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Discover theatre, dance, film and performances in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.
Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema
Explore the history of movie theatres in Yamaguchi, Japan, and the latest work by video artist Nobuhiro Shimura
ATYP's Spring Holiday Drama Workshops
Join ATYP this school holidays for our drama classes! Perfect for students from K-12 with any level of experience.
Berlin by Joanna Murray Smith
Storm the Barricade Productions presents the Sydney premiere of Berlin by Joanna Murray-Smith.
Colder Than Here
An offbeat comedy about finding light even in the darkest of times
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club
Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent, Cremorne’s own Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club has it all!
Hendrick’s GRAND CABARET launches shows at The Emerald Room
Don’t miss your chance to experience the launch of Hendrick’s GRAND CABARET at The Emerald Room throughout October.
Isaac Julien: Once Again... (Statues Never Die)
An exhibition of one of Britain’s most influential and critically acclaimed artists.
Learn Salsa dancing at Tropical Soul Dance Studio
The most popular latin dance style! Haven't dance before? not a problem! Let us teach you
Out of Date
Zoe Brand showcases her work from the past decade, using archetypal jewellery forms, ready-made objects
Sarah Contos: Eye Lash Horizon
The first major survey of artist Sarah Contos, bringing together new sculpture, painting, textiles and video
Sunset Boulevard at Sydney Opera House
Musical superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece.
Sydney Dance Company: Spring School Holiday Workshops
For dancers aged 5-18 of all experience levels
The Laugh Inn Comedy Club
Showcase of professional comedians from all around the world
The Power of Utopia: Living with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh
A special screening of the film The Power of Utopia: Living with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh at Chauvel Cinema.
Well-Behaved Women
A musical feast where legendary women are brought to life through powerful songs
Wife by Samuel Adamson
The Australian premiere of a laugh-out-loud decade-hopping investigation into marriage, queerness and gender
Learn to dance Bachata at Tropical Soul Dance Studio
Make new friends and learn how to dance in a friendly environment
La Clique
Join the celebration of the century as La Clique marks its 20th spectacular anniversary this October.
Haunted Sydney pub tour
Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
Roger Rogerson vs. Sallie-Anne Huckstepp
Take a dip into one of Sydney’s most interesting true-crime stories
Dark Nights Film Fest
A new ritualistic celebration of independent horror and dark genre films and filmmakers.
Flat Earthers: The Musical
An irreverent and ingenious West Side Story-meets-QAnon queer pop spectacular.
The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée
See a world class magic show intertwined with intriguing stories about early Sydney town.
Tinyprov: The Two-Person Improv Comedy Showcase
Three improvised comedy sets. Two performers at a time. One big twist.
Darling Harbour Fireworks
Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge
FOMA Runway Showcase 2024
FOMA Runway Showcase will feature a diverse program of First Nations, local and international designers
CYL Lion & Dragon Dancing
Interested in learning more about Lion & Dragon dancing?
Secret comedy club in Surry Hills
Which 5 of Sydney's funniest comedians have we invited? Come and find out.
Singin' in the Rain
The classic Hollywood musical makes a splash in Sydney's North Shore
Comedy class + comedy show: combo deal
Take a 1-hour comedy class and then watch the pros at the Improv Comedy Cagefight – Sydney's best-rated comedy show
In studio acting classes – Meisner technique & screen acting
A well-rounded training program in film and stage: get the best of both worlds
Meisner technique classes
For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
Online acting classes: the Meisner technique & screen acting
Live and interactive online acting classes at The Actors Pulse – the leading Meisner school in the southern hemisphere
Tea ceremony experience
Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting online via Zoom
A unique opportunity for teenagers to learn the craft of acting for stage and screen.
Tinkerbell and the dream fairies
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure in Royal Botanic Garden
Free online workshop: Pricing for creatives
A practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work
Free stand-up comedy class
Join our beginners class covering the basics of joke-writing, learn from Sydney's best comedy teachers
Romesh Ranganathan - Hustle
See Romesh Ranganathan with his brand new show, Hustle!
Storytelling course: write & tell stories with impact
What you'll learn Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story in Sydney.
The Running Joke Comedy Club
Sydney's #1 comedy club on TripAdvisor with resident host Daniel Muggleton
Film Screenings: Human Touch in a Digital World
A short films series exploring how different members of society interact with automation and digital technologies.
