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Everyone can celebrate at our Christmas concerts
Festive shows designed with your accessibility in mind.
What to do in Sydney this November
Soak up spring at markets, festivals and gardens. Here are 9 events to add to your calendar this month.
Showcase your Sydney Lunar Festival celebrations
Apply to join our associated events program
Calling Aboriginal creatives: reimagine a significant Redfern space
A new opportunity to redefine Redfern Terrace as a place for storytelling and somewhere the community can share knowledge and creativity.
Heart dogs: Our companion animals officer shares her great love and loss of rescue animals
Lisa Wray opens up about the love and loss of pet adoption
Changes at Joynton Avenue Creative Centre and 107 Redfern Street
107 Projects is no longer managing these spaces in Zetland and Redfern.
The best seats in town to watch the Swans bring home the win
Get ready to cheer, cheer the red and the white as the Sydney Swans face the Brisbane Lions
What to do in Sydney this October
From neighbourhood street festivals to the international stage of SXSW Sydney, here are 11 events to celebrate this month.
Help shape our new inclusion (disability) action plan
People with lived experience of disability, family, carers, service providers and organisations are encouraged to provide feedback and share their experiences.
Promote your events on What’s On
Be part of Sydney’s best event listings and get free marketing support.
What to do in Sydney this August
Challenge yourself with dangerous ideas, boundary-pushing music and the world’s biggest fun run. Here are 10 events happening across the city this month.
Your time to shine at Sydney Streets
Share your talents and entertain audiences at our spring and summer community events
Shape the future of your library
Take part in this survey and help us understand how our 9 branches make a difference.
Fees waived for community space hire
Community groups that operate in our area or benefit residents, workers or visitors can take advantage of this program.
'I'm a survivor': Meet our Refugee Week ambassadors
Meet Milad, Tahera, Yaser and Tariq. They share their experiences, their hopes and what freedom and family mean to them.
5 ways to support Refugee Week
From events and volunteering to films and books, make a connection this year.
City of Sydney employee Otis Williams shares what drew him to Redfern
Hear more from Otis about what reconciliation week means to him and what drew him to the City of Sydney.
The colourful tale of rainbow families storytime
Celebrating the many ways to be a family through storytelling at our libraries.
From a workplace to a community. Yahya shares how he observes Ramadan at home and at the City of Sydney
Yahya El-Arab shares what a typical day during Ramadan looks like, why it’s important to understand the occasion and how he celebrates Eid-al-Fitr.
In pictures: Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2024
Some of our favourite snaps from the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
Find your purr-fect match at our animal shelter
We’re offering discounted adoption fees on dogs and cats for a limited time.
International student leadership and ambassador program
Free training, work integrated learning and volunteering to help build leadership skills and experience.
City of Sydney employees share their colourful tales from Hindu festival of Holi
One of the most colourful, vibrant and fun-filled festivals from India.
Faith, family and fasting for City ranger during Ramadan
From pre-dawn meals to festive celebrations, Mohammed reflects on charity, prayer and personal growth in the holiest time of the year for Muslims worldwide.
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
Over 60? Swim, dance and play free in March
Celebrate getting older with events and activities at Seniors Festival
9 ways to make the most of Mardi Gras
Sydney's biggest LGBTIQA+ celebration takes over our city in style from 16 February.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the city
Here are some of the highlights of Sydney’s festivities, from Christmas markets to light displays and concerts
City of Sydney libraries closed Friday 29 November
Our after-hours return chutes are available and you can renew and reserve items online.
