Celebrate the new North Sydney CBD this 2 November with a free, all-ages event  North Sydney is celebrating the latest phase of North Sydney’s redevelopment with its inaugural North Sydney Festival – a full day of free music, art, creativity and...

Groove to local and international artists at the Northern Beaches Music Festival Get set to enjoy the best local and international artists live on stage this 2 and 3 November for a weekend of performances, food and fun at Narrabeen. Multi-genre world...

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 29   This exhibition examines the profound impact of rituals on culture, community and daily life. It also explores the deeply personal ways individuals can create and enact their own ritual practices. Art Space on The Concourse Free visitchatswood.com.au ...

Spring is coming, and it’s time for the North Shore to come alive and ‘emerge’ from winter with a wide variety of outdoor activities, music and fun for the whole family at the Emerge Festival. From 1 September to 13 October,...

The countdown has begun for Manly Jazz 2024. Kicking off from 20 to 22 September the festival will see the much-anticipated return of renowned artist James Valentine to the line-up. Hosted by Northern Beaches Council, Australia’s longest-running jazz festival will bring over...

See a stellar line-up of authors in Avalon The second Northern Beaches Readers Festival, which will be held from 27 to 29 September in Avalon, offers a wide range of author talks and panels to suit every reader, whatever their preferred...

AUGUST 30-OCTOBER 30   Clay on Country celebrates the richness of ceramic practice in the Central Desert Region. Diverse and eclectic, this exhibition includes the works of more than forty artists. The artists have produced accomplished, insightful and contemporary works that reflect...

The whole family will enjoy this annual Mosman event From its humble Balmoral beginnings in 2018, a pop-up event called ‘Rethink Rubbish’ has morphed into the annual Seaside Scavenge and Sustainability Fair, which will be held on 22 September. Locals will gather...

Ring in spring with music, comedy and performances The Sydney Fringe Festival has arrived for the very first time on the North Shore and is set to entertain with music, theatre, comedy and dance this September. The 30-day event is the largest...

NOVEMBER 30   The Whitlams takes to the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their double platinum album, Love This City. It will be played in full, with a greatest-hits set including live favourites. City Recital Hall $79+ cityrecitalhall.com ...