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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.
Embark on a journey to the past that has already been enjoyed by more than 1 million others with Horizon of Khufu!
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get Titanique, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.
Angelica Mesiti is creating an immersive installation for the former wartime oil bunker beneath the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ North Building.
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue. Walk alongside the massive creatures that roamed our world millions of years ago!
Step inside the world of FRIENDS™ from 5 October in Sydney and experience your favourite show like never before!
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.
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru transports you to ancient Peru with breathtaking artefacts and immersive storytelling. With over 130 artefacts and one of the most impressive collections of gold to ever tour the globe, this is an exhibition not to be missed. Read our review here.
Celebrating the beauty of our blue planet by showcasing the wonders of our oceans and the urgent need to protect them.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) will host a major exhibition by acclaimed American artist Julie Mehretu, the first exhibition of the artist's work to be shown in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
How does music influence the way you draw?
You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play it in real life! Squid Game: The Experience in Sydney is the ultimate test of survival, strategy, and skill as you go head to head with other contestants in a series of challenges masterminded by the infamous Front Man. Let the games begin…
Families of all ages are invited to draw inspiration from Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory at our free drop-in activity space this summer. Photos of the Family Space: Drawing Together and activities available here.
You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play it in real life! Squid Game: The Experience in Sydney is the ultimate test of survival, strategy, and skill as you go head to head with other contestants in a series of challenges masterminded by the infamous Front Man. Let the games begin…
Outstanding artworks by Year 12 visual arts students from across New South Wales
Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with amazing stunts and wild spins through Sydney Harbour.
The acclaimed musical phenomenon HADESTOWN by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin will make its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2025. READ OUR REVIEW HERE.
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.
The biggest dinosaurs ever are stomping into Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek for an unforgettable adventure!
The Intelligence of Painting throws a spotlight on the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists.
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show.
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
Bring the whole family to ACO On The Pier to experience a classical music concert and try a musical instrument!
The first solo museum exhibition by Kamilaroi artist Warraba Weatherall.
Join Opera Australia for Sydney’s best night out. With fireworks every night, take your seats under the stars for a Broadway musical spectacular.
The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie will light up Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from March next year in an exciting new production directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer and produced by John Frost for Crossroads Live.
With a truly hysterical book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie), and music and lyrics by Brooks himself, The Producers takes no prisoners in skewering classic Broadway – and creates a new Broadway classic in the process.
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?
Vaslav Nijinsky was at the height of his career during the early 20th century. His unparalleled performances brought him adoring fans while his evocative and sensual choreography caused riots in theatres in Paris.
A play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon SIX the Musical is set to make a triumphant return to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane! Read our Sydney review here!
DreamWorks Animation, Universal Destinations and Experiences and TEG Life Like Touring are delighted to announce the World Premiere season of GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! opening Down Under in 2025. The Australian tour will play Melbourne’s Princess Theatre ahead of tour dates in Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart from March to April 2025.
Museums of History NSW is delighted to announce a dramatic new art installation by renowned multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango at the Hyde Park Barracks from 11 April 2025.
The Sydney Family Show is proud to announce Australia's leading holiday park operators and family getaway specialists, Ingenia Holiday Parks, will return as the event’s naming rights partner for 2025, being held at the Entertainment Quarter from April 12th to 27th.
Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.
Join Australia’s much-loved actress and singer, Justine Clarke, conductor George Ellis and an 18-piece orchestra in a magical children’s concert where a little magpie’s journey from her nest leads to a captivating musical adventure.
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.
Part dog, part man, ALL HERO! Dav Pilkey’s beloved graphic novel characters come to life in the return of the sold-out season of the musical adventure based on the bestselling Dog Man books.
The Sydney Comedy Festival is back from Monday 21 April to Sunday 18 May in 2025, and this year we are celebrating 20 massive years - checkout the kids lineup.
The multi award-winning family band and YouTube stars, The Mik Maks are making their Sydney debut at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre.
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.
The first-ever Sanrio authentic musical is coming to town! Join us for "Hello Kitty's Super Adventure," an enchanting live musical extravaganza featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Daniel, Bad Badtz-Maru, and U * SA * HA * NA.
Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy KISS ME, KATE comes to Foundry Theatre in April 2025.
Turn your ideas into graphic storytelling with local comic makers! Create your own characters, jokes and stories in comic book form using illustration and comic techniques.
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned. As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind… The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand.
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, based on Eric Carle's books
In a world full of musical instruments, delicate props, cut-out images, maps and small objects, two performers weave stories of adventures big and small, with a play space for children after the performance.
Celebrate the Easter weekend with acclaimed illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd when he returns to Sydney’s State Theatre with two shows only on Saturday 19 April 2025.
Millions of fans... thousands of standing ovations... ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical.... This is Billy Elliot The Musical, the spectacular show with the heart, humour and passion to be named TIME Magazine's "Best Musical of the Decade!"
