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Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026: Free events to suit everyone

May 19, 2026May 12, 2026 by Naomi Toy
An overhead shot of people shopping for books at several tables

There’s something for everyone at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, which runs from May 17-24, and so much of it is free. Here’s a guide to the best of the festival that won’t cost a cent.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment, Free Activities Tags Art, Carriageworks, culture, families, Family Friendly, Festivals, Sydney

How much longer can Sydney’s art galleries remain free to visit?

October 16, 2025September 4, 2025 by Amy Hughes
Art Gallery of NSW

Sydney’s art institutions big and small are under threat, as the Art Gallery of NSW considers increasing the price of its ticketed exhibitions in the wake of the MCA’s introduced admission fees.

Categories Art Tags Art, art gallery of nsw, culture, Exhibitions, gallery

Sydney is officially one of the world’s best cities for culture and arts

October 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Amy Hughes
The ASN Clock Tower is transformed into a canvas for us all with this interactive and community-made projection. Featuring your contributions along with submissions from our 2025 Charity Partner, the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Artist - Mr Beam. Vivid Sydney

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

Categories News, Art Tags Art, culture, Exhibitions, Festivals, Sydney
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