What’s On In Sydney: Upcoming Events & Gig Guide
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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.
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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.
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DST ends, long lunches begin: Mother’s Day planning just got easier at Sydney’s 100% gluten free fine dining destination
The Botanica Vaucluse: 2 Laguna St, Vaucluse
As Daylight Saving Time ends and Sydneysiders shift back indoors, The Botanica Vaucluse is leaning into the return of the long lunch with a curated Sunday entertainment series, arriving just in time for Mother’s Day planning.
Recently Coeliac Australia audited and confirmed as a 100% gluten free restaurant, Botanica is one of the few premium dining venues in Sydney where guests can enjoy a refined long lunch without navigating dietary compromise, something still relatively rare at this level of dining.
Led by chefs Abby James (ex-Quay) and Thai Sams (ex-Bentley), the seasonal menu is designed for relaxed, extended dining, making Botanica a natural choice for celebratory occasions, group gatherings and Mother’s Day experiences that feel considered rather than crowded.
With cooler afternoons encouraging longer indoor dining occasions, Botanica’s Sunday programming introduces subtle live entertainment moments that elevate the experience while keeping the focus on food, atmosphere and connection.
Upcoming Sunday experiences
– Sunday 11 October – Magician
Set within a light-filled dining room designed by globally recognised designer Evette Moran and surrounded by lush gardens, Botanica offers a destination-style setting suited to milestone celebrations and leisurely weekend dining.
With the end of DST bringing earlier evenings and cooler Sundays, the venue provides a timely option for those looking to plan ahead for Mother’s Day or simply embrace the return of slower, more social dining occasions.
Botanica is open Friday to Sunday, with long lunch sittings across the weekend.
Now until 3/10/2026
Two Psychics and a Medium – Australian Tour
Tour Dates Below
• Thursday 14 May – Newcastle • Saturday 16 May – Sydney • Sunday 17 May – Penrith • Thursday 21 May – Gold Coast • Friday 22 May – Brisbane • Saturday 23 May – Melbourne • Sunday 24 May – Melbourne • Saturday 30 May – Perth • Sunday 31 May – Perth • Saturday 20 June – Kalgoorlie • Saturday 29 August – Bunbury • Wednesday 2 September – Townsville • Thursday 3 September – Townsville • Friday 4 September – Toowoomba • Saturday 5 September – Darwin • Saturday 3 October – Albany.
Following sell-out performances globally, the acclaimed live production Two Psychics and a Medium is touring Australia, bringing its powerful blend of live readings, spiritual connection and unscripted audience moments nationwide. Featuring internationally respected psychic mediums Julia Cartagena and Donna Maree, alongside Australia’s renowned “Ghost Whisperer” Anthony Grzelka, the show delivers a deeply personal and emotionally charged evening where messages, insights and unexpected moments unfold live on stage. Blending warmth, humour and raw emotional connection, audience members may receive live readings, witness powerful validations, or simply experience the collective atmosphere of connection and curiosity that has drawn thousands to the show worldwide.
Now until 11/10/2026
Fang-tastic School Holiday Fun at the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
Sink your teeth into a fang-tastic day out at the Australian Museum these school holidays. Enjoy 2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires, an interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating world of nature’s real-life blood feeders through science, myths and pop culture. Alongside the exhibition, discover a packed program of family-friendly activities including ink-splatter art workshops, vampire-themed film screenings, after-hours Museum experiences and hands-on science fun. Whether you’re entertaining curious kids, budding scientists or lovers of the weird and wonderful, there’s something for every age. Don’t miss this school holiday adventure with serious bite.
