What to do in Sydney this August
Challenge yourself with dangerous ideas, boundary-pushing music and the world’s biggest fun run. Here are 10 events happening across the city this month.
Current stories from the City of Sydney
1028 articles
Challenge yourself with dangerous ideas, boundary-pushing music and the world’s biggest fun run. Here are 10 events happening across the city this month.
Don't let the chilly months stop you from getting in the water
Share your talents and entertain audiences at our spring and summer community events
Make the most of our popular street events this spring - bring your trading or dining outdoors, apply for event space, host a pop-up stall and more.
Check out the proposal and let us know what you think.
We need your help on our plan to support the future of the arts
Landowners and businesses can apply to receive funding to improve shop or building frontages.
Our libraries are full of activities and collections to stimulate young minds. From preschool, tweens to teens – there's something for all ages
The pink mile is still very much open for business while we create better connections for our busiest bike route.
After school, during the weekend and indoor, Sydney has plenty of fun for all ages.
Here are our picks of the program, which runs from 7 to 14 July.
A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, dance, art and enterprise as part of NAIDOC Week.
From NAIDOC Week to Australia’s favourite art awards – here are 10 events to chase away the winter blues.
Community groups that operate in our area or benefit residents, workers or visitors can take advantage of this program.
The larvae turn your scraps into animal feed and fertiliser.
Landmark apologies and groundbreaking safety programs renew a commitment to LGBTIQA+ rights.
Meet Milad, Tahera, Yaser and Tariq. They share their experiences, their hopes and what freedom and family mean to them.
Grab your choc tops and popcorn, and settle in for some great cinema from 5 to 16 June
Our count shows women and parents with kids are increasingly enjoying the safe and separated lanes.
From events and volunteering to films and books, make a connection this year.
Older LBTQ+ women and their friends are invited to board the Mari Nawi cruise and hear local history from a Sydney Aboriginal guide.
Music, movies, markets and more – Sydney’s events calendar heats up this winter.
Hear more from Otis about what reconciliation week means to him and what drew him to the City of Sydney.
Join the celebrations with events, nights out and performances from LGBTIQA+ communities
From dazzling lights and live music in an old substation to big ideas with Matildas royalty, discover what's new at this year's festival, 24 May to 15 June.
Yahya El-Arab shares what a typical day during Ramadan looks like, why it’s important to understand the occasion and how he celebrates Eid-al-Fitr.
Hear from Australian actor and producer Claudia Karvan and a panel of experts and cultural leaders at the next CityTalks.
Learn how you can be part of festivities dedicated to commemorating, remembering and celebrating diversity this June.
Learn about the survivors of the Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls (1912-1969) as Australia marks National Sorry Day.