Screen acting classes
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting
Movement and dance class
Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
"It's Gatsby Darling" Burlesque Show
Party like Gatsby at our glamorous event filled with glitz, glam, and classic burlesque!
Latin Nights By The Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights By the Bay.
Teen acting classes: New York style acting studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen in a very specific step-by-step formula
Teatro Flamenco with Diana Reyes Flamenco Dance Co
Flamenco dance and music performance with live music
The FilmHarmonia Orchestra presents: Valour
An exciting evening of celebrating courage and bravery in Film and Game Music!
Kristen Key - Lesbian Army
Kristin Key, an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian is performing in Sydney
Darlo Drama trial beginners acting class
Join this trial acting class for a fun night of confidence building and creativity
TheatreSports Scared Scriptless
A night of brilliant improvisation, guts and glory
Ecstasy (Liveworks Festival 2024)
A mystical pageant to the void, drawing from Christian liturgy, the rave and raptures with the divine.
Fell (Liveworks Festival 2024)
A single image of stillness and suspended movement
It's Already Happened, We're Just in the Past
An evolving, transforming installation, where time and physics become liquid
Leftover Market 剩女經濟 (Liveworks Festival 2024)
Through a feminist lens Taiwanese artist Su Pinwen interrogates ideas of value in our society
The Bloom (Liveworks Festival 2024)
A heady choreographic dive into the generative glitches of queer propagation and motherhood.
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave
A spectacle of pure endurance. An electrifying non-stop rave of chaos, carnage and catharsis.
The Crying Room: Exhumed (Liveworks Festival 2024)
Marcus Ian McKenzie scours infinite planes in search of his lost brother.
Thunderbloom-Live
A full length theatrical extravaganza with original songs, dance, and a live band
Antonio Sánchez: Birdman Live
The 10th anniversary of BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) with Antonio Sánchez performing a live score.
Cardea presents "Cirque Du Tease" Burlesque Show
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for a night of electrifying entertainment at Cardea in Barangaroo!
Kurt Weill's Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songpiel
Dive into Weill & Brecht's Seven Deadly Sins and Mahagonny-Songspiel: powerful works blending opera, theatre and satire.
Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel (Kurt Weill)
See two daring works that take you deep into the human condition – where desire, morality, and survival collide.
SIX the Musical
Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon SIX the Musical returns
The Ruby revue burlesque show
The Ruby Revue showcases the best of the best burlesque performers Australia wide
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Castlereagh Hotel
Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate!
Magritte dinner and exhibition viewing
Celebrate the opening of the René Magritte exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Scary Strangers: Standup, Improv, Sketch comedy variety show
Scary Strangers are delivering a comedy smorgasbord to the ITS stage
Who I Am Not – A Story of Identity and Courage
Special film screening co-presentation with Queer Screen and the City of Sydney for Intersex Awareness Day
Smart rhythms and moves class
Join us and learn movement and dance routines and tips to improve memory function and improve brain connection.
Beetle
An instant Australian classic, Beetle tells the story of a child who finds a friend in her backyard.
Phantoms & Illusions: A Halloween Magic Spectacle
Get ready for a spooky night filled with mind-bending magic tricks, illusions, and mysterious phantoms this Halloween!
Red Light Confidential Burlesque!
Sydney's longest running Burlesque & Variety night, showcasing the best & freshest acts from all over town!
Refugee Diaries
Witness the resilience of young refugees who have the strength to not only survive but thrive
Comedy Court's $1000 comedy competition
Stand up comedy competition with live audience digital voting
Lennox Street Studios Open Studio Weekend
An art fair weekend in the heart of Newtown
Meow cabaret show
Treat yourself to a night of glamour, seduction at the sensational, MEOW cabaret show
Soul dance with Taline
Join us for a freeform dance experience that will inspire you to shed your inhibitions, let go and express your soul
The Female of the Species by Joanna Murray-Smith
A witty fast-paced play that proves the female of the species is not only deadlier, but funnier than the male.
The Room – monthly screening event
“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly
A Simple Space
Carriageworks is proud to present raw and exhilarating performance A Simple Space from 5-9 November.
Unite to Feed Australia live
A spectacular fundraising concert to raise crucial funds to provide meals for Australians struggling to make ends meet
An Evening with Stephen Fry
An unforgettable evening with comedian, actor and master storyteller, Stephen Fry
August: Osage County
Belvoir brings to the stage one of the monumental plays of the 21st century, August: Osage County.
