Calendar
Throughout the year visitors can enjoy an exciting program of fantastic Sydney entertainment including concerts, exhibitions and shows at the many conveniently located venues in The Rocks. Highlights include:
Aroma Festival - On the last Sunday in July, wake up and smell the coffee, chocolate, tea and spice in the streets of The Rocks. Experience the world in a day with divine taste sensations at The Orient, The Continent, The Latin Quarter, and The Oasis.
The Rocks Village Bizarre - in November and December experience the excitement as Sydney's favourite moonlight market transforms into an authentic village fair with a distinct twist.
Australia Day - on 26 January dance your way around outdoor stages as some of Australia's best musicians bring pop, rock, funk, soul, folk and blues to The Rocks.
For activities, exhibitions and events happening today, this week, month or down the track, simply select a date from the event calendar below.
ARTBAR Series
The MCA’s new monthly afterhours contemporary art social happening produced by the art world’s freshest and most exciting creative minds.
Sticky Hand Made Rock Candy
Sticky's Rock Candy is traditionally hand made right before your eyes.
Farmer's Market Lunch at Pony
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine along with chef's daily special lunch for $28.
Scarlett Dining Specials
Come in for a quick lunch or an outstanding dinner surrounded by historical sandstone. Book now and try our Scarlett Specials.
Free Kids Face Painting at Lowenbrau Keller
Head to the Lowenbrau every Saturday and Sunday from 12.30pm - 2.30pm to keep the kids entertained with creative free face painting.
Waterfront Restaurant Private Lunch or Dinner Dining
Gather your friends and family for a private meal in The Rocks! Experience atmospheric group dining right next to Sydney harbour.
Volume One: MCA Collection
Discover work by more than 130 Australian artists in Volume One: MCACollection, reflecting the breadth of Australian contemporary art over the past 20 years. This new selection highlights the diversity of Australian contemporary art and includes work by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, film and video installations, wall paintings, ephemeral and performative art and a range of cultural voices. Free entry
South of No North: Alberhart, Eggleston, McKenna
South of no North brings together three artists whose works are connected by a interest in the vernacular, a regional sense of place and a similar visual sensibility.
Salon des Refuses: The 'alternative' Archibald & Wynne Prize selection
An exhibition featuring an 'alternative' selection of entries entered to the Archibald & Wynne Prizes.
Tall Ship Mother's Day Special
What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than to spend it on Tall Ship with your mum! Book before Mother's Day to receive 30% off our Tall Ship Cruises.
The Rocks Ghost Tours
A two hour walking tour through the narrow, cobblestone lanes and behind locked gates, into the hidden parts of The Rocks – the birthplace of Australia. We tell true stories of murder, suicide, hangings, haunting and ghosts.
City Break at the Sydney Harbour YHA
Coming to Sydney for Vivid and want the best view at a great price? Stay at the award winning Sydney Harbour YHA right in the heart of The Rocks and save with this special City Break package from only $188 per person.
Wildfire $35 Churrasco Lunch
Head down to the mouth watering Wildfire restaurant for a delicious lunch special!
Wildfire ‘Glass Half Full’ Promotion
If there is a cruise ship docked by Wildfire at the time of your reservation, 50% of your final wine bill is with our compliments*
Wildfire House Wines - Complimentary Tasting
In winemaking Sergio's mission is to improve wine quality and optimize fruit flavours, the natural way...
The Rocks Windmill
Encounter an amazing four- storey windmill in the heart of The Rocks, and delve into a world of historical tales and new ideas. This unique experience for all walks of life features a month of workshops, performance, film, music and more.
Sydney Theatre Company presents Fury
Fury is a play about the people who live next door to you: their concerns, their ideologies and, most poignantly, their yearning for redemption.
Feel Good Fridays
Start off the weekend with $5 drinks, $12 jugs and complimentary canapés!
endota spa Mother's Day Offer
endota spa the rocks has the perfect Mother's Day gift - a spa treatment gift voucher!
Zine Fair 2013
Buy and make zines at the sixth annual MCA Zine Fair. With a vast array of boutique zines to browse, and drop-in workshops for budding zinesters, there’s something for everyone.
