Over 70 works including prints, artist’s books, sketchbooks and printing plates from across Peter Kingston’s career are on display, in a moving tribute to the late artist.

In 2024, almost 50 years since his work was presented at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in the 1976 Biennale of Sydney, Lee Ufan returns to Sydney. Read our review here.

Embark on a journey to the past that has already been enjoyed by more than 1 million others with Horizon of Khufu!

When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get Titanique, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.

Angelica Mesiti is creating an immersive installation for the former wartime oil bunker beneath the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ North Building.

Step inside the world of FRIENDS™ from 5 October in Sydney and experience your favourite show like never before!

Drawing on both historical and contemporary references, Qureshi works in the space between tradition and experimentation, in a practice that extends to collage and photography. Born in Pakistan, she trained at the National College of Arts in Lahore, where she learnt the painting traditions that had been brought to the Mughal courts from Persia in the 16th century and developed in the region.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru transports you to ancient Peru with breathtaking artefacts and immersive storytelling. With over 130 artefacts and one of the most impressive collections of gold to ever tour the globe, this is an exhibition not to be missed. Read our review here.

You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play it in real life! Squid Game: The Experience in Sydney is the ultimate test of survival, strategy, and skill as you go head to head with other contestants in a series of challenges masterminded by the infamous Front Man. Let the games begin…

You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play it in real life! Squid Game: The Experience in Sydney is the ultimate test of survival, strategy, and skill as you go head to head with other contestants in a series of challenges masterminded by the infamous Front Man. Let the games begin…

The Vegesaurs Immersive Experience is exclusive content curated by Cheeky Little Media for Luna Park Sydney and Luna Park Sydney's Immersive Big Top. Utilising the technology of the space including spatially mapped audio and visual content mapping across 39 projectors, this latest experience will see your favourite Vegesaurs in a brand new immersive world. 

Life Chronicles in Sydney takes you on a breathtaking journey through the Earth's history, from the origins of life 3.5 billion years ago to the rise of humans.

A dynamic new display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s Collection.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium will be opening their doors for a ‘Sensory Session'

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ. Read our review here.

The Intelligence of Painting throws a spotlight on the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists.

Step into an immersive experience inspired by Disney’s Snow White and explore a mysterious path through an enchanted forest, where every detail is crafted to bring this timeless fairytale to life.

An interactive card exchange celebrating the pleasure of birthdays and community

Bring the whole family to ACO On The Pier to experience a classical music concert and try a musical instrument! 

Shadow and Substance, Weatherall’s first solo museum exhibition, features installation, sculpture and video works which draw attention to the ethics of how Indigenous property, cultural information and materials have been acquired and displayed. The artist considers the legacy of such practices and critiques narratives that continue to be found within archival and museum collections.

The first solo museum exhibition by Kamilaroi artist Warraba Weatherall.

The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie will light up Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from March next year in an exciting new production directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer and produced by John Frost for Crossroads Live. Our review here.

A rollicking and irreverent musical from one member of Australia’s most beloved comedic team, Working Dog.

Between April 1 and May 18, immerse yourself in a unique universe with “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” at SEA LIFE Sydney! The renowned video game, developed by Nintendo, offers an immersive experience into a world where you can build the life you want, create an island home, and interact with colourful residents.

With school holidays fast approaching, there’s no better time to plan an Autumn adventure for the whole family. This April, Hunter Valley Gardens invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of mythology and fantasy at the annual Mega Creatures installation, featuring pre-historic dinosaurs, mythical creatures and spine-chilling giant insects.

Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon SIX the Musical is set to make a triumphant return to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane! Read our Sydney review here!

Museums of History NSW is delighted to announce a dramatic new art installation by renowned multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango at the Hyde Park Barracks from 11 April 2025.

Let’s party like it’s 1815 by Joan Ross is an eight-minute digital artwork on display at the Museum of Sydney that colourfully critiques the legacy of the colonisation of Australia.

Today, Sydney is known for its iconic harbour, scenic foreshores, bushland reserves, and ever-growing urban and suburban areas. But how were its landscapes experienced and understood in the past?

The Sydney Comedy Festival is back from Monday 21 April to Sunday 18 May in 2025, and this year we are celebrating 20 massive years!

The Sydney Comedy Festival is Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event, running for four weeks between April and May.

