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Australia’s amazing stingless bees
Learn more about Australia’s native bees and why they are essential to our ecosystem and agriculture.
Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll.
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get on a ladder and be one
Gamarada - Community Healing & Life Training
Reconnect to kinship and learn practical skills for positive change
LGBTIQA+ discussion group with Daniel Nour
An engaging conversation guided by a guest facilitator based on a short text of their choosing
Australian Heritage Festival: Lilian Fowler
City Historian Laila Ellmoos shares the life story of Lilian Fowler, who was elected Australia’s first female mayor
A living library for now, for the future, for all of us
A presentation by the NSW State Librarian, Dr Caroline Bulter-Bowdon on the vision for the State Library of NSW.
Who owns the ocean?
Marine Protected Areas promise a healthier ocean – but who really benefits when the boundaries are drawn?
Carers Network
Carers Network is a welcoming space for carers of people living with dementia to connect and share experiences
Weekly walk and talk for all ages
Free walking exercise program to get to know your local community workers and meet new people
Pedestrian safety talk
Find out about potential risks and how to reduce them
Pint of Science Festival 2025 - UNSW Roundhouse
Bringing research out of the lab and to you!
A Deep Dive Into Coriolanus
Bell Shakespeare's exclusive subscriber event with Professor Liam E. Semler
Sydney Ideas – Critical minerals
Why are nations around the world racing to secure critical minerals? What’s at stake, and what does it mean for you?
Growing Up Digital: How Technology is Shaping Young Minds
Today’s youth are growing up in a world of swipes, scrolls, and constant connection. But at what cost?
SWF Great Debate: True Friends Stab You in the Front
Hilarious Festival favourite that gets provocative, pithy and personal
Will we forget the written word?
Explore how writing has transformed across centuries and if it can survive in an age where communication is fleeting.
St Helen's Community Centre open day
Explore your local community centre, join in free activities and meet our team.
Tequila tasting comedy
Laugh and tickle your tastebuds as you dive into the vibrant world of smooth tequila and smoky mezcal
In Conversation with Martha Stewart
The legendary Martha Stewart takes the stage at ICC Sydney for an Australian exclusive for Vivid Sydney.
Talk: Tracing the written line
Explore the evolution of the written word, trace its journey from hieroglyphs to the digital tools of today in this free talk with Powerhouse volunteers.
Women in Media Oration & Dinner – featuring Kitty Flanagan
Black-tie gala dinner event featuring one of Australia's most popular creatives.
Women's Reconciliation Network - Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Miraculous Models 2: Andrew Southwood-Jones, Paul Donnelly
Join us for a series of interdisciplinary conversations that explore the miraculous world of models.
Where Do Ideas Come From? Creativity Inside TIME's Cover
TIME’s Creative Director D.W. Pine—the man behind over 1,000 covers—takes us inside his creative process.
Healthy Ageing Hub information session
Informative talk about services the hub provides
Deep Time
A conversation with scholar, filmmaker and activist Bronte Gosper, facilitated by Rachael Hocking.
Climate Warriors
Time is running out, but collective climate action can still change the future.
In conversation: Cerith Wyn Evans
Join a discussion between the artist and the MCA's Director of Curatorial and Digital, Lara Strongman.
An Evening with Warren Ellis
Warren Ellis takes the stage for an intimate discussion on his life, career and commitment to animal conservation.
Ellis Park premiere with Warren Ellis
A revealing and impactful doco with an in-person introduction from Warren Ellis
Lizzie Williamson with The Active Workday Advantage
Unlock your most energised, engaged and happy self at work
Remix Summit Sydney 2025 – Culture, Tech, Entrepreneurship
Remix explores the future of the creative industries, creative places, and the creative economy featuring 50+ speakers
Stand-up comedy course
Master the art of storytelling, joke-writing and presenting on stage
The Texture of Light: the life and art of Elioth Gruner
Celebrate Pride month with Waverley Library
The State of the Free World
Dr. Michael Fullilove discusses the ‘State of the Free World,’ sharing insights on global leadership and foreign policy.
Readers - Books and Conversation with Gina Chick
A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
Aboriginal cultural talks: Sky, Land & Waters
NAIDOC Week: Connect with Country with Uncle Jimmy Smith
Inspire Serie-Dave Baskind, London to Cape Town by Motorbike
From the original dream to the harsh realities and impressions left along the way.
2025 Kids and YA Festival
Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.
The AI Singularity with Toby Walsh
Join Toby Walsh as he explores AI’s rise, consciousness, and the profound impact of intelligent machines on our future.
Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman
A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
Sydney International EV AutoShow
Australia's largest consumer EV event - explore and engage with the latest & greatest EV technology