What's on calendar

Sunset Sessions live music event on Cockatoo Island.

Looking for things to do in Sydney? Check out our what's on calendar to discover current and upcoming attractions across our network of protected places.

Featured events

Night at the Barracks (North Head Sanctuary)
NYE camping experience (Cockatoo Island)
Community

10 October

Love Pickle Club opening

Love Pickle Club is opening their indoor courts at North Head Sanctuary. Enjoy three championship-size Laykold indoor courts, two dinking and ball-machine zones, the Pro Shop, a chill-out zone for a quiet drink, and a mezzanine lounge.

North Head, Manly

6am to 10pm

Special events

10 October

Harbour Paint & Sip

Get creative with a Harbour Paint & Sip class guided by our artistic facilitator. Kids session also available. Note: Only available as an add-on when booking Cockatoo Island accommodation online.

Cockatoo Island

4pm to 5:30pm (kids) & 6pm to 7:30pm (adults)

Community

25 October

WOTSO Better Challenge Fun Run

WOTSO Better Challenge: a fun run/walk at North Head, Sun 27 Sept, 8:30am. $5 RSVP includes a raffle ticket, supports The Kids' Cancer Project. Expect live DJ, raffle, coffee cart, BBQ — all welcome to walk, run or hang out.

North Head, Manly

8.30am to 12pm

Community

25 October

Songs and Stories

Storytelling, puppetry, art and nature activities come together for a laid-back family afternoon at Songs & Stories in Headland Park.

Headland Park

11am to 3pm

Community

25 October

Balmain Regatta

The annual Balmain Regatta and Workboat Convoy returns, celebrating Sydney Harbour’s living maritime heritage with historic skiffs, classic yachts and working vessels in convoy.

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 6pm

Tours & experiences

25 October

Third Quarantine Cemetery Tour

During this volunteer-run tour, a knowledgeable guide will share stories of those who succumbed to small pox and other epidemics.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

11am to 12pm

Aerial image of the red gravel Parade Ground at North Head Sanctuary.
Tours & experiences

18 October 2026

North Head Discovery Tour (18 October 2026)

Get a taste for North Head Sanctuary in Manly and explore a Second World War era structure off limits to general visitors on this bite-sized tour.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

1pm to 1:45pm

Community

3 November

Steam crane demonstration

See a demonstration of a one of Cockatoo Island's heritage steam cranes. Steam and spectacle – plus some toots and whistles – guaranteed!

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 1:30pm

Tours & experiences

6 November

First Nations Walk and Weave Tour

Join Koori Kinnections for an immersive First Nations-led 90-minute walking tour and weaving session at North Head Sanctuary.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am to 11:30am

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Owners of the lands, waters and sky of Sydney Harbour, including the extraordinary places we manage and protect. Today, the homelands of the Borogegal, Birrabirragal, Cammeraygal, Gadigal, Gayamagal, Wallumedegal and Wangal peoples host destinations under our stewardship. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.

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