What’s On In Sydney: Upcoming Events & Gig Guide

The Upcoming Events and Gig Guide will keep you up to date with Australia’s hottest ticket events, concerts, and What’s On In Sydney in arts and entertainment. If you’d like to submit an event for inclusion, you can upload it below. Note: New event listings go live on Fridays. If you don’t see your event after this date, please refresh the page in your browser to see the latest update.

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Featured Event, Sydney

04/05/2015
Star Wars Fans Encouraged To Walk A Mile For Scott Loxley
Pitt Street Mall, Sydney NSW

With International Star Wars Day upon us, Sydneysiders are encouraged to descend on Pitt Street Mall on Monday May the 4th and ‘walk a mile’ for Scott Loxley – the Melbourne man who has been ‘storming Australia’ in his full 501st Legion Sandtrooper Star Wars costume since 2013. As an avid Star Wars fan himself, Scott’s mission is to raise vital funds for the Monash Children’s Hospital, with an aim to secure $100,000 for kids in need. Throughout his 18-month journey, Scott will visit every State and Territory and cover around 15,000kms in total. Visitors to Pitt Street Mall are encouraged to donate a gold coin and hop on a treadmill to do their bit. From 12:30pm – 2:00pm, the team at Fit & Fast will be providing treadmills and fitness instructors, with Stormtrooper helmets and light sabers also on hand to provide to some ‘force’ to each mission!

For more info, visit https://www.sydneyunleashed.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now until 18/12/2024
Butcher’s Block Night at Three Blue Ducks
Three Blue Ducks, 1/85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018

Butcher’s Block is a weekly steak night with a difference, offering premium cuts at butcher’s prices at Three Blue Ducks every Wednesday. This is a great way to try premium cuts such as rib eye or even a chateaubriand at a more approachable price. Each cut will be sold at butcher’s prices, which means guests can go hard on the Ducks banging sides, add-ons and sauces. All steaks are pasture-fed and ethically raised, sourced from the very best butchers that New South Wales and Victoria have to offer.

Now until 23/12/2023
Summer Express at South Eveleigh
South Eveleigh, Locomotive Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015

Get ready to embark on a journey of holiday cheer as South Eveleigh introduces the exciting Summer Express, a unique advent-style calendar of daily holiday fun set to roll into town from Tuesday 21st November through to Saturday 23 December. The historic site of Sydney’s Locomotive Workshops will become a kaleidoscope of colour and activity for 5-weeks of free, fun events including Santa sightings, live music, pop-up games, festive food and drink offerings and family-friendly entertainment. Visit the South Eveleigh website for the full program.

Now until 27/12/2023
Darling Square Wonka
Darling Square precinct

Celebrate Wonka this festive season at Darling Square, with delicious surprises and sumptuous delights! This festive season, Darling Square, in partnership with Warner Bros, will be celebrating the sweetest movie release of the season Wonka. From the 1st December until Christmas, delight in the scrumptious season filled with delectable treats, enchanting surprises, and joyous moments. Immerse yourself in the magic of pure imagination and experience the wonder of Wonka as we celebrate the most scrumptious time of the year. Check out the range of sweet treats and free entertainment here: https://www.darlingsq.com/news-events-and-offers/whats-on/tisthescrumptiousseason/

Now until 5/01/2024
Barangaroo Bells
Barangaroo Sydney

The festive-al season is in full swing at The Streets of Barangaroo with seasonal menus, giant Christmas bells and live tunes that are sure to get you in the festive spirit! From 16 November – 5 January, Barangaroo will be home to three gigantic interactive Christmas bells with swings lighting up Sydney Harbour Listen while you swing and you’ll notice the bells sound and light up every time you reach the top!

Now until 2/01/2024
Santa’s magical light forest at Market City
Market City, Level 1 Food Court, 13 Hay Street, Haymarket NSW 2000

Santa’s magical light forest is Market City’s free, interactive and playful Christmas display. Each step you take will bring the forest to life, illuminating hundreds of enchanting lights along the way. There is also a Santa selfie zone – just bring your phone and an Elf will snap the perfect picture of you and your family or friends. Market City will be open for Christmas shopping and festive dining everyday, including Christmas day. Shoppers are also encouraged to make a difference with the Tree of Friendship by donating a gift for a child in need this festive season.

Now until 31/01/2024
Sunshine & Good Times at Sydney Place
Sydney Place, 180 George St, Sydney

Circular Quay’s newest dining precinct, Sydney Place, is set to light up for the festive season, announcing an incredible line up of live music, special menus, free bites and activations throughout the precinct this summer as part of ‘Sunshine & Good Times at Sydney Place’. A selection of Sydney Place’s standout restaurants and bars will offer summer specials including Bar Besuto, C9 Gelato, Sushi Yuzen, Open Sesame, Dopa by Devon and Burger Point. Live music will echo throughout the Circular Quay precinct on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a pop-up bar on Thursdays from beloved Italian restaurant Bourke & Ward.

