Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026 Guide
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival, from dates to the hottest (and free) events for young adults, families and everyone in between.
Art
Uncover Sydney’s vibrant art scene with guided day trips & tours! From world-class galleries to hidden street art, find & book unforgettable art experiences in Sydney today!
Sydney is officially one of the world’s best cities for culture and arts
More than 18,500 people and a panel of culture experts have had their say and Sydney is Australia’s best city for arts and culture. Take a look at the top 20 list
Catch a glimpse of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, opening this week
A mountaintop lynx, a curious leopard seal and Australia’s very own Easter Bunny, the bilby, are put under the lens at this world-famous exhibition that opens in Sydney this week.
‘It doesn’t get better than that’: The 2025 winners of the Archibald Wynne and Sulman Prize
Julie Fragar, Jude Rae and Gene A’Hern are the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize 2025 winners, as announced at the Art Gallery of NSW earlier today. Take a look at their work.
The Other Art Fair Sydney opens tonight: these are the six artists to watch
From this Thursday, May 8, The Other Art Fair Sydney will pitch up at White Bay Cruise Terminal. These are the artists to look out for. From Melbourne to London to Dallas, The Other Art Fair opens the elitist art industry up to the masses with Art Battles, tattooing, immersive installations, a ceramics edit (new
Win Vivid Sydney experiences for two (worth $3584) including dinner with Nigella Lawson
Find out how to be in with a chance of winning an epic Vivid Sydney 2025 experience for you and a guest, including flights and accommodation too.
You can visit the Museum of Contemporary Art after-hours this weekend
Make the most of extended hours and don’t miss the one-off event curated by an exciting Australian artist. This is what you need to know.
I visited the Museum of Contemporary Art – is it worth the admission fee?
Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art introduced an admission fee in January, but is it worth paying for? For more than two decades the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) offered free access to the work of contemporary artists from Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. But as of January 31, visitors have had to pay a
Get tickets to see the incredible Magritte exhibition now (because the lines will be surreal)
Art Gallery of New South Wales opens their exclusive Magritte exhibition this month. Don’t miss the 2-for-1 ticket offer every Wednesday from 5–10pm for an after-dark dose of mind-bending art. René Magritte has landed at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in an exhibition that’s got everyone from art-dads to gallery newbies feeling delightfully
Romance Was Born is hosting an art prom and you’re invited
Visionary designers Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales bring their fashion storytelling to life, turning the MCA’s Foundation Hall and Level 1 Galleries into a dreamscape of love, music, and art. The duo behind Romance Was Born—known for their blend of fashion and art—are celebrating love in all its forms at the Museum of Contemporary Art
