Culture

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

The first ever retrospective of 19th century Australia's best unknown artist, Charles Rodius (1802–1860)

Experience the charm of China's ceramic culture

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

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

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

Seoulful Nights at Diana Potts Point

400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries.

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

A seductive tale of betrayal and obsession

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

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk

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

Discover the story of Tea in Australia

Stories from the Pacific

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

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

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

Live music by jazz duo AlHiro

Where the extraordinary meets the unconventional! Immerse yourself in a groundbreaking event...

Video and textile art by artist Sue Jo Wright

Every Saturday from 11am - 2:30pm

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

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

Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully

A free trivia quiz night all about food and drinks

Embark on a musical journey to Peru for a single night before returning to the routine of the next morning

For food lovers - all culinary questions & challenges

Directed by Nardi Simpson - Gamilaraay

Folk for Life is a social Polish folkloric dance class initiative

Immerse yourself in Australia's startup community, become a part of it, help to shape it.

As featured on Australia's Got Talent, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, He Huang is back with a new show

Movie screening featuring a live Q&A with acclaimed writer/director Goran Stolevski

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

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

Merging fashion, art and culture

Bollywood dancing class hosted by Wesley School for Seniors

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

Learn to dance authentic Argentine tango

A double bill of classical and contemporary works

Family-friendly community event celebrating German culture

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

As featured on Australia's Got Talent, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, He Huang is back with a new show

Shiraz wine tastings hosted by Thomas Wines at Kirribilli

Silence pulls the Treaty conversation out from under the rug and slams it back on the table.

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

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

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

Unforgettable night of local knowledge shared by local reprobates.Tickets include antipasto plate and dessert.

Cool Mums only! Eat your way through Chinatown on an award-winning food tour with Local Sauce.

Join in person or online for our upcoming Access Ideas and Insights panel, Accessible Curation.

For one night only, an all-star cast bring the Matthew Shepard story to life. Special 25th anniversary staged reading.

Accelerating climate action through the 3 Cs of authentic sustainability.

The untold story behind the colourful legend

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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