Culture

A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.

The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 46th year of celebrating heritage

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

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery

Bachata is a popular Latin dance focusing on smooth footwork, body movement, and strong partner connection worldwide.

The Power Institute and the Chau Chak Wing Museum celebrate the launch of Blue Art Journal

Come and meet your neighbours and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong every Monday afternoon.

Discover the Chinese merchants who built Sydney’s Chinatown and shaped Haymarket’s history.

One hour of non-stop laughs with a rising star of Australian comedy

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

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

An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers

Dark comedy on a Sydney construction site where power, hunger, and betrayal collide.

Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues

Australian premiere of Jonathan Dove & Graham Vick’s chamber Das Rheingold — a thrilling Ring Cycle opener in concert.

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

An intimate acoustic pop-up for young Sydneysiders, designed by and for young creatives.

A walking tour of Woolloomooloo’s shadowy laneways that uncovers the history of the Italian Mafia in Sydney.

Cold drinks, loud tunes, and one of the great pub traditions.

Enjoy a 2-hour walk with a trained guide and see how heritage and contemporary architecture co-exist in harmony

Welcome back to the dazzling world of Burlesque with 'Burlyflexx', led by the mesmerising Lou P Scarlett!

Experience glamour, confidence, and self-expression like never before with BURLYFLEXX!

Relive the most iconic moments of the One Piece anime series in a cine-concert experience

Learn this empowering style focused on confidence, posture, strong lines and fluid movement in heels.

Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here

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

A panel reflecting on how Aboriginal people have been represented throughout the Library’s history.

Empower . Yarn . Connect

Where Australians and internationals meet

Connect, sing and share the joy of music!

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

Exploring Critical and Creative Perspectives on the World and Current Affairs

Learn more about Wael Shawky’s Drama 1882 from MCA Senior Curator Jane Devery in this special talk

Birthday celebrations of King Willem-Alexander

Enjoy a world of contrasts with a string trio, classical opera, and the intoxicating depths of Persian classical music.

Top comedians act out YOUR most embarrassing confessions live on stage

Celebrate Harmony, Peace, and Coexistence at the 2026 Buddha’s Birthday Multicultural Festival Sydney

Learn the fundamentals of matcha and whisk your own perfect bowl, then enjoy it with a seasonal sweet

Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop.

Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees

A moving celebration from the MCA to Burwood

Professional training for Local & International stages. 5-day / 5 week course! 50 years exp, Trained 1600+ comics

Ready for an unique experience? Join us for our drum workshop where you'll dive into the powerful world of Taiko

Join the State Library's inaugural Imago Fellow Sheila Ngọc Phạm in conversation with Walter Mason.

An exploration of the social, political and class dynamics shaping library access over time.

The true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM on stage, adapted from the bestselling memoir — starring Anton Berezin

Rewriting Australia’s deep history – a rock art lecture

Anna Perry in "Days Of Our Lies" at the Enmore Theatre

Each performer gets a free drink!

Celebrate Marn Grook in Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the SCG!

World premiere of new Australian musical

Works by Alice Pulvers, Sophie Pulvers and Lucy Pulvers

Join author Heather Jones for gripping urban tales that uncover the dark history of Glebe.

Experience the exquisitely serene colours and pure, effevescent joy of Poulenc’s Gloria and Duruflé’s Requiem.

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer

“Two powerful women who use body and limb to depict a world gone mad. Radical.” — Hildegard Devuyst, audience member

Instilling a love of food one kitchen at a time

Wild and risqué Festival favourite event returns to open Pandora’s box

An illustrious line-up of writers reflects on the libraries that shaped them

Come prepared to think deeply, feel challenged and imagine new ways forward

Eleven-piece powerhouse groove band live on stage at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace!

Explore Italian craftsmanship in the heart of Sydney

A musical journey through faith, light and love.

An exclusive unforgettable degustation experience for Vivid Sydney that celebrates the richness of First Nations Culture

Celebrate Italy’s National Day and the Italian Australian community

A one-night outdoor celebration of Blak music, culture and community

A dazzling memoir of survival, reinvention,-authenticity told with wit, warmth, and wicked humour.

Enjoy a leisurely two hour walk around the gentrified Potts Point area with a trained AAA volunteer tour guide

An immersive audio-visual experience of Astor Piazzolla's music and life at the Sydney Opera House.

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion

A contemporary cultural salon where convos over psychology, art & pop culture collide

Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities.