Show

Magic at its close - the ideal way to mark special occasions or enjoy a night out with family and friends.
12 Jul 2025
Amelie Bastille Day Event

Amelie Bastille Day Event

French romantic-comedy classic Amelie, screening in a digital restoration and featuring pre-show performance
13 Jul 2025
The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

The Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy® award-winning production The Book of Mormon returns to Sydney
15 Jul 2025
Hot Nonsense Cabaret

Hot Nonsense Cabaret

Stupid. Sexy. Fabulous. A variety night of drag, burlesque, comedy and more!
17 Jul 2025
Winter Drama Workshop (ages 13-17)

Winter Drama Workshop (ages 13-17)

Learn the skills of spontaneous creativity and collaboration
17 Jul 2025
Liza Treyger: Down Under

Liza Treyger: Down Under

Netflix star and smash-hit US comic, Liza Treyger, comes to Sydney
18 Jul 2025
Rusalka at Sydney Opera House

Rusalka at Sydney Opera House

A water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there.
19 Jul 2025
Magic Show at The Wizard's Hideout

Magic Show at The Wizard's Hideout

An hidden theatre of wonder and close-up magic, with two magicians guiding you through the impossible.
21 Jul 2025
Breaking the Castle

Breaking the Castle

From rock bottom to the Opera House: an unmissable true story of survival and redemption
23 Jul 2025
Cam Knight - Sydney Comedy Festival Encore

Cam Knight - Sydney Comedy Festival Encore

Cam returns to The Sydney Comedy Store with his latest serve of brutal honesty & deep self perception in a 1 hour show.
25 Jul 2025
Liam Cooper's KING OF THE KEYS

Liam Cooper's KING OF THE KEYS

Australia’s piano-man Liam Cooper plays thrilling live concert to celebrate music legends, backed by a killer live band
26 Jul 2025
Jackson Aces

Jackson Aces

A magical mix of dark arts, illusion and humour
30 Jul 2025
Imagine Live

Imagine Live

by Jolyon James, based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
31 Jul 2025
The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro

One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.
31 Jul 2025
THE ROOM with Greg Sestero

THE ROOM with Greg Sestero

Special screening of cult favourite THE ROOM with live on stage Q&A with star, Greg Sestero!
1 Aug 2025
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio

Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio

Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen with an organic step-by-step approach.
1 Aug 2025
Impromptu speaking & comedy for Toastmasters & co

Impromptu speaking & comedy for Toastmasters & co

Meet new people at our public speaking & comedy event. Laugh nonstop, learn new skills, and think quickly on your feet
5 Aug 2025
Shore Break

Shore Break

Poetic and electric, Shore Break is a riveting piece of storytelling with a tour de force performance by Chris Pitman.
7 Aug 2025
The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

4 Actors, 130 Characters and 100 Minutes of Hilarity
8 Aug 2025
The Frogs: In Hell They Sing Show Tunes

The Frogs: In Hell They Sing Show Tunes

A new Australian adaptation of the Ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes
12 Aug 2025
We Aren't Kids Anymore

We Aren't Kids Anymore

Drew Gasparini’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous music comes to life in this brand new theatrical song cycle
14 Aug 2025
Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta

Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta

Award-winning comedian and star of Would I Lie to You, Nabil Abdulrashid, returns with a riotous new stand-up show.
15 Aug 2025
Imagine Live – Bondi Pavilion

Imagine Live – Bondi Pavilion

By Jolyon James based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
16 Aug 2025
Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year | Final

Sydney Eisteddfod Singer of the Year | Final

This event is kindly supported by Petersham RSL and the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund
17 Aug 2025
The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley

The world-premiere stage adaptation of the twentieth century’s most iconic thriller.
19 Aug 2025
When Night Comes

When Night Comes

An immersive performance that blends theatre and cocktails.
22 Aug 2025
Sonnets & Semillon

Sonnets & Semillon

Don’t miss Bell Shakespeare's illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker
28 Aug 2025
The Big Bike Film Night 2025

