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

Perspectives on life and death, grief and activism, community and care

Two-part lecture series with Catherine Love

Facture – the manner in which something is made

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

Reconnect to kinship and learn practical skills for positive change

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city

Discover how letters, codes and messages shaped wartime experiences in this engaging talk by Powerhouse volunteers.

Exclusive lecture with New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed ethicist

Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.

Laugh and tickle your tastebuds as you dive into the vibrant world of smooth tequila and smoky mezcal

Master the art of storytelling, joke-writing and presenting on stage

A series of photographs taken during a road trip across Zimbabwe in late 2024 by Paul Pinga Matareke

Join number one internationally bestselling crime writer Dervla McTiernan in conversation with Suzanne Leal.

Informative session about how to build confidence with money presented by a financial educator from the Good Shepherd.

Wander back in time to discover Paddington's peculiar past.

Informative talk about services the hub provides

City Historian Laila Ellmoos shares the life story of Lilian Fowler, who was elected Australia’s first female mayor

Presented by the Waverley Action Group

Bell Shakespeare's exclusive subscriber event with Professor Liam E. Semler

Hilarious Festival favourite that gets provocative, pithy and personal    

Discover what the night sky teaches you

A conversation with scholar, filmmaker and activist Bronte Gosper, facilitated by Rachael Hocking.

Warren Ellis takes the stage for an intimate discussion on his life, career and commitment to animal conservation.

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

Dr. Michael Fullilove discusses the ‘State of the Free World,’ sharing insights on global leadership and foreign policy.

A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.

From the original dream to the harsh realities and impressions left along the way.

Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.

Join Toby Walsh as he explores AI’s rise, consciousness, and the profound impact of intelligent machines on our future.

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