Arts

Stop by SFFTV, Sydney Film Festival’s giant outdoor screen, for free screenings, film previews, and special activations!

A celebration too big for a small screen. See the bigger picture at Sydney Film Festival, June 4-15.

Experience the magic of Vivid 2025 as the museum roof comes to life with a stunning illumination.

Epic contemporary environments of light and sound

A complete retrospective from one of world's great cinema artists

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

Iconic murals return home to Bondi

Audacious, cutting-edge and courageous films from around the world

A speculative history exhibition focusing on two men who may have been same-sex lovers during World War II

Australia’s leading prize for drawing, showcasing the work of 56 finalists from 965 entries nationwide

Friendship, adventure and magical bugs

An exhibition of large-scale pastel paintings that merge photorealism with abstraction.

Artist Magda Myszkowski will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery

Consuelo Cavaniglia develops a contemporary art project to engage with the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s collections.

This exhibition explores Japanese craft from a fresh perspective, highlighting its dynamism and resilience.

The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama

An exhibition of paintings from the students of Yvonne East

In collaboration with Yamaji Art, designer Nicole Monks has worked with Community to create this powerful collection

Experience the power and depth of Guo Jian's creations firsthand, one of the most compelling voices in contemporary art.

Hispana Expo honours Latin & Hispanic roots through art, culture & creativity.

HQ Sydney Celebrates Vivid Sydney with a Full Line-up of Food and Drink, Art, Music and Outdoor Events

A Neon Art Display around Hollywood Quarter, with the theme of DREAM, as part of Vivid Sydney 2025

Join a discussion between the artist and the MCA's Director of Curatorial and Digital, Lara Strongman.

22,000+ original artworks, 10,000+ artists, $100 each

Australia's most inclusive art show

A dramatic exhibition of black and white paintings and works on paper

Sculptures blossom from the ground like ancient relics newly encountered in this solo exhibition by artist Juz Kitson.

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

This exhibition offers new ways of understanding Australia's oldest collections, pushing the boundaries of ceramics.

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

A solo show by emerging artist Matt Spierings

Micro:Macro explores the role of models in understanding and exploring our world.

Celebrating the bold, the urgent, and the unforgettable – brought to life by a new generation of Australian storytellers

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.

Curated by our chef to kick off your Vivid night in style

Multimedia exploration of Jewish Arab stories

Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio

Group exhibition selected by Hendrik Kolenberg

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.

Art meets the everyday with Supa Sculpted Moments. Free exhibit until 20 July bringing over 25 contemporary sculptures.

Big premieres, big screen experiences, and big nights out

A compelling exploration of narrative in music through the works of Chaminade, Bridge and Medtner.

Contemporary art exhibition by artists from Australia and the Netherlands at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf

Spotlight the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists.

5 Australian artists from Chinese diasporic communities embrace their histories to celebrate the process of becoming.

"Cultural Baggage" art exhibition explores memory and meaning in the overlooked remnants of everyday consumer life.

This dazzling exhibition showcases rare European works, contemporary Indigenous art and Australian modernism.

Board a catamaran and experience all the sights and sounds of Vivid Sydney from a beautiful harbour location.

A pendant lamp collaboration between designers Suzy Evans and Adam France, combining their cultural aesthetics.

Celebrate the magic of the winter solstice with a lantern-making workshop

Sydney's largest antiques and collectables fair

ChorusOz gathers under the sails of the Sydney Opera House to sing Vaughan Williams’ mighty Sea Symphony.

Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.

A series of experimental short films, celebrating the MCA's major winter exhibition

Join Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, at this fun life drawing workshop!

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

Queer a Cappella showcase

An all new variety show with the members of Tagashowie, with acts you won’t expect but will certainly remember.

Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course

If you love art and a chat, then pop down to the Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

Learn to develop your drawing and painting skills with our visual arts short courses.

A beginners online workshop for artists who are ready to sell their work online, and don’t know where to begin!

Join Aboriginal cultural practitioner Hayden Walsh for an honest, necessary conversation on truth-telling in Australia.

An immersive exhibition exploring memory + place through layered materials. See shifting landscapes. Hear their stories.

Sydney's #1 Comedy Club on TripAdvisor with resident host Daniel Muggleton

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience

WITS - They're Hysterical!