A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends

Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Live Nation Australia are delighted to announce that LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is coming to the ICC Theatre Sydney on 30 April 2025, to be followed by Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne from 14 May 2025 and then Brisbane Entertainment Centre from 28 May 2025 for strictly limited performances.

Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon is a tragic romance unlike any other in ballet.

Sydneysiders, it’s time to dust off your picnic rugs and grab your mates—Pyrmont Festival is back for 2025! Mark your calendars for 17-18 May as Pirrama Park transforms into a buzzing hub of gourmet delights, award-winning wines, craft beers, gin, cocktails and live entertainment, all set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.

Join us for three packed days celebrating creativity at The Finders Keepers Sydney Design Market and discover over 180 of Australia’s best designers, makers and foodies. Support small, independent makers while finding unique handmade treasures.

Buddha's Birthday Festival is making it’s way back to Darling Harbour this May with a vibrant dose of festival fun and mindfulness magic!

Before they embark on their global tour, The Wiggles are bringing their brand new Bouncing Balls! show to the shores of Australia!

Get ready to embark on an out-of-this world adventure this Star Wars Day at Westfield Sydney, where fans of all ages can experience a galaxy far, far away, right in the middle of the city at Westfield Sydney.

From the producers of the hugely successful Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap comes a brand-new production of the best-selling crime novel of all time.

The South African Film Festival (SAFF) returns from May 4 to May 31, with an action-packed  program of compelling films, engaging discussions, and – through its support of Education without Borders – the ability to change lives.

Gul Collective: Plant Stories in Thread presents a suite of artworks inspired by plants. This exhibition, the culmination of more than two years of working together in the Multicultural Women’s Hub at Arts & Cultural Exchange in Parramatta, is an exploration of individual and shared plant histories, memories and connections to place. The works of art exhibited here are transcriptions of the artists’ plant stories and personal experiences, articulated through traditional and contemporary textile techniques.

Stranger Things: The Experience is an immersive experience in Sydney based on the iconic Netflix show

Join us for Architectures of Bankstown, an exhibition following Western Sydney University’s Urban Transformation Summer School supported by Holdmark and Powerhouse.

GLOW, Sydney’s most anticipated light festival, returns to Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek from 9–31 May.

Step into the vibrant, hilarious world of 1980s Madrid, where Pepa, a heartbroken actress, finds her life spiralling out of control after her lover’s sudden disappearance.

Australia’s most popular annual arts events

Australian Fashion Week returns to Carriageworks this May to showcase the best emerging and established Australian talent on the world stage.

No Love Songs brings alive the joys and struggles of Jessie (Joyce) and Lana (Maunder) as they navigate the challenges of their new lives as parents.

1984 by George Orwell

They picked the wrong play; the wrong director; the wrong cast… Where did they go right?

Our introduction to live music - perfect for your toddler and you!

Join Peppa, her family and friends as they go to the zoo and beach for a special party - it’s going to be a fun packed day!

This gorgeous interactive children’s comedy is making its Sydney return after a SOLD OUT FIRST SEASON! Get your tickets quick before it sells out again!

The 2025 Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) officially unveils its program today, delivering an engaging week of literary discussion and courageous storytelling across Sydney, 19–27 May 2025.

Join Lucas on an unforgettable musical adventure around Pelican Bay, featuring his guitar, stomp box, didgeridoo, and a lively cast of characters that will delight audiences of all ages.

Romeo & Juliet is a bold offering of unconditional love. Passion and hope drive us toward a vision of a brave new world—one where forgiveness triumphs, connection is sacred, and love endures against all odds.

Step onto the Museum of Sydney’s forecourt and immerse yourself in a breathtaking experience of light and sound that brings the ancient songlines of Country to life. As part of Vivid Sydney 2025, this dynamic work by artists Alison Page and Charlie Chan is designed to transport audiences into the rhythms of nature, awakening the deep connections between land, sea and sky.

For Vivid Sydney 2025, the MCA will showcase a nightly projection by Vincent Namatjira, featuring powerful symbols of First Nations strength, pride and resilience.

A biological-musical-comedy-adventure - that explores the ins and outs of the human digestive system! Wait, we thought this was about doughnuts!?

