Meetup connects people with similar interests through groups and events, enabling them to join communities and participate in activities.

How do I find culture groups in Sydney?

You can search specifically for cultural groups in Sydney on Meetup that align with your interests in arts, heritage, and culture.

Can I join multiple culture groups?

Yes, you can join as many culture groups as you like on Meetup, allowing you to explore diverse aspects of Sydney's cultural scene.

Is it free to attend Meetup events?

Attending Meetup events may be free or require a fee, depending on the organizers. Check event details for specific cost information.

How can I RSVP for a culture event?

Simply navigate to the event page you're interested in on Meetup and click the RSVP option to secure your spot at Sydney's culture events.

What's special about culture meetups?

Culture meetups offer unique opportunities to explore Sydney's rich diversity in arts, tradition, and cultural heritage firsthand.

Are there bilingual cultural groups?

Yes, you may find bilingual groups on Meetup that focus on culture, helping you connect with local and international community members.

Do all cultural groups meet in person?

Not all groups meet in person; some cultural gatherings may occur online, depending on the group organizers' preferences.

Will there be events for specific cultures?

Yes, but availability depends on existing groups in Sydney. You can search by specific cultural interests to find fitting events.

Can I organize my own culture event?

Absolutely, you can create a Meetup group and organize culture-related events, sharing your passion with the Sydney community.

How often do culture meetups happen?

The frequency of meetups varies by group. Some have regular weekly or monthly events, while others may occur less frequently.

What's needed to start a Meetup group?

Starting a group requires defining your cultural focus, setting up your online group page, and planning events. Meetup provides tools to help.

Can I join a group anytime?

Yes, you can typically join a group at any time, as there are always new and ongoing activities to participate in.

Are online events as engaging?

Online events can be very engaging, with interactive discussions and activities, though the experience differs from in-person gatherings.

Does Meetup guarantee cultural connection?

While Meetup facilitates opportunities for connections, your experience depends on participation and forming relationships within the groups.

Culture Groups Sydney

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends

Sun, Oct 18, 3:45 AM

From Sydney Social Explorers

4.7

Been here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **NEW members: Please prepare a one-off $10 membership donation/contribution IN CASH (No e-transactions),** Unlimited events in the future\*\*.\*\* * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

27 attendees

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends

Sun, Nov 8, 3:45 AM

From Sydney Social Explorers

4.7

Been here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **NEW members: Please prepare a one-off $10 membership donation/contribution IN CASH (No e-transactions),** Unlimited events in the future\*\*.\*\* * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

3 attendees

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends

Sun, Oct 25, 3:45 AM

From Sydney Social Explorers

4.7

Been here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **NEW members: Please prepare a one-off $10 membership donation/contribution IN CASH (No e-transactions),** Unlimited events in the future\*\*.\*\* * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

4 attendees

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends

Sun, Nov 1, 3:45 AM

From Sydney Social Explorers

4.7

Been here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **NEW members: Please prepare a one-off $10 membership donation/contribution IN CASH (No e-transactions),** Unlimited events in the future\*\*.\*\* * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

3 attendees

Aenza.......sister restaurant to Amuro

Thu, Nov 5, 7:15 AM

From Foodie Catch Ups

5.0

4 attendees

Urasenke Chakai Traditional Matcha Ceremony

Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 AM

From The Sydney Tea Meetup

4.7

A chakai is a formal tea gathering for Japanese tea ceremony practitioners. Urasenke is the biggest tea school for chanoyu, and at this chakai you will discover the culture and techniques behind traditional matcha. * Each session includes two different styles of tea ceremony. * Guests will be served two bowls of matcha with unique sweets. * Comfortable seating for guests. * All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Arrive at 11am for an **11.15am** start. **[Cost $35](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1617293)** + booking fee (includes tea and sweets) *Please note a 'yes' RSVP does not reserve your place. You must book and pay through [TryBooking](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1617293).*

2 attendees

🎃 Halloween Meetup 👻 200+ people at every event!!

Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 AM

From NIPPON NIGHT Meetup Event

🎃 HALLOWEEN MEETUP! 👻 🇯🇵Nippon Night × FLOW🇰🇷 are teaming up once again for Sydney's biggest Halloween Meetup! 🤝 Put on your favourite costume, make new friends, enjoy language exchanges!! Everyone is welcome🌏 🗓️ Friday, October 30th 📍 Scruffy Murphys Irish Bar 🕕 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM * 1st Floor: Meetup Only * Basement: Meetup + Club Instagram: @nipponnightevents 🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link below 👇 eventbrite.com.au/e/halloween-meetup-tickets-2001732186856

2 attendees

Potts Point + Elizabeth Bay Guided Historical Walk

Sat, Oct 24, 1:30 AM

From Sydney Living Social Society

4.6

**Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay Guided Historical Walk** Date: October 24th at 12.15 for a 12.30PM start walk goes to approx 3PM Only $25 per person - please pay at the start of the walk. (Cash or Cards accepted) **Starting Point: 12.15PM for a 12.30PM start.** Sirocco Restaurant & Bar- **203 Victoria Street, Potts Point very near cnr of Ward Ave & Roslyn Street** \- Please aim to be early so we can start on time\. $Please note the 311 Bus from Circular Quay will get you to this spot \- or take a short walk from the city\, its only 2 mins walk from King Cross Station\.$ **About This Walk:** This walk takes in incredible scenic harbour views. While at the same time, gives us an insight to how life was lived in Sydney from the very early days - pre and post British Settlement in Australia. What's more we'll see how Art Deco and food have played big a part in the development of this inner urban area have shaping the inner east. Having lived in this area myself in times past, I'll be sharing with you some interesting secrets about the Kings Cross Elizabeth Bay region. **After our walk** \- we will enjoy chatting at a lovely café in the Lizzy Bay / Potts Point region of our walk\. While we enjoy chatting with new friends we've made on the walk\. **How To Get There:** Bus - the 311 bus leaves from Circular Quay Trains - to Kings Cross then walk about 2 minutes walk Cars - parking at Hargraves Park at Ward Ave op Gazebo Tower or below ground at Holiday Inn at Victoria Street

2 attendees

What Do Christmas Movies Tell Us About Ourselves and Society?

Mon, Dec 7, 7:30 AM

From The BIG IDEAS Book Club

4.7

Is *Love Actually* a celebration of love, or a two-hour HR incident with tinsel? Is *Home Alone* a cosy Christmas classic, or a study in how cheerfully American culture celebrates a kid maiming grown men with paint cans and a blowtorch? And, of course, is *Die Hard* actually a Christmas movie? This December, the Big Ideas Book Club is trading a book for a lively exploration of Christmas movies, with familiar favourites such as *Love Actually*, *Home Alone*, *Elf*, *The Holiday*, *Die Hard*, *It's a Wonderful Life* and *National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation* giving just a taste of what we might discuss. This will be a casual and social event, so there's no need to brush up on your Derridean deconstruction, Foucauldian discourse analysis or Žižekian cultural theory. That said, while there's no book to read for this event, we've prepared an optional guide (link below) to spark ideas about themes commonly explored in Christmas movies. These include nostalgia and invented tradition; love and romance; loneliness and forced festive cheer; redemption and second chances; and consumer capitalism vs the Christmas spirit. And if the theme of Christmas as a social institution that forces a dysfunctional group of people to perform family harmony once a year sounds familiar, may I also suggest you watch the wonderful Australian series *A Moody Christmas*, currently available on Netflix and Prime Video (sometimes listed as *The Moodys* Season 1). **Optional pre-reading guide: *[What Do Christmas Movies Tell Us About Ourselves and Society?](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQB0wZ7v4uFTTrcC4WtEu1wrAaaZL7y9KiF8YlJ17RHGbkQ?e=mhWaqu)*** (32 pages) We'll inevitably spend a lot of time in the Anglo-American Christmas universe, but we'd also love to hear what Christmas, or its closest equivalent, looks like on screen (and around the dinner table) in other countries and cultures. So join us for a Christmas drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 7th December, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surry Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We’ll see you there — unless, of course, you’re unexpectedly trapped at an airport, you’ve bumped into your teenage crush while doing some Christmas shopping, or you’re defending your house from burglars. P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to others if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just some further optional links to consider to supplement the reading of the prepared document. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos and Podcasts:** * Dr Lauren Rosewarne, an academic at Melbourne University, shares what she learned after watching (or enduring) 1000 Christmas movies as research for her book *Analysing Christmas in Film: Santa to the Supernatural* (2018): [What I Learned Watching 1000 Christmas Movies (13 mins)](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sydney-drive/siw-christmas-films/104685880) [The Best (and Worst) Christmas Movies – by someone who’s watched over 1000 (9 mins)](https://www.2ser.com/best-worst-christmas-movies-someone-whos-watched-1000) [75 Christmas Films Worth Watching ](https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/news/5143-75-christmas-films-worth-watching) * Six short podcast clips on various aspects of Christmas movies (hit the play button near the top): [A Film Lover's Guide to Christmas Movies ](https://harkaudio.com/film-lovers-guide-christmas-movies-66440) * *Love Actually* \- an attack\, a defence\, and a therapist’s ranking of each relationship: [Toxic Takeaways - How Not to Love, Actually](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9NcbH371ek) [Love Actually is Good, Actually - BFI video essay](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hMffxJim1M) [Relationship Therapist Ranks Love Actually Romances](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR6H4eGHZJM) **Written:** * Optional pre-reading guide: ***[What Do Christmas Movies Tell Us About Ourselves and Society?](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQB0wZ7v4uFTTrcC4WtEu1wrAaaZL7y9KiF8YlJ17RHGbkQ?e=mhWaqu)*** (32 pages) * A short piece on the benefits of watching Christmas movies: [Why Christmas Movies Make Us Feel Good](https://www.fielding.edu/why-christmas-movies-make-us-feel-good/) * A data geek's analysis of whether *Die Hard* is a Christmas movie: [Using data to determine if Die Hard is a Christmas movie](https://stephenfollows.com/p/using-data-to-determine-if-die-hard-is-a-christmas-movie) * Article on the sociology of Christmas: [What Our Favourite Festive Films Reveal About Society](https://thesociologyguy.com/2025/11/29/the-sociology-of-christmas-what-our-favourite-festive-films-reveal-about-society/)

