Sydney Events Guide

Sat 11 Sep 2010 - Fri 31 May 2013

Explore the fascinating history of the World Heritage listed Hyde Park Barracks where thousands of convicts lived between 1819 and 1848. Learn about the daily lives of convicts and how they..

Sat 21 May 2011 - Wed 02 May 2012

Australia's most comprehensive collection of contemporary art from the 1960s to now. For the last 50 years John Kaldor has been Australia's most passionate collector of international..

Fri 10 Jun 2011 - Fri 01 Jun 2012

Rozelle Markets began in 1991 and has evolved into Sydney's favourite second hand market. It is held in the leafy grounds of historical Rozelle Public School where there are up to 100..

Sat 18 Jun 2011 - Sun 29 Apr 2012

For more than 60 years the streets of Sydney have been home to mysterious and top-secret intelligence operations. Persons of interest lifts the lid on these operations for the first time..

Fri 26 Aug 2011 - Fri 26 Aug 2016

In two intimate concerts only, internationally renowned classical guitarist Karin Schaupp will perform Cradle Songs by Karin Schaupp – a captivating selection of instrumental lullabies..

Sat 24 Sep 2011 - Sat 17 Mar 2012

Surf city returns to Sydney's beaches of the 50s, 60s and 70s and shows how a scruffy bunch of kids on surfboards, a hunger for social change and a lifestyle of pleasure and escape left an..

Fri 30 Sep 2011 - Sun 29 Apr 2012

The Island Bar is back bigger and better than ever and will once again reclaim the crown of the hottest summer bar in Sydney.The bar has been constructed from recycled shipping containers..

Sat 01 Oct 2011 - Sun 11 Mar 2012

Come cheer on your favourite team as they battle it out for cricket glory in the Sheffield Shield 2011/12.The Sheffield Shield first began in 1892/93 as one of the premier domestic first..

Sun 30 Oct 2011 - Sun 24 Nov 2013

Established in 1993, the Bondi Markets are open every Sunday in the wonderful, beachfront grounds of Bondi Beach Public School.Head to the Markets and you’ll find original designer..

Wed 02 Nov 2011 - Sat 05 Jan 2013

El' Circo is a truly spellbinding experience marrying sophisticated dining and stunning performances from fire breathers, aerialists, acrobatic artists, live singers and a magician...

Sat 12 Nov 2011 - Sun 25 Mar 2012

The Art Gallery of NSW presents a landmark exhibition of the work of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), arguably the most radical and influential artist of the 20th century. The exhibition presents..

Sat 19 Nov 2011 - Sun 18 Mar 2012

Step inside the famous wizard's magical world with 'Harry Potter™: The Exhibition', opening at the Powerhouse Museum. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and..

Sat 03 Dec 2011 - Sun 19 Feb 2012

Finding Antarctica will tell the story of the gradual discovery, exploration and charting of this significant land mass. The exhibition will showcase the magnificent collection of rare..

Thu 08 Dec 2011 - Sun 25 Mar 2012

Every summer, Ford Fiesta Moonlight Cinema transforms the spectacular grassy embankment of the Belvedere Amphitheatre in Centennial Park into the ultimate outdoor cinema experience..

Fri 16 Dec 2011 - Sun 12 Feb 2012

This summer the MCA is delighted to present Australia's first solo exhibition by one of the world's favourite interactive artists, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, as part of the Sydney International..

Thu 29 Dec 2011 - Thu 01 Mar 2012

The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most..

Fri 06 Jan 2012 - Sun 12 Feb 2012

Never Did Me Any Harm is a new dance theatre work by award-winning director and choreographer Kate Champion (Not in a Million Years, The Age I'm In), exploring the complexities of..

Fri 06 Jan 2012 - Sat 03 Mar 2012

Presented by Griffin Theatre Company in association with Sydney FestivalWritten by Gordon GrahamDirected by Sam StrongTwenty-one years ago audiences were lining the street to see the..

Sat 07 Jan 2012 - Sun 12 Feb 2012

See the dinosaurs come alive this January at Luna Park! Featuring seven robotic dinosaurs, the renowned Dinosaurs Alive! exhibition is coming to Sydney for the first time and will be..

Sat 07 Jan 2012 - Fri 30 Mar 2012

Artist Narelle Jubelin invites you to take a ‘modernist walk' through architectural landmarks at the University of Sydney. Temporary installations and videos make this a wild and witty..

Sun 08 Jan 2012 - Sun 04 Mar 2012

Presented by Sydney Festival and Carriageworks.Brook Andrew (Australia).Travelling Colony is a major new work by Brook Andrew, whose interdisciplinary arts practice travels..

Mon 09 Jan 2012 - Mon 06 Feb 2012

Learn to relax and manage the stress of modern living. Improve focus and concentration, enhance healing. Your Mind Coach runs regular monthly Mindfulness Meditation Courses of five weekly..

Wed 11 Jan 2012 - Sat 18 Feb 2012

Situated on Mrs Macquarie's Point against a backdrop spanning the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline, OpenAir Cinema is a premium lifestyle experience. Leading local caterers..

Fri 13 Jan 2012 - Sun 18 Mar 2012

Presented by Campbelltown Arts Centre, 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art and Sydney Festival.From Campbelltown to Haymarket and way beyond, Edge of Elsewhere is a three year project..

Fri 13 Jan 2012 - Sat 03 Mar 2012

Presented by Campbelltown Arts Centre, 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art and Sydney Festival.From Campbelltown to Haymarket and way beyond, Edge of Elsewhere is a three year project..

Sun 15 Jan 2012 - Sun 01 Apr 2012

From the composer of some of the greatest musicals of all time, comes Andrew Lloyd Webber's breathtaking new musical - Love Never Dies.Love Never Dies will play for a strictly limited..

