What to do in Sydney this June
The lights are on and the red carpet is out. The best art, performances, movies and markets to come to town this month.
Festivals
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Fresh voices, bold conversations at Australia’s largest celebration of literature, stories and ideas
Discover 6 standout ways to explore this year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival.
What to do in Sydney this May
Music, art and ideas abound this month. Here are the top picks for your hit list.
5 ways to experience the Biennale of Sydney
Explore bold contemporary art, global perspectives and cultural must-sees.
6 free things to do in Sydney this March
Welcome a new season with colour, art and festivals.
Nurturing the next generation of cultural leaders beyond the festival season
Festival Commons ensures Sydney's creative future is in safe hands.
Where to see lion dances during Sydney Lunar Festival
They bring good luck and chase away evil spirits for the year ahead.
6 things to do in Sydney this February
Our budget-friendly picks for the final weeks of summer.
6 free things to do in Sydney this January
Our guide to summer in the city on a shoestring.
Our Sydney Festival highlights
Our top picks of theatre, music, dance and live performance to make the most of a jam-packed line-up of events from 8 to 25 January.
What to do in Sydney this November
Soak up the last weeks of spring at markets, festivals and gardens. Here are 11 events to add to your calendar this month.
What to do in Sydney this October
Fill your spring calendar with markets, festivals and storytelling. Here are 10 events to explore.
Create the visual identity system for Sydney Lunar Festival
Help us create a new look for one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations outside Asia.
What to do in Sydney this September
Spring forward with these must-see events to ring in the new season.
What to do in Sydney this July
Live music, bustling markets and school holiday fun. Here are 10 events to warm up your winter.
What to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar Festival
Fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks – it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
How to get involved in Sydney Streets
Make the most of our popular street events this summer - bring your trading or dining outdoors, apply for event space, host a pop-up stall and more.
Lights, camera, action: Sydney Film Festival opens
Grab your choc tops and popcorn, and settle in for some great cinema from 5 to 16 June
Biennale stories: hear from Sydney artist Kirtika Kain
Delhi-born Australian artist, Kirtika Kain shares the inspiration and process behind her latest work.
Our 12 picks from Sydney Writers' Festival
Diverse storytellers gather 20-26 May. Here are some talks, workshops and readings to take you away.
City of Sydney employees share their colourful tales from Hindu festival of Holi
One of the most colourful, vibrant and fun-filled festivals from India.
By George, dragons! Experience the magic of Sydney Lunar Festival
The roarsome dragons and lanterns making George Street shine for Sydney Lunar Festival.
Meet the Sydney duo putting more queer into the comedy scene
How a City of Sydney sponsorship is helping to bring Sydney’s brightest performers to Oxford Street this Mardi Gras
Get your business involved in Vivid Sydney
Learn how you can be part of the world's largest festival of light, music, food and ideas
What to know about Sydney Fringe Festival 2024
The largest independent arts festival in NSW features more than 400 events across Sydney from 1 to 30 September.
7 Vivid Music events under $50
From electronic to hip hop, reggaeton to rap – find music to suit your taste at some of Sydney’s coolest venues.
8 reasons you'll be glad you're over 60
There’s so much happening in our local area during the 10 day Seniors Festival, it’ll have you counting down the days until you turn the big 6-0.
Power in Pride: Celebrating our LGBTIQ+ communities
Our 2022 Mardi Gras float recognised the contributions from our LGBTIQ+ communities, especially over the past 2 years.
What to do in Sydney this winter
It’s cold outside, but here are 13 great reasons to rug up and head out to the city.
Create unique experiences for residents and visitors this winter
Sydney Solstice invites businesses to come up with creative celebrations in the city.
