Aug
17
11:00 am11:00
Science in the Swamp 2025 (Free)
Join us on Sunday 17 August for Science in the Swamp – a FREE family fun day out at Centennial Park!
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Aug
21
to 27 Sept
Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA)
The Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) is set to return in 2025 with a fresh line-up of ten Australian premiere films screening in Sydney, followed by a Touring Program offering free screenings in six regional cities across the country.
Aug
23
to 24 Aug
Sydney Cat Lovers Festival 2025
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!
Aug
23
to 24 Aug
Sydney Dog Lovers Festival 2025
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!
Aug
30
10:00 am10:00
Indian Community Day 2025
Join us for a day filled with vibrant art, captivating dance, dynamic music, delicious food and fun free activities for all ages.
Sept
4
to 7 Sept
Africa Film Fest Australia 2025
The 2nd edition of Africa Film Fest Australia, coming to Sydney Opera House on 4-5 Sept 2025 and Riverside Theatres (Parramatta) on 6-7 Sept 2025.
Sept
27
to 28 Sept
Australian Native Food Festival (Free)
Celebrate Indigenous culture at the Australian Native Food Festival with market stalls, live cooking demos, and bold native flavours.
Aug
10
11:00 am11:00
Science in the Scrub 2025 (Free)
Join us on Sunday 10 August for Science in the Scrub – a FREE family fun day out at Western Sydney Parklands!
July
17
to 20 July
Bastille French Festival (Free)
La révolution is BACK, Sydney! Join us for 4 days of French Food, Wine & Art, right in the heart of Sydney, featuring exclusive experiences:
July
11
to 13 July
Sydney Spirits Festival 2025
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.
July
6
to 12 July
BullyBully
A madcap musical about childish grown-up men, featuring two performers, songs, funny quarrels, a bit of bickering and eventually a happy ending.
July
5
to 6 July
National Indigenous Art Fair 2025
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.
June
7
to 20 July
The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) 2025
The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns for another joyful celebration of global storytelling, adventure, and imagination.
June
6
to 15 June
Coogee Lanterns Workshops and Parade 2025
Celebrate the Magic of the Winter Solstice with a Lantern-Making Workshop!
June
4
to 15 June
72nd Sydney Film Festival 2025
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.
May
25
10:00 am10:00
Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) 2025 - Family Day (Free)
On Sunday 25 May, roll on up to Carriageworks for the marvellous magic of Family Day, a riotous celebration of storytelling and creativity that will captivate kids of all ages.
May
23
to 14 June
Lighting of the Sails: Kiss of Light by David McDiarmid (Free)
Pulsing with energy, and the spirit of the underground, Kiss of Light celebrates David McDiarmid’s specific alchemy of lust, rage and hope.
May
23
to 14 June
Symphony of the Dreaming (Free)
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.
May
19
to 27 May
Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) 2025 (Free)
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.
May
17
2:30 pm14:30
Best of the Fest - PG Edition
Come on down for the BEST OF THE FEST PG Edition – all of SCF’s top comedians, without the rude bits. Guaranteed laughs for ALL AGES. Put the babysitter on hold – this one’s for the whole family!
May
17
1:15 pm13:15
Alice Tovey - Rude Words You Should Never Say
We’re told some words are too rude to mention. Fart, bum, poo. All unspeakable. And when we can’t speak? We sing.
May
17
1:15 pm13:15
What's So Funny - Kids Comedy Competition (Free)
On Saturday 17 May as part of Kids & Family Day, Sydney Comedy Festival will be asking the kids of Sydney - What’s so Funny?!
May
17
1:15 pm13:15
5 Mistakes That Changed History - Family Show
We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world.
May
17
1:15 pm13:15
Josh Staley - Wacky Wizardry Goes Wrong
Josh's dream of becoming the world's greatest wizard does not always go to plan.
May
17
to 18 May
Signor Baffo
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!
May
7
5:00 pm17:00
Peruvian Nights at the Museum (Free)
Discover the wonders of ancient Peru after dark! The Museum is open late for one last fiesta to celebrate Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru.
May
4
to 31 May
South African Film Festival (SAFF) 2025
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.
May
3
to 4 May
Buddha's Birthday (Free)
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!
May
2
to 4 May
The Finders Keepers Sydney Design Market
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.
May
1
to 31 May
Pyrmont Festival 2025 (Free)
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.
Apr
26
12:00 pm12:00
Great Laugh in the Park (Free)
Join us for a jam-packed day of laughter, fun, and incredible performances—all for FREE! Hosted by Jimmy Rees (Giggle & Hoot), with Dorothy the Dinosaur (the Wiggles), The Listies (ABC Kids), and heaps more bringing the laughs, this is the family event of the season!
Mar
23
10:00 am10:00
Ku-ring-gai Multicultural Festival - Harmony
Join us as we celebrate Ku-ring-gai’s cultural diversity.
Mar
15
9:00 am09:00
Neon Playground 2.0
Version 2.0 will be an explosion of neon lights, art installations, music and food in Chinatown and Haymarket, kicking off from 15 March to 6 April 2025.
Feb
2
11:30 am11:30
Guided tour for kids: Year of the Snake (Free)
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake with our friendly volunteer guides on a roving art-making tour of the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection.
Jan
25
3:00 pm15:00
New Beginnings Festival (Free)
The New Beginnings Festival transforms the Australian National Maritime Museum into a vibrant canvas of contemporary expression for one extraordinary day each year.
Jan
23
to 8 Feb
Chatswood - Year of the Snake Festival (Free)
The prestigious Chatswood Year of the Snake Festival is an annual festival celebrating Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.
Jan
20
to 27 Jan