Sydney

Great Southern Nights is making its epic return in 2025

Australia’s most engaging art event

Picture perfect glimpses of Australian Life - take a stroll through the finalists of the $10,000 photographic prize

Michael Jackson’s unparalleled artistry is thrilling audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.

From saunas to sound baths, meditation to marathon runs, whole foods to yoga on country explore wellness at Barangaroo.

Let the memory live again

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12

Ballroom reinvented

Special commemorative activities honouring the service and sacrifice of Australians on the front lines and home front.

Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects

Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

An exhibition featuring posters, magazines and other printed material created by Second World War prisoners of war

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music

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

Indulge in an exclusive Cats-inspired afternoon tea at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll

What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?

Join our library treasure hunt across the libraries in August to celebrate Library and Information Week and Book Week.

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

Turn a Fortnight into forever with Taylor Swift at Madame Tussauds Sydney.

Discover how posters captured the spirit of the population, essential to defeating our shared enemies in World War II

A water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there.

Savour our Signature Afternoon Tea, inspired by Victorian elegance era

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

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

Debuting at the Australian Museum, discover a culturally significant collection of natural history watercolour paintings

4 Actors, 130 Characters and 100 Minutes of Hilarity

A walking and public transport tour that includes delicious food and promises to get your senses buzzing

Artefacts on loan from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, telling stories of their young owners on that terrible day.

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934

Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones

Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures

See the world through a new lens and experience the breathtaking beauty of nature in Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A major exhibition showcasing the extraordinary artists of Yirrkala in north-east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.

Indulge in a celebration of rich, earthy flavours

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

Chase your running goals while exploring Darling Harbour, totally free!

Open to all ages, experience and fitness levels

Let’s immerse ourselves in the artistic creativity of a young generation of Chinese artists.

Practical course in writing poetry

An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.

Paintings by Ian Holmes

The power of the mind, body, and music

Australia's first and only national yoga program for first responders, emergency services and military veterans

Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.

A wine dinner hosted by one of the country's most acclaimed young winemakers, Melanie Chester, from Giant Steps.

Whole body workout

Relieve stress, shift energy and find focus during your lunch break.

An innovative showcase of the next generation of NAS Graduates.

Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.

Discover the wonders of our tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public

You're invited to an evening with Penfolds

Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.

Step into a time machine and dance your way through the biggest hits from 1990 to 2025.

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

Exploring the great influence of Italian culture in Argentinean cuisine

Celebrating 100 years of women in NSW Parliament

Enjoy an evening of discovery, research highlights and engaging conversations, hosted by award-winning science writer and broadcaster Bernie Hobbs

Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

Anzac Day, 1935. A shark in the Coogee Aquarium vomits up a human arm bearing a distinctive tattoo.

Immerse in the beauty and wisdom of the Bible

Plastic is everywhere - even in us. What’s the real risk, and what can we actually do about it?

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building

Unwind in style with the sweet, soulful sounds of Australian jazz

Get heavy with formidable writers

This free exhibition brings to life the artistry behind some of the most striking films in contemporary Korean cinema

Catch the sound of the evening in our stylish hotel lobby on Thursdays and Friday

Explore nature experiences with you and your little one

An immersive murder mystery, live in the Justice & Police Museum!

Practical tips to begin writing a song (or finish existing songs).

Join us for the launch of Tim Entwisle's new book, The Sceptical Botanist.

Free walking exercise program to get to know your local community workers and meet new people

Drink and discover on Sydney's best nightlife tour - focusing on the Rocks and Circular Quay every Thursday night.

Dip into fun, interactive events, exhibitions, screenings, talks and experiments celebrating National Science Week.

The world's number one ABBA show

Wine dinner with 4 courses, live music & mystery wine challenge.

Discover how Sydney braced for conflict and rejoiced in peace on the home front during the Second World War.

We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay

The history of modern art is replete with stories of modern love.

Join an buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour.

Immerse yourself in Sydney’s tattoo culture at Sydney Town Hall: Top artists, live shows, and endless inspiration!

Join us for Sydney’s biggest hoedown as we bring you our version of the Wild West!

A Decadent Winter Dining Experience: Premium Canberra Truffles Take Centre Stage at The Place

80th Anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War

Where women in media lead, learn, and ignite change

Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl!

Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge

A rich exploration of human nature

A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists

Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?

The Village Green at Darling Quarter will transform into a glowing wonderland of private dining domes and delicious set menus.

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience

White Bay Power Station is the new venue for a powerful concert inspired by the natural world.

Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.

An untutored life drawing session celebrating the human form. Create, be present and connect in a welcoming space.

