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Find some great arts events, Sydney families! 

All events are based on the organiser’s information provided at the time of listing. Please confirm details of time, date, location, price and suitability with the official event page before making plans!

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Edward the Emu (Sydney Opera House)

Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Sydney

Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the zoo has him feeling glum and thinking perhaps the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Is life more fun for the seals or the...

$49

Cicada (Sydney Theatre Company)

Sydney Theatre Company Wharf 2, Dawes Point

Adapted from CICADA by Shaun Tan Cicada spends his days dutifully working away in a grey office. Overlooked by his superiors and overworked by his colleagues, he is getting very close to the end of his tether. But one day, looking out...

$49

Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies (Royal Botanic Garden)

Royal Botanic Garden Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney

This Spring school holidays, join in an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flies into the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October. Along the way, she’ll meet up with some fairies from A Midsummer Night’s...

$30

There’s a Sea in My Bedroom (Pier 2/3)

Australian Chamber Orchestra Pier 2/3 Suite 3/13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point

This immersive and theatrical performance, adapted and directed by Tim McGarry, weaves together captivating storytelling with an original score from Australian composer Paul Stanhope, performed live by an ACO string quintet. This enchanting production, perfect for young audiences, touches on...

$39

Big Sky – Flying Fruit Circus (Sydney Opera House)

Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Sydney

Big Sky unfolds over a single night, from sunset to dawn and follows 12 unforgettable characters as they look forward to their futures, show off, get spooked, prank each other and get up to mischief. Featuring the phenomenal circus skills of...

$45

Imagine Live (Riverside Theatres)

Riverside Theatre - Parramatta Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta

IMAGINE LIVE, based on Alison Lester’s book “Imagine,” published by Allen & Unwin, is a joyous celebration of nature that will live in your heart for years. The Helpmann award winning team from Robot Song led by Jolyon James have translated Lester’s...

$38