Mother's Day Special at R.M.Williams
Buy any 2 Women’s shirts, skirts or knits and receive 20% off*
Weekly Specials with Vivid Views at Waterfront, Wolfies & Italian Village Restaurants!
Come and visit Waterfront, Wolfies or Italian Village Restaurants at the Rocks to enjoy their weekly restaurant specials!
Weekly Restaurant Specials at Waterfront, Wolfies & Italian Village Restaurants!
Come and enjoy weekly restaurant specials at Waterfront, Wolfies and Italian Village Restaurants.
Autumn Glow
An exhibition and sale of works by the fibre designers of the Society of Arts and Crafts of NSW.
Spa Peel Special at endota spa the rocks
Glycolic spa peels 30 mins just $60.
Jeff Wall Exhibition
See this major exhibition of 27 photographic works by renowned Canadian photographer Jeff Wall.
Jeff Wall Exhibition - Museum of Contemporary Art
See this major exhibition by renowned Canadian photographer Jeff Wall.
R.M. Williams Boot and Dryskin Offer
Buy a pair of R.M.Williams Elastic Sided Boots and receive a free Dryskin Jacket*
Danieli Cafe Winter Deals
Danieli Café is offering winter warmer deals for breakfast to satisfy your Danieli coffee and food cravings.
Midweek Wine Odyssey
Head to the Wine Odyssey Journey Room where you can taste more than 40 Australian wines!
The Big Dig Archaeology Weekend
Ever wondered what it would really be like to be an archaeologist? Find out during this exciting hands- on residential weekend at The Big Dig.
Mothers Day High Tea at the Irish Design Shop
The tea cosy will be specialising in high tea for mothers day. Bring mum to sample our famous home made scones in our stunning heritage listed building. Filled with old world charm.
Mother's Day at Waterfront, Wolfies or Italian Village Restaurants!
Amaze your Mum with lunch this Mother's Day! From 11.30am Limited a la carte menu every Mum recieves a complimentary glass of Chandon Rose on arrival, a box of chocolates and will go in the draw for the chance to win a chandon hamper! Bookings essential.
Mum’s The Word - Cut Bar & Grill
Treat mum to a memorable Mother's Day meal at The Cut Bar & Grill. From premium cuts of steak to the freshest sustainable seafood, there is something special for the whole family to enjoy. Open especially for lunch and our a la carte menu will be available from 11am until late, along with special dishes created by Chef James Knight to make mum's day. Bookings essential.
Dine and a Do for Mother's Day
Treat Mum to a new look this Mother's Day with a complimentary $25 blow dry voucher from Pony Dining.
Mother’s Day at the Löwenbräu Keller
We love Mothers here at Löwenbräu Keller and to celebrate we have a special present for Mums!
Opal Minded celebrates Mothers!
This year on Mother’s Day, Opal Minded will treat mothers with a beautiful rose for every opal gift bought.
Mother's Day at the Australian Heritage Hotel
Treat your wonderful mum to a special lunch or dinner at The Australian Heritage Hotel.
Mother's Day at The Glenmore
Book a table to celebrate your mum's special day at The Glenmore on Sunday 12 May.
Treat mum to exquisite modern Japanese at Saké Restaurant & Bar
Our à la carte menu will be available from 11am until late, along with kids meals and special dishes created by Chef Shaun Presland to make mum's day. Make the day extra special for everyone by booking one of our beautiful private rooms.
Mother's Day at Cruise Restaurant
Treat Mum to our gorgeous seafood platter for two, with a glass of sparkling wine, house-made truffles and coffee overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Mothers Day Seafood Buffet Lunch
Spoil Mum this Mother's Day with a delicious seafood buffet lunch overlooking Sydney Harbour.
The Great Dames of Champagne
Treat your mum to an afternoon champagne discovery & tasting session this Mother's Day.
Salon des Refusés Artist Luncheon
Join Richard Morecroft along with guest artists Ann Cape, Christopher McVinish and Peter Gardiner, with sitter Damien Minton. Meet the artists and hear about their works in the Salon des Refusés, in conversation with Richard Morecroft.
