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 ...

See your favourite performers under the stars at this concert series Get set for a rocking time as music event, Night at The Barracks, kicks off at the North Head Sanctuary in Manly on 13 September. This much-loved concert series returns for...

Glenaeon Gardeners at Keyton’s Glenaeon retirement village will be hosting its Spring Art & Craft Exhibition on 6 September. The event is free and open to everyone that would like to attend. The art and craft on exhibit are for sale...

AUGUST 31   Hosted by Dance Party’s very own Jayden Rodrigues, get ready for an event packed with music, dancing and fun. See Bluey and her little sister Bingo during their live interactive experience. Catch The Beanies for their singing, dancing concert...