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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04/05/20XX
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 31/12/2026
The Botanica Vaucluse
2 Laguna St, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Sydney couples are rethinking the traditional ballroom wedding in favour of intimate, candlelit garden celebrations that feel romantic, design-led and deeply personal. One venue quietly leading this shift is The Botanica Vaucluse, a lush, garden-filled space tucked away in the eastern suburbs. By night, cascading greenery, botanical murals and soft candlelight create an effortlessly cinematic setting for after-dark receptions. Rare for Sydney’s luxury wedding scene, The Botanica also offers a fully gluten-free fine dining menu, allowing every guest to share the same refined experience without compromise. It is modern romance, redefined through atmosphere, inclusivity and impeccable taste.
Now until 10/12/2026
South Eveleigh Run Club
South Eveleigh Innovation Plaza
South Eveleigh has launched a new weekly run club that kicks off every Tuesday from 7am. Led by community coach and founder of Redfern Run Club, Gerardo, sessions are open to runners of all levels. Starting at Innovation Plaza outside of BrewDog, the run is a 5km guided route through the local area.Run Club participants also receive exclusive offers from South Eveleigh retailers: Yoho Loco is offering a coffee and your choice of bacon & egg roll, savoury croissant or toast for $10, or 10% off coffee throughout August, while Fishbowl is offering $5 off orders through the app and Strava for anyone completing a 5km run.
Now until 2/11/2026
When The Dust Settled: North Sullivan’s Untold Photographic Record The Week After 9/11
The Photo Studio 62 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
When The Dust Settled is a never-before-seen collection of 186 black and white photographs by Sydney photographer North Sullivan, documenting the week following the September 11 attacks. In honour of the 25th anniversary of that day. Rather than focusing on Ground Zero, the exhibition captures the people and communities of New York in the aftermath, from the hundreds of missing-person posters covering the city to moments of grief, solidarity, hope and resilience. The series offers an intimate perspective on how an extraordinary city processed tragedy and began its journey towards recovery.
Now until 31/10/2026
Month of Lallier at The Dry Dock
The Dry Dock, 22 Cameron St Balmain
This October, The Dry Dock will be celebrating spring and Champagne, with Lallier taking over the venue’s by-the-glass and bottle pour for the month. With World Champagne Day falling on Friday 23 October, it’s a lovely opportunity to enjoy premium Champagne at a particularly accessible price. From this Thursday 1 October, until Saturday 31 October, guests across both the Public House and Dining Room can enjoy Lallier Réflexion R.021 for $25 by the glass and $150 by the bottle.
Now until 31/10/2026
Cup of Kindness
Participating cafés across Sydney, including ARD Sydney (Stanmore), Hendry’s Coffee (Darlinghurst) and 8th Espresso Bar (Parramatta), with additional cafés joining throughout the month.
This October, Sydney coffee lovers can turn their daily coffee into a force for good through Youth Off The Streets’ Cup of Kindness campaign. Participating cafés across Sydney will donate from coffee sales during their nominated fundraising periods to help support young people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. Enjoy your morning coffee while helping fund vital services for vulnerable young Australians. Search “Youth Off The Streets Cup of Kindness” to visit the campaign website and find a participating café near you.
Now until 10/12/2026
Bridgey & Barrel
The Bridgeview Hotel, 580 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby
Next month, Willoughby’s The Bridgeview Hotel is launching Bridgey & Barrel, a new monthly wine dinner series pairing iconic Australian labels with seasonal three course menus. Held every second Thursday for $89pp, each dinner will be hosted by a different winery or wine expert, giving guests the chance to hear the stories behind the bottles while enjoying a guided tasting and paired menu, courtesy of Bridgey’s Chef Rob. The series kicks off on 10th September with Hunter Valley icon Tyrrell’s Wines, followed by First Ridge (8th October), Audrey Wilkinson (12th November) and Clonakilla (10th December)
Now until 1/11/2026
A Room with a View
Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills
E.M. Forster’s timeless classic ’A Room with a View ’ is reimagined for the Belvoir stage in a smart new adaptation by one of Australia’s rising stars, Grace Chapple. Lucy Honeychurch could follow the path set out for her – life would be easy and comfortable. But a few days in Florence, and her view of love and possibility is thrown out the window. Sublime art and architecture, an array of folk who see the world through different eyes, and the attentions of the passionate George Emerson might just change her forever.
