Arts and culture

Engage in NSW creative industries

Information for artists, organisers and industry. Find funding, support, communities and more.

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Experience NSW arts, culture and heritage

Find museums, galleries and libraries around the state. Visit heritage places to discover our past and learn more about Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Explore NSW events

Find upcoming arts and culture events in NSW, including concerts, exhibitions and festivals.

NSW Youth Week

NSW Youth Week is an opportunity for young people across NSW to come together in their local communities.

Arts and culture information

Get funding and support for arts and culture

Create NSW provides funding and support to artists, art practitioners and organisations across metro and regional NSW. Access grants, support and services.

First Nations NSW Artists and Organisations Hub

Showcasing some of the amazing Aboriginal arts, artists and organisations that make up the incredible culture here in NSW.

Create NSW

Create NSW is the NSW Government’s arts and cultural driver, which brings together arts, screen and culture functions in an integrated entity.

Latest arts and culture updates

Ministerial media release

World-class entertainment is coming to Wollongong

The Minns Labor Government has today revealed the vision for a new world-class sports and entertainment precinct in Wollongong, committing $17 million to unlock the next stage of planning to bring the project to life.

Ministerial media release

End of an era: last drinks for remaining lockout laws

Exactly 12 years since the lockout laws were announced and began damaging Sydney’s night-time economy, the Minns Labor Government is removing the final major lockout conditions, including the 3:30am ‘last drinks’ rule.

Ministerial media release

Star power lineup confirmed for 2026 Premier's Gala Concerts

A glittering lineup of performers are set to grace the stage for the NSW Seniors Festival Premier’s Gala Concerts at Darling Harbour.

Media release

Finalists named for 2026 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)

Seven early-career visual artists have been shortlisted for the 2026 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging).

Ministerial media release

Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony to be held at Iconic Opera House

The Minns Labor Government today announced that this year’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony will be held at the iconic Sydney Opera House forecourt, a setting that reflects the significance of the unique celebration where we proudly welcome new Australians into our vibrant multicultural society.