
Lee Ufan (Free) (Reviewed)
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.
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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.
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life! Step inside this immersive, sensory exhibition featuring spectacular rare and unusual tropical and subtropical rainforest plants. Read our review here!
An interactive card exchange celebrating the pleasure of birthdays and community
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?
Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.
Colour is transformative, magical and political.
In celebration of the release of Disney and Pixar’s Elio, only in cinemas June 19, Westfield is partnering with Disney and Pixar to bring the cosmos to life at Westfield Chatswood. Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the intergalactic world of Elio with family activities, photo moments and more.
South Eveleigh’s inaugural Loco Markets, a six-week program featuring a rotating schedule of themed markets, will launch on Thursday 19 June, running until Sunday 27 July. Loco Markets will celebrate creativity, community and connection, taking inspiration from the festive atmosphere of European street markets, coupled with exclusive South Eveleigh heritage tours and workshops.
Winter has arrived at The Grounds... and it's anything but ordinary! Think frosty trees, delicate white flowers dotting the landscape, and glowing lights that turn every step into a stunning photo moment.
Discover The Birds of Australia in this unique digital experience, presented on a 3D storytelling cube, inspired by the work of John and Elizabeth Gould.
Join us for the launch of Powerhouse Materials: Textiles with a full day of free activities programmed by guest curator Chloe Hayden and featuring special guests, actor and singer Ayesha Madon, content creator Sam Todd and youth climate leader, Grace Vegesana.
Christmas in July Festival is made for all ages — and all kinds of Christmas magic.
The first state art museum retrospective of one of Australia’s great artistic visionaries
The annual Future Fashion exhibition will open at Powerhouse Castle Hill on 2 August, showcasing the stand-out collections of final year graduates from Sydney’s leading fashion and design institutions.
Key works from the Kaldor Collection feature in an exhibition space created by Thomas Demand
Ku-ring-gai’s Sculpture Trail celebrates sustainable Art in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden.
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.
Switch off, reconnect and take the time to dream at the Library this Vivid Sydney.
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.
Pulsing with energy, and the spirit of the underground, Kiss of Light celebrates David McDiarmid’s specific alchemy of lust, rage and hope.
For Vivid Sydney 2025, the MCA will showcase a nightly projection by Vincent Namatjira, featuring powerful symbols of First Nations strength, pride and resilience.
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.
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.
On Saturday 17 May as part of Kids & Family Day, Sydney Comedy Festival will be asking the kids of Sydney - What’s so Funny?!
This day is a great opportunity for families to walk to school together and have conversations about being a safe road user.
Step into a world of wonder at our festival of lights for an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
Join us for Architectures of Bankstown, an exhibition following Western Sydney University’s Urban Transformation Summer School supported by Holdmark and Powerhouse.
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.
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.
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 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.
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