MJ The Musical (Reviewed)
Feb
26
to 23 Aug

MJ The Musical (Reviewed)

After thrilling audiences in Sydney, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL have today officially confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty’s Theatre from September 2025. Read our review here.

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Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance
Mar
21
to 21 Sept

Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance

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.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year
May
15
to 19 Oct

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

  • Australian National Maritime Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Photography has the power to inspire change. Wildlife Photographer of the Year not only showcases stunning imagery but also sparks important conversations about conservation, biodiversity, and the future of our planet. Each photo serves as a reminder of both nature’s splendour and its fragility.

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Bubble Planet: The Immersive Experience (Reviewed)
June
6
to 31 Aug

Bubble Planet: The Immersive Experience (Reviewed)

  • Paddington Pavilion, Sydney Olympic Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses!

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Australian National Maritime Museum
June
10
to 5 Aug

Australian National Maritime Museum

  • Australian National Maritime Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dive deep into Australia's connection to the seas at the Maritime Museum, and immerse yourself in an ocean of interactive exhibits and aquatic attractions. Step aboard a submarine and discover the stealthy world of underwater warfare, before taking the fight to the surface as you clamber onto the HMAS Vampire navy destroyer. See beautiful art exhibitions, be blown away by the museum's 3D cinema, and enjoy a whole raft of other activities.

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CATS Returns after 40 years! (Reviewed)
June
17
to 6 Sept

CATS Returns after 40 years! (Reviewed)

  • Theatre Royal Sydney (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
June
21
to 8 Nov

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

  • York Theatre, Seymour Centre, Cnr City Road &, Cleveland St, Chippendale NSW 2008 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Sydney! This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show in Sydney!

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Powerhouse Materials: Textiles (Free)
June
28
to 9 Nov

Powerhouse Materials: Textiles (Free)

  • Powerhouse CastleHill (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ranging from a robot bull used for cattle herding to a pair of boots worn by Australian costume designer Catherine Martin, Chloe explores her sensory and cerebral obsessions and memories through a collection centred on horses, country life, fashion and the importance of difference.

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Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show
June
29
to 10 Oct

Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show

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!

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Dorothy the Dinosaur (Port Macquarie)
July
31
10:00 am10:00

Dorothy the Dinosaur (Port Macquarie)

Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp with everyone’s favourite Dinosaur in this extravaganza of show stopping songs, including all The Wiggles greatest hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato & Do the Propeller! The fun doesn’t stop there! Joined on stage by all her Wiggly friends you’ll be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, ‘Move your Arms’ like Henry the Octopus and singing ‘Quack, Quack’ with Captain Feathersword!

Be quick as tickets will sell like… Hot Potatoes!

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Once On This Island - A Musical
Aug
2
to 31 Aug

Once On This Island - A Musical

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.

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The 39 Steps
Aug
8
to 30 Aug

The 39 Steps

Mix  Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS — a turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. After thrilling more than 3 million fans across 39 countries — from London’s West End to Broadway — this international sensation is reimagined and coming to Australia.

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The Jury Experience: An Immersive Trial - Case 3: Theft
Aug
9
to 6 Dec

The Jury Experience: An Immersive Trial - Case 3: Theft

  • Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Jury Experience is back with a thrilling new case in Sydney! In this live theatre show, the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, examine the evidence, and deliver the verdict: guilty or innocent? Get your tickets for The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Trial - Case 3 in Sydney!

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Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival
Aug
16
to 24 Aug

Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival

  • Auburn Botanic Gardens. Chiswick Road, Auburn (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cumberland City Council’s premier and award-winning Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival returns this August. Held over 9 enchanting days, Auburn Botanic Gardens transforms into a canopy of delicate pink blossoms combined with Japanese culture, cuisine and creativity.

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The Talented Mr. Ripley
Aug
19
to 28 Sept

The Talented Mr. Ripley

  • Roslyn Packer Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From playwriting icon Joanna Murray-Smith comes this ravishing adaptation of the twentieth century’s most glamorous thriller. Following the triumphant success of Julia, Murray-Smith reunites with director Sarah Goodes to masterfully transform this seductive page-turner into an electrifying, world-premiere stage experience.

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Setting the Stage: Architecture in Movement
Aug
23
2:00 pm14:00

Setting the Stage: Architecture in Movement

Some of the most dynamic architecture captures movement in a single moment. Explore Utzon’s designs and other examples of stage design to create your own installation for a set design at the Opera House for a dance or ballet performance. The workshop includes a short tour of the magnificent Syndey Opera House Concert Hall for inspiration.

