Arts and Cultural Events
Northern Sydney Area
Welcome to the guide for arts and culture events in Northern Sydney!
This guide serves as a convenient hub to help you explore a vibrant array of activities, including indoor and outdoor art exhibitions, festivals, drawing classes, live music, art prizes, and more!
Dive in and discover the rich cultural experiences Northern Sydney has to offer by clicking through to each council’s website.
Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre
Find out about current and upcoming exhibitions at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre.
Hornsby Events
Find out about community events in the Hornsby Shire!
Hornsby Shire Arts and Culture
Art and creativity inspire and connect our community. Council is committed supporting and promoting arts and culture in the Hornsby Shire.
Mosman Art Gallery
Find out about current and upcoming exhibitions, public programs, bookings and special events at Mosman Art Gallery.
Mosman Events
Find out about (or submit) community events in Mosman.
Mosman Recreation
Find out about recreational activities in Mosman including art and culture, markets, walks, parks and beaches, marine activities and competitions.
Arts & Culture in North Sydney
Arts and Culture initiatives and activities coordinated by North Sydney Council.
What's on in North Sydney
A listing of Council and community events across North Sydney
Inside Outside Sculpture Plinth
The Inside Outside Sculpture Plinth is a unique exhibition space located in Ted Mack Civic Park near Stanton Library and the North Sydney Community Centre, displaying sculptures and installation-based works on a regular basis. Passers-by and visitors to the park can view artworks day and night 7 days per week.
What's On
See what Council and community events are coming up in Ku-ring-gai!
Annual Events
View our list of annual events and festivals held throughout the year.
Ku-ring-gai Art Centre
Join one of our visual art classes, creative writing and ceramics classes for adults, children and teens.
Moocooboola - September 2025
Annual carnival held at Boronia Park Ovals featuring market stalls, fabulous food, rides, entertainment and community dog show. Stay tuned for updates on this year's Moocooboola Festival!
Young in Art - October 2025
Showcase of exceptional artwork by local students from K-12. Held in the historic Hunters Hill Town Hall. Announcements relating to this years Young in Art coming soon!
Carols in the Park - December 2025
Hunter's Hill Council hosts the annual Carols in the Park, a free festive event with carol singing, market stalls, live entertainment, Santa’s visit, and a spectacular fireworks finale. Details coming soon!
Rhythms of Ryde
Experience our Live Music Activation Program where every day spaces transform into extraordinary experiences through live music. From intimate pop-ups at Helene Park Ferry to vibrant drumming festivals, Ryde bursts to life day and night.
City of Ryde Arts and Culture
The City of Ryde recognises the vital role creativity, culture and the arts play in supporting our strong sense of community and identity. We seek to support, connect and empower our creative community through events, projects, capacity building programs and sector development.
City of Ryde Upcoming Events
Check out a list of events running in the City of Ryde!
Lane Cove Council Events
Explore all the council-run events in the Lane Cove area!
Lane Cove Festivals
Lane Cove Council organises a series of annual festivals to reflect the diverse interests of the community and foster local identity.
What’s on at The Canopy Lane Cove
Discover what events and activities are on at The Canopy.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum Exhibitions and Events
Discover the latest exhibitions, get creative at our life drawing classes, enjoy live music or join us for a night of delicious food, art and conversation. There is so much to discover at Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Collective for Environmental Art & Design
MAG&M’s Collective for Environmental Art & Design (CEAD) initiative consolidates our longstanding commitment to exploring the intersection between art, design, and the environment.
Glen Street Theatre
Glen Street Theatre is a 400-seat proscenium arch auditorium that presents professional theatre productions, quality children’s shows and community events throughout the year.
Theme Park Rides: Art with Lego and K’nex
Discover an extraordinary exhibition by Northern Beaches artist Alex White, featuring eleven scale models of iconic Luna Park rides and two Sydney Ferries, crafted from K’nex, Lego, and recycled materials. The highlight is a 9-foot, fully operational Luna Park Ferris Wheel glowing with fairy lights. These remarkable creations blend art and engineering, captivating both kids and adults alike.
40 years of AKAVA: Tracing four decades of Ebb and Flow
A group exhibition celebrating 40 years of AKAVA. The ebbs and flows of life follow lines that are both straight and curved, combining to create a unique shape that is constantly transforming. In the same way that the lines on our art-makers’ canvases unexpectedly give life to something new, we have watched the shape of our AKAVA (Association of Korean Visual Artists in Australia) evolve for 40 years.
Exhibition: CASA / HOUSE: Interior of Abstract Memories
A solo exhibition of abstract paintings by Gaia Starace.
CASA / HOUSE: is an immersive body of abstract work that invites the viewer into a space of memory, emotion, and interiority. Rooted in the idea of home as both a physical and psychological sanctuary, the exhibition unfolds like a domestic dream — soft, unstable, and deeply personal.