The latest events cancelled or postponed and venue closures due to COVID-19 in Sydney

As of March 17, the Opera House made the difficult decision to cancel all public performances until March 29 inclusive. At that time, they will re-evaluate the situation. At this stage, food and beverage outlets, tours and retail are open and operating. See the website for latest updates. 

Sydney's famous zoo is offically closed from 5pm on Wednesday, March 25, to comply with social distancing measures. This includes all overnight accommodation. A re-opening date it not yet determined. 

"Taronga’s essential staff will continue to ensure the welfare and safety of the animals in our care remains at the highest possible standard. Whilst non-essential staff will work mostly remotely, ensuring our commitments to conservation and education continue at this challenging time. Taronga’s two Wildlife Hospitals will remain open to provide care to the animals at our zoos as well as to receive and care for injured native wildlife."

Like many tourism operations, climbing the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge is one activity that is on hold from March 23 for an as yet undefined period. BridgeClimb will have a small customer service team fielding booking enquiries during this period. 

The Prime Minister has announced a crackdown on public venues taking effect from noon on Monday, March 23. This includes closing all cinemas until further notice.

You can still live the movie magic from your loungeroom, check out our list of the 14 best escapist movies to watch right now on Netflix. 

All clubs have been closed from Monday, March 23, in line with the federal government's strict crackdown on public venues. 

There's some digital ventures to keep you groovin', like Room 2 Radio, Sydney's first virtual nightclub.

Art galleries are amongst the venues closing to the public with the federal government's strict public venue closures, which are in effect from Monday, March 23. This includes Sydney's major institutions like the Art Gallery of New South Wales. 

Time Out Sydney will keep you informed of when galleries re-open, new dates for major exhibitons like the Archibald Prize, and digital tours you can take in the meantime.

Museums are amongst the venues closing to the public with the federal government's strict public venue closures, which are in effect from Monday, March 23. This includes Sydney's major museums like the Powerhouse and the National Maritime Museum.

Time Out Sydney will keep you informed of when galleries re-open and digital tours you can take in the meantime.

All gyms and indoor sporting centres have been ordered to close from Monday, March 23, under the federal government's new stricter measures to control COVID-19. 

The City of Sydney closed all aquatic and fitness centres (including the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, pictured) from March 20. See the website for updates and contact information. 

Bondi Italian restaurant CicciaBella has made the difficult decision to shut its doors as a result of the NSW government lockdown. 

The Redfern bar and restaurant has decided to close its doors temporarily as a result of the pandemic. 

This intimate fine diner has decided to close its doors as a result of the NSW government lockdown. 

This legendary Surry Hills watering hole decided to close up shop for the foreseeable future from March 18. The reopening date is not set at this time, watch their Facebook page for updates.

This popular Darlinghurst pizza joint made the decision to close their doors for the time being on March 18. Stay tuned to their Instagram page to know when they'll be firing up the wood oven again. 

If you’ve caught the news recently, you’re probably wondering whether coronavirus is going to shake up your day-to-day life. So far the virus has spread across six continents, and it seems inevitable the threat will increase across the UK, the US and Australia over the coming weeks. We’ve put together this handy FAQ to bring you some help, tips and perspective.