Alchemy of a Rainforest (Entry by donation) (Reviewed)
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!
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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!
Colour is transformative, magical and political.
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience in Sydney.
Australian Reptile Park offers the opportunity to see virtually every Aussie creature, from the cute kangaroos to the crafty komodo dragons, making it a unique and exciting wildlife experience.
Dive deep into Australia's connection to the seas at the Maritime Museum, and immerse yourself in an ocean of interactive exhibits and aquatic attractions. Step aboard a submarine and discover the stealthy world of underwater warfare, before taking the fight to the surface as you clamber onto the HMAS Vampire navy destroyer. See beautiful art exhibitions, be blown away by the museum's 3D cinema, and enjoy a whole raft of other activities.
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Sydney! This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show in Sydney!
With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of this revolutionary genre.
The Jury Experience is back with a thrilling new case in Sydney! In this live theatre show, the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, examine the evidence, and deliver the verdict: guilty or innocent? Get your tickets for The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Trial - Case 3 in Sydney!
Australian Drummer, Singer, Songwriter and Producer G Flip – Meets Their Wax Double at Madame Tussauds Sydney
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.
A presentation of recent and new installations by Yasmin Smith.
Make yourself at home in an underground art park. Read our review here.
One of the world’s best team-based virtual reality experiences has finally come to Sydney! Blending the escape room concept with a full 3D cinematic experience, Virtual Room delivers a unique, immersive and mind-blowing adventure.
Ready to discover Australia's wild side? The new and reimagined Surviving Australia exhibition is now open - bigger, bolder, and more thrilling than ever!
Museum of Illusions, the world’s largest and fastest-growing chain of private museums, will make its Australian debut this summer with the opening of Museum of Illusions Sydney, an interactive world where the impossible becomes possible and curiosity knows no bounds.
DigiPark is a 19-room immersive attraction inside Westfield Sydney packed with plenty of great multi-sensory experiences: holographic tunnels, cosmic mirror mazes, glowing planet rooms, interactive graffiti walls, and more.
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.
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.
This captivating exhibition brings together centuries of art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia celebrating Vishnu, the Hindu deity who preserves order in the universe.
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.
Comic dynamo legends juggle political hot potatoes in the nation's capital.
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.
Dig It! will deliver a rich, multisensory, family-friendly experience that invites you to experience the excitement and challenges of archaeological excavation for yourself.
Opening in December 2025, Unearthed will display a fascinating selection of objects excavated from the site.
The Monster Jam World Tour returns to Australia. See ten of the world’s most famous trucks, including the legendary Grave Digger, Son-uva Digger, JCB Digatron, Sparkle Smash – making its international debut – tear up the stadium dirt with amazing stunts, flips and jumps.
Join creativity and wellness for young children, with our specially commissioned storytelling and meditation experience with digital projections.
Join the Museums of History NSW for a vibrant street party to celebrate the completion of a once-in-a-generation conservation project at Susannah Place, located in the heart of The Rocks.
Explores the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists
Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming back to Sydney!
Bring the whole family for a journey through history at Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park Barracks museum.
What guides you through the darkness when you’ve lost your way? A whisper on the wind. A shimmer in the stars. A moth in flight. Read our review.
ARIA award-winning children’s entertainer, Emma Memma, is bringing her brand new show Dance Island Party to a city near you this year!
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
Learn from industry experts and meet new friends as you become the designers of your own musical theatre show!
A full day of hands-on science for all ages.
Dive into the mysterious and majestic world of sharks with Erth’s Shark Dive, a stunning theatrical experience that brings Australia’s iconic sea creatures to life through breathtaking puppetry and storytelling.
The Tony Award® nominated, global smash-hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUISCAL lands in Sydney from 3 October at TEATRO at the Italian Forum.
Experience the premiere staging of a Broadway hit! PACA Productions is thrilled to present its inaugural staging of & Juliet, the sensational musical that has captivated audiences on the West End and Broadway. Read our review here.
This Spring school holidays, Taronga Zoo Sydney is opening its gates after hours for a magical new event for families and friends. Read our review here.
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-innovative Mario the Maker Magician leads you through an explosion of handmade art and robot magic for all ages.
Get ready for a week of fun and excitement with our dance workshops designed for kids of all ages.
The Play! Kids Festival brings back the beloved art workshops, designed for kids of all ages.
Experience the magic of IMAGINE LIVE—a vibrant, interactive musical adventure for families, inspired by Alison Lester’s beloved bestseller. Created by the award- winning team behind Robot Song, this 60-minute show brings Lester’s iconic illustrations to life with live performance, original music, and cutting-edge digital puppetry.
Kids aged 8–12 can learn amazing tricks with magician Adam Mada in this 1-hour school holiday workshop, including a take-home bag of tricks.
Direct from Europe, Murmur is both circus and sound theatre for families. Daringly, it plays with all the senses - with rustling sound backpacks, a landscape of speakers and an acrobatic composer!
Experience Oliver Jeffers’ heartwarming new tale of starry wonder, magical adventure and the power of friendship – beautifully staged with live music by an ACO string quartet.
Force Majeure is one of Australia’s leading producers of movement-based theatre. They combine theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and more to redefine storytelling in performance. Force Majeure's newest production is The Gardener’s Apprentice.
Come face-to-face with Indian cricketer & sporting icon, Virat Kohli at Madame Tussauds Sydney!
This spring school holidays, experience an unforgettable line-up of family-friendly performances, high-energy circus acts, and immersive artworks as Riverside Theatres’ annual Spot On Children’s Festival takes over from 30th September to 9th October.
Sydney Opera House has invited installation and performance artist HOSSEI to develop a new Play Space for kids and families and we need your help! HOSSEI will lead a 45 min sensory rich session experimenting with costume, installation, and sound.
This Spring, the Australian National Maritime Museum invites families to dive into a program full of discovery, creativity and adventure.
The musical that rocked Broadway is back! Read our review here.