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Find the best history events and make the most of your time in Sydney. From music to pets and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.

Approximate Running Times: Foyer Doors - 1 hour prior to start Auditorium Doors - 30 mins prior to start Duration - 2 hours 20 minutes including interval Drew Anthony Creative presents the powerful stage adaptation of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - a young girl's inspiring true story of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. This deeply moving production, based on Anne Frank's extraordinary diary, invites audiences into the secret attic where Anne and her family lived in hiding during World War II. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK remains a powerful reminder of the importance of tolerance, courage, and compassion. Every performance Anne's voice calls out across time, urging us to remember the past, cherish our freedoms, and strive for a brighter future. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity to experience history through the eyes of the young girl whose words have inspired generations. This production is recommended for audiences 10 years +
Join the Aboriginal Heritage Office on this walk along Manly Dam’s raised walkway and hear about how the Gayamaygal lived and the area’s unique flora and fauna.
Wonder at how short the skirts really were. Laugh at some of the antics the young people got up to. Relive the fun and rebellious days of the sixties. A Cavalcade presentation is a themed talk and includes examples from the collection with commentary. Items are carried amongst the audience, allowing a closer look at pieces from the collection.
Explore Balmain, a close knit village feel in the Inner West suburb of Sydney with Ben, a AAA knowledgeable volunteer tour leader.

Approximate Running Times: Foyer Doors - 1 hour prior to start Auditorium Doors - 30 mins prior to start Duration - 2 hours 20 minutes including interval Drew Anthony Creative presents the powerful stage adaptation of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK - a young girl's inspiring true story of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. This deeply moving production, based on Anne Frank's extraordinary diary, invites audiences into the secret attic where Anne and her family lived in hiding during World War II. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK remains a powerful reminder of the importance of tolerance, courage, and compassion. Every performance Anne's voice calls out across time, urging us to remember the past, cherish our freedoms, and strive for a brighter future. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity to experience history through the eyes of the young girl whose words have inspired generations. This production is recommended for audiences 10 years +

The 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show, held from April 2 to April 13, offers a vibrant 12-day celebration of Australian agriculture. Enjoy award-winning produce, delicious foods, thrilling rides, and friendly farm animals. Experience live animals, woodchopping shows, fireworks, and much more. General Admission Only - Daily Tickets Strictly Limited. Early bird ticket prices end on April 1.

Celebrate NSW's political history, food and wine culture, and First Nations innovation in art, culture, and agriculture at Australia’s oldest Parliament. Enjoy canapes and Peterson House sparkling rose while exploring an exhibit of First Nations art. Indulge in a three-course dinner featuring NSW’s finest regional produce and native ingredients from the Parliament House’s rooftop garden, paired with wines from Hunter Valley vineyard Tyrrell’s. Learn about native ingredients and their use in Indigenous cuisine from Clarence Slockee, Gardening Australia presenter and director of Jiwah.
Devonshire Tea at Lydham Hall Historic House Museum. Explore a late Victorian residence with antique furniture and a museum with a library and archives.
Enjoy a captivating talk by Mr Jim Haynes OAM, uncovering surprising true stories from Sydney’s past. This is a unique opportunity to hear remarkable tales from the city’s colourful past, shared in the beautiful surrounds of Lindesay, an elegant 1834 mansion overlooking Sydney Harbour.

PLEASE NOTE: On rare occasions it may be necessary to cancel State Theatre Venue Tours. On these occasions we will endeavour to re-book your tour for another date while giving you as much notice as possible. The price of each ticket includes a $1 Restoration Levy. - Experience the grandeur of standing in a 2000-seat auditorium beautifully framed by 13 hand-cut crystal chandeliers - Observe the eclectic elements of the Theatre's Gothic, Italian and Art deco design - Discover the State's famous Character Lounges including the exotic Butterfly Room, the Pioneer Room, and the College Room - Be mesmerised by the world's second largest hand-cut crystal chandelier, the Koh-i-Nor - See the original mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the voice of silent movies - Admire prize-winning artworks by famous Australian artists including William Dobell, Mary Edwards, Charles Wheeler and Raymond Lindsay - Delve into the depths of the Theatre to discover engineering marvels and mechanical masterpiece .
VIP Repeat Offenders Event – Old Parramatta Gaol. This intimate, limited-capacity event will provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience the gaol in a relaxed, immersive setting before tickets are released to the wider public. Your VIP Experience Includes: BBQ dinner on arrival, Soft drinks, Extended access with free-roam investigation through selected wings of Old Parramatta Gaol, Hosted vigils in key areas of the site. Tickets will be available exclusively to Repeat Offenders for one week prior to any public release. If tickets remain after this period, they will be opened to general sale.
Ghost Tour at Old Government House, Parramatta. Ghost Tour | 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Your evening begins with a welcome from a former 'ghostly' employee of Old Government House before you are led through the residence by lantern light. This guided tour delves into the lives of those who once occupied the house — not only governors and dignitaries, but also the servants and staff whose lives unfolded quietly behind closed doors. Their stories linger in the halls, staircases, and corridors you will explore. all levels of the house, not generally accessible to the public. This is history told in whispers, and sometimes, not told at all.