Mambo Mondays
Learn how to Salsa NYC style at Bar 100's Main Bar. Beginners to advanced classes available and introduction classes are free!
The Rocks Pop-Up
An ever-changing mix of creative minds in unconventional places and intimate spaces.
MCA on The Rocks: Ideas shaken and stirred
'I LOVE YOU BUT...'Presented by Fenella Kernebone. For her final event as host of MCA on The Rocks, Fenella Kernebone will be calling in the big guns with MCA Director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE, artist Brook Andrew and comedian Hannah Gadsby, to explore our sometimes conflicted relationships with contemporary art.
Head on Photo Festival 2013
The Rocks Discovery Museum will host the exhibition Ngarraanga nginundi Yuludara Remember your Dreaming as part of Sydney's biggest celebration of photography, the annual Head On Photo Festival.
Word Travels Presents Troubadours & Minstrels
As part of Sydney Writers Festival 2013, Word Travels will lead the curious on a journey through The Rocks, following Pied Piper-esque musicians through alcoves, underpasses and secret corners to discover four different poets in four different spaces.
The Tea Cosy High Tea
Settle in for high tea for two including homemade scones for only $50 in our beautiful heritage-listed building.
The Candle Factory has moved
In our new boutique store you will find quality Australian-made candles and candles in the shape of cupcakes, cats and the Opera House to name just a few. The smell alone when you enter our shop is good enough to eat!
Wangechi Mutu
Discover the diverse practice of Kenyan-born, Brooklyn–based artist Wangechi Mutu in this free major presentation at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney featuring collage, drawing, sculpture, installation and video. Be drawn into contemplations on beauty, consumerism, colonialism, race, and gender through Mutu’s exquisite, provocative works.
Vivid Festival at Italian Village
Witness the spectacular Vivid Festival and feast on a mouth- watering all-you-can-eat stand up buffet at Italian Village.
VIVID Cruise Upper Deck Bar open to the public!
Vivid Sydney will once again be lighting up Sydney and Cruise Bar from 24 May – 10 June. Cruise Bar is undoubtedly one of the best viewing spots with amazing views over the MCA, Opera House, Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour.
Art on a plate
Indulge your senses this winter with an art-inspired degustation menu for the Vivid light festival in Sydney.
Vivid Package at Four Seasons Hotel
Visiting Sydney during this year's Vivid Sydney festivities? Enhance your experience with a luxurious stay at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. With stylish accommodations, a full Australian buffet breakfast for two each morning, Internet access and overnight parking for one car, this package is an ideal way to take advantage of everything Sydney has to offer during this yearly event.
Tall Ships Vivid Cruise
Join us for a sensational cruise and enjoy outstanding views of the Sydney Opera House as the world famous sails are transformed by majestic 3D mapped projections of a playful artwork.
Lightness of Light Creating Movement
An exclusive exhibition to celebrate Vivid Sydney. "Lightness of Light Creating Movement" captures the dynamics and synergy of light and ballet. Our opening hours will be 9am to 11pm daily.
Vivid Twilight Dinner Cruise
Join us for a sensational cruise and enjoy outstanding views of the Sydney Opera House as the world famous sails are transformed by majestic 3D mapped projections of a playful artwork.
Vivid at The Glenmore
Watch the Vivid lights from the Glenmore rooftop.
Vivid at the Australian Hotel
Come and enjoy Vivid lighting up the Australian Hotel Take home a flashing beer mug of any Matilda Bay brew for $10 during VIVID.
Vivid Sydney in The Rocks
The Rocks and beyond will once again be transformed into a spectacular canvas of light, music and ideas when Vivid Sydney takes over the city after dark from 24 May to 10 June 2013.
Sentimental at Sebel Pier One
Sentimental, created by Andre Kecskes; stunning installation of thousands of lights create a glittery atmosphere with the iconic bridge in background.
MCA Artbar 'Weird Science' curated by Keg de Souza
Celebrate the first birthday of MCA Artbar driven by Audi this May. Experiment with the theme of weird science in an evening curated by Keg de Souza.
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