Arts

The artists in XSWL warn us that it’s all fun and games…until someone loses an eye.

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

A tribute to the unique creative talent of Sydney artist Peter Kingston.

Celebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023

The metaphysics of disappearance

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

Knit, crochet, paint or draw with like-minded people

A major new commission in the Tank by one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists

Australia's largest youth writing competition for primary and high school students

Consuelo Cavaniglia develops a contemporary art project to engage with the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s collections.

The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission

See the extraordinary story of the Dunera told through moving artworks and objects

Hispana Expo honours Latin & Hispanic roots through art, culture & creativity.

An exhibition showcasing pivotal moments that spark innovation and enrich artistic expression.

Step into the captivating world of botanical art.

2024 Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission

This exhibition offers new ways of understanding Australia's oldest collections, pushing the boundaries of ceramics.

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition.

Micro:Macro explores the role of models in understanding and exploring our world.

An exhibition of life-drawing of the LGBTQIA+ communities by the host of Sydney's Queer Sketch Club, Guy James Whitworth

Jeff McCann experiments with cardboard to make wearable art! Celebrating the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.

A solo exhibition of striking ceramic sculptures.

Van Cleef & Arpels, living instants, eternal forms

Spotlight the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists.

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

Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers

This dazzling exhibition showcases rare European works, contemporary Indigenous art and Australian modernism.

Messy fun without the clean up!

Voice & Dialect Classes to master your voice on screen & stage.

If you love art and a chat, then pop down to the Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

AN exhibition of contemporary ceramics

Innovating Design Practices for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Learn a simple six-step marketing approach designed by creatives for creatives to take the pain out of promotion.

Practical strategies and insights for artists and arts workers navigating the shifting fundraising landscape

A dynamic showcase of 26 independent and emerging Sydney artists.

OMNI Generative Film Festival is offering viewers and participants a glimpse into the future of cinema, created with AI.

Australian Design Centre and JMGA-NSW present Profile 2025, the JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award.

Australian Design Centre presents the 2024 Robert Foster Metal Prize in partnership with Craft + Design Canberra.

Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience

Explore movement, feeling and creativity

Develop vocal technique, care and preservation of the voice both in speech and in song singer Carmella Baynie

Artist Basia Zielinska will present her oeuvre at the Polish Club Ashfield’s newest gallery space

Knit your own microbes and gut bacteria while learning from health experts

Learn to confidently draw what you see using time tested techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for all levels.

Experience the power and depth of Guo Jian's creations firsthand, one of the most compelling voices in contemporary art.

The best Jewish comedians in Australia at The Comedy Store

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

Discover the joy of singing

Four artists explore life and family through painting and printmaking

Make the most of your trip to Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour.

Ali Noble exhibition at Stanley Street Gllery

Join this award-winning stand-up comedian as he spills the tea by unleashing the rage within, decade by decade.

28 women creatively explore what it means to grow older…

Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

Australia’s leading prize for drawing, showcasing the work of 56 finalists from 965 entries nationwide

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama

Superb music in the beautiful Pictures Galleries of the State Library of NSW

Visit Australia’s most loved design market as The Finders Keepers returns to Carriageworks!

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

Film by award-winning director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi with a live score by Eiko Ishibashi

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery

Learn classical and contemporary sculpture techniques in a fully equipped studio

French fun, food and stalls

Six characters in search of happier lives

Archibald Prize winning artist Blak Douglas is joined by Simon Marnie for a discussion on creativity, art and society.

Explore how global events drive innovation and expression in art jewellery, with insights from Profile 2025 artists.

Paintings by Fiona Chaplin & Gail Barfod

Relaxed monthly night to make, mingle, & master new skills – for laughs, good vibes & hands-on fun. No experience needed!

Meet over 100 artists, get hands-on with immersive installations, and discover work that makes you stop, think, and maybe even laugh out loud.

Learn how art communicates emotion in this four-part lecture series led by Dr Lisa Beaven

Group exhibition selected by Hendrik Kolenberg

Three improvised comedy sets. Two performers at a time. One big twist.

Iconic murals return home to Bondi

Special edition Mothers Day drawing workshop!

Break free and explore your movement through guided freestyle exercises by Palette Session and (nexus)

A collection of works in the Sungirl Universe created by Ally McLean Hennessy.

Celebrate all things cut & paste for World Collage Day at Waverley Library

A market of makers and bakers made by locals.

Learn about painting fundamentals in a fun 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon workshop

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

Be inspired, motivated, and awarded for your talent with our upcoming documentary film festival

Explore the beauty of watercolour in this inspiring 5-week course covering technique, composition + creative expression.

Dive into watercolours with this compact 5 week course

Surviving and thriving financially as a creative practitioner usually means doing more than one thing to make a living.

Join us for at our monthly series where artists share their stories in conversation with host Danny Gardner

This daring and critically acclaimed play is a must-see for anyone who’s ever questioned the path not taken.

Featuring ilex (DJ) + Godriguez (solo) + Bike Thief

French artist Rudy brings icons of the past and present to life with his latest collection.

Curious about turning your creative practice into a fully-fledged small business?

Access Ideas and Insights: a thought-provoking conversation about how neurodivergent perspectives are reshaping theatre practices, processes and storytelling.

Join us and handle the collection firsthand in this multi-sensory museum experience.

3 one act plays: two comedies and a short dark drama. Come and be nourished by works rarely seen in Australia.