Remembering the famine in Ireland for the many of Irish descent and the Irish influence in the building of this nation

Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes

If you love soulful storytelling and magnetic stage presence, don’t miss this rare chance to catch Serrini live.

Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War

A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW

Revealing, raucous and beautifully irreverent

Revealing, raucous and beautifully irreverent

A series of mini-dates with around 10 singles of the opposite sex at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.

Encounter Dating are hosting a Sydney Speed Dating event for singles aged 40-52 at Brooksy Bar in the heart of the CBD.

Visit 2025 Veteran Artist in Residence Hugh Semple as he practices his art.

Whisky, history & indulgence! Join us for tastings, bites & tales of Prohibition at Brooksy

The premier event for the Indigenous business sector

A quarterly series of meaningful meetups combining networking with skills development for creative practitioners.

The Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) 2025 returns to the big screen in Sydney and Parramatta!

Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces

You’re invited to join us to look back at four decades of ACON’s evolution, and look ahead to the future.

An evening of poetry and reflection on the collections that let the light in.

Exploring Colonial and Contemporary Sydney from the inside out.

Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney's CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide

Our annual concert this year will feature La Ola Tango as our guests artists

Glitzy sets, big emotions and stirring music fill the stage in this romantic classic opera, set in 1930s Berlin.

A morning of top gardening advice and hands-on propagating.

Join Sydney Open Symposium and hear from leading industry experts from architecture, design, placemaking and heritage.

The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony concert at Verbrugghen Hall at Sydney Conservatorium.

The story of the research journey to discover the identity of an Australian WWI nurse

See bold, diverse LGBTIQ+ cinema from around the globe in Sydney.

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.

Belgium’s Interfak Big Band joins Sydney’s Regent Street Big Band for a night of swing, bebop and funk magic!

‘Music bordering on a jazz masterpiece.’ – The Australian

Top poets share their favourite Australian poems since 2000 in this ABC Radio National panel event.

A challenge to question not just art, but the larger psychological narratives we live within.

Charlie Chech presents Las Vegas Nights!

A celebration of the written and spoken word

Nurse John’s comedy is like a mental breakdown at work… it will leave you crying, screaming, and laughing simultaneously

Join us for an exclusive showcase of award-winning wines and wineries featured in the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion.

Join us for a fun quiz, and make friendship bracelets, badges and other crafty things.

Winemaker lunch joined and led by Paul Gordon, Senior Winemaker at Leconfield Wines

All-you-can-eat seafood, hot food, desserts, and 2 hours of unlimited sparkling wine.

Discover what the night sky teaches you

Join us for a magical night walk through Sydney's Western CBD

Songs of Peace and Remembrance: 80 Years On

Help shine a light on the realities of endometriosis, and be part of the movement driving real change.

Back with refreshing representations on Taiwanese cinemas

Grab your team. Take on the 12-hour challenge. Support seriously sick kids.

Matteo Lane is a dynamic comedian, singer, and artist known for his sharp humor and musical talent.

Miracle Moon Walk is a spectacular night walk, taking in iconic sites of the city and surrounding areas

An evening of timeless elegance and refined scent

A delectable evening of exquisite scent

An elegant evening of scent & sip

Magic at its close - the ideal way to mark special occasions or enjoy a night out with family and friends.

Treat your dad to a memorable father's day celebration

Visit real crime scenes from the past and hear the stories behind the crimes

Due to unprecedented demand, Air Supply have added a 2nd Sydney show to their highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Tour!

Ian Burnet will share stories of murder, mayhem, mutiny, and disastrous shipwrecks

Join a panel of experts highlighting the story of our waterways, creeks and streams.

Melbourne ten-piece funk & soul outfit, The Bamboos are celebrating 25 years of hits with a special Sydney performance.

Celebrate History Week with a fun walk and art tour through Hyde Park

Full to the brim with Dolly Parton’s hits, telling the story of a fan’s journey, guided by Dolly teaching life lessons.

Australia’s premier professional development event for Pilates instructors

Join Ray Chen as he makes his highly anticipated return to Sydney Opera House.

The story she never lived to write ...

A tiny opera spiced with lively Neapolitan flavour

Witty, charming and barrels of laughter. A tiny opera spiced with lively Neapolitan flavour.

The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time.

Autism and sensory-friendly mornings

Immerse yourself in a deeply moving acoustic performance by Matt Gresham at the Sydney Opera House.

Sign up for the training rides and join us for the big day, 13th September.

Direct from London's West End for one night only! Coldplay By Candlelight, featuring world-class singers & epic band!

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court

Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide

Explore the methods used to make books as art with renowned artist and book creator Liz Jeneid!

Join Charter Keck Cramer’s Director of Research, Brendan Woolley, for a deep dive into Sydney’s apartment markets.

