Behind The Scenes Glasshouse Tours 02 Jan 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 Take a tour of the Glasshouse, explore the stage, dressing rooms and back of house areas and find out more about the magic of theatre.
ARTEXPRESS 09 May 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 ARTEXPRESS is a HSC Showcase that celebrates the creativityand achievement of HSC Visual Arts students, featuring the high standard and diversity of works by students across New South Wales.
The Future of Democracy: Fighting Authoritarianism with A.C. Grayling 21 May 2026 Hear how Professor of Philosophy A.C. Grayling outlines the fragility of democracy in the face of rising authoritarianism in For The People, followed by a discussion chaired by Nick Bryant and Rosalind Dixon.
The Sydney Symphony Performs Music That Moves You - A Schools Concert 21 May 2026 Step into the world of orchestral storytelling with this dynamic, curriculum-linked experience designed especially for students, performed live by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in Port Macquarie.
Yann Martel: Son of Nobody 21 May 2026 Unravel ancient traditions of storytelling with the Booker Prize–winning author of Life of Pi, Yann Martel, as he discusses his new novel, Son of Nobody. With ABC Radio National’s Claire Nichols.
Stephanie Alexander: The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary 21 May 2026 Hear from Australia’s beloved chef Stephanie Alexander on the 30th anniversary of her essential kitchen resource and one of our favourite cookbooks, The Cook’s Companion. With chef Adam Liaw.
Bringing the Past to Life 21 May 2026 Sink into stories from near and far in this Festival favourite event with Robbie Arnott, Yann Martel and Tasma Walton, in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Kate Evans.
David Szalay: Flesh 21 May 2026 Hear 2025 Booker Prize winner David Szalay trace the evolution of his singular, propulsive novel Flesh and the slowly unravelling life of its protagonist. With Michelle de Kretser.
Big Histories 22 May 2026 Revisit the past to find solutions for the present and future with bestselling author Amitav Ghosh and existential risk researcher Luke Kemp, with host Clare Wright.
Susan Choi: Flashlight 22 May 2026 A young girl searches for light after a tragic loss. Join multi-award-winning writer Susan Choi as she discusses relationships and alienation in her new novel, Flashlight. In conversation with Beejay Silcox.
Trent Dalton: Gravity Let Me Go 22 May 2026 Join multi-award-winning writer Trent Dalton to discuss his latest novel, Gravity Let Me Go, and its themes of love, family, ambition and deception. In conversation with Cassie McCullagh.
Great Adaptations 22 May 2026 Get behind-the-scenes insight into adapting stories from page to screen with writers Mick Herron (Slow Horses) and Suzie Miller (Prima Facie) in conversation with Benjamin Law.