Fri 27 Jan 2012 - Sun 25 Mar 2012

EVERGREEN: fresh sustainable fashion presents a new generation of designers who are changing the look and feel of eco-fashion with innovative and beautiful designs. While sustainability is..

Fri 27 Jan 2012 - Sun 25 Mar 2012

Stories in Form looks at the dynamic process that involves designers, products and owners in the storytelling process. From the initial ideas that inspire the product, to changes in the..

Sun 29 Jan 2012 - Sun 04 Mar 2012

Celebrate summer in Bondi with friends, lovers and others.A summer of live music and feature films will return to the Dolphin Lawn next to Bondi Pavillion, overlooking the beach.Bondi..

Sun 05 Feb 2012 - Sun 05 Feb 2012

iSnap is a new style event, with a cryptic clue trail adventure. This family friendly amateur event will lead you to hidden prizes as you drive around Sydney City and south and enjoy..

Sat 11 Feb 2012 - Sun 19 Feb 2012

Mix the world's best surfers with action sports, music, art, fashion & skateboarding all for free and all on Manly Beach and you get the Australian Open of Surfing!The ASP tour's best..

Sun 12 Feb 2012 - Sun 12 Feb 2012

Fair Day is THE way to kick off the Mardi Gras season! Enjoy a fun and relaxed day out with your friends and family, even your pets! Up to 70,000 routinely turn out to sit on the grass..

Sun 12 Feb 2012 - Sun 12 Feb 2012

Be sure not to miss Sydney's most vibrant festival celebration of Central and Southern American culture at the Bondi Beach this summer!The Bondi Pavilion's South American Festival, one of..

Fri 17 Feb 2012 - Sat 18 Feb 2012

In this concert, our principal conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy is joined by one of the world's most distinguished pianists, Stephen Kovacevich, playing music by Beethoven. This revolutionary..

Sun 19 Feb 2012 - Sun 18 Mar 2012

Drawing Lines in the Sand is a group exhibition on Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour, presented by Peloton. Installation projects have been developed by Julia Davis, Elizabeth Day..

Sun 19 Feb 2012 - Sun 19 Feb 2012

Tropfest, the world's largest short film festival - is a free, public, outdoor event held on the last Sunday of February, each year.Set in the Sydney's beautiful domain, a summer calendar..

Sat 25 Feb 2012 - Sat 25 Feb 2012

Set beside stunning Sydney Harbour at sunset, Harbour '12 is one of the most unique and beautiful parties in the world. Enjoy the sunshine, cocktails and thousands of sexy international..

Sun 26 Feb 2012 - Sun 29 Jul 2012

Come and see the Australian Outback Wildlife Show at Mamre House every Sunday from the 26th of February.Experience Australia's largest bird of prey - the Wedge-tailed Eagle. Get up close..

Sun 26 Feb 2012 - Sun 26 Feb 2012

The world’s top three One-Day International teams will go head to head in the Commonwealth Bank Series. This match features world number 1 Australia and World Cup Champions India at the..

Sun 26 Feb 2012 - Sun 26 Feb 2012

Join one of the star troupes from the Parade, the Lifesavers with Pride, as they host a cruisy, relaxed barbecue at the stunning Tamarama Beach. Enjoy a snag (that's a sausage) while the..

Mon 27 Feb 2012 - Mon 27 Feb 2012

The Mardi Gras Pool Party is a chance to get wet and wild at one of Sydney's most exclusive clubs. After a sell-out event in 2011, Mardi Gras is taking over the luxury of Ivy Pool Bar for..

Wed 29 Feb 2012 - Sun 04 Mar 2012

Shapes from Chloris captured in Australia’s nature and seen in the zygomorphy (bilateral symmetry) of floral formulae, reflect the microcosm-macrocosm relationship. As the human body is..

Fri 02 Mar 2012 - Fri 02 Mar 2012

At the Mardi Gras Drag Races, Sydney's drag kings and queens emerge from the nightclubs to compete in the sun and sand of world famous Bondi Beach for a range of fun competitions and..

Fri 02 Mar 2012 - Sat 03 Mar 2012

The Wild Women on Top Sydney Coastrek, proudly supporting The Fred Hollows Foundation, is a 50 -100 kilometre team challenge to walk or run the stunning coastlines and iconic foreshores of..

Sat 03 Mar 2012 - Sat 03 Mar 2012

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is an unforgettable night in Sydney, when the LGBTQI communities come out in full force. It is colourful, and outrageous demonstration of LGBTQI..

Sat 03 Mar 2012 - Sat 03 Mar 2012

Kids Day Out Festival brings together the biggest names in kids entertainment for one massive event! Packed with non-stop entertainment the event features: Over 34 top kids performers..

Sat 03 Mar 2012 - Sun 04 Mar 2012

Take a great steam train day trip from Sydney Central and suburbs to the Thirlmere Festival of Steam. An exciting and feature-packed annual event - now in its 23rd year - celebrating the..

Sun 04 Mar 2012 - Mon 05 Mar 2012

RuPaul, the world's greatest drag supermodel is heading to Australia for the first time in over a decade to perform live at "Glamazon" the official celebration for the 20 year Anniversary..

Fri 09 Mar 2012 - Mon 12 Mar 2012

The Sydney Harbour Regatta is an iconic landmark sailing event for Sydney, with over 300 yachts and 2,500 crew members competing inshore and offshore, over two days of racing, on eight..

Sat 10 Mar 2012 - Sat 10 Mar 2012

Kymera Presents: Full Moon Party on The Island, a charity fundraiser for Cure Our Kids.The "Full Moon Party" will be held at Sydney's exclusive Island Bar, the world's only floating beach..