Now until 31/10/2026
Cruise
Seymour Centre – Reginald Theatre, Cnr City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale
Following its sold-out, five-star Australian premiere, Seymour and Fruit Box Theatre will join forces to return the acclaimed Cruise by Jack Holden to Sydney. This electrifying celebration of queer nightlife and a powerful tribute to a generation lost to the AIDS crisis, will run at the Seymour from 9th – 31st October 2026. Fruit Box Theatre Artistic Director Sean Landis returns to direct the Seymour season, with movement direction by Jeremy Lloyd, original set design and sound and costume design by Chelsea Wheatley, lighting design by Tom Hicks, and set design by Ruby Jenkins.
Now until 7/02/2027
Robyn Kahukiwa
My Ancestors Are Always With Me
The extraordinary work of Sydney-born Robyn Kahukiwa (1938–2025, Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Konohi, Te Whānau-a-Ruataupare) comes to the MCA in her first major Australian exhibition, to be held only a short time after her passing. Kahukiwa was one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pre-eminent painters. Her vibrant works consider Māori life, culture and politics, with a particular focus on the status of Māori women. They also examine the ongoing impacts of colonisation for Māori.
Now until 31/10/2026
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival
Multiple Music Venues, Sydney NSW 2000
The Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival (SIWJF) is marking its landmark 15th anniversary this year, with the festival presenting a diverse line-up of international and Australian artists across Sydney from 22 to 31 October 2026. Since its inception, the festival has become a vital platform for artistic exchange, innovation, and representation, presenting leading international voices alongside local artists shaping the future of contemporary music. Spanning intimate performances, boundary-defying collaborations, unforgettable headline concerts and an exceptional roster of supporting artists, the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival 2026 celebrates fifteen years of innovation, excellence, and artistic exchange.
Now until 14/11/2026
Fuccbois: Live in Concert
Darling Quarter Theatre: 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney
The Fuccbois are the world’s biggest boyband. They’ve sold more tickets and broken more hearts than anyone, but now it’s time to say goodbye. Appearing in the last leg of their farewell tour, Brendan, Brandon, Tyler and Also Brendan will pelvic thrust their way through one final, unhinged concert spectacular… assuming their professional rivalries, and fragile egos don’t tear the group apart first. Following acclaimed seasons at Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Adelaide Fringe, and hot on the heels of Edinburgh Fringe and London’s iconic Soho Theatre, FUCCBOIS: LIVE IN CONCERT brings its international farewell tour to Sydney’s Darling Quarter Theatre.
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28/10/2026 – 31/1/2027
Every Day Is Taco Tuesday At Taco+Vino This Summer
5 Kellett St, Potts Point NSW 2011
Two-for-one gaonera tacos and two-for-one margaritas – all day, every day at Taco+Vino.
Sydney, it’s time to rethink your Tuesday night plans. Taco+Vino is turning every day into Taco Tuesday, serving up two-for-one of its signature gaonera tacos, including rib eye and wagyu, and two-for-one margaritas all spring and summer.
That means twice the tacos, twice the margaritas and plenty of reasons to get your crew together.
At the centre of the offer are Taco+Vino’s signature gaoneras: tacos that put steak front and centre, with premium Australian rib eye and wagyu among the cuts on offer. If you’ve been meaning to try them, this is your chance to score the Mexico-city inspired gaoneras at effectively half price.
Alongside the tacos, two-for-one margaritas set the scene for a long lunch, an after-work catch-up, or a balmy summer evening in Taco+Vino’s leafy Potts Point courtyard.
The invitation is simple: bring your favourite people, order another round and settle in. Tuesdays have had their moment. This summer, every day belongs to tacos and margaritas.
Opening Hours
Dinner Tuesday to Friday from 5pm
Lunch and Dinner Saturday from 12pm till late
Sunday to Monday closed
What’s On
All Week: Two-for-one gaonera tacos and margaritas
Wednesday Night Only: Two gaonera tacos and a glass of vino $30
Saturday Lunchtime Only: Bottomless lunch set menu $79
29/10/2026 – 1/11/2026
Rouse Hill Town Centre Grand Re-opening
Rouse Hill Town Centre, Cnr Windsor Road and White Hart Drive, Rouse Hill
Rouse Hill Town Centre is celebrating its $200 million expansion with four days of free family festivities from Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. The celebrations feature The Gathering, a Sydney-first inflatable art installation by internationally acclaimed creative duo Craig & Karl, with seven colourful archways, a seven-metre-high centrepiece and five playful characters to discover. Families can enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes, live entertainment, roving performers, retailer activations, giveaways and complimentary matcha with qualifying purchases. Visitors can also explore the revitalised Town Green and more than 50 new fashion, beauty, lifestyle and dining stores. Location: Rouse Hill Town Centre Cost: Free entry and entertainment.
30/10/2026 – 21/11/2026
Snowflake
Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli 2061
All Andy wants for Christmas is an X-Files box set, some bloody common sense in politics, and maybe — just maybe — a second chance with his daughter, Maya. The holidays are the perfect time for a family reunion… right? Or will she be too busy planning to dismantle the patriarchy before pudding? Expect awkward silences, uncomfortable truths, and more tension than a family game of Monopoly.
31/10/2026
VICTOR VALDES: VIVA MEXICO – Day of the Dead Spectacular
Seymour Centre – York Theatre, Corner City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale
Step into the vibrant spirit of Mexico as renowned musician Victor Valdes invites you to an unforgettable evening bursting with music, movement and storytelling. Enhance your visit with a pop-up Day of the Dead Market, filled with delicious Mexican cuisine and cultural activities including a Traditional Altar in the Seymour courtyard and foyers. A night overflowing with colour, rhythm and a unique celebration awaits – this is a one-time event in Sydney you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to Dress UP and bring your Familia and Amigos!
31/10/2026 – /1/11/2026
Halloween Hotel
Old Clare Hotel, 1 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Maple Social Club’s Halloween Hotel, presented by Hydralyte, is coming to the Old Clare Hotel this Halloween! On Saturday 31 October, the Old Clare Hotel will be transformed into a haunted playground with a rooftop pool party and a secret room within the hotel will be turned into a spooky cinema.
1/11/2026
Santa’s Arrival Parade
Herring Road &, Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park
Celebrate the start of Christmas as Santa arrives at Macquarie Centre on Sunday 1 November! Families can enjoy a festive parade featuring 26 performers, including Mrs Claus, Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, elves, dancers and stilt walkers, bringing plenty of Christmas magic to the Centre. After the parade, visitors can explore the spectacular Christmas displays, including a show-stopping eight-metre suspended star, and discover festive experiences for the whole family. It’s the perfect opportunity to soak up the Christmas spirit, enjoy some family fun and create special memories as the countdown to Christmas begins.
12/11/2026
Jack’s Southern Harbour Hoedown
Sydney Showboats 32 The Promenade, King Street Wharf 5, Sydney
A one-night-only Sunset Hoedown on Sydney Harbour, where country vibes meet harbour views, paired with Jack Daniel’s new ice-cold Southern Flavours.
13/11/2026
A taste of Tasmania arrives at ABODE Bistro. Bar
ABODE Bistro. Bar, Sydney CBD – 150 Day St, Sydney
ABODE Bistro. Bar is partnering with Tamar Ridge and PIRIE Tasmania Wines for a one-night-only wine dinner on Friday, 13 November. Priced at $159 per person, the evening includes canapés and sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a four-course seasonal menu paired with five Tasmanian wines and a mystery pour. Highlights include freshly shucked oysters, gin-cured salmon and Stone Axe Wagyu Karubi MBS 9+, with winery representatives sharing insights into each wine. Live music and accommodation prizes round out the experience, celebrating Tasmania’s cool-climate wines alongside seasonal dining in Sydney’s CBD.
13/11/2026 – 15/11/2026
The Inner Landscape
Flow Studios, 57 Denison St, Camperdown
The Inner Landscape brings together ten independent Sydney artists for a weekend exhibition at Flow Studios in Camperdown. Transforming a working studio into a temporary gallery, the exhibition showcases original artworks across diverse styles and mediums. Meet the artists, explore their work and discover original art in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Artworks will be available for purchase. Opening night: Friday 13 November, 6:30–9:30pm. Exhibition: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November. Location: Flow Studios, 2/57 Denison Street, Camperdown. Free entry. All welcome.
20/11/2026 – 22/11/2026
Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend
Bondi Pavilion | Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach
Novelists, poets, journalists, memoirists, creatives, thinkers and cultural commentators are gathering at Bondi Pavilion this November for an inspiring and entertaining weekend of conversations, stories and performance. For three vibrant days, writers, readers and curious minds will come together to share stories, discover new voices and explore the ideas shaping our world. Whether you come for a favourite author, a new idea or simply the pleasure of a good conversation, there’s plenty to discover.
21/11/2026 – 20/12/2026
The Coconut Children
Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills
Breakout author Vivian Pham’s bestselling 2020 novel ‘The Coconut Children’ makes its stage debut in its first-ever adaptation, playing at Belvoir St Theatre. Cabramatta, 1998. Sonny Vuong and Vince Tran are sixteen; they’ve known each other since they were small. And now they’re back in each other’s lives, thanks to some weird goings-on. Just how do you find yourself, when you’re constantly being watched and judged in this loving, maddening community, full of pain and joy.
22/11/2026
It Takes a Village
9/32 Plumer Rd, Rose Bay
The beloved Plumer Road Village Fair is back with a new look and feel. After a few years hiatus, ‘It Takes a Village’ will return to Plumer Road Shopping Village on Sunday 22 November. Running from 10:00am-5:00pm, Plumer Road in Rose Bay will close to traffic for this free, family-friendly street party bringing together food, music and community activities for a day out on one of the Eastern Suburbs’ favourite local strips.