The poet reflects on fleeing civil war in Somalia to surviving life in Australian detention.

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

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

Art screening & workshop for children

Learn to confidently draw what you see using time tested techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for all levels.

An entertaining hybrid between traditional workshop and social event designed for creatives to get to know each other.

Learn botanical art from Anna Voytsekhovich, scientist, illustrator and botanical artist.

Kintsugi for clothing practice to cherish and extend the life of treasured clothing by visible mending with gold thread.

A landmark exhibition spotlighting Chinese-Australian artists and the Archibald Prize.

A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor

Little Artists: Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years

Discover the joy of singing

A practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work

Children will explore the concept of shape, creating their own colourful and unique paper plate mosaic wall hanging.

Remix explores the future of the creative industries, creative places, and the creative economy featuring 50+ speakers

Join us for the explosion of colour that is Shaunagh Ashby's first solo show

Witness the alchemy of personal experience transformed into vibrant visual expressions at Gallery 371.

Celebrate Pride month with Waverley Library

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

Contemporary world jazz with powerful melodies, interactive improvisations, and beautiful grooves

Enjoy the spectacle from Canvas and the Sculpture Terrace, with exclusive dining packages and an after-dark curator talk

Paint, cuppa and chat at South Eastern Community Connect

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

Make a one-of-a-kind basket from reclaimed textile material.

The annual Ian McPherson memorial lecture spotlights a standout member of the filmmaking community

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece

Jonathan Biggins and Joyce Morgan have a lively conversation about the enduring appeal of New York’s theatre district

Bid farewell to the Sydney Film Festival with a special awards ceremony and the Australian Premiere of SPLITSVILLE.

Design, carve, and print your own custom stamp in this hands-on block printing workshop for beginners.

Knit, crochet, paint or draw with like-minded people

Learn to put pencil to paper with our drawing courses in a relaxed and casual atmosphere

Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.

Learn to paint portraits with award winning artist Mathew Lynn

Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers

A workshop for creatives covering how to prepare and legal challenges associated with professional creative pitching.

Are you an Aboriginal artist or creative struggling to know what you should charge?

Learn to improve your decorative abilities by mastering the art of colour theory for your home with our course

Push the limits of your movement through freestyle exercises

Children will create colours as they build an eye-catching sculpture using playdoh/clay, pipe cleaners, beads and more!

Michelle Van Eimeren explores memory, trauma, and how recollection shapes our perception and sense of self.

An exhibition of paintings by Libby Hackett

Come watch Sydney based artists and witness their creative processes as they battle live on canvas

A feast of hot club swing, upbeat Latin and European jazz.

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.

Join iconic Sydney drag queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, for her fabulous neon drawing class

Explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history

Unleash your inner Queen or King with Sia Tequila and create your own masterpiece

In this one-day taster class you will be introduced to lost wax casting techniques.

Powerhouse performer Judith Owen in concert, featuring jazz virtuoso James Morrison

Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us!

Flamenco dance and music performance with live music

Join Michelle Law to learn how to develop your own unique voice as a playwright.

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

Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop

Learn to create bold, layered prints using gel plates, image resist, and cut-out images from magazines.

Screening of the acclaimed new documentary ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO, featuring a special pre-show acoustic performance

Screening of 90s superhero cult classic THE PHANTOM featuring live Q&A and career retrospective with star Billy Zane

A beginner’s guide for creatives who want to engage an audience and master the social platforms they choose

Learn about personal and professional branding with specific focus on the arts and creative industries

A gripping two-hander about truth, trauma, and consequence.

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

Join us at Australia’s premier craft event the Craft & Quilt Fair!

An exhibition of handsewn neck-ruffs, along with a range of hats.

Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.

Eric Whitacre returns to Sydney to conduct his latest choral work, a mystical meditation in sound.

Intertwining dialogues of violin and piano lyrical works of Debussy, Boulanger, Messiaen, Holland and Brahms.

The Regional Youth Orchestra NSW will present a special farewell concert before departing on their 2025 European tour.

Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us!

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

Experiment with some accessible printmaking techniques using items from your home!

Inner West Council presents Creative Toolbox – a three-day symposium for artists and creative professionals.

