What's on calendar

4 October

Mode Festival

Mode festival returns to Cockatoo Island. Don’t miss Interplanetary Criminal, Barry Can’t Swim, Richie Hawtin, Avalon Emerson, Two Shell SWIM + more.

Cockatoo Island

12pm to 11pm

6 October

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

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)

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

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

29 November

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

NYE 2026 period

New Year's Eve accommodation

Book New Year’s Eve accommodation at Cockatoo Island and spend the biggest night of the year in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

Cockatoo Island

Varies

All year round

Self-guided audio tours

Journey through Cockatoo Island’s layered history at your own pace with our 3 new immersive audio tours.

Cockatoo Island

Anytime

Wednesdays

Mosman Farmers Market

Complete your weekly grocery shop and enjoy the great outdoors at the Mosman Farmers Market – a country-style bazaar near Georges Heights Oval.

Georges Heights, Headland Park

8am to 2pm