No Such Thing as a Fish presents 'Thundernerds'
With over half-a-billion downloads, catch podcast No Such Thing As a Fish Live!
Sydney Town Hall organ recitals
Be enchanted by the magic of Sydney Town Hall's grand organ, at a free concert in the heart of the city
"Viva Showgirls" Burlesque Live at Cardea
Get ready for a night of seductive burlesque performances at "Viva Showgirls" live at Cardea!
Shakespeare in Love, adapted from the Oscar-winning film
The Sydney premiere of this scintillating stage adaptation of the film favourite, full of passion, love and laughter.
Eric Idle - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life Live
Eric Idle, star of stage and screen is bringing his show to Sydney!
Bill Bailey - Thoughtifier
The brilliant Bill Bailey is back with his new show, 'Thoughtifier'!
Japan's oldest traditional performing arts [NOH] is coming
Welcome to the Japan's oldest traditional performing arts [NOH]
The 7 comedians show at Maroubra comedy club
There's something for everyone in these comedy shows, which have been sellling out since 2017
Brad Williams Live
Brad Williams, one of the funniest comedians in the US right now is coming to perform in Sydney!
Trevor Noah - Off The Record Tour
One of the most successful comedians in the world, Trevor Noah is coming back to Sydney!
Beat Breakdown
Rise to the challenge and unleash your dance potential to be crowned Beat Breakdown's newest champion.
Heartlands: celebration of Ukrainian literature and music
Multi-media celebration of the literary and musical culture of Ukraine
A Play in Two Days
Multi award-winning playwright Hilary Bell will take you through the fundamentals of playwriting.
Just For Laughs Sydney: All-Star Gala
An evening of laughter with the world’s biggest comedy stars at the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall!
Level 2 Improv Course in Sydney: Scene-work (4 Weeks)
At this intermediate course you'll meet new people, have fun, and take your improvisation to the next level
John Bishop: Back At It
John Bishop is bringing his all new comedy show Back At It to Australia in 2024.
Shakespeare on Film: Julius Caesar
Revisit some classic adaptations of Shakespeare’s stories on film, curated by artistic director Peter Evans.
Amir K: Live Down Under
Stand-up like you've never seen before with Los Angeles comedian, Amir K
The Heartbreak Choir
Ensemble Theatre is presenting Aidan Fennessy’s The Heartbreak Choir, a joyous love song to community and friendship
Cluedunnit | Murder at the Manor – Murder Mystery Dinner
A murder mystery dining experience to die for!
Opera in the pub at The Harold – "Opera Party"
Opera... in a pub? You heard right. Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub.
End of year Magritte celebration
Grab your friends and kick off the end-of-year celebrations with a night of art, food and entertainment.
Beyond Possible Magic & Illusion Show – Jackson Aces
Jackson Aces is a master in the art of illusion. His magically entertaining show will intrigue, inspire & surprise you.
Dan and Phil – Terrible Influence Tour
Youtube superstars Dan and Phil are coming to Australia!
Voices of Angels
Gondwana Choirs presents our annual holiday concert, Voices of Angels at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
Experience the Way of Samurai in Sydney
Witness the mesmerizing show of 5 professional Samurai dancers and singers from Japan, showcasing the art of Samurai.
Bluey's Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series
Jack and Michael Whitehall Live
Jack Whitehall and his dad Michael are coming to Aus to bring you an extra chapter of their adventures
Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside
Everyone's favorite "clown in a gown" is returning to the stage with a new comedy show, aptly titled "Dead Inside".
Hadestown
The Australian premiere of the acclaimed musical phenomenon Hadestown, by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell
MJ the Musical
Michael Jackson’s unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.
Craig Conant – The Woopsie Daisy Tour
Catch US Comedian Craig Conant on his Australia Tour!
Sarah Millican – Late Bloomer
The incredible and hilarious Sarah Millican is coming back to Australia!
And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie’s breathtaking masterpiece, And Then There Were None opens at Theatre Royal Sydney in May.
Ben Schwartz & Friends
Ben Schwartz, star of Parks and Recreation and the voice of Sonic, is bringing his smash-hit improv show to Australia.
The Book of Mormon
The Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy® award-winning production The Book of Mormon returns to Sydney