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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!

Polar Bear and Penguin (Sydney Opera House)

Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

School Holiday Performance | Ages 5+ | Direct from Ireland, this charming play for young audiences follows the tale of an unlikely encounter between a Polar Bear and a Penguin. This is the story of polar opposite characters meeting for the first time,...

$45

360 Allstars (Riverside Theatres)

Riverside Theatre - Parramatta Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta, NSW, Australia

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS is...

$38

360 Allstars (The Concourse)

The Concourse - Chatswood 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW, Australia

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS is...

$54

Alice in Wonderland (Royal Botanic Garden)

Royal Botanic Garden Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia

This school holiday, tumble down the rabbit hole as the Australian Shakespeare Company presents Lewis Carroll’s absurd & wickedly clever classic - Alice in Wonderland. ‍ Brought to life beautifully in Glenn Elston’s highly acclaimed production, this familiar tale is...

$30

Ratburger (Sydney Opera House)

Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Step into the world of David Walliams, as his bestselling book comes to life on stage. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her. The school...

$49

Rhythm n Bubs (Darling Quarter)

Darling Quarter 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Nurture your child's love for music with Rhythm n Bubs, a free group activity tailored for little ones aged 1 to 5 years. Nestled in the heart of Darling Harbour at Darling Quarter’s Village Green, this weekly experience is led by...

Free

Peter and the Wolf with the Metropolitan Orchestra (Petersham Town Hall)

Petersham Town Hall 107 Crystal St, Petersham, NSW, Australia

Take your children on an amazing musical journey with Peter and his Grandfather, the Bird, Cat, Duck, the Hunters, and of course the big, bad, Wolf. All with live orchestra and narrator while experiencing a live orchestra as you’ve never...

Sydney Comedy Festival Family Day

Factory Theatre 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, NSW, Australia

It’s our first ever FAMILY DAY at Sydney Comedy Festival! FREE roving comedy, FREE facepainting, FREE kids comedy competition for ages 5 – 17, a program of brilliant shows to choose from plus BEST OF THE FEST “PG” version – clean sets from top comedians!...

Incredibilia (State Library of NSW)

State Library State Library, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Inspired by the work of celebrated children’s author Libby Hathorn, the State Library presents a new show — Incredibilia — adapted by acclaimed theatre-maker, Kim Carpenter (of Theatre of Image) with music by Peter Kennard’s extraordinary one-man band. Incredibilia tells the story of...

$17.50

The Peasant Prince (Glen Street Theatre)

Glen Street Theatre Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose, NSW, Australia

The Peasant Prince tells the remarkable true story of a 10-year-old peasant boy’s journey from impoverished rural China to the international dance scene. This is a story of courage, resilience and unwavering hope. Li, a 10-year old peasant boy is...

$40