Upcoming Events
The Art of Possibility: Autism & the Arts [Sydney]
Thursday May 14, 2026 Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, AustraliaThe Art of Possibility – Autism and the Arts is a journey through the connection between autism and the arts, celebrating how, with the right supports, Autistic strengths and passions can truly flourish within the arts sector.
Lizzy Hoo: Says Hoo? [Sydney]
Friday May 15, 2026 The Grand Electric, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaSays Hoo? is a brand-new hour of stand-up comedy from your fave comedian Lizzy Hoo (now with short hair, yep she’s in her bob era).
Patrick Radden Keefe: Say Nothing (SWF) [Sydney]
Sunday May 17, 2026 State Library of New South Wales, The Library Auditorium, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaWhen journalist Patrick Radden Keefe began researching a notorious crime in Northern Ireland, he couldn’t have predicted he would solve a murder.
In Conversation with Michelle Obama [Sydney]
Wednesday May 20, 2026 TikTok Entertainment Centre (formerly ICC Sydney Theatre), Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaMichelle Obama is one of the most iconic, inspiring and compelling women of our era.
Heather Rose: A Great Act of Love (SWF) [Sydney]
Thursday May 21, 2026 Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW , AustraliaRewriting a family legacy in the new colony
Beyond the Outback (SWF) [Sydney]
Thursday May 21, 2026 Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW , AustraliaFor decades Australian crime writing has been defined by tropes of the isolated outback setting of lone gums and red dirt, but a new generation of writers are reimagining the genre.
In Conversation with Michelle Obama [Sydney]
Thursday May 21, 2026 TikTok Entertainment Centre (formerly ICC Sydney Theatre), Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaMichelle Obama is one of the most iconic, inspiring and compelling women of our era.
Brave Conversations: When Words Offend (SWF) [Sydney]
Thursday May 21, 2026 Carriageworks Bay 17, Eveleigh NSW, AustraliaCome prepared to think deeply, feel challenged and imagine new ways forward
A Harness Ensemble Production [Carlton, NSW]
Friday May 22, 2026 Shopfront Arts Co-Op, Carlton NSW, AustraliaShopfront’s award-winning Harness Ensemble is comprised of emerging artists with and without disability – who wish to develop their practice in a collective space.
Queerstories (SWF) [Sydney]
Friday May 22, 2026 Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW , AustraliaVulnerable and fierce, hilarious and heartbreaking
An Evening with R.F. Kuang (Saturday) (SWF) [Sydney]
Saturday May 23, 2026 Sydney Town Hall, Sydney NSW, AustraliaTo hell and (hopefully) back again with bestselling fantasy author
Storytime with Gabriel Evans (SWF) [Sydney]
Sunday May 24, 2026 Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW , AustraliaIt all begins with a brush and a pencil
The Story Thingy (SWF) [Sydney]
Sunday May 24, 2026 Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW , AustraliaPrepare for a wild, interactive storytime
Weird and Wonderful Animals (SWF) [Sydney]
Sunday May 24, 2026 Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW , AustraliaThe strangest things can be found in nature
The Epic Illustrator Battle (SWF) [Sydney]
Sunday May 24, 2026 Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW , AustraliaThere can only be one winner
Zane Lowe: In Conversation (VIVID) [Sydney]
Sunday May 24, 2026 City Recital Hall, Sydney NSW, AustraliaMusic industry tastemaker and broadcaster Zane Lowe dives deep into the sound of now, in a Vivid Sydney exclusive conversation with triple j Mornings host Lucy Smith at City Recital Hall, as part of Vivid Minds’ Creative Trailblazers series.
Chloé Zhao: In Conversation (VIVID) [Sydney]
Thursday May 28, 2026 State Theatre, Sydney , AustraliaJoin Academy Award–winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao for her first appearance in Australia, following the global acclaim of Hamnet starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley — nominated for eight Academy Awards and winner of the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film and the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama.
