Events
Our spaces come alive with Q EVENTS, a vibrant range of activations designed to connect, inspire, and entertain our community. From immersive art shows and film screenings to hands-on workshops and social clubs, there is always something happening at Qtopia Sydney and beyond. Explore our upcoming lineup to discover unique cultural events, creative gatherings, and opportunities to get involved.
Queer Sketch Club
Saturday, 10 October 2026
10:45am - 1:00pm at The Substation
Kick off your weekend with a calming dose of queer community and creativity inside our historic venue, The Substation at Taylor Square! Qtopia Sydney is thrilled to host Queer Sketch Club, presented in partnership with Weekend Homosketchuals.
Led by the wonderful Guy James Whitworth, this relaxed Saturday drawing session is open to all skill levels—from absolute beginners to seasoned artists.
Sub-Urban Art Exhibition
23–30 October 2026 at The Substation
Qtopia Sydney is thrilled to present Sub-Urban as part of Art & About Sydney this October—a vibrant celebration of Queer culture, community art, and local talent hosted inside our historic venue, The Substation and proudly supported by The Rainbow Collective.
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Join us for a week-long showcase of incredible work, featuring judged awards, live performances, and a People’s Choice vote where you decide the winner.
Exhibition Theme: Queer Culture, curated by John Douglas
Cash Prize: $1000 by The Rainbow Collective
Open Daily: 23–30 October from 10:30am – 6:00pm
Because of The Substation’s layout, wheelchair access is unfortunately unavailable at present. Planned works aim to address this issue in the future.