Now until 21/1/2024
DARKFIELD
Harbour Park, Barangaroo

The highly acclaimed multi-sensory series, DARKFIELD, is making its highly-anticipated return to Sydney this November, where all four of its shipping container experiences – SÉANCE, FLIGHT, COMA and EULOGY – will engulf audiences in complete darkness and challenge their grasp on reality.

Now until 17/12/2023
Rouge: Circus For Grown Ups
Sydney Spiegeltent, The Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park NSW 2021

Sizzle meets sensation at Sydney Spiegeltent’s new summer show Rouge, an adults-only sultry spectacle of new age circus and cabaret. From Thursday 23 November to Sunday 17 December, let Rouge seduce you into a world dripping with avant-garde acrobatics, operatic cabaret, and tongue-in-cheek burlesque. Dive deep into a decadent circus experience for the grown and daring. A world where the astonishing mingles with the supremely sexy, where every glance and gesture promises forbidden delights and audacious surprises. It’s a pulsating blend of raw sensuality, playful allure, and acrobatic prowess that will leave audiences breathless.

2/12/2023
SNEAKERLAND Sydney
Carriageworks, Sydney

Australia’s largest sneaker and streetwear convention, SNEAKERLAND, is coming to Carriageworks, Sydney on Saturday 2nd December. Expect to see some of the most exclusive sneakers and streetwear pieces in the world, 1v1 basketball tournament and dance competitions, experience the Throwback “”A Journey Through Basketball’s Golden Era”” museum exhibit, special guest and celebrity appearances, giveaways with more than $3,500 worth of prizes, over 50 vendors to shop from including Foot Locker, Throwback store and Goorin Bros, food trucks, curated bar, haircuts and braids, tattoo stand, DJs and entertainment and more. See you at Sneakerland!

FEATURED EVENT

Featured Event, Sydney

3/12/2023
Elevate the Stage FREE Celebration Concert
ICC Sydney – 14 Darling Drive Sydney

On International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a unique FREE concert featuring some of Australia’s top artists, with and without disability, will be performing live at ICC Sydney from 4.00pm – 6.30pm (AEDT) on Sunday 3 December 2023.

An event that promises to be a beacon of unity, acceptance and diversity, Elevate the Stage will be a spectacular showcase of talent on IDPwD – a United Nations initiative observed annually since 1992.

Performers include (but are not limited to):
– Paulini Curuenavuli
– Soprano Amelia Farrugia performing with opera singing sensation Tim McCallum
– Peter Cousens performing with StarAbility 2023 winner Lauren Weber
– Singer Mick on Wheels
– Rock guitarist Rex Goh of Air Supply, Eurogliders and other popular bands
– Instrumentalists and singers, Lara Nakhle and Connor Wink
– Jazz vocalist Emma Pask
– Comedians Tahir Bilgiç and Jamal Abdul and entertainer and athlete Paul Nunnari

To be hosted by Journalist Nas Campanella, and three-time Paralympic gold medalist and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist Kurt Fearnley AO, other acts to add their magic to this truly unique event will include: Maestro John Foreman OAM, DJ Matt Medcalfe, the StarAbility Dancers, the Talent Development Project, the NSW Schools Singing Choir, wheelchair ballroom dancers and many more.

Event ambassador and actress Paula Duncan AM says Elevate the Stage is not about dwelling on the challenges of living with disability; it’s about breaking down barriers for people with disability and encouraging more inclusive attitudes and behaviours among all Australians.

“Elevate the Stage is a fantastic opportunity for performers with disability to showcase their talents along with fellow professionals. It’s a chance for all of us to celebrate achievement and hard work through performance and importantly, in front of new audiences,” says Paula.

The brainchild of Fran Eustace and John Trevillian AM of JT Strategic Solutions and Events and largely organised by a dedicated group of volunteers, Elevate the Stage is intended to become the pinnacle event of Australia’s annual IDPwD festivities.

In Australia, annual recognition of IDPwD is a joint effort between government, schools, community groups, businesses and individuals. There are many ways people can be part of creating an inclusive and diverse community. To learn more, visit idpwd.com.au.

Elevate the Stage is generously backed by Presenting Sponsor, Nova Employment and 1000 FREE tickets are now available to the first who register to attend the concert at ICC Sydney’s Grand Ballroom via https://events.humanitix.com/elevate-the-stage.

For enquiries specific to Elevate the Stage, email [email protected] or call 0410 664 564.

5/12/2023
The Balvenie and Lennox Hastie’s Firedoor Experience
Firedoor, Surry Hills

The Balvenie Single Malt Whisky and Australian culinary pioneer Lennox Hastie are excited to pair up again for a Fire, Food and Whisky Experience, a one-night only whisky and dining affair influenced by Lennox’ time spent at the distillery in Scotland. The ticket price of $475 includes a five-course curated menu perfectly paired with a selection of The Balvenie Single Malt Whisky, plus a Lennox Hastie signed bottle of The Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood to take home. Experience it on 5 December at Firedoor Sydney. Ticket available to purchase Friday, 17 November at 10am from Firedoor.com.au.