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Once Upon A Time (Sutherland)
Aug
30
to 31 Aug

Once Upon A Time (Sutherland)

  • Sutherland Arts Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into a world of enchantment and adventure at Once Upon a Time, where cherished classics burst into life. Enjoy an immersive showcase featuring your favourite timeless melodies from beloved children's films, including "Let It Go," "How Far I'll Go," "You’ve Got a Friend in Me," "Be Our Guest," "When Will My Life Begin," and many more.

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The 39 Steps (Newcastle)
Sept
2
to 6 Sept

The 39 Steps (Newcastle)

  • Civic Theatre, Newcastle (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mix  Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS — a turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. After thrilling more than 3 million fans across 39 countries — from London’s West End to Broadway — this international sensation is reimagined and coming to Australia.

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Bright Star - Musical
Sept
5
to 5 Oct

Bright Star - Musical

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.

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Dirty Dancing in Concert
Sept
6
to 7 Sept

Dirty Dancing in Concert

  • Darling Harbour Theatre, Sydney, NSW (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-sized cinema screen with a live band and singers performing the iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring an enchanting and unique experience to the classic 80’s film. 

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Australia's Largest BABY Expo is coming to Sydney!
Sept
13
to 14 Sept

Australia's Largest BABY Expo is coming to Sydney!

  • Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Australia’s LARGEST and the WORLD’S longest running early parenting event! The PBC BABY Expo (Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo) showcases BIG brands, BEST prices, EXPERT talks and classes from our resident midwife and parenting professionals, and all the LATEST innovations under one roof.

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Imagine LIVE (Sutherland)
Oct
1
to 2 Oct

Imagine LIVE (Sutherland)

  • The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience the magic of IMAGINE LIVE—a vibrant, interactive musical adventure for families, inspired by Alison Lester’s beloved bestseller. Created by the award- winning team behind Robot Song, this 60-minute show brings Lester’s iconic illustrations to life with live performance, original music, and cutting-edge digital puppetry.

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Japan Expo and International Kimono Competition 2025
Oct
25
10:00 am10:00

Japan Expo and International Kimono Competition 2025

Taking over Sydney Town Hall from 10am to 4pm, Japan Expo is a family-friendly event and will feature exhibitors, offering authentic Japanese products at a discounted rate, the latest tourism information, plus fun cultural demonstrations, interactive workshops, stage performance and installation. Japan is under one roof!

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 DreamWorks Madagascar The Musical
July
18
to 19 July

DreamWorks Madagascar The Musical

From the producers of Shrek The Musical and Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, DreamWorks electrifying stage show Madagascar: The Musical is coming to Australia for a national 13 city tour in 2025! Madagascar: The Musical captures the essence of the beloved Dreamworks animated film, bringing the characters you know and love to the stage with a fresh and exhilarating twist. Join the gang on a journey of friendship, self-discovery, and loads of fun – a perfect blend of heartwarming moments and pure entertainment.

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Source Disability Expo - for Kids, Teens and Young Adults (Free)
July
18
to 19 July

Source Disability Expo - for Kids, Teens and Young Adults (Free)

  • International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

There really is something for everyone at our events; from assistive technology and devices for physical disabilities, sensory shopping and supports for our neurodiverse families, NDIS plan assistance, support organisations, peak bodies, therapy providers and so much more.

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 DreamWorks Madagascar The Musical (Newcastle)
July
14
to 16 July

DreamWorks Madagascar The Musical (Newcastle)

From the producers of Shrek The Musical and Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, DreamWorks electrifying stage show Madagascar: The Musical is coming to Australia for a national 13 city tour in 2025! Madagascar: The Musical captures the essence of the beloved Dreamworks animated film, bringing the characters you know and love to the stage with a fresh and exhilarating twist. Join the gang on a journey of friendship, self-discovery, and loads of fun – a perfect blend of heartwarming moments and pure entertainment.

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NAIDOC Week 2025 (Free)
July
13
10:00 am10:00

NAIDOC Week 2025 (Free)

NAIDOC Week (6–13 July) is a time to celebrate First Nations cultures, history and achievements. This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.

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Spinning Threads of Knowledge (Free)
July
10
11:00 am11:00

Spinning Threads of Knowledge (Free)

Yarn, spindle and fluff – do any of these words sound familiar to you? They’re all connected to the process of spinning yarn, which sees fibre transformed into a continuous thread. First Nations people use yarn for practical purposes such as for making rope, and line for fishing, and for children’s games like cat’s cradle.

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