Arts

Chinese history wasn't always straight.

Australia for UNHCR presents Three Women by Atong Atem – a striking public artwork for World Refugee Week.

Epic environments of light and sound

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

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

An annual presentation of outstanding graduates and emerging alumni

Build skill, confidence and presence with The Actors Co.

Nasha Gallery is pleased to present a new solo exhibition from Sydney based artist, Amelia Skelton.

Explore flights of fancy in a new exhibition by artist Andrew Ensor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Darlo After Dark: A Winter Solstice Celebration of Art, Music & Magic

The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission

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

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

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

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

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

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

A nostalgic look at New York City

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

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

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

Life drawing with professional models and an amazing creative atmosphere every Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun

Reflections on identity and care in an adoptive family

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

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

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

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

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

Paint, cuppa and chat at South Eastern Community Connect

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.

A broader truth-telling of Australia’s rich pre-colonial history and its northern trade routes.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Exploring nostalgia through painting, sculpture, and photography. 18 artists reminisce on the past.

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

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.

Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay

A tour and afternoon tea with exhibiting artists of 'The Garden of Time' at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf

1 Night Only at Pride Fest

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

Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio

A unique platform for aspiring young Australian pianists

Discovering the finest voices throughout Australia and New Zealand since 1933

South Eveleigh comes alive with artisan stalls, handcrafted gems, free live music, and family-friendly workshops.

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 2-hour workshop happening in Sydney City on 29 June.

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

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

Methods of Deconstructions

Learn how to create stunning paintings inspired by the landscape

Hear Australia’s finest young opera talent.

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

Get the kids out of the house this winter with a fun day of painting, drawing and creative expression!

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

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

Learn the most popular latin dance in the world! Meet new people, make new friends and learn how to dance Salsa

For kids and teens we have drawing, painting, pottery and so much more!

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

If you love art and a chat, join this self-guided art class and get to know your local community.

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

Join a free creative workshop, Art Hive 55 – explore art, connect with others, and get inspired

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

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

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

Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices

Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.

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

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

Fun workshop for children aged 2 to 5 years.

Discover the joy of singing

Group Exhibition with Oscar Nimmo, Jacquie Meng, & Billie Robertson

Make the most of your trip to Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour

Recycled transformation abounds in this third show from enigmatic artist Aubrey Drawer

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.

Messy fun without the clean up!

Sydney’s hottest winter art party is back

Bondi Festival returns with its biggest program yet

Leysaniya Koltai is an artist enamoured of the Universe

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

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

Spend two hours learning and crafting your very own candle in a Japanese ceramic

Lost in Translation, Found in Laughter: Sylvina Down Under

Elevate your weekend with laughter and new friends!

Sydney Children's Choir is joined by Catalonian youth ensemble Veus performing stunning music from Australia and Spain

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

Sebastian Magnani’s solo exhibition explores the iconic Batman character in unexpected, everyday moments.

Kids’ activity cultural from Japan

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.

Live writing circle with reflection & connection

French fun, food and stalls

What does a toddler and your average world leader have in common? Turns out quite a lot.

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

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

A cabaret about the importance of doing what feels good

Learn the joy of the hand-made, creating tableware, sculptures and vessels.

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

Learn life drawing with us!

In NAIDOC Week 2025, join us for a creative, intergenerational workshop with Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia Ridgeway

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

Be immersed in musical brilliance and emotion at this one-of-a-kind tribute concert — ft Nina Simone's legendary songs.

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

The Sydney premiere of The Rose Garden, with guided meditation and mental health Q&A panel.

For beginners and people with some painting experience

Step into Pemberley with performances of popular songs and arias from Georgian England

Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop

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

A cosy winter market by the bay. Discover, sip, shop, and support local.

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.

Students will get to design and make their own jewellery pieces in this fun 2-half-day school holiday workshop.

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

Free family activities inspired by the MCA's major winter exhibition.

Sydney’s iconic French festival returns 17–20 July 2025 with food, wine, art & revolution – and it’s FREE to attend.

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!

A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families.

Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop

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

A walking tour inspired by artist Cerith Wyn Evans.

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

Discover ceramics in this 8-week courses for beginner students

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

Discover ceramics in this 5-week course for beginner students

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an expert ceramicist in this 6-week course

Immerse yourself in this unique art form to explore the beauty of Chinese painting

Get heavy with formidable writers

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

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

A fresh new way to paint and sip!

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

Experienced students can further develop their own projects with support from an experienced tutor in this 6 week course

Craft your own custom tea blend for winter.

Learn the basics of working with clay in this 6-week course

Discover ceramics in this directed 5-week course for beginner students

Have you ever wanted to record your family recipes and food stories? Do you like to play with words and ideas?

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

Learn how to sculpt in clay in wonderfully supportive studio

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.

Make you own handcrafted textured bangle or cuff in our Sunday afternoon beginner workshop

Sydney's largest antiques and collectables fair

Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners

A showcase of emerging young actors

A showcase of emerging young actors

Discover the artistry of science by exploring instruments, medical breakthroughs, and engineering marvels.

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

Learn to draw florals and foliage with us!

Award-winning comedian and star of Would I Lie to You, Nabil Abdulrashid, returns with a riotous new stand-up show.

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

A rich exploration of human nature

Learn linocut printmaking as part of our Visual Arts and Handcrafts courses

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 photography exhibition exploring the analogue spirit through evolved digital technologies

Learn creative composition skills with us

Develop your skill and technique

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

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

Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield

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

Songs of Peace and Remembrance: 80 Years On

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 story she never lived to write ...

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

Learn the principles of perspective drawing with us

Authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, Craft & Fashion

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

Learn to sketch urban street scenes!

Award-winning solo dance-theatre show about the intersection of motherhood and art

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

Learn to animate graphics and visual effects

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

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

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

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!