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Sydney Events — Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Sydney Events — Tuesday, 5 May 2026
What's on in Sydney today, via City of Sydney:
1. The Library That Made Me – Exhibition · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 12am to 12:59am
📍 State Library of NSW, Sydney
A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.
2. 2026 Australian Heritage Festival NSW · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 12am to 11:59pm
📍 Millers Point
The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 46th year of celebrating heritage
3. Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 12am to 11:59pm
📍 Australian Museum, Sydney
From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.
4. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
5. The Run Club at The Rocks · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 7am to 9am
📍 First Fleet Park, The Rocks
Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!
6. Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10am to 4pm
📍 The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
7. Casual basketball · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 3pm to 6pm
📍 Ultimo Community Centre, Ultimo
Hit the court and keep fit
8. Great Southern Nights 2026 · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 12am to 11:55pm
📍 Sydney
Great Southern Nights 2026
9. Guided tours of Susannah Place museum · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Susannah Place Museum, The Rocks
Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.
10. Guided walks · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10:30am to 12pm
📍 The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
11. 25th Biennale of Sydney, Rememory · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10am to 6pm
📍 White Bay Power Station, Rozelle
A free festival of contemporary art, ideas and unforgettable experiences.
12. After School Art Classes · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 4pm to 6pm
📍 Online
Unleash your child's creativity!
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Events sourced from City of Sydney What's On. Links may expire after the event date. This post is a historical record of events listed on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
What's on in Sydney today, via City of Sydney:
1. The Library That Made Me – Exhibition · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 12am to 12:59am
📍 State Library of NSW, Sydney
A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.
2. 2026 Australian Heritage Festival NSW · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 12am to 11:59pm
📍 Millers Point
The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 46th year of celebrating heritage
3. Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 12am to 11:59pm
📍 Australian Museum, Sydney
From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.
4. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
5. The Run Club at The Rocks · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 7am to 9am
📍 First Fleet Park, The Rocks
Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!
6. Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10am to 4pm
📍 The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
7. Casual basketball · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 3pm to 6pm
📍 Ultimo Community Centre, Ultimo
Hit the court and keep fit
8. Great Southern Nights 2026 · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 12am to 11:55pm
📍 Sydney
Great Southern Nights 2026
9. Guided tours of Susannah Place museum · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Susannah Place Museum, The Rocks
Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.
10. Guided walks · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10:30am to 12pm
📍 The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
11. 25th Biennale of Sydney, Rememory · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 10am to 6pm
📍 White Bay Power Station, Rozelle
A free festival of contemporary art, ideas and unforgettable experiences.
12. After School Art Classes · Free
🕐 Tue 5 May, 4pm to 6pm
📍 Online
Unleash your child's creativity!
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Events sourced from City of Sydney What's On. Links may expire after the event date. This post is a historical record of events listed on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