Creative Machines: Rethinking Design in the Age of AI (VIVID) [Sydney]
Saturday May 30, 2026 State Library of New South Wales, The Library Auditorium, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaCut through the noise surrounding AI’s impact on creativity with design and innovation expert and Professor Joshua Vermillion, in a provocative keynote presentation at the State Library of NSW that completely rethinks the future of design.
Jerry Saltz: In Conversation (VIVID) [Sydney]
Thursday June 4, 2026 Sydney Town Hall, Sydney NSW, AustraliaInsightful, outspoken and refreshingly unpretentious Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz brings his trademark irreverence and razor-sharp wit to Sydney Town Hall in his first Australian appearance.
Steel Magnolias [Wollongong]
Sunday June 7, 2026 IPAC, Wollongong City Council New South Wales, AustraliaThe iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back — live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production. Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of Steel Magnolias comes alive under the direction of Lee Lewis (Shirley Valentine) and a cast of six powerhouse actors.
Sean Baker: In Conversation (VIVID) [Sydney]
Sunday June 7, 2026 Sydney Town Hall, Sydney NSW, AustraliaJoin Sean Baker, the multi-Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind Best Picture winner Anora for an exclusive conversation with Alexei Toliopoulos at Sydney Town Hall, as part of Vivid Minds’ Creative Trailblazers series.
Designing What Matters: How Creativity Shapes a Life (VIVID) [Sydney]
Thursday June 11, 2026 State Library of New South Wales, The Library Auditorium, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaExclusive to Vivid Sydney, American designer Debbie Millman unpacks the life-shifting insights into creativity, success and connection she’s unearthed across her career and with Design Matters – one of the most acclaimed, longest-running podcasts in the world.
Roxane Gay: In Conversation (VIVID) [Sydney]
Friday June 12, 2026 City Recital Hall, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaJoin prolific American author and cultural critic Roxane Gay at City Recital Hall for an exclusive conversation with Whadjuk Noongar journalist, author and broadcaster Narelda Jacobs OAM, as part of Vivid Minds’ Creative Trailblazers series.
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show [Sydney]
Friday June 19, 2026 Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, AustraliaJoin the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Generation Women Sydney — Eat, Pray, Gay: Stories of love, pride and living out loud [Sydney]
Wednesday June 24, 2026 The Beresford, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaGeneration Women blends a lively literary salon with the tradition of handing down wisdom from community elders. All are welcome to join.
Listen to This: Discover Elgar [Sydney]
Tuesday June 30, 2026 Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, AustraliaPart performance, part guided tour, this unique event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Elgar’s music works.
Disney On Ice presents Magic In The Stars [Newcastle]
Friday July 10, 2026 Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, AustraliaChart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice — where every story starts with a wish! Experience the magic of Frozen 2 and celebrate the power of love with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff.
Disney On Ice presents Magic In The Stars [Sydney]
Friday July 17, 2026 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park NSW , AustraliaChart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice — where every story starts with a wish! Experience the magic of Frozen 2 and celebrate the power of love with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff.
A Senior Ensemble Production [Carlton, NSW]
Friday July 24, 2026 Shopfront Arts Co-Op, Carlton NSW, AustraliaDriven by creative spirit and unruly imagination, Senior Ensemble is the place for Young People aged 15 – 17 to come together and devise an adventurous new work.
Doubt: A Parable (STC) [Sydney]
Sunday July 26, 2026 Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay NSW, AustraliaMaking his Sydney Theatre Company debut, screen star Sam Reid (The Newsreader, Interview with the Vampire) faces up to stage and screen icon Pamela Rabe (Wentworth) in one of the most memorable and electrifying plays of the twenty-first century.
Disney Presents: The Lion King (1pm) [Sydney]
Wednesday August 12, 2026 Capitol Theatre, Haymarket NSW, AustraliaGiraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.
Disney Presents: The Lion King (7pm) [Sydney]
Wednesday August 12, 2026 Capitol Theatre, Haymarket NSW, AustraliaGiraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.