7/12/2023 – 23/12/2023
The White Mermaid or The Little Lotus
Seymour Centre, Cnr City Road &, Cleveland St, Chippendale NSW 2008

From the team that brought you the 2022 hit panto Moulin Scrooge! comes a fabulous aquatic fantasy for adults only! Prepare to be transported to the magical world beneath the waves, where the vivacious Tania McMermaid (Trevor Ashley) takes center stage. In this heart-warming story, Tania finds solace after a recent loss as she checks into the opulent and mysterious hotel, The Little Lotus. Join us underwater for a brimming tale of laughter, love, and a pinch of saltwater magic in “The White Mermaid or The Little Lotus!” Just don’t get crabs!!

12/12/2023
Blackheath Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshop
Blackheath Community Hall (Bates Hall), 41 Gardiner Cres, Blackheath NSW

As the world continues to warm, the weather in Australia is getting more extreme. That’s why NRMA Insurance is on a mission to ensure Australian communities know their local risks and are educated on how to prepare for extreme weather. To do this, NRMA Insurance created Help Nation – an initiative that unites people, communities, and organisations across Australia to get prepared. To help get prepared join us at a free Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshop. Visit nrma.com.au/helpnation/

13/12/2023
North Richmond Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshop
33 William Street North Richmond, NSW 2754
As the world continues to warm, the weather in Australia is getting more extreme. That’s why NRMA Insurance is on a mission to ensure Australian communities know their local risks and are educated on how to prepare for extreme weather. To do this NRMA Insurance created Help Nation – an initiative that unites people, communities, and organisations across Australia to get prepared. To help get prepared join us at a free Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi™ Workshop at 5.30pm. Please register via Eventbrite. To find out how else you can prepare for extreme weather visit: nrma.com.au/helpnation

15/12/2023 – 17/12/2023
MAGNUM ESCAPE
North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Forecourt

Get ready, Magnum is taking over Bondi this summer with an immersive, multi-sensorial event like no other. Magnum Escape promises to elevate the senses, blending the tranquillity of a daytime spa with the excitement of a party. The iconic Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Forecourt will be transformed into a luxury beach club resort from 10am – 6pm, celebrating the launch of two decadent new flavours, Double Sunlover and Double Starchaser.

17/12/2023
Art Battle Sydney : BYO Drinks
Craftwerk Studio – 31 Sydney Street, Marrickville NSW

Come watch the paint fly before your eyes and help vote to determine the Winner as 12 local visual artists battle it out pm canvas within 20 minute rounds! All artworks created will be available for auction during this incredible afternoon of community and creation! Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online! Spots still available (but filling up fast). Doors @ 3pm, Painting @ 4pm. General Admission $30. Tickets available via Instagram @artbattlesydney & on Eventbrite. Sponsored by Kadmium Art + Design Supplies.

18/12/2023 – 20/12/2023
WAYS OOSH Summer Vacation Care
WAYS OOSH Vacation Care

With over 35 places per day, WAYS OOSH Vacation Care is a summer vacation program suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years and is designed to help parents across the Eastern Suburbs eager to experience a transformational program for their children. It includes a full day of excursions and incursions from 8:00am to 6:00pm including activities across the categories of entertainment, food, animals, fitness, quizzes and challenges, health and wellbeing and technology and innovation.

22/12/2023 – 23/12/2023
GULABO at Cruise Bar, Sydney
Cruise Bar, Circular Quay West, The Rocks, New South Wales, 2000, Australia

Bringing back the legendary, the iconic… The night of the naughty! Gulabo is coming to town and she’s bringing the fun with her So, get ready for a night that you won’t forget. Grab your gals, pals, theys and thems. Bring the boys for a night of joy. Gulabo welcomes all. * Date: 22nd December 2023 * Time: 9:30 PM * Venue: Cruise Bar Level 2, Sydney * Dress Code: Pink Time: 9:30 PM – 3:00 AM.

8/01/2024 – 25/01/2024
WAYS OOSH Summer Vacation Care
WAYS OOSH Summer Vacation Care

24/02/2024 – 25/02/2024
KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney 2024
Sydney Harbour, 2000, NSW

Don’t miss a moment of the action as ten nations go head-to-head at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney from 24/25 February 2024.

4/05/2024 – 5/05/2024
Monster Truck Mania Live Sydney
Qudos Bank Arena, 19 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

MONSTER TRUCK MANIA LIVE is BACK in 2024. Tickets are now ON SALE from $45! After wowing sell-out arenas nationwide in 2023, this HUGE army of Massive Machines are bounding back into Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane arenas. Qudos Bank Arena: 4 & 5 MAY | Rod Laver Arena: 11 & 12 MAY | Brisbane Entertainment Centre: 18 & 19 MAY. With action-packed weekend events in air conditioned all-weather comfort, surrounded by giant screens & blazing floodlights there isn’t a bad seat in the house! Monster Trucks. Back-Flippin’ Freestyle Motocross, Flame-Throwing Jet Car, Family-Friendly Support Acts. Special concession prices for Juniors (3-14 years).