Learn the mindful Japanese art of golden ceramic mending to give new life to a damaged piece

Join us for a street portrait meetup, where you’ll snap awesome shots, and vibe with fellow creatives.

A celebration of performers over 40 in the prime of their lives

The ‘final word’ from Rossini with one last opera and a very little solemn mass.

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

Join us in a fun, creative workshop where you can sculpt your pet in clay!

Playwave and Belvoir St Theatre invite you to experience The Wrong Gods!

Local and international storytellers speak about togetherness and connection

Bell Shakespeare's exclusive subscriber event with Professor Liam E. Semler

Learn the basics of how to write, manage and maintain creative grants.

2 hours of immersion into the creative challenge of collage!

A public living room for the exchange of ideas

A quarterly series of meaningful meetups combining networking with skills development for creative practitioners.

Create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns

The Salon of Reflections is a public living room for the exchange of ideas

Beloved Sydney institution returns to the Sydney Writer’s Festival with international guest Plestia Alaqad

Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us 

A public living room for the exchange of ideas.

Board a catamaran and experience all the sights and sounds of Vivid Sydney from a beautiful harbour location.

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

Powerful stories for change

Learn how to create your own stunning artworks at Reverse Garbage

Experience the award-winning music of Quartet 121

A public living room for the exchange of ideas.

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

Still life acrylic painting workshop for beginners

Practical time management strategies specifically designed for creative practitioners and businesses.

Start your year with intention in our refreshed Vision Board Workshop

Come along and experience the magic as we unite in song with Barayagal Choir.

Comic wunderkind Starr takes us on a literary adventure through the world’s most iconic works of fiction

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2025 we present an all ages weaving workshop.

Access your authentic voice in words, make great connections

Experience the soul-stirring beauty of Chopin performed by Elen Rapoport with special guests Erica Zhu and Kathy Piao.

Join us for the exclusive 'Art Walk & Wine' event on Saturday 31 May, 2-5pm. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

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

Expand your watercolour experience with a variety of guided exercises.

Experience your favourite movie soundtracks live on stage with a world class string quartet.

A celebration too big for a small screen. See the bigger picture at Sydney Film Festival, June 4-15.

A complete retrospective from one of world's great cinema artists

Big stars, big buzz, big screen – be there for the premiere of the most anticipated Australian film of the year

Contemporary art exhibition by artists from Australia and the Netherlands at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf

Celebrate the Magic of the Winter Solstice with a Lantern-Making Workshop

Sydney's largest antiques and collectables fair

ChorusOz gathers under the sails of the Sydney Opera House to sing Vaughan Williams’ mighty Sea Symphony.

A beginner’s guide for creatives who want to engage an audience and master the social platforms they choose.

Kintsugi for clothing practice to cherish and extend the life of treasured clothing by visible mending with gold thread.

A practical online workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work

Remix explores the future of the creative industries, creative places, and the creative economy featuring 50+ speakers

Witness the alchemy of personal experience transformed into vibrant visual expressions at Gallery 371.

Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.

A workshop for creatives covering how to prepare and legal challenges associated with professional creative pitching.

The legendary Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson will be joining us for a LIVE on stage Q&A with a screening of GHOSTBUSTERS.

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.

Powerhouse performer Judith Owen in concert, featuring jazz virtuoso James Morrison

Join Michelle Law to learn how to develop your own unique voice as a playwright.

Unleash your creativity in our fun and social beginner portrait drawing workshop

Learn about personal and professional branding with specific focus on the arts and creative industries

Eric Whitacre returns to Sydney to conduct his latest choral work, a mystical meditation in sound.

Discovering the finest voices throughout Australia and New Zealand since 1933

A hallucinatory experience where the natural world's desecration unfolds through spectral sound and symbolist verse.

An introduction to watercolours and botanical art for adults

A Swingin' 60s variety show

An experimental collaborative workshop printing with found materials to produce a personalised artbook!

Experience a showcase of talented young instrumentalists

A captivating acoustic performance of the majestic hits of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.

Unravelling the impacts of colonisation, race & ethnicity between & within First Nations and Asian Australian peoples.

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Experience the passion for dance at the Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala

Celebrate AYO's homecoming! Join the Australian Youth Orchestra, William Barton and Christian Li for a stunning evening.

Poetic and electric, Shore Break is a riveting piece of storytelling with a tour de force performance by Chris Pitman.

A showcase of emerging young actors

A showcase of emerging young actors

Drew Gasparini’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous music comes to life in this brand new theatrical song cycle

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

White Bay Power Station is the new venue for a powerful concert inspired by the natural world.

Hasib Hourani will guide participants through different poetic modes of language to consider all that poetry can be.

This event is kindly supported by Petersham RSL and the Sydney Eisteddfod Jubilee Fund

Don’t miss Bell Shakespeare's illustrious night of collaboration between actor and winemaker

Dance with the Brolgas of Anna-Wili Highfield

Due to unprecedented demand, Air Supply have added a 2nd Sydney show to their highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Tour!

The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time.

An outstanding display of talent and dedication from Australia’s next generation of dance groups

A story of Queer love, Pasifika identity and the struggle for family acceptance.

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.

A new queer musical based on real female pirates of the 1700s.

A romantic (un)comedy about finding yourself falling in love, falling apart, and falling back together again.

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.

Sentimental moods and sweet musical delights

An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez

A love story about resilience, community, queerness and how choosing to love and love freely, can be the most important.

Celebrate Christmas with uplifting music – a treat for the ears, heart and voice.

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent, Cremorne’s own Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club has it all!