Things to do

What to do in Sydney this April

Fresh festivals, performances and exhibitions to add to your calendar.

Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at the Sydney Opera House

Laugh out loud at Sydney Comedy Festival

Sydney’s biggest comedy event is back, with hundreds of the world’s best acts lined up. Catch the festival’s funniest local and international stars all on one stage at the Sydney Opera House gala or get ready to giggle at a family fun day in Tumbalong Park. Explore the full program for more laughs this month.

13 Apri to 17 May

Flowers of Asia installation lights up Dixon Street during Asia Live
Flowers of Asia installation lights up Dixon Street during Asia Live

See Asia Live transform Haymarket

Explore large-scale lighting installations on Dixon Street, live performances, markets and creative pop-ups at this free celebration of Asia’s diverse communities and Chinatown’s rich cultural heritage. Don't miss the Super Stage opening and closing parties featuring world-class performances spanning pop to traditional fusion.

Friday 3 to Sunday 19 April

Art on the Steps is a new series of performance works commissioned by the Sydney Opera House
Art on the Steps is a new series of performance works commissioned by the Sydney Opera House

Feel the power of voice on the Sydney Opera House steps

Mel O’Callaghan and Frances Barrett, 2 of Australia’s most distinctive contemporary artists, harness the elemental force of the human voice in 2 free performances that reimagine the potential of the landmark. 

Friday 10 and Saturday 11 April

Haul in the Hall markets is designed, run and stocked entirely by young people
Haul in the Hall markets is designed, run and stocked entirely by young people

It’s all about you(th)

The free events during Youth Week in the City were designed by young people for young people. Browse second-hand fashion and accessories, chill out to a live music jam or think fast at an applied improv workshop.

Thursday 16 to Sunday 26 April

Merchants of Haymarket: Building Chinatown and Beyond is on now at the Museum of Chinese in Australia
Merchants of Haymarket: Building Chinatown and Beyond is on now at the Museum of Chinese in Australia

Go on a Haymarket gallery crawl

The first museum in NSW dedicated to the history of Chinese people in Australia has opened its doors with an exhibition dedicated to the merchants who helped shape Sydney’s Chinatown.

You can pop by Passage Gallery upstairs at the Prince Centre at any time of day to view its latest installation by renowned Australian artist Patricia Piccinini.

Various dates throughout April

Create laser cut prints using images from the City of Sydney archives at Darling Square Library
Create laser cut prints using images from the City of Sydney archives at Darling Square Library

Australian Heritage Festival

Immerse yourself in a our rich and diverse history with a month-long program of free and ticketed talks, tours, workshops, exhibitions and more. Take a heritage walk of Oxford Street's 'Golden Mile', join a historian for a tour of our city model or make something new using images from our archives.

Saturday 18 April to Monday 18 May

Immerse yourself in contemporary art at the MCA
Immerse yourself in contemporary art at the MCA

Explore the MCA with free entry

Discover exhibitions, talks and tours at one of Sydney's leading art galleries on their free entry day. See what's on at the Museum.

Wednesday 15 April

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