The Big Bike Film Night 2025

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
2 Sep 2025
Night Night by The Last Great Hunt

Night Night by The Last Great Hunt

A heart-warming performance blending theatre and technology
11 Sep 2025
Here You Come Again

Here You Come Again

Full to the brim with Dolly Parton’s hits, telling the story of a fan’s journey, guided by Dolly teaching life lessons.
12 Sep 2025
Anne Being Frank

Anne Being Frank

The story she never lived to write ...
13 Sep 2025
Whitefella Yella Tree

Whitefella Yella Tree

Australian theatre is at its very finest in this elegant and moving First Nations drama.
19 Sep 2025
For You to Know and Me to Find Out

For You to Know and Me to Find Out

Award-winning solo dance-theatre show about the intersection of motherhood and art
25 Sep 2025
Rent

Rent

The musical that rocked Broadway is back!
27 Sep 2025
Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions

Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions

An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups
27 Sep 2025
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out 20th Anniversary Tribute

A Fever You Can't Sweat Out 20th Anniversary Tribute

Celebrating 20 years of Panic! At The Disco's A Fever You Can't Sweat Out album, in concert!
28 Sep 2025
The Shiralee

The Shiralee

This sensational outback classic is transformed into a charming and epic theatrical adventure.
6 Oct 2025
The Laramie Project

The Laramie Project

The verbatim drama by Moises Kaufman and Members of the Tectonic Theater Project
7 Oct 2025
Fekei

Fekei

A story of Queer love, Pasifika identity and the struggle for family acceptance.
8 Oct 2025
The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot

The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot

Enter the Pajamazon Jungle with The Vegetable Plot's award-winning musical comedy show packed full of veggie bangers!
10 Oct 2025
The Sorcerer

The Sorcerer

Gilbert & Sullivan's delightfully mischievous comic opera
10 Oct 2025
The Walking Track by Karul Projects

The Walking Track by Karul Projects

Experience this unique performance from acclaimed Queensland-based First Nations dance company Karul Projects.
11 Oct 2025
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals

Sydney Town Hall organ recitals

Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free ticketed concert in the heart of the city
14 Oct 2025
Shirley Valentine

Shirley Valentine

Natalie Bassingthwaighte stars in the West End and Broadway award-winning Shirley Valentine!
22 Oct 2025
Adventure Reels Film Tour Sydney East

Adventure Reels Film Tour Sydney East

Bringing the world’s best action sport films to the big screen.
22 Oct 2025
Bonny & Read: A New Musical

Bonny & Read: A New Musical

A new queer musical based on real female pirates of the 1700s.
29 Oct 2025
Sam Campbell - Window Sucker

Sam Campbell - Window Sucker

Sam Campbell is touring his new show, "Window Sucker" to Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney and Hobart!
30 Oct 2025
An Evening with Ernie Hudson

An Evening with Ernie Hudson

The legendary Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson will be joining us for a LIVE on stage Q&A with a screening of GHOSTBUSTERS.
6 Nov 2025
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Kat Stewart takes the STC stage in an exquisite new production of Edward Albee’s explosive classic.
7 Nov 2025
Gravity

Gravity

A romantic (un)comedy about finding yourself falling in love, falling apart, and falling back together again.
12 Nov 2025
Chasing Freedom

Chasing Freedom

The incredible journey of child refugees
13 Nov 2025
Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.
19 Nov 2025
Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)

Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)

Merlynn Tong’s thrilling, semi-autobiographical family drama is a historic international collaboration.
21 Nov 2025
Beautiful Thing

Beautiful Thing

A love story about resilience, community, queerness and how choosing to love and love freely, can be the most important.
3 Dec 2025
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club

Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent, Cremorne’s own Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club has it all!
31 Dec 2025
New Year's Eve Opera Gala Concert at Sydney Opera House

New Year's Eve Opera Gala Concert at Sydney Opera House

Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind. Make this your most glamorous New Year ever.
31 Dec 2025