CHEAT SHEET
Sydney doesn’t hibernate in the colder weather. The proof...
Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes
The annual portrait of a nation continues to start arguments at the Art Gallery of NSW. Until Sep 9.
Vivid Sydney
The festival of light, music and ideas is ten years old and shining more brightly than ever. Until Jun 16.
An Evening with Repressed Records
Newtown’s favourite record store curates indie greats for Vivid Live at the Opera House. Sat Jun 2.
Saint Joan
Sarah Snook stars in Bernard Shaw’s deconstruction of the myth of the Maid of Orléans in this Sydney Theatre Company show. Jun 5-30.
Sydney Film Festival
Cinemania sweeps over the city for 12 days of exciting screenings. Jun 6-17.
Hereditary
Toni Collette stars in the year’s most terrifying movie. Don’t say you haven’t been warned. From Jun 7.
Supanova
The comic-con and pop culture celebration returns with cosplay, collectables and meet-and-greets with the stars. Jun 13-17.
Bondi Winter Magic Festival
A Ferris wheel, an ice skating rink and a whole lot more come to the seaside. Hooray! Jun 28-Jul 29.
National Indigenous NAIDOC Art Fair
Buy authentic Indigenous art directly from the makers. Jun 30-Jul 1.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
A major theatrical event unfolds in the National Theatre of Great Britain’s acclaimed production. Jul 4-28.
John Mawurndjul: I Am the Old and the New
A master of bark painting enjoys a retrospective at the MCA. Jul 6-Sep 23.
Bastille Festival
Storm the barricades and celebrate wine, cheese and all things French down at Circular Quay. Jul 12-15.
Way Out West Festival
The children’s festival corrals music, theatre, dance, art and film at Casula Powerhouse. Jul 18-21.
Splendour in the Grass
Head to Byron for Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Vampire Weekend, Baker Boy and many, many more. Jul 20-22.
The Widow Unplugged
Theatrical legend Reg Livermore, 79 years young, brings his new oneman show to the Ensemble. Jul 26-Sep 1.
Sydney Science Festival
Discover something new in 13 days of talks, experiments, exhibitions and free events around town. Aug 7-19.
City2Surf
Sydney’s biggest fun run challenges you to run, walk or stagger 14km from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach. Sun Aug 12.
Katy Perry
Bear witness as the glitter-pop princess brings her juggernaut show to the Qudos Bank Arena. Aug 13-17.
The Harp in the South
Ruth Park’s Sydney saga arrives on stage at STC in two parts. Aug 16-Oct 6.
Bob Dylan
The Nobel Prize-winning folk-rock legend just seems to get better with age. Sat Aug 18.