Now until 12/09/2026
COMMAS and Woodford Reserve redefine the art of dressing for the modern host
Ace Hotel, Sydney
Woodford Reserve x COMMAS have launched The Host Tux, a limited-edition collaboration merging loungewear comfort with tailored polish, designed for men hosting dinner parties at home. It launched last week at the Ace Hotel Sydney and taps into the rising “male hosting” trend seen on TikTok, letting guys move seamlessly from cooking and pouring drinks to entertaining guests without changing outfits. Now available exclusively via the COMMAS website in limited numbers, every purchase also unlocks an exclusive Woodford Reserve bottle offer. Media release: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GI1dZo1pv2QYaPs5LIMAGH9Dyk2aR_cd/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118373309686141472019&rtpof=true&sd=true
Now until 12/09/2026
Top Silk
Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli 2061
Ensemble Theatre presents the revival of David Williamson’s ‘Top Silk’, a razor-sharp exploration of the cut-throat world of the legal elite, from 31 July to 12 September 2026. Jane risks everything to help an old flame, and her world quickly unravels – both in the courtroom and at home. Her husband Trevor, a prominent barrister, faces his own ethical conundrum: defend a powerful media mogul to advance his career or protect his integrity.
Now until 20/09/2026
The Book of Everything
Bevoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills
Thomas isn’t an ordinary 9-year-old – he can see the extraordinary: canals bursting with tropical fish, hailstorms in summer, plagues of hopping frogs. He draws them all in his book, The Book of Everything. And in that book he also writes a promise to himself: When I grow up, I’m going to be happy. For his stern and serious-minded Papa, the only books that matter are about God. Thomas’ young misunderstandings are met with punishment instead of laughter. But when Papa attacks Thomas’ beloved Mamma, he has definitely gone too far.
Now until 11/10/2026
Radio Variety
Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park
Tune into Radio Variety for a high-energy circus and cabaret spectacular that’s takes you on a wild ride through the hits that raised us! Get ready for acrobats, aerialists, comedians and dancers spinning through the decades to a soundtrack of generation-defining classics. It’s a fast, funny and surprising show that audiences of every generation will enjoy! Dates: 26 Aug to 11 Oct. Venue: Entertainment Quarter – Fool’s Paradise – The Virago. Tickets from $39
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.
5/09/2026 – 11/10/2026
All-Star Circus
Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park
Back by popular demand, All-Star Circus is the big-feats showcase that kids and parents will love. Get ready to be amazed by towering human pyramids, massive spinning wheels and acrobatic moves that will have your whole family in a spin. Brought to you by cast of award-winning acrobats and comedians who can make the impossible look effortlessly easy. You won’t want to miss this. Dates: 5 Sep to 11 Oct Venue: Entertainment Quarter – Fool’s Paradise – The Virago Tickets from $29.
5/09/2026
IIKO Mazesoba Moon Paw-ty
Darling Square, 86 Hay St, Haymarket
This Saturday 5 September, IIKO Mazesoba in Darling Square is celebrating Moon Festival with Moon Paw-ty, inviting guests and their furry friends to enjoy a special dog-friendly lunch at IIKO Mazesoba to raise funds for Pound Paws, an Australian charity that helps pets find loving homes. Inspired by Japan’s Tsukimi, or moon-viewing tradition, IIKO Mazesoba will serve a Moon Festival-inspired Tsukimi menu set for humans, paired with a specially selected tea by East Forged Tea. For four-legged guests, IIKO will team up with Chonkers, serving Asian-inspired pup treats, including a Doggy Matcha Latte and a mini bento box for dogs.
6/09/2026
Dad eats FREE this Father’s Day at Pappa Flock
Pappa Flock
Pappa Flock, the Aussie cult chicken tender chain that’s taken over Sydney, is giving Dads a free Flock Box this Father’s Day. Here’s how it works: Bring Dad in on Sunday 6th September and make any purchase over $10, and he scores a free Flock Box on the house. No vouchers, no fine print gymnastics, just good chicken and a good excuse to get the family together. When: Sunday 6th September 2026, Father’s Day only Where: In-store at any Pappa Flock location
9/09/2026
Turn Up Aus Live x aleksiah, Chloe Parché & Darcie Haven
The Bat & Ball (495 Cleveland St, Redfern NSW 2016)
Taking over The Bat & Ball Hotel, Spotify is uniting Australian music’s very own Powerpuff Girls — aleksiah, Chloe Parché and Darcie Haven — for an electrifying, one-night-only celebration of the country’s next generation of music. Enter for a chance to win one of 9x Double Passes, plus 1x Major Prize for two lucky winners who will be flown cross-state for the gig of their life. Top fans of the artists on Spotify will also be invited, completely for free.
