
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.
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.
The first state art museum retrospective of one of Australia’s great artistic visionaries
Come in from the cold and have some fun at the State Library!
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.
Kick off National Science Week with a FREE, family-friendly day of science fun at the AM, hosted by the Surfing Scientist, Ruben Meerman.
This FREE annual science get-together offers an evening of discovery, research highlights and engaging conversations, hosted by Bernie Hobbs and in collaboration with Botanic Gardens of Sydney, UNE and UTS.
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.
There really is something for everyone at our events; from assistive technology and devices for physical disabilities, sensory shopping and supports for our neurodiverse families, NDIS plan assistance, support organisations, peak bodies, therapy providers and so much more.
La révolution is BACK, Sydney! Join us for 4 days of French Food, Wine & Art, right in the heart of Sydney, featuring exclusive experiences:
Join the State Library of NSW on a tour of the beautiful Mitchell building these school holidays and celebrate NAIDOC Week with First Nations stories along the way.
NAIDOC Week (6–13 July) is a time to celebrate First Nations cultures, history and achievements. This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.
Darling Square will be running free winter-inspired activities from Thursday, 10 to Sunday, 20 July. Kids can take part in free craft workshops including snow globe and snowflake making, plus enjoy free winter-themed face painting.
Christmas in July Festival is made for all ages — and all kinds of Christmas magic.
A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and enterprise featuring music, dance, crafts, arts and products and services from First Nations businesses.
Yarn, spindle and fluff – do any of these words sound familiar to you? They’re all connected to the process of spinning yarn, which sees fibre transformed into a continuous thread. First Nations people use yarn for practical purposes such as for making rope, and line for fishing, and for children’s games like cat’s cradle.
In NAIDOC Week 2025, join us for a creative, intergenerational workshop with Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia Ridgeway inspired by the exhibition Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country, on now at the Museum of Sydney.
Join the State Library of NSW these holidays and celebrate NAIDOC Week with drawing activities, puzzles and a cozy reading corner where you can listen to stories written by First Nations authors.
Westfield and Disney invite you to Imagine the Magic of Disney's Frozen these school holidays. Keep it chill with a range of Frozen themed arts, crafts and activities at the Disney Frozen Activity Station.
We’re thrilled to present Mini Warriewood Fashion—a fabulous school holiday activation designed especially for our mini customers!
Join Darling Square these school holidays for winter-inspired activities and cosy dining options the whole family will enjoy!
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.
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.
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!