World-class fitness demonstrations, live competitions and expert-led wellness experiences

It’s time to embrace “The Change” with a night full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and sisterhood

Experience the dream pop sound that’s stirring hearts across Asia

Sydney, it’s time to change musical theatre history

Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure in Royal Botanic Garden

The musical that rocked Broadway is back!

Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.

Lecture by the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Christopher Smith AM CSM RAN

Globally acclaimed Kirtan artist Radhika Das brings Sydney his soul stirring concert, Manta That'll Move Soul.

The popular Sydney Made market is back again at Sydney Town Hall this October 2025 just in time for Spring!!

This sensational outback classic is transformed into a charming and epic theatrical adventure.

A group show on various contenporary and emerging artists exploring the content of the natural landscape.

Legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist Ed Kuepper & celebrated drummer Jim White (Dirty Three, The Hard Quartet) team up

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

Comedian, presenter and panel-show superstar announces new tour Giraffe for 2025.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte stars in the West End and Broadway award-winning Shirley Valentine!

Equal parts mesmerising and electric, Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell returns to Sydney for one night.

Trailblazing pianist Hiromi presents a breathtaking suite alongside acclaimed string quartet, PUBLIQuartet.

The official opening of the much-anticipated exhibition, Artisans in the Gardens.

Five-time Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Sydney for the first time.

Japan's leading exhibition showcasing tourism, products, food, culture, and so much more!

An exciting and diverse range of artworks inspired by nature in all its forms

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.

Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate and enjoy

In 2025, Sydney and Nagoya celebrate the 45th anniversary of their sister city relationship

28km, 7 bridges, one spectacular harbour. Take on the greatest walk of all this October 26, to help tackle cancer.

The versatility of the voice has fascinated composers through the ages, from its purest form to its most virtuosic.

Marcin Patrzalek is hailed as “one of the most talented guitarists of his generation” (Guitar World)

A Midsummer Night's Dream like you've never heard it before

Renowned artist’s book creator Avril Makula leads this interactive, hands-on workshop!

an extraordinary live music celebration of the captivating world of Demon Slayer.

Australia's largest consumer EV event - explore and engage with the latest & greatest EV technology

One of Australia’s most cherished songwriters, Josh Pyke celebrates the 20th anniversary of Feeding the Wolves.

Gather your besties and cruise aboard The Jackson

Watch Australia’s biggest horse race of the year right next to Sydney’s iconic harbour at Eastbank!

Watch the races in style at Searock Grill in Sydney Circular Quay

Gather your frocks, friends and fascinators to celebrate the race that stops the nation.

Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in unmatched style on Sydney Harbour

Start or grow your dream business

Stunning harbour views + gourmet meal + unlimited beverages + festive add-ons + attractive offers

Celebrate with your group aboard a premium glass boat deluxe menus, unlimited drinks & festive add-ons.

Harbour views. Multi-cuisine buffet meal. Unlimited beverages. Festive Christmas add-ons.

Live cabaret show + 3-course gourmet dinner + unlimited drinks + festive add ons

Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.

From the creator of Domain Dance Party

Once upon a time, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) ruled Zambia, blowing minds with their radical sounds.

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.

Two titans of Detroit music, Carl Craig and Moodymann, come together for a rare, all-night back-to-back.

Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved works of Baroque music, Handel’s Messiah.

Join the team at Mode Kitchen & Bar for a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner feast

An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas themed menu at the Strangers' restaurant overlooking the Domain Garden

Their sound pulls from deep house, spiritual jazz, broken beat and stripped-back tech – always warm, always human.

Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.

Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with a sumptious feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar

A festive celebration on the water

Come together with loved ones to celebrate with a decadent three-course dinner

Celebrate Christmas Day with an unforgettable festive dinner

Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive buffet delight.

Front row seat to the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Enjoy Silver Spirit Sydney, our luxury motor yacht

Front row seats to watch the race start in the harbour and chase the fleet out of the heads!

Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour

This New Year's Eve take a front-row seat at Luna Lu and Bar Lulu and see Sydney glitz into 2026.

Cruise aboard Sydney’s most prestigious ship for the harbour spectacular

Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour

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

Ring in 2025 with a classic New Years Eve Dinner feast

Enjoy luxury on Sydney Harbour, free flowing champagne, fine wine, onboard chef and the best views

See the Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, Australia Day Regatta and Defence aerial displays over Sydney Harbour.

See a series of dazzling fireworks displays around the Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Canadian duo Ocie Elliott return to Sydney, bringing their heartfelt harmonies and gentle acoustic sound back to Sydney.

Catch the Thrill of SailGP on Silver Spirit!

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.

Journey to the past.

This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.