9/09/2026
Spotify brings all-ages gig to pop fans in Sydney
Bat & Ball Hotel, Redfern
After two full-house gigs from Australian artists Hooligan Hefs and Genesis Owusu, Spotify’s next Turn Up Aus Live line-up is one you don’t want to miss. Taking over The Bat & Ball Hotel, Spotify is uniting Australian music’s very own Powerpuff Girls — aleksiah, Chloe Parché and Darcie Haven — for an electrifying, one-night-only celebration of the country’s next generation of music.
10/09/2026
TURA!
Factory Theatre – 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville
Sydney Underground Film Festival are kicking off their 20th year with TURA!, an electrifying tribute to the incomparable Tura Satana, the cult icon whose influence still echoes through cinema, music, fashion and underground culture. One ticket gets you a film, a party and the perfect start to an unforgettable festival weekend.
10/09/2026 – 13/09/2026
Sydney Underground Film Festival
Factory Theatre – 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville
Sydney’s favourite underground film festival, the Sydney Underground Film Festival (SUFF) is back, and it’s as kooky and eclectic as ever, this time celebrating its 20th anniversary back where it all began at the Factory Theatre from 10-13 September. Drawn from the highest ever entries, with over 780 films submitted for consideration, this year’s diverse program features films, documentaries, shorts and more that stretch the status quo, exploring the margins of cinematic expression and proving no end of creativity is undeserving of its time in the spotlight.
10/09/2026 – 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).
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Deadly Dozen Fitness Race and Australia’s Strongest Man Join the Lineup for the AusFitness Expo
The AusFitness Expo is back in Sydney this September, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
Running across three days at the International Convention Centre, September 11, 12 and 13, the event sits alongside the AusFitness Industry Trade Show & Summit and brings together hundreds of athletes competing across a surprisingly broad range of disciplines: Fitness Racing, CrossFit, Strongman, Powerlifting, ICN, Street Workout, Street Lifting, and more.
New to the lineup this year is the Deadly Dozen Fitness Race, which is a must-do for anyone who enjoys the challenge of a fitness race, or watching one. Additionally, bodybuilding legends and athletes are also set to appear for exclusive workouts and Q&As throughout the weekend.
Beyond the competition floor, over 150 top-tier brands will be set up across nutrition, supplements, apparel and training gear, most running expo-only deals and handing out samples, so it’s worth coming with a bag.
Whether you’re there to compete, watch, or just wander and try new things, you’ll be surrounded by a high-energy crowd that lives and breathes fitness culture. Tickets and the full schedule are available at ausfitnessexpo.com.au/sydney.
When: Friday September 11th, Saturday September 12th, Sunday September 13th, 2026
Where: The International Convention Centre, Sydney
Cost: From $20
11/09/2026 – 12/09/2026
RECLAIM: A Contemporary Ceremony
State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare Place Sydney
Created by acclaimed director, choreographer and storyteller Stephen Page AO, RECLAIM combines dance, spoken word, poetry and music to celebrate the resistance and resilience of NSW’s First Nations peoples, illuminating truths that exist beyond books.
13/09/2026
The Furious
Factory Theatre – 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville
We’re ending SUFF 2026 with a bone-crunching bang! Closing Night explodes with The Furious – an exhilarating martial arts spectacle packed with jaw-dropping fight choreography, relentless energy and pure adrenaline. Some films simply demand the big screen, and this is one of them. Loud, visceral and wildly entertaining, it’s the perfect film to experience with a crowd. But don’t rush off after the credits. When the fists stop flying, the music doesn’t. FBi Radio’s DJ Jack Shit kung-fu kicks on after the film, alongside complimentary Hawke’s beer.
18/09/2026 – 19/09/2026
Earth Flow
State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare Place Sydney
Composer and yidaki master William Barton presents Earth Flow, a work honouring the living systems of memory and interconnected knowledge, featuring Aunty Delmae Barton, Jack Thompson, Ray Martin and the Sydney Street Choir alongside guest musicians and performers.
18/09/2026 – 18/10/2026
The Elevator
Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli
Ensemble Theatre presents the world premiere of ‘The Elevator’ by Eloise Snape, a sharp, funny and fearless new Australian comedy, from 18 September – 18 October 2026. Starring Leeanna Walsman making her Ensemble debut and directed by Anthea Williams, ‘The Elevator’ is a no-fluff office satire filled with a whirlwind of laughs and truth bombs. Margot’s back from mat leave, and she’s not messing around. But her comeback hits a snag when she gets stuck in the office lift. As tensions rise, Margot’s cool starts melting faster than the polar ice caps.
20/09/2026 – 1/10/2026
A Night at the Library
State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare Place Sydney
Bell Shakespeare’s A Night at the Library, written by Joanna Erskine, takes younger audiences on an epic quest through the Library.
25/09/2026
Cabaret, Cocktails and Karaoke
Seymour Centre – Sound Lounge, Corner City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale
Spring has arrived—it’s time to sing louder. Celebrate longer evenings with a fresh mix of live cabaret, cocktails and karaoke in Sydney, where every month brings new artists, new performances and new surprises. For September, Cabaret, Cocktails & Karaoke opens with cabaret performance hosted by Kimie Tsukakoshi and featuring an ever-changing lineup of exceptional Asian-Australian performers. Music, comedy, storytelling and theatrical surprises come together in a show that’s playful, intimate and impossible to predict.
25/09/2026 – 27/09/2026
The Scott Sisters: Pioneers of Science and Art
State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare Place Sydney
Conceived and created by Skye McIntosh (Artistic Director of the Australian Haydn Ensemble), this immersive new multimedia work is inspired by the lives of 19th-century illustrators and naturalists Harriet and Helena Scott and their acclaimed ‘Butterfly Book’.
26/09/2026
Lady Blackbird – Australian Debut Tour
Sutherland Pavilion – 30 Eton St Sutherland
One of the most electrifying voices in contemporary jazz and soul makes her long -awaited Australian debut at Sutherland Pavilion this September. Described as “the Grace Jones of jazz,” Lady Blackbird has captivated audiences across Europe and the United States with a voice that defies categorisation – equal parts raw power, gospel fire, and whispered intimacy.
26/09/2026 – 27/09/2026
Australian Native Food Festival
Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Following last year’s successful inaugural event, the Australian Native Food Festival will return to Sydney’s Carriageworks on 26 and 27 September 2026. The event will once again bring together some of the country’s most celebrated Indigenous and non-Indigenous chefs and business owners for a two day celebration of native ingredients, culture and connection. The festival program will feature cooking demonstrations, weaving workshops and healing sessions.
3/10/2026 – 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.
9/10/2026 – 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.
10/10/2026 – 25/10/2026
Sculptures in the Garden
Rosby Wines vineyard and gallery, 122 Strikes Lane, Eurunderee, Mudgee
Spend a day among more than 300 sculptures in the stunning spring gardens of Rosby Wines & Gallery, Mudgee. Regional NSW’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition brings together artists from across Australia, with live music, great food and wine, workshops, and something for the whole family. Tickets from $5 — kids under 12 free – plan your visit at sculpturesinthegarden.com.au
11/10/2026
Step Out for Cancer
Walkers arrive at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park – Runners arrive at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick
Step Out for Cancer is an all-ages community event operated by Tour de Cure and raising funds for the new Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Randwick. It’s the ultimate day out for a cause – walk or run to help end childhood cancer!
27/10/2026 – 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.