25/11/2026 – 28/11/2026
The Western Line
Riverside Live at PHIVE: PHIVE, Basement Level 1/5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta
The Western Line is a major new Australian work by Tusitala and People Weaver, Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu. The play follows a man travelling from Circular Quay to Western Sydney, tracing a journey that is deeply personal and connected to his ancestors. As he travels west, the railway becomes a map of another kind. The stations, tracks and rhythms of the train sit alongside the stars, the ocean, his pe’a and the stories of his ancestors. Presented as part of National Theatre of Parramatta’s Heartland Festival 2026.
27/11/2026 – 26/04/2027
Philippe Parreno: 5 Moons
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia: 140 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney
Enter Philippe Parreno: 5 Moons – a world shaped by immersive environments, unpredictable atmospheres and ever-evolving scenes. Philippe Parreno is a pivotal figure of contemporary art. He describes himself not as an artist, but as an ‘exhibition producer’, orchestrating stunning spectacles and life-like cinematic experiences that think, respond and unfold over time. Inspired by the moon’s timeless presence in our lives, Philippe Parreno: 5 Moons brings the Museum alive across multiple floors in a dynamic, scripted production that mixes and merges film, audio, installation, robotics, light, wind, temperature – and a mesmerising school of helium-filled balloon fish. Parreno’s art is enthralling, ambitious, multi-sensory, and never the same twice.
28/11/2026
Sydney Markets Foundation 45th Annual Cherry Ball 2026
Waterview, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park
The first box of cherries of the season is set to go for auction at the Sydney Markets Cherry Auction. The night will bring together the independent fresh produce sector for an evening of fun, dining, entertainment and the crowning of this year’s cherry King and Queen. You’ll enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapes, followed by a delicious menu of food, completed with premium beverages, as you enjoy the 45th annual Cherry Auction. People have the opportunity to donate to the charity partner for the third year running, Little Wings. Due to the ongoing fuel crisis, Little Wings can use all the support they can get.
28/11/2026
Sydney Markets Foundation 45th Annual Cherry Ball 2026
Waterview, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park
The first box of cherries of the season is set to go for auction at the Sydney Markets Cherry Auction. The night will bring together the independent fresh produce sector for an evening of fun, dining, entertainment and the crowning of this year’s cherry King and Queen. You’ll enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapes, followed by a delicious menu of food, completed with premium beverages, as you enjoy the 45th annual Cherry Auction. People have the opportunity to donate to the charity partner, Little Wings. Due to the ongoing fuel crisis, Little Wings can use all the support they can get.
28/11/2026 – 24/01/2027
Through their hands: Esme Timbery and Marilyn Russell
Hazelhurst Arts Centre 782 Kingsway, Gymea
Hazelhurst Arts Centre will welcome visitors this summer with Through their hands: Esme Timbery & Marilyn Russell, a major survey exhibition honouring two of Australia’s most acclaimed Aboriginal shell artists, from 28 November 2026 to 24 January 2027. Featuring works on loan from major collections, explore Australia through the mother-daughter duo’s hands with intricate shell sculptures, using shells gathered by hand from beaches along Sydney’s coast.
2/12/2026 – 5/12/2026
RUINS أطلال
Riverside Live at PHIVE: PHIVE, Basement Level 1/5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta
RUINS أطلال is a powerful and visually striking work created by Clockfire Theatre Company that explores grief, migration, memory and the search for home. Following Amelia Alissa’s journey to Lebanon after the death of her father, the work weaves together personal and intergenerational stories to examine identity, belonging and cultural inheritance. Combining ensemble physical theatre, live music and bold visual storytelling, RUINS centres an Arab and Lebanese diaspora experience rarely seen on Australian stages. Presented as part of National Theatre of Parramatta’s Heartland Festival 2026.
25/12/2026
Make Christmas Magical at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, 36 College Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Spend the most wonderful day of the year with a fitting feast at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park. Enjoy delicious food, plenty of festive cheer and all the moments that make Christmas so special. The Christmas package includes a seafood buffet lunch or dinner, a 2-hour beverage package, a special gift for kids, face painting, a 360 photobooth and a visit from Santa!
6/3/2027 – 7/3/2027
DIVA Party
Tribe Club – 231 Oxford Street Darlinghurst
Come Celebrate The Iconic Divas. Dance and sing to the anthems of Cher, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Ariana Grande, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears & MORE. Come Dressed Up as your favourite DIVA and Be Ready To Celebrate Like a DIVA!