Join us for The Sydney Fair 2025, running from Thursday, 29th May to Sunday, 1st June 2025. Experience an extraordinary showcase of timeless elegance, featuring over 50 of Australia’s most renowned dealers.

Switch off, reconnect and take the time to dream at the Library this Vivid Sydney.

Colour is transformative, magical and political. 

Monster Truck Mania Live returns to Australia's best indoor arenas in 2025!

Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience in Sydney.

From the extraordinary Bangarra Dance Theatre comes an iridescent new theatrical experience.

The 72nd Sydney Film Festival (SFF) will take place from Wednesday 4 June to Sunday 15 June 2025, bringing 12 days and nights of the best in global cinema to Sydney’s silver screens.

From the creative mind of bestselling children’s author David Walliams (The World’s Worst Children, Gangsta Granny), don’t miss the screamingly funny Ratburger when it comes to life on stage, with visually stunning sets and charming puppetry!

Cerith Wyn Evans creates epic contemporary environments of light and sound in our major winter exhibition.

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

The Oscar-nominated feature animation Memoir of a Snail is coming to ACO On The Pier this June. We’re thrilled to announce five special screenings in The Neilson, with live performances of Elena Kats-Chernin's evocative original score performed by the ACO.

From Yogyakarta’s renowned Papermoon Puppet Theatre this is the story of a beautiful friendship, following the story of a little boy Wehea and a very special rhinoceros beetle...

TEG DAINTY has proudly announced that one of the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry, is set to embark on her Australian tour in June 2025 - The Lifetimes Tour presented by Snaffle.

The Makers & Shakers Sydney features a curated lineup of 130 handmade stalls including homewares, slow fashion, food and drink.

On 27 July 1985, a ground-breaking musical production had its Australian Premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney, heralding an era of the British “mega-musical” in Australia. Now, 40 years later, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS returns to Theatre Royal Sydney to celebrate it’s 40th anniversary, opening in June 2025.

A show where everything that can go wrong….does!

For almost 100 years artists at Yirrkala have shared art as a means of cultural diplomacy – as a respectful assertion of power in its diverse forms, from influence to authority, sovereignty, strength, energy and pride.

The art of Yirrkala is inextricably intertwined with its cultural, political and social history.

Strictly Baz Luhrmann is a celebration of the music from the iconic Australian director’s career alongside his longtime Oscar-winning collaborator Catherine Martin.

Being Alive celebrates Hayes audiences’ love affair with Sondheim, following acclaimed, award-winning, and sold-out seasons of Assassins (2017), Merrily We Roll Along (2021), and A Little Night Music (2023).

Experience Peter Pan reimagined with Ballet of Lights! Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and color. Get your tickets now for Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show in Sydney!

Celebrate 80 years of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel with the Sydney Musical and Opera Society this July! Enjoy a spectacular production with a full 23-piece orchestra, stunning costumes from Opera Australia, and timeless songs like You'll Never Walk.

Discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns with the magical adventures of favorite Disney stars brought to life like never before.

Indigenous artists from some of the most remote regions of Australia will gather on 5-6 July 2025 for the sixth National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) — a two-day ethical art market and festival held on Gadigal Land at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney.

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return to our stage to delight and disgust in equal measure. Unmissable fun for all the family packed with Dahlicious mischief, hilarious mayhem and big belly laughs!

A madcap musical about childish grown-up men, featuring two performers, songs, funny quarrels, a bit of bickering and eventually a happy ending. 

Discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns with the magical adventures of favorite Disney stars brought to life like never before.

City of Wonder is an interactive workshop for families and kids that fosters creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in an engaging and inclusive way.

Take an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle in this bold new production of an opera classic.

Australia’s premier celebration of spirits and craftsmanship returns to Sydney this winter, with the 2025 edition of the Sydney Spirits Festival taking over the iconic Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay from 11–13 July.

There is the fairytale you know and love… but what isn’t known is why our brave princess was out in the middle of a storm, in the middle of a night, at the end of an adventure. This is that story. Read our review here.

The best rock musical ever” (Rolling Stone) and winner of the Tony Award as Best Revival of a Musical, this genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing sensation is no ordinary musical.

The Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy® award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Sydney from July 2025.

Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Despite the protests of her little brother Joey, Josephine ventures into town where the city ballet is performing Swan Lake. With the prima ballerina out injured, will all her dancing dreams come true?

