Get a glimpse of Australian Life
Take a journey through scenes of connection, resilience and play at this year’s Australian Life photography exhibition. See the 28 finalists from this year's competition, on display at Custom House Square. Pop inside Customs House to see the world through the lens of a child at the Little Sydney Lives exhibition.
2 to 25 August
Explore Juanita Nielsen Community Centre and gym
Enjoy a day of fitness, fun and food at the free open day at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre in Woolloomooloo. Meet the friendly team and enjoy a barbecue lunch while the kids have fun with the reptile zoo, face painting, games and more.
Saturday 10 August
Get curious this National Science Week
Share your interest in science, technology and innovation with talks, workshops and hands-on activities this National Science Week. Explore fresh food with all your senses at Sydney City Farm. Enjoy a native bee musical performance or try your hand at robotics and light projections in the makerspace at Darling Square Library. Learn about the night sky, seaweeds as medicines and more at the Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern Community Centre.
10 to 18 August
Experience groundbreaking new music at Phoenix Central Park
Enter the ballot for free tickets to see boundary-pushing live music at this intimate performance space. August performances include Bekah Amani’s intimate afro soul to the electronic and choral sounds of Laurence Pike.
Various dates throughout August
Walk, jog, run – or cheer from the sidelines – at City2Surf
Experience the energy and the excitement of City2Surf. The world’s biggest fun run tracks its famous 14km course from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach. Cheer on the runners, spot the contenders for best dressed and celebrate post-race with a boogie at the beach.
Sunday 11 August
Learn how to fix it before you throw it
Join the ABC’s Craig Reucassel from My Zero Waste Life at the Festival of Repair. Learn how to repair clothing, home appliances, furniture and more with talks, demos, hands-on workshops and panel sessions.
13 to 18 August
Celebrate the Moon Festival
Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Moon Festival at Ron Williams Community Centre with a dim sum morning tea, moon cake tasting and Chinese singing and dancing.
Wednesday 21 August
Come face to face with some dangerous new ideas
Challenge your thinking at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Join 87 speakers and artists coming together for talks, performances and events to challenge the way you examine the world.
24 to 25 August
Wear it purple with your own laser cut jewellery
Teens are invited to Darling Square Library makerspace to create their own laser cut jewellery at this Wear It Purple Day workshop. Express yourself with hues of grape, lavender and mauve and celebrate young people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Thursday 29 August
Visit the art exhibition The Country Cries for Truth
See this powerful and personal exhibition by distinguished Bundjalung artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft. The artworks celebrate family and connection to Country through techniques of painting and patterning onto family photographs and colonial historical images.
Every day until June 2025
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Published 26 July 2024, updated 29 April 2025
