
Peter Kingston (Free)
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.
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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.
Angelica Mesiti is creating an immersive installation for the former wartime oil bunker beneath the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ North Building.
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.
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
The first solo museum exhibition by Kamilaroi artist Warraba Weatherall.
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?
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.
Join us for Architectures of Bankstown, an exhibition following Western Sydney University’s Urban Transformation Summer School supported by Holdmark and Powerhouse.
Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.
This day is a great opportunity for families to walk to school together and have conversations about being a safe road user.
On Saturday 17 May as part of Kids & Family Day, Sydney Comedy Festival will be asking the kids of Sydney - What’s so Funny?!
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.
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.
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.
Switch off, reconnect and take the time to dream at the Library this Vivid Sydney.
Colour is transformative, magical and political.
The first state art museum retrospective of one of Australia’s great artistic visionaries
Key works from the Kaldor Collection feature in an exhibition space created by Thomas Demand
A presentation of recent and new installations by Yasmin Smith.
Make yourself at home in an underground art park
These works by Australian women artists are both a celebration and a challenge.
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.
Get ready for the ultimate island adventure! On Sunday 4 May, Cockatoo Island will come alive as we celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival 2025 and offer a range of free and paid activities to excite families!
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.
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!
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!
The Harbour Sunset Tribute is a special commemoration featuring more than 100 of Australia's best military, veteran and civilian artists - all coming together to honour the fallen.
We’re teaming up with our friends at Parliament House of NSW and Hyde Park Barracks to give you a full day of activities that’s guaranteed to be three times the fun!
Keeping your little (and big!) Super Heroes entertained during the holidays is no small feat—but we’ve got you covered!
On Sunday 13 April, we invite you to join renowned multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango and Kim Tao, Manager of Curatorial at Museums of History NSW, for an in-depth discussion exploring Hope, Tango's dramatic new art installation at the Hyde Park Barracks.
Join us for a series of drop-in facilitated workshops that will see participants create intricate, nature-inspired blooms from upcycled textiles and other materials that will be added to an evolving, immersive garden installation.
Join us as we celebrate Ku-ring-gai’s cultural diversity.
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.
Step into Future Now, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.
Celebrate the 2025 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras with a free dance class for LGBTIQA+ community of all ages and all abilities!
A curated selection of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students from the 21 secondary schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches supports the creativity of local emerging arts talent.
How To Grow Your Garden is an immersive story built by the performers AND the participants, exploring what it means to nurture who we are and the people we care about through the seasons of life.
This February, the Australian National Maritime Museum, in partnership with the China Cultural Centre, will present a full day of cultural performances and family-friendly creative workshops to celebrate Lunar New Year.
Outstanding artworks by Year 12 visual arts students from across New South Wales
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.
Georges River Council is proudly hosting one of Sydney’s largest Council-led Lunar New Year celebrations, welcoming the Year of the Snake on Saturday 1 February 2025.
Book your 5–12-year old into a fun, creative workshop led by educators from Lion Dance Kids.
Experience the heart-thumping beats of Lunar New Year as dancers from Lion Dance Kids perform remarkable acrobatic stunts and storytelling through dance in front of the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ north building, Naala Badu.
The New Beginnings Festival transforms the Australian National Maritime Museum into a vibrant canvas of contemporary expression for one extraordinary day each year.
This January and February, fans will experience a curation of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars merchandise, brought to life through an enchanting retail offering.
Prepared to be whisked away into Claris' world of style, sparkle, and joie de vivre.
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.
Honouring a long lineage of shell artists
Join us for a celebration of Afghan culture, co-produced with artist Bibi Goul Mossavi, for Hive Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Sensory storytimeStorytelling and art-making for all ages
Create the picnic scene of your dreams in this hands-on workshop with artist Bonnie Huang, as part of Hive Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.