Join the boy-genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as he embarks on an interstellar journey to seek inspiration for his beloved early masterpiece Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. 

Experience this groundbreaking family favourite like never before, as we celebrate its 30th anniversary by travelling to infinity…and beyond!

The first state art museum retrospective of one of Australia’s great artistic visionaries

If your little ones loved The Gruffalo, don't miss out on this new West End production of its beloved sequel, which returns to Australia following previous sell tours. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood…

After sold out shows at Sydney Opera House last year astounding magician JACKSON ACES 
is returning to the stage with 
BEYOND POSSIBLE …LIVE
 


A water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there. Superstar Australian soprano Nicole Car plays Rusalka.

A chaotic whirlwind of mistaken identities makes the wedding day of Figaro and Susanna a lesson in hilarity.

From the Tony Award-winning songwriting duo of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Seussical, Ragtime) comes the Olivier Award-winning Once on This Island. This vibrant adaptation infuses its Caribbean roots with Australia’s own rich cultural tapestry, injecting new life into the Hans Christian Anderson tale, The Little Mermaid.

Experience the iconic adventure that launched the legendary Star Wars franchise, accompanied by the full Force of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams' Oscar®-winning score live to film.

Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans!

A magic-realist gem of theatre and storytelling for all ages from Ireland, using a combination of music, puppetry and live video projection. Inspired by the story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

If your little ones loved The Gruffalo, don't miss out on this new West End production of its beloved sequel, which returns to Australia following previous sell tours. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood…

Purr for Joy at the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival! Join us for Australia’s only educational and truly immersive celebration of our feline friends! Whether you’re a devoted cat parent, a passionate cat enthusiast, or simply enchanted by whiskered wonders, this is the ultimate event for you!

Experience pure joy at the Sydney Dog Lovers Festival! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of our canine friends. Whether you’re a proud pooch parent, a passionate dog enthusiast, or just love being around happy, wagging tails, this is the event of the year for you!

Step into glittering 1930s Berlin in this spectacular staging of an opera’s most moving classic.

Key works from the Kaldor Collection feature in an exhibition space created by Thomas Demand

Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first time.

The NSW premiere of the ingenious and inspiring musical by the superb Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Drawn from a true story and featuring a Tony-nominated score, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s.

Anything is possible with papier-mâché, paint and a sprinkle of magic.

Here You Come Again is a rollicking, joyous new musical comedy featuring all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits!

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to the Sydney Lyric Theatre from September 2025!

Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work for families about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through the microscopic world of the tardigrade… perhaps you’ve heard of them? 

The musical that rocked Broadway is back!

Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-innovative Mario the Maker Magician leads you through an explosion of handmade art and robot magic for all ages.

A presentation of recent and new installations by Yasmin Smith.

Make yourself at home in an underground art park

Explores the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists

Join creativity and wellness for young children, with our specially commissioned storytelling and meditation experience with digital projections.

Not just another absurdist, electro-swing musical comedy about a thoroughbred racehorse, Phar Lap is a rags-to-riches story with a big heart.

These works by Australian women artists are both a celebration and a challenge.

Kat Stewart takes the STC stage with real-life husband David Whiteley in an exquisite new production of Edward Albee’s explosive classic.

An earth-shattering experience from three of the world’s most inspired choreographers, Prism will leave you breathless with its raw intensity and revolutionary design.

This exhibition is the first of its kind in a major Australian museum and is presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series 2025–26.

Ten years since its spectacular premiere, David McAllister’s opulent production, The Sleeping Beauty, returns to whisk you away into a magical realm of fairies and spells, good versus evil and a royal romance.

Never underestimate an 80-year-old. They’ve got a lot less to lose.

The internationally celebrated artist returns to Australia with a major new exhibition.

For the first time on the stage, Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the theatrical adaption of beloved Australian classic to life; Mem Fox’s and Judy Horacek’s Where is the Green Sheep?

John Frost for Crossroads Live and Opera Australia today announced that the Broadway hit musical ANASTASIA, will have its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne in December 2025 before touring to Perth and Sydney in 2026.

Disney Theatrical Group today announced Disney’s The Lion King the world’s #1 musical will return to Australia, premiering in Sydney in April 2026.