1 Night Only at Pride Fest

A unique platform for aspiring young Australian pianists

Discovering the finest voices throughout Australia and New Zealand since 1933

Live writing circle with reflection & connection

Sketch, carve & press a custom block design onto totes, cards and more in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop.

Join us in a fun, creative workshop where you can sculpt your pet in clay!

A hallucinatory experience where the natural world's desecration unfolds through spectral sound and symbolist verse.

Hear Australia’s finest young opera talent.

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

Financial literacy may not come naturally, but the secrets of managing money can be learned.

A solo art exhibition of paintings featuring moths, butterflies and marble statues.

An exhibition of powerful, vibrant statements on the themes of fashion, confidence, style, and attitude.

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

A Swingin' 60s variety show

Learn to paint a bunch of beautiful flowers from life

Let award winning artist Mathew Lynn guide you through an exploration of still life composition.

Sydney’s hottest winter art party is back

Bondi Festival returns with its biggest program yet

Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us!

A pivotal event in the 2025 Sydney Eisteddfod calendar

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

Elevate your weekend with laughter and new friends!

An experimental collaborative workshop printing with found materials to produce a personalised artbook!

Learn linocut printmaking with us!

Celebrate Indigenous art and culture at Sydney’s annual National Indigenous Art Fair

Our 50th birthday concert featuring 5 new Australian works

Experience a showcase of talented young instrumentalists

A captivating acoustic performance of the majestic hits of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.

Carve a ring to include a bezel setting for faceted and cabochon stones.

French fun, food and stalls

Code Camp is Australia’s favourite school holiday program, where kids get creative and learn new skills

A night of performances from Bundjalung artists across art forms, in celebration of Dr Bronwyn Bancroft’s exhibition.

Learn life drawing with us!

If you’ve always wanted to try abstract and experimental painting but not known how, this is the workshop for you!

Gain an insight into the controversies, scandals and secrets that surround Australia’s most important art prize.

Learn how to mix any colour with confidence.

The Australian premiere of William Shakespeare's Henry 6 trilogy

Unleash your imagination at our zine-making workshop during the school holidays

For beginners and people with some painting experience

Unravelling the impacts of colonisation, race & ethnicity between & within First Nations and Asian Australian peoples.

An exhibition of oil on canvas.

This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques.

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

It’s easy, creative and totally addictive

Learn to paint and use watercolours with us!

Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas

An innovative showcase of the next generation of NAS Graduates.

Comedian Daniel Muggleton is back at The Comedy Store with an encore of his 2025 show!

In this fun, fast paced one day class, we will help you to get the most out of your butane micro torch.

Learn the skills to sculpt a head and torso in clay . Instruction provided in proportion and form

Experience the passion for dance at the Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala

Create two sculptures in this one-day workshop

Learn techniques in watercolour, pen and pencil to capture the sights and experiences of your adventures

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

A disabled-led, disability-affirming event to celebrate ourselves and empower our communities.

Celebrate AYO's homecoming! Join the Australian Youth Orchestra, William Barton and Christian Li for a stunning evening.

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

Discover how easy (and fun) playing ukulele can be

Two hours of sketching happiness in front of inspirational live models

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting

Poetic and electric, Shore Break is a riveting piece of storytelling with a tour de force performance by Chris Pitman.

A showcase of emerging young actors

A showcase of emerging young actors

Drew Gasparini’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous music comes to life in this brand new theatrical song cycle

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

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

Learn how to make striking natural artwork

This event is kindly supported by Petersham RSL and the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund

A hands-on portraiture course with real life models

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

Don’t miss Bell Shakespeare's illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker

Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield

Authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, Craft & Fashion

Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop

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

Australasia’s biggest contemporary art fair

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

Learn to sketch urban street scenes!

An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups

A story of Queer love, Pasifika identity and the struggle for family acceptance.

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.

Create your very own individualised semainier ring - like stacker rings, only better!

A new queer musical based on real female pirates of the 1700s.

The legendary Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson will be joining us for a LIVE on stage Q&A with a screening of GHOSTBUSTERS.

A romantic (un)comedy about finding yourself falling in love, falling apart, and falling back together again.

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

Sentimental moods and sweet musical delights

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

A love story about resilience, community, queerness and how choosing to love and love freely, can be the most important.

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

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent, Cremorne’s own Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club has it all!