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Sydney Events — Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Sydney Events — Tuesday, 12 May 2026
What's on in Sydney today, via City of Sydney:
1. The Run Club at The Rocks · Free
🕐 Sun 10 May, 7am to 9am
📍 First Fleet Park, The Rocks
Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!
2. Biennale of Sydney Student-Led Art Tours · Free
🕐 Sun 10 May, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
📍 Chau Chak Wing Museum, Camperdown
Explore works in the 2026 Biennale of Sydney with University of Sydney art and art history students
3. Free Entry for Mum at SEA LIFE Sydney · Free
🕐 Sun 10 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.
4. Free Entry for Mum at WILD LIFE Sydney · Free
🕐 Sun 10 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney
WILD LIFE Sydney Aquarium is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.
5. Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Australia’s most engaging art event
6. Banksy Limitless · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 10am to 8pm
📍 The Rocks
Art without Boundaries
7. Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires · Free
🕐 Mon 11 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.
8. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
9. The Library That Made Me – Exhibition · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 12am to 12:59am
📍 State Library of NSW, Sydney
A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.
10. 2026 Australian Heritage Festival NSW · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 12am to 11:59pm
📍 Millers Point
The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 46th year of celebrating heritage
11. Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 10am to 4pm
📍 The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
12. Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 11:30am to 12pm
📍 Green Square Library, Zetland
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
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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, 12 May 2026.
What's on in Sydney today, via City of Sydney:
1. The Run Club at The Rocks · Free
🕐 Sun 10 May, 7am to 9am
📍 First Fleet Park, The Rocks
Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!
2. Biennale of Sydney Student-Led Art Tours · Free
🕐 Sun 10 May, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
📍 Chau Chak Wing Museum, Camperdown
Explore works in the 2026 Biennale of Sydney with University of Sydney art and art history students
3. Free Entry for Mum at SEA LIFE Sydney · Free
🕐 Sun 10 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.
4. Free Entry for Mum at WILD LIFE Sydney · Free
🕐 Sun 10 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney
WILD LIFE Sydney Aquarium is spoiling all mother figures with a special Mother’s Go Free ticket.
5. Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Australia’s most engaging art event
6. Banksy Limitless · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 10am to 8pm
📍 The Rocks
Art without Boundaries
7. Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires · Free
🕐 Mon 11 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.
8. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
9. The Library That Made Me – Exhibition · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 12am to 12:59am
📍 State Library of NSW, Sydney
A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.
10. 2026 Australian Heritage Festival NSW · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 12am to 11:59pm
📍 Millers Point
The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 46th year of celebrating heritage
11. Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 10am to 4pm
📍 The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
12. Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years · Free
🕐 Mon 11 May, 11:30am to 12pm
📍 Green Square Library, Zetland
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
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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, 12 May 2026.
