Culture

An ever-changing display of remarkable items from the State Library’s collection.

Directed by Nardi Simpson - Gamilaraay

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

A special dinner for one week only, featuring bold flavours & fragrant spices in celebration of International Curry Week

A free exhibition examining representations of the body in art and popular culture over time.

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

A changing display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s collection artworks.

Discover Sydney's Hidden Art Secret!

The MCA’s annual exhibition of work by early-career artists living and working in Australia.

Take part in a free First Nations weaving workshop and create your very own piece of art.

400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries.

With over fifty shots from world renowned photographers across punk, hip hop, pop, rock ‘n’ roll & street culture icons

An intimate look at key events and moments captured through the lens of Sydney Morning Herald photographers.

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

A powerful and personal exhibition exploring family, connection to Country and legacies of colonisation.

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

Melanie Tait's Royal Play

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

5 Australian artists from Chinese diasporic communities embrace their histories to celebrate the process of becoming.

Madame Tussauds is lifting the velvet rope to welcome actress and pop-culture icon, Zendaya!

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

Join the celebration of the century as La Clique marks its 20th spectacular anniversary this October.

Three brilliant chamber pieces directed by Concertmaster Andrew Haveron, alongside mezzo-soprano Anna Dowsley.

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

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

Join Tony Maniaty to explore the shock impact of photography on the 19th-century French art world and beyond.

Clouding our binary ideas of gender

Come and explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history.

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

For food lovers - all culinary questions & challenges + free entry

Reconnect with the present and learn how to drink tea mindfully

Exclusive seasonal seafood - Driven Japanese Peruvian Wine Dinner

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2024!

Learn to dance authentic Argentine tango

Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler at KXT on Broadway

We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights By the Bay.

Join a First Nations’ guide for a unique morning tea experience with on-Country bush foods.

Join a First Nations’ guide for a unique lunch experience with on-Country bush foods

Multi-award-winning Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields joins forces with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Explore the concept of Zen in relation to Lee Ufan and alternative ways of making, seeing and experiencing art

Architect Tone Wheeler, leads a fundraiser walk of Surry Hills showing almost a complete history of its' building types.

A free fortnightly class, led by an experienced tutor, al levels are welcome

Delve into the transformative power of multisensory design from the perspective of leading design experts

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight

The 10th anniversary of BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) with Antonio Sánchez performing a live score.

Share delicious memories with free cooking workshops for older women

Come and explore Portugal with us in this travel talks lecture

Learn how to make your own tea

Four-workshop series with Xueyi Bai

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

Come and explore Scandanavia with us in this travel talks lecture

Unravel clues and missions in Sydney’s Chinatown Haymarket

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

Embark on a local culinary journey with Elana Benjamin as she shares recipes and stories from the backstreets of Bondi.

Folk for Life is a social Polish folkloric dance class initiative

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

Come and explore Bulgaria and Romania with us in this travel talks lecture

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

Annual Remembrance Day lunch with a commemorative service to follow

An unforgettable dining experience for one night only.

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

Multi-media celebration of the literary and musical culture of Ukraine

Soprano Ayako Ohtake shares beautiful and well-known art songs from Japan

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

A festival for alumni, family, friends and the wider community

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

A trans woman and a neo-Nazi get stuck in an elevator…

Simon Tedeschi and friends

Grab your friends and kick off the end-of-year celebrations with a night of art, food and entertainment.

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

Jackson Aces is a master in the art of illusion. His magically entertaining show will intrigue, inspire & surprise you.

Witness the mesmerizing show of 5 professional Samurai dancers and singers from Japan, showcasing the art of Samurai.

Japan's leading exhibition showcasing tourism, products, food, culture, and so much more!

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