Behind The Scenes Glasshouse Tours

02 January 2026 to
18 December 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.

The Neighbour at the Gate

26 September 2026 to
29 November 2026

The Neighbour at the Gate is a major exhibition presented by the National Art School Gallery, with a guest Curatorium led by Clothilde Bullen (Wardandi Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji) with Micheal Do and Zali Morgan (Whadjuk Balladong and Wilman Noongar).

Secrets of Dawn

10 October 2026 to
22 November 2026

Secrets of Dawn is a powerful, award-winning exhibition that exposes the tactics of assimilation enforced under the NSW Aborigines Protection Act (1909–1969).

Secrets of Dawn: Dolly Peg Making

13 October 2026 to
22 November 2026

Visitors to Secrets of Dawn are invited to drop in during Gallery opening hours to create a Dolly Peg in honour of the Coota Girls Survivors and contribute to this evolving collective artwork. For extra guidance, join a local artist for a facilitated session on Saturday 7 November, between 12pm and 2pm.

Secrets of Dawn: Reading and Reflection Space

13 October 2026 to
22 November 2026

Visit the Secrets of Dawn Reading and Reflection Space to remember and honour the Coota Girls Survivors and all Stolen Generations Survivors. Reproductions of Dawn Magazine are available to read.

The Neighbour at the Gate - Kids’ Corner

13 October 2026 to
29 November 2026

Follow Booby and Eel through The Neighbour at the Gate exhibition with fun, hands-on art activities. Then pull up a bean bag and discover a diverse range of children’s books celebrating culture, language and storytelling.

Walking Our Songlines - A Film Screening and Q&A with Dr Rhonda Radley

07 November 2026

Presented alongside the Secrets of Dawn exhibition, join us for a special screening of Walking Our Songlines, a powerful short film produced by the Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation.

SMM Studios 2026 Concert

07 November 2026

A variety of musical styles are presented, in SMM Studios annual concert, featuring solo and group performances by the studio’s private students in singing, acting, guitar, bass and piano.

Conversation Space with Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley: Secrets of Dawn

08 November 2026

Join us for a special floor talk with Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley, a descendant of the Coota Girls Survivors and a contributor to the award-winning exhibition Secrets of Dawn.

Piano Music

14 October 2026

21 October 2026

28 October 2026

04 November 2026

11 November 2026

18 November 2026

25 November 2026

02 December 2026

09 December 2026

16 December 2026

Enjoy popular favourites at the piano performed by our wonderful volunteer, Rosanna.

Anh Do: The Happiest Refugee Alive!

12 November 2026

By popular demand Anh returns with his smash hit show!