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

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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Now until 30/08/2026
Free badminton comes to Market City – pro players, para-athletes, and a record attempt
Market City Level 1, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket

Market City is transforming into a vibrant badminton destination for the Sydney Haymarket Badminton Challenge as part of the AFT International Sports Fitness Festival. From 24-30 August, a full-size badminton court will be installed in the shopping complex for free-play, challenges, and professional player demonstrations. Organised in partnership with Badminton NSW and AFT-International Sports Fitness Festival, players of all ages can enjoy free come-and-try sessions, take on the shuttlecock machine in our seven-minute challenge, book a team for our corporate competition, or learn from the masters as professional players including para-athletes take the court.

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Now until 31/08/2026
Winter Dining for Under $20
Market City 9-13 Hay Street Haymarket NSW 2000

Visitors can enjoy a range of popular dishes for under $15 in the Food Court (Level 1) Mr Meng – Chongqing Spicy Noodles ($13.80) Cam On – Beef Pho ($9.80) Fugetsu – Tonkotsu Ramen (small) ($12.80) Fugetsu – Wagyu Carpaccio Tataki ($14.90) Whether you’re catching up with friends and family over hotpot, or a student grabbing a hearty meal on a budget, Market City has something for everyone this winter.

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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.

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Now until 1/09/2026
Manly Fish & Chips Launches Winter Weekly Specials
Manly Fish & Chips

Manly Fish & Chips at Manly Wharf is warming up winter weekdays with the launch of new midweek specials. Available from 11am, dine in or take away, the offers are perfect for lunch, an afternoon bite or an easy dinner by the harbour. The weekly line-up includes: Tuesdays: $9 cheeseburgers Wednesdays: $9 fish & chips Thursdays: 2-for-1 burgers. Buy a classic cheeseburger, grilled chicken burger, Burts with the lot or fish burger and receive one free.

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Now until 31/08/2026
Move with Market City
Market City 9-13 Hay Street Haymarket

Market City is celebrating National Wellness month with a range of free activations to help people get up, out, and moving throughout August with the aim of connecting Sydney-siders of all ages with local clubs to build healthier habits. Among the activities for the month is free Tai Chi led by world-class masters, a badminton pop up with Badminton NSW, and expert table-tennis coaching throughout August.

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Now until 30/08/2026
Sheep Dog ‘ Dog House’ at The Newtown Hotel
174 King Street, Newtown, Sydney

To celebrate the launch of Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Jelly Whiskey, Sheep Dog is taking over The Newtown Hotel from 13–30 August with The Dog House an immersive pop-up inspired by everyone’s favourite four-legged friends. The takeover brings Sheep Dog’s playful world to life with a custom Bark Booth, PB&J scents, interactive installations and a limited-edition menu of indulgent cocktails, shots and desserts. Across the three weeks, guests can also get around daily Yappy Hour, Quiz Nights, Dine With Your Dog Wednesdays and DOGUE grooming pop-ups, making The Dog House the ultimate place to sip, snack, play and unleash your inner dog.

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Now until 31/08/2026
Friends of The Clock
The Clock Hotel, 470 Crown St, Surry Hills

This August, Surry Hills favourite The Clock Hotel is bringing back Friends of The Clock, teaming up with local businesses Tonton Bread, Bourke Street Bakery and Veneziano Coffee for a limited edition menu celebrating the best of the neighbourhood. Expect exclusive dishes including a Meatball Focaccia Pocket served on Tonton Bread’s freshly baked focaccia, Fried Popcorn Chicken with Bourke Street Bakery’s signature hot sauce and pickles, plus cocktails like the berry-forward Pump Up The Jam and indulgent Veneziano Coffee Club Martini. It’s a collaborative menu built on local friendships and connections, wrapped in the relaxed, humble charm The Clock is known for.

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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.

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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

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28/08/2026
Cabaret, Cocktails and Karaoke
Seymour Centre – Sound Lounge, Corner City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale 2008

Our August Edition begins with an exhilarating live cabaret performance hosted by Kimie Tsukakoshi, with special guest artists to include Michael Hing, and watch this space for more. As ever we feature a rotating lineup of exceptional Asian Australian artists. Expect powerhouse vocals, comedy, music, magic and unexpected moments. After the interval the stage belongs to everyone. Get in quick with your song choice as the room transforms into one of Sydney’s most welcoming karaoke nights.

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28/08/2026 – 30/08/2026
The Hidden Cellar
The Coal Loader, Waverton, Sydney

Wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to discover more than 25 wineries, boutique producers and artisan food makers when The Hidden Cellar: A Wine Tasting Journey returns. The three-day event will transform 150 metres of The Coal Loader’s heritage sandstone tunnels into an immersive wine tasting experience, bringing together leading and emerging Australian wine producers, local artisan makers and specialty food vendors. Guests can sample over 100 different wines, meet producers, purchase bottles and explore food pairings in an atmospheric celebration of wine, storytelling, and discovery.

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29/08/2026 – 30/08/2026
TOMMY HILFIGER | COMPLIMENTARY EMBROIDERY
TOMMY HILFIGER CHATSWOOD CHASE

Tommy Hilfigier is offering complimentary embroidery with any purchase across the Father’s Day weekend, giving shoppers the opportunity to personalise their purchase with up to four letters. Details Complimentary embroidery with any Tommy Hilfiger purchase Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 August, Chatswood Chase, Sydney Maximum of four letters per product, available on selected items, colours and placements Terms and conditions apply.

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1/09/2026 – 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!