May
31
to 9 Aug
Filtering by: FREE
Sept
15
to 18 July
FREE, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SPRING, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SUMMER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - WINTER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - AUTUMN, EXHIBITION
The Curious World of Pamela Allen (Free) (Reviewed)
With timeless classics like Mr Archimedes’ Bath, Mr McGee and Alexander’s Outing, Pamela Allen has captured the hearts of readers for more than 40 years.
Oct
5
to 23 Aug
ART, EXHIBITION, FREE, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SUMMER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SPRING, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - AUTUMN, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - WINTER
Mike Hewson - The Key’s Under the Mat (Free) (Reviewed)
Make yourself at home in an underground art park. Read our review here.
Mar
14
to 7 Feb
ART, EXHIBITION, FREE, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SUMMER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - AUTUMN, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - WINTER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SPRING
Mechelle Bounpraseuth - Sou Sou (Free)
Encounter towers of mangosteens, big bowls of dragon fruits and giant stacks of canned food in this new interactive exhibition that bursts with colour, memory and ritual.
June
3
to 31 Dec
EXHIBITION, FREE, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - WINTER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SUMMER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SPRING, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - AUTUMN
Ngurruwarra/Derndernyin (Free)
This brand new exhibition is a powerful collaborative exhibition created by ten Kaiadilt, Lardil and Gangalidda artists, honouring the stone fish traps of the Wellesley Islands. At its centre is a monumental 20‑metre‑long painting that celebrates culture, story and identity across the seas, lands and skies of the Traditional Owner communities of the region.
July
4
to 22 Nov
Billy Bain - By the River (Free)
This exhibition of new work by Dharug artist Billy Bain reflects on the migration of the long-finned eel – a passage from saltwater to freshwater that mirrors his own path of cultural return.
July
25
to 23 Feb
Brett Whiteley - Chapters: 1970–79 (Free)
The newly renovated Brett Whiteley Studio opens in mid 2026 with Brett Whiteley: Chapters 1970–79, an exhibition showcasing ambitious works produced by Whiteley during the 1970s, including his 16-metre-wide autobiographical epic Alchemy 1972–73.
Sept
12
8:00 am08:00
Early Birds: Autism and Sensory-friendly Mornings (Free)
Experience the Museum in a reduced-sensory, tranquil, and supportive atmosphere before it opens to the public for the day.
Sept
12
to 1 Mar
Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2026 (Free)
The Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2026 brings together 11 artists from across Australia who use a range of materials – pastel, pencil, watercolour, ceramic, light and thread – to channel drawing’s intimate potential.
Dec
12
8:00 am08:00
Early Birds: Autism and Sensory-friendly Mornings (Free)
Experience the Museum in a reduced-sensory, tranquil, and supportive atmosphere before it opens to the public for the day.
July
16
to 19 July
Bastille Sydney Festival (Free)
Bastille Festival returns to Circular Quay and The Rocks from 16–19 July 2026, bringing four vibrant winter days of French food, wine, music and culture to the harbour’s edge and it’s completely free to attend.
July
15
10:00 am10:00
MCA Free Entry Day thanks to Telstra (Free)
Step out of the city and into art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia on Wednesday 15 July 2026 for Telstra Free Day.
July
11
to 12 July
Hive Festival Weekend at the Art Gallery of NSW (Free)
The free, fun-filled Hive festival for kids and families returns to the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026.
June
2
6:00 pm18:00
Sea Gathering - Myth & Modernity (Free)
The museum will transform into a vibrant harbour-side meeting place for one luminous night during Vivid Sydney.
May
22
to 13 June
Vivid Light - Mythical Mashup: The Graphic Worlds of Brian Robinson (Free)
In 2026 the Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to announce its largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling.
Mar
21
to 21 June
Nadia Hernández (Free)
Drawing on her own stories, Venezuelan cultural archives, and the diasporic conditions that shape her sense of belonging, her works often take the form of textiles, paintings and multidisciplinary installations.
Mar
14
to 14 June
25th Biennale of Sydney - Rememory (Free)
The 25th Biennale of Sydney will take place 14th March to 14th June 2026 - more info coming soon.
Feb
28
8:00 am08:00
Early Birds: Autism and Sensory-friendly Mornings (Free)
Experience the Museum in a reduced-sensory, tranquil, and supportive atmosphere before it opens to the public for the day.
Feb
7
to 15 Mar
DisneyStore.com.au Pop-Up Experience at Westfield Chatswood (Free) (Reviewed)
There’s magic in store! The DisneyStore.com.au Pop-Up Experience is now open for the very first time at Westfield Chatswood.
Feb
5
to 26 Apr
ARTEXPRESS 2026 (Free)
Our much-loved annual exhibition highlights outstanding artworks by Year 12 visual arts students from across New South Wales.
