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

Vivid 2026 lights up the city for families

Vivid Sydney 2026 will deliver a children’s wonderland to the city from 22 May to 13 June, with a dedicated program of family-friendly experiences and interactive events.

Ministerial media release

Sydney’s Newest Cultural and Events Playground Unveiled: The Cutaway Ready to Welcome the World

The Minns Labor Government is today unveiling the completed transformation of the Cutaway in Barangaroo, Sydney’s new arts, cultural and events space that can operate 24/7 - further cementing Sydney’s reputation as a world-class events and tourism destination.

Media release

NSW arts and cultural funding opportunity opens for projects and regional tours

NSW artists, producers and arts and cultural organisations can now apply for funding with Create NSW’s 2026 Regional Arts Touring Round 1 and 2026 Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) Project Funding programs opening today.

Ministerial media release

2026 Vivid Fire Kitchen program to ignite NSW visitor economy

At its new home in Barangaroo Reserve, the Vivid Fire Kitchen will be the culinary showpiece of Vivid Sydney 2026, with the Minns Labor Government unveiling an expanded program, designed to celebrate the best of Australia’s food culture and boost the NSW visitor economy.

Ministerial media release

Full-strength footy: Cheers to early season win for footy fans

The Minns Labor Government has confirmed that Western Sydney and Hunter football fans, will be able to enjoy a full-strength beer as they watch the action unfold.