Culture & entertainment
Sydney is a dynamic cultural centre that has a rich year-round program of world-class performances, outdoor events and festivals that make the city's outdoor and cultural lifestyle unique.
The city is home to a range of internationally acclaimed arts organisations including:
- Opera Australia
- The Australian Ballet
- Sydney Dance Company
- Sydney Theatre Company
- Sydney Symphony
- Musica Viva
- Bangarra Dance theatre.
These are supported by a range of world-class performing and exhibition venues such as:
- Sydney Opera House, which has theatres for music, opera and drama.
- Angel Place Recital Hall
- Art Gallery of NSW
- Museum of Contemporary Art
CitySearch has listings of events and shows in and around Sydney, as well as theatres, live music venues, nightclubs, movie theatres, art galleries and much more.
The Festival of Sydney is held every January and includes many free outdoor events.
A headline event for the international gay community is Sydney's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, a festival of performances and parties that culminates in a massive parade.
Many of the music, food and wine festivals in country NSW have attracted an international following, such as the famous Tamworth Country Music Festival.