Sydney Opera House Opens Studio For Forced Entertainment Workshop
Sydney Opera House will host a three-hour Forced Entertainment workshop on 25 September, with a Table Top Shakespeare performance included subject to availability.
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Sydney’s Secret Glasshouses Open For Rare Plant Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is opening its restricted glasshouses for five small-group tours featuring rare tropical plants.
Enis Bešlagić Brings Bosnian Stories To The Sydney Opera House
Enis Bešlagić brings his Bosnian-language autobiographical comedy show to the Sydney Opera House on 2 September 2026.
Qixi Festival Brings Ancient Love Story to Sydney’s Darling Harbour
Discover the ancient love story of the Weaver Girl and Cowherd at the Chinese Garden of Friendship on 19 August. A free constellation activity leaflet is available while stocks last.
Padel Invitational Brings World’s Fastest-Growing Sport to Sydney Opera House
The Padel Invitational presented by UBS brings world-class professional padel to the Sydney Opera House for the first time on 15-16 August, headlined by former world No.1s and Australian sporting legends.
Free Polaroid Workshop with Suzann Victor at AGNSW
Drop into a free two-part workshop with artist Suzann Victor at the Art Gallery of NSW, using Polaroid cameras to rewire how you see. Wednesdays 19 Aug, 2 & 9 Sep 2026, 6–8pm.
Justine Schofield Headlines TASTE Camden 2026 at Town Farm
TV cook Justine Schofield will headline the free TASTE Camden food festival on 20 September at Camden Town Farm, sharing recipes and meeting local producers.
Every item at this Springwood market was made in the Blue Mountains
Every item at the Love Local Makers Market in Springwood on 29 August is handmade in the Blue Mountains, a guarantee that sets it apart from generic craft fairs. Free entry, 8:30am–1pm.
Anh Do headlines Camden Civic Centre’s new entertainment lineup
Camden Civic Centre has revealed its live entertainment program after a $9.9 million upgrade, featuring Anh Do, tribute acts and family shows for Macarthur residents.
Climate Cartoonist Leads Free Zine Workshop at Royal Botanic Garden
Join cartoonist Jess Harwood for a free two-hour workshop creating a nature-inspired zine, with a guided garden walk, no drawing skills needed, on 25 July.
Bondi Junction nightlife working group seeks community members
Waverley Council is inviting residents and business owners to join a working group that will design the rules for Bondi Junction’s 12-month Special Entertainment Precinct trial starting mid-2027.
Free Auslan Tour of ‘And Still I Rise’ at AGNSW Sunday
A free Auslan-only tour of the Art Gallery of NSW’s ‘And Still I Rise’ exhibition runs on its final day, Sunday 26 July, led by D/deaf community artists.
Ferragosto Returns to Five Dock on 16 August
Club Five Dock RSL hosts Italian trivia and coffee donations as Ferragosto’s 29th year brings new beer garden, nine shuttles, and free entry for 100k visitors.
Japanese-language tours of Vishnu exhibition underway at AGNSW
Free Japanese-language tours of the Art Gallery of NSW’s ‘Avatar: Forms of Vishnu’ exhibition run every Sunday through August 23. No booking needed.
Free Watercolour Bookmark Workshop at Chinese Garden for Friendship Day
On Thursday 30 July 2026, the Chinese Garden of Friendship hosts a drop-in watercolour bookmark workshop for International Friendship Day. Included with garden entry, no bookings — and you can bring a friend for free.
Hornsby’s Free Taste of Harmony Returns with Eight Cuisines
Hornsby Park Gardens hosts a free day of global cuisines, live performances and workshops on 19 September 2026, celebrating the Shire’s cultural diversity.
Fridays at The Rocks Markets Return With Food and Crafts in Historic Laneways
Every Friday from 10am to 3pm, The Rocks Markets bring street food, artisan treats and handmade gifts to Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood. Free entry, steps from Circular Quay.
Jess Harwood’s Free Nature Zine Workshop at Royal Botanic Garden
Former lawyer turned cartoonist Jess Harwood leads a free hands-on zine-making session at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney on 25 July, ahead of National Tree Day. Registration essential, all materials provided, no drawing skills required.
Terry Smith’s Free Lecture Series at AGNSW Explores Art Theory
Professor Terry Smith’s free four-part lecture series at the Art Gallery of NSW explores Renaissance to contemporary art, drawn from 50 years of research. Bookings required for this rare Sydney premiere.
North Sydney Olympic Pool Reopens with Free Weekend After $122m Revamp
The iconic Milsons Point pool reopens on 7 August 2026 with free entry until Sunday 9 August, after a $122 million redevelopment and 5.5-year closure.