Festival headliner
NAIDOC Week
Sunday 5 to Sunday 12 July
Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and achievements with community events, talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances. Learn about connection to Country and bush foods on a cultural walk around Sydney City Farm, join a family fun day at Carriageworks or see large-scale installations, talks and performances at the National Indigenous Art Fair. See what else is on during NAIDOC Week.
Outdoor vibes
National Tree Day planting
Friday 24 July at Harold Park
Sunday 26 July at Prince Alfred Park
Roll up your sleeves and help plant more than 4,000 native grasses, herbs and wildflowers at our local parks and playgrounds. Join your neighbours and fellow nature lovers to help us boost biodiversity, support bees and butterflies, and provide food for little birds.
Big night out
Christmas in July markets at The Rocks
Friday 10 to Sunday 19 July
Share mulled wine under fairy lights as you watch snow fall through the historic laneways. This European-inspired Christmas experience will fill you with festive cheer over 10 nights of food, music and markets.
Culture fix
Black Myth exhibition
Wednesdays to Sundays until 8 November
Take a journey through contemporary Chinese art exploring the dark side of myth in the modern world at White Rabbit’s latest exhibition. Black Myth draws inspiration from the viral video game Black Myth: Wukong, a modern retelling of the masterpiece of Chinese literature, Journey to the West.
Out to feast
Bastille Festival
Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July
A taste of France comes to Sydney for 4 days of food, wine and live performances. Think gooey raclette cheese, rosé bars, buttery escargots and a rummage for vintage finds at the French-inspired market.
Lifelong learning
State Library of NSW lecture series
From Tuesday 14 July
To celebrate 200 years, the State Library of NSW will host talks about how libraries collect, preserve and share knowledge, imagination and creativity across generations. The series kicks off with a look at the architecture of libraries.
While you’re there, head upstairs for a glimpse of the most compelling photojournalism and documentary photography at the World Press photo exhibition before it leaves on 19 July.
Weird and wonderful
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Saturday 25 July
A little bit of Kate Bush is always a good idea. Don your brightest red dress and join a legion of fans recreating the choreography of her 1978 hit single Wuthering Heights. Sing, dance and experience the spectacle of this worldwide flash mob event, celebrating its 10th year.
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Published 26 June 2026, updated 29 June 2026