The Sydney Comedy Festival is back from Monday 21 April to Sunday 18 May in 2025, and this year we are celebrating 20 massive years!
The Sydney Comedy Festival is Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event, running for four weeks between April and May.
Learn from industry experts and meet new friends as you become the designers of your own musical theatre show!
Before they embark on their global tour, The Wiggles are bringing their brand new Bouncing Balls! show to the shores of Australia!
Step into the wild with Madagascar: The Musical - an adrenaline-packed extravaganza that brings your favourite animated characters to life on stage! Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria on a thrilling adventure filled with infectious music, sensational dance numbers and laugh-out-loud moments.
Join the artists from Theatre Madam Bach (Denmark) creators of You Are Here for a professional music and sound making for early years creative workshop.
Following sold out 2024 performances nationally, The Man From Snowy River In Concert returns for one last time to the Sydney Opera House for two performances only.
This exhibition is the first of its kind in a major Australian museum and is presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series 2025–26.
The internationally celebrated artist returns to Australia with a major new exhibition.
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy beloved by generations of readers, will make its Australian premiere at the State Theatre Sydney from 7 January 2025.
Dust off your hypercolour t-shirt, get some colourful gear for the kids and make your way to Sonic Neon, a playful experience where music is transformed into captivating visuals. Read our review here!
Discover a magical moonlit world at Luna Park in the Dark in Sydney! With unlimited access to rides, neon sweet treats, music by candlelight, and much more, this one-of-a-kind experience promises to be a night to remember.
Adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children's books.
Learn how to draw and design your very own characters and backdrops! Using different paper cutting methods, cast your drawings into animated shadows using various light sources and surfaces.
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns to celebrate its 10 year anniversary!
This multi-award-winning, sell-out sensation of the past four years is headed to Sydney for a very special season at the glorious Spiegeltent this April - with more whimsical wonders than ever before!
Monkey Baa Theatre Company is delighted to bring the magical stage adaptation of Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ Possum Magic to the Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW in April 2024.
From 22 April - 19 May, hundreds of comedians from around Australia and beyond will take to stages across our great city for the 2024 Sydney Comedy Festival!
Come along to a week filled with fun in the jungle at Warringah Mall. From decorating cupcakes, creating your own fun jungle back pack to face painting, there is lots of fun to be had.
Grab your camera and venture out to Chatswood CBD as chess takes over. Spot giant inflatable chess pieces.
In this bonifying workshop create your own fluoro, wearable and moveable skeleton!
Fairy Erin and her unicorn, Piccolo, will sing and dance their way through Fairyland with all-new original music for kids! Piccolo (a real miniature pony) will showcase his tricks as the magical team discovers the magic of imagination!
Direct from Ireland, this charming play for young audiences follows the tale of an unlikely encounter between a Polar Bear and a Penguin. This is the story of polar opposite characters meeting for the first time, getting to know one another and learning how to survive in a world that is melting beneath their feet...paws...flippers.
This epic show unites some of Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk and Black Widow against some of the most threatening villains.
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns to celebrate its 10 year anniversary!
Northern Beaches Council’s popular Open Air Cinema is returning to Fairlight this April!
If you loved The Gruffalo, don't miss the sequel, which returns following previous sellout Australian tours – now in a new West End production! Join the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book.
Join Ru Barb, Aspara Gus and Sir Paul McCarrotney for a berry wonderful music-making songwriting workshop.
This internationally award-winning, sell-out sensation is flipping into town for the April school holidays!
Step into the world of David Walliams, as his bestselling book comes to life on stage.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where kids will discover what life was like at Vaucluse House 170 years ago.
What do you imagine the future to be?
Inspired by the 24th Biennale of Sydney, this drop-in experience invites families of all ages to create science-fiction objects and forms of travel from the distant future.
For a quieter experience, visit during our sensory-friendly session for children aged 5–12 years on Thursday 18 April, 10am–12pm. This session will have capped visitors, a dedicated quiet space, adjusted sound and lighting, and will be facilitated by staff trained in hidden disability.
Materials and instructions are provided. Suitable for all ages. Children should be supervised by an adult.
After a stellar sell-out season in January, the maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, returns for an encore season of KABOOM these April school holidays!
Join us for a tactile and sensory workshop where kids will discover what life was like at Elizabeth Farm 200 years ago.
Australia's National Youth Circus, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus presents their latest awe-inspiring extravaganza, Tempo, featuring an extraordinary ensemble of young performers.
Join artist and facilitator Amber Oswald, and delve into the art of watercolour and ink in this engaging workshop for teens (aged 13 – 16yrs).
Discover science and culture through a diverse program of interactive workshops for kids aged 5 to 16 years at the Australian Museum these school holidays!
Join us for a hands-on workshop where kids will discover what life was like at Elizabeth Farm 200 years ago.
Disney and Westfield invite you to step inside the world of Star Wars these school holidays.