10 attendees

Sip, Chat, Bloom ☕🌸

Fri, Oct 16, 11:30 PM

From Bloom Sydney: Women Starting Over

New to Sydney and don't know anyone yet? Come say hello. ☕🌸 This is a relaxed first meetup for women starting fresh in a new city. We'll grab coffee, share where we're from, swap tips on life in Sydney (including the job hunt), and see who clicks. 📍 Lil Miss Collins, 13 Wentworth St, Parramatta 🗓 Saturday 17 October, 10:30am 💳 Free to join, and everyone pays for their own drink or food No pressure to talk loads, no agenda, just friendly faces. Whether you've just landed or have been here a while and still haven't found your people, you're welcome. Look for me, Aman, at the table with the pink flowers. 💛

8 attendees

FishNets in Bronte.....Sushi & Fish

Sat, Nov 21, 1:30 AM

From Foodie Catch Ups

5.0

5 attendees

Japanese × Local Meetup Sydney | GOEN

Sun, Nov 22, 7:00 AM

From Japanese culture, food, language experience Meetup @ Goen ご縁

4.6

🇯🇵 Love Japan? Meet the people behind the culture. GOEN is a relaxed Japanese × Local meetup in Sydney, bringing together people who want to make genuine connections, share cultures and meet new friends. Whether you’re learning Japanese, planning a trip to Japan, love Japanese food and culture, or simply want to meet new people, come join us! No awkward networking. No need to speak Japanese. Just good conversations, new perspectives and new connections. 🎟️ $15 including one drink 📍 Comeco Foods Cafe, Newtown, Sydney 💬 Japanese & English 🤝 Everyone welcome Organised by Masa, Shige & the GOEN Team 🎫 Tickets: https://www.comecofoods.com.au/online-ordering?lightboxOnScreen=true&itemId=d05cd51d-4a1f-4687-a1bd-c4246cd5f43b&sectionId=65cb3e9e-139a-4022-b37f-68c909561381&menuId=69a745c3-88b1-48a6-b3d1-eeeee4ebc121 📱 Instagram: @meetup_goen https://www.instagram.com/meetup_goen?igsh=MWQyYm01emxsamd1dQ== ✉️ Contact: meetupgoen@gmail.com 〜学校やアルバイトだけでは出会えない、ローカルの人と繋がれる場所〜ワーホリや留学でオーストラリアにきたけれど、「なかなかオージーと出会えない」「もっとネイティブと会話する機会を探している」「シドニーのリアルで信頼できる情報を知りたい」「これからも長く付き合える人と出会いたい」「ご縁」は、そんな悩みや思いがある人のための言語&文化交流ミートアップです。英語に自信がなくても大丈夫！国籍、年齢、英語レベルに関係なく、 1人でご参加される方も多いので、お気軽にご参加いただけます。「ご縁」にご参加された方が、「シドニーに来てよかった」「英語を話すのが楽しくなった」「困ったときに相談できる人ができた」「これからも会いたいと思える友達ができた」と思えるような　新しいご縁が生まれる場所　を私たちは目指しています。場所：Comeco Foods Cafe 524A King St, Newtown NSW 2042 参加費：$15（１ドリンク付き）ご質問はお気軽にDMしてください。