Culture

The best of contemporary South African film will light up screens in Sydney

The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 44th year of celebrating heritage. 18 April - 19 May 2024

Convict and colonial history and puzzle tour

The 24th Biennale of Sydney, ‘Ten Thousand Suns’, presents a major international contemporary art event.

Inner city highlights

Australian comedy's foul-mouthed prophet is back at Sydney Comedy Festival with a new show in 2024

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

Women printmakers uniting in technique and expression

The most popular latin dance style! Haven't dance before? not a problem! Let us teach you

On Tradition: Contemporary art from Indonesia

400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries.

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

The Other Art Fair is an opportunity for independent artists + art lovers to be part of a boundary-pushing movement

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk

Discover all there is to know about Sydney on only 4 hours

Stories from the Pacific

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets

Make new friends and learn how to dance in a friendly environment

Develop your music skills and have fun in this weekly session for all ages

Experience the charm of China's ceramic culture

Video and textile art by artist Sue Jo Wright

Showcasing the diversity of textiles from the Edo to early Showa period

Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions

The Australian artist's latest works, painted and exhibited at the City Yellow House Jalalabad in 2024.

Light from Nature presents glass artwork by South Korean artist Kim Dong Wan and First Nations designer Lucy Simpson.

Directed by Nardi Simpson - Gamilaraay

The untold story behind the colourful legend

Free walking exercise program to get to know your local community workers and meet new people

Stand-up comedy at the iconic Friend in Hand Hotel in Glebe.

Sunset at the House

Exploring Colonial and Contemporary Sydney from the inside out.

Escape the crowds and experience Vivid 24 from the water on our newly refurbished vessel, the Wirawi.

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

Get off the beaten track to see a different side of Sydney!

A free trivia quiz night all about food and drinks

All culinary questions & challenges + gourmet food tasting & ingredient ID parade

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

Learn how to take action to eliminate racism and keep First Nations individuals and communities safe.

Discover the delicious flavours of Sydney’s Little Italy in an immersive food tour

Celebrate the launch of 'Dark Botany: The Herbarium Tales' and 'The Hydrocene: Eco-Aesthetics in the Age of Water'.

Unlock the ancient art of Chinese Calligraphy in our immersive 2-hour workshop designed for beginners!

Discover and learn about the area's colourful history and architecture,starting with the award-winning Powerhouse Museum

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

A dazzling new operatic work, bringing a real-life Australian tragedy, and eventual triumph, to the stage.

Join this free online session facilitated by experts in anti-racism education.

A thriller with sensational music, opera’s best villain, and an unforgettable ending.

Three short operas by one of opera’s greatest composers offer thrilling drama, personal crisis and sparkling comedy.

Trash and high art; censorship, gaps and silences; girl on girl sex

When martial arts meet Chinese dance, the result is Convergence: a stunning modern fusion of power, agility, and beauty

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

Shakespeare’s portrait of a prince in crisis in an acclaimed contemporary opera by Australian composer Brett Dean.

Counting and Cracking

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

Two men attempt to seduce the other’s lover to win a bet. Mozart’s sublime music makes this opera must-see.

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

One of the world’s most exciting tenors makes his Australian debut in two recital performances

With Ensemble Liaison

The world’s oldest poem meets opera’s most cutting-edge artists in this spectacular new work, directed by Kip Williams.

Celebrate the race that stops the nation aboard Sydney's Harbour Spirit

Simon Tedeschi and friends

Japan's leading culture, travel, food exhibition.

Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!

Watch the spectacular Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and see a Ferrython race, aerial displays, tall ships and a sailing regatta