Our 12 picks from Sydney Writers' Festival
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Sydney Town Hall
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Sydney Town Hall throws open its doors
Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of one of Sydney's most iconic buildings with free activities for all ages
What to do in Sydney this March
March into autumn with star gazing, street celebrations and intriguing ideas for enquiring minds.
Titus Grenyer ignites the future of the Sydney Town Hall organ
Meet the 25-year-old organist keeping historic traditions alive with a modern outlook
Opportunity: Produce our annual organ recital program
We’re seeking a contractor to create a dynamic series of performances for 2023 and 2024.
Sydney Peace Prize: Hear from 3 key architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Professor Megan Davis presents the keynote address followed by Alyawarre woman Pat Anderson AO and Guugu Yimidhirr man Noel Pearson in conversation.
Let’s talk about a future vision for Sydney
Government and international industry leaders come together to discuss plans for Sydney’s future.
Piece together these iconic Sydney moments with 8 online jigsaw puzzles
Take a trip through time with these City of Sydney Archives snaps from 1916 to 2020
Band Together through conversation and music this Refugee Week
Listen to stories of settlement in Australia, surviving detention and a live music collaboration with legendary rockers live from Sydney Town Hall on 23 June.
Preserving Sydney Town Hall for future generations
The final stage of a conservation project will see Sydney Town Hall completely restored for all to explore and enjoy.
Community centres bring together local stars for Seniors Festival
Older adults in Sydney find a new sense of belonging in our neighbourhood facilities.
Sydney to join international remembrance marking the end of World War I
Sydney town crier Graham Keating is preparing for one of his most important performances – marking the centenary of the end of the war his own uncle fought in.
Little known sites of life and death in Sydney streets
Explore what lies beneath our feet with former sites of cemeteries and hospitals
New contemporary music for Sydney Town Hall’s grand organ
The 10-minute minimalist piece ‘Imitations’ was written to mark the 175th anniversary of the formation of the City of Sydney
A panoramic view of Sydney from the 1873 clocktower
This is the view from the Sydney Town Hall clocktower in 1873. William Francis Robinson took the series of 10 photos.