Bennelong In London (STC) [Sydney]
Thursday August 13, 2026 Sydney Theatre Company – WHARF 1 THEATRE, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaA tenacious young actor (Guy Simon – The Tempest, The Visitors) is preparing for the role of a lifetime in his tiny apartment. Well, at the moment, it’s just an audition, but he’s hopeful! As he readies himself to become one of Australian history’s most iconic figures, his imagination conjures to life Bennelong himself (Googoorewon Knox – Hamilton, Big Name, No Blankets): a man forced to navigate his way through two cultures colliding at breakneck speed.
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show [Tamworth]
Wednesday September 9, 2026 Capitol Theatre, Tamworth New South Wales, AustraliaWhen Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Listen to This: Discover Beethoven [Sydney]
Tuesday September 15, 2026 Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, AustraliaPart performance, part guided tour, this unique event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Beethoven’s music works.
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show [Newcastle]
Saturday September 19, 2026 Civic Theatre, Newcastle New South Wales, AustraliaWhen Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun Tour 2026 [Sydney]
Friday October 23, 2026 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park NSW , AustraliaMidnight Sun ripples with confidence and trust. Its storytelling bursts with truth and vulnerability, plumbing the depth and growth of Zara’s artistry and journey over nearly 20 years in the public eye.
Hilary Duff: The Lucky Me Tour [Sydney]
Saturday October 24, 2026 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park NSW , AustraliaOne of the defining stars of her generation, multiplatinum global icon Hilary Duff is returning to the pop world with her boldest and most self-assured project yet.
The Unfriend (STC) [Sydney]
Sunday October 25, 2026 Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay NSW, AustraliaComedic genius Helen Thomson (Colin from Accounts, The Importance of Being Earnest) is back on board at Sydney Theatre Company to challenge everything you thought you knew about good manners.
Girls And Boys (STC) [Sydney]
Thursday October 29, 2026 Sydney Theatre Company – WHARF 1 THEATRE, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaA ticking time bomb, Girls & Boys is an engrossing, one-woman play from Dennis Kelly (Osama the Hero, Matilda: The Musical) that shifts gears from romantic comedy to shock in a matter of seconds.
Robbie Williams – BRITPOP WORLD TOUR [Sydney]
Saturday November 14, 2026 Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia), Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaExperience an unforgettable evening with an extraordinary entertainer when Robbie Williams returns to Australia this November.
Robyn: the sexistential tour [Sydney]
Saturday November 21, 2026 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park NSW , Australiasexistential is the most ecstatic record that Robyn has ever made, the sound of one of contemporary music’s most influential artists coming home.
Strong Is The New Pretty (STC) [Sydney]
Thursday November 26, 2026 Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, AustraliaIn 2010, an official report into the state of Australian Rules Football recommended the creation of a national women’s league. Seven years and a whole lot of grit, passion and fancy footwork later, the AFLW was born. This is the untold story of how the league went from a pipe dream to a sensation the sports world could no longer ignore.
Six The Musical [Sydney]
Saturday December 5, 2026 Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaThis is a sassy, empowering and energetic pop musical! Do not miss it!
Guns N’ Roses: World Tour 2026 [Newcastle]
Tuesday December 8, 2026 McDonald Jones Stadium, Broadmeadow NSW , AustraliaGuns N’ Roses endure as the most dynamic, dangerous, and definitive American rock band in history to this day.
Harry Styles: Together, Together [Sydney]
Saturday December 12, 2026 Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia), Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaInternational superstar Harry Styles will make his long awaited return to the global stage with a seven city residency. Together, Together will include dates in Melbourne & Sydney in November & December, 2026.
WHISPERING JACK: The John Farnham Musical (STC) [Sydney]
Sunday December 13, 2026 Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay NSW, AustraliaJohn Farnham. King of Pop. Australian hero. The voice of a generation. But as a cash-strapped, middle-aged father in the midst of an Australian rock revolution, it could have gone a very different way.
Guns N’ Roses: World Tour 2026 [Sydney]
Monday December 14, 2026 ENGIE STADIUM, Sydney New South Wales, AustraliaGuns N’ Roses endure as the most dynamic, dangerous, and definitive American rock band in history to this day.