Jan
26
10:00 am10:00
Yabun Festival (Free)
Yabun Festival is the largest one-day gathering and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia, held annually on 26th of January upon the traditional lands of the Gadigal people in Sydney.
Jan
25
7:00 pm19:00
Vigil: Belong (Free)
We gather because we must. Join us amongst the sculptures of Lucy Simpson, as Uncle Matthew Doyle kindles fire and smoke and Nardi Simpson leads a joyous community chorus with songs spanning generations.
Jan
21
10:00 am10:00
Free entry to the MCA Australia Wednesday 21 January (Free)
Enjoy free entry at Australia’s only public museum dedicated to living artists and immerse yourself in exhibitions, talks, tours, and hands-on activities.
Jan
17
6:30 pm18:30
Sydney Symphony Under the Stars (Free)
The Sydney Symphony concert you know and love is back in the heart of the city.
Jan
17
to 11 Apr
Searchers: Graffiti and Contemporary Art (Free)
SEARCHERS: Graffiti and Contemporary Art is a major exhibition that brings together more than 30 of Australia's most dynamic artists – from underground graffiti writers to celebrated contemporary painters – united by a single electrifying medium: spray paint.
Jan
17
to 18 Jan
Hive Festival 2026 (Free)
Our free, fun-filled festival for kids and families returns to the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2026.
Jan
15
to 16 Jan
Blacktown Garage Party (Free)
Blacktown Garage Party invites the public to our backyard! Taking over the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre for two days, artists Sione Monu and Salote Tawale create an installation inspired by the aesthetics of the garage and adorned by community. Think corrugated iron, lavalava, tarpaulins, Christmas decorations from 2003.
Jan
14
to 25 Jan
Conflictorium (Free)
In Sydney today, conversations across difference can feel fraught and polarised. It’s never been harder to sit across a table and truly listen. In this moment, Conflictorium offers a space to dignify contradictions, recognising conflict not as failure but as a vital part of life.
Jan
13
to 28 Jan
Gunpla Expo (Free)
This free workshop gives you the chance to build official Bandai model kits, learn tips from fellow builders and enjoy a relaxed hands-on experience.
Jan
10
5:00 pm17:00
Live On Hickson Road: Efectos Especiales (Free)
A street. Action! The scene begins: a truck rumbles by, music blaring. A dancer sprints, leaps, stumbles – and suddenly, rain and fireworks erupt around them. Each take brings a new protagonist, a new rhythm, a new spark of cinematic magic. What’s real? What’s staged? In this heady blur of movement and music, the answer is always changing.
Jan
8
to 25 Jan
Observer, Observed (Free)
Sculptor Julia Phillips creates work that examines relationships between individuals and the public, between people and institutions. Her participatory public artwork Observer, Observed invites you to think about public surveillance and what it really means to “look”.
Jan
8
to 24 Jan
Held (Free)
Held is a series of sculptural works designed by Yuwaalaraay Wirringgaa and Designer Lucy Simpson. Four forms designed to honour land, sky and sea Country from across each of the four pillars, in a grounded moment of convergence.
Jan
5
to 23 Jan
TOO~B - A free play space by HOSSEI (Free)
A colourful, touchable, wearable play space created by artist HOSSEI
Dec
15
to 30 June
EXHIBITION, FREE, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - AUTUMN, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SPRING, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SUMMER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - WINTER
Surviving Australia (Free) (Reviewed)
Ready to discover Australia's wild side? The new and reimagined Surviving Australia exhibition is now open - bigger, bolder, and more thrilling than ever!
Dec
13
to 10 Jan
Creature (Free)
The whole family is invited to step into Creature by Box of Birds/Stalker Theatre – a free, interactive experience that brings the Australian bush to life.
Dec
9
9:00 am09:00
State Library of NSW - Macquarie Street Building Reopening (Free)
Our newly refurbished Macquarie Street Building will reopen to the public on Tuesday 9 December. We hope you’ll join us at 9 am as we cut the ribbon to mark this historic moment.
Dec
6
8:00 am08:00
Early Birds: Autism and Sensory-friendly Mornings (Free)
Early Birds provides a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive environment prior to the Museum opening to the wider public for the day.
Dec
5
to 8 Mar
EXHIBITION, FREE, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SUMMER, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - AUTUMN, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SPRING, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - WINTER
Dig It! (Reviewed) (Free)
Dig It! will deliver a rich, multisensory, family-friendly experience that invites you to experience the excitement and challenges of archaeological excavation for yourself.
Dec
5
to 8 Mar
EXHIBITION, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SUMMER, FREE, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - AUTUMN, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - SPRING, SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - WINTER
Unearthed (Reviewed) (Free)
Opening in December 2025, Unearthed will display a fascinating selection of objects excavated from the site.
Dec
1
to 24 Dec
Choirs in the City: Martin Place
Enjoy choirs singing carols under the Martin Place Christmas tree.