What’s On This Weekend In Sydney
Lizzie Scorer
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
Ilaria Sanzari
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
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Looking for the best things to do in Sydney/Eora this weekend? There's never a shortage of exciting activities in Sydney to keep your calendar full.
Whether you are wandering the Bondi to Tamarama sculpture trail, biting on some freshly baked pastry goods, or partying like it's 2016 in the middle of the harbour—we reckon you'll find something here to keep you occupied.
Sunday Arvos Pizza
Ace Hotel Sydney, via 53 Foy Lane, Sydney | Sunday 2 November, 3pm–7pm
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Sunday Arvos is Ace Hotel’s new chef series, and this weekend they’ve got chef Drew Huston to serve up some fresh and perfectly crisp pizzas alongside Isobel Whelan-Little. With Huston being a seasoned chef at the Sydney hot spot Pizza Oltra, you can trust these pizzas will have a cultural twist and especially delectable flavour. Cooked up using the new Gozney Dome XL Gen 2, RSVP and come for free to find out which slice is calling your name.
C.ALL Festival
Machine Hall, 185 Clarence St, Sydney | Saturday 1 November, 5.30pm–10pm
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This weekend in Machine Hall, aka Sydney’s Wonka Factory, C.ALL Festival is putting on an evening of fresh visual art, exhibitions, sound and colour. Making space for Aussie next-gen talent, this festival hopes to immerse you in the newest ideas and experimentations in music, theatre and more, promising a night of genius ideas and entertainment galore. Tickets start at $25.
Studio Try Ons At Katharina Lou
Unit 16B, Level 1, 32 Ralph Street, Alexandria, Sydney | Thursdays–Saturdays, 10am–3pm
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Katharina Lou has become a staple name in the Aussie fashion world, with its plaid patterns and clean silhouettes a recognisable look. These specially crafted, made-to-last-a-lifetime pieces are top quality and come in several shapes and designs–flowy maxi dresses, puffed-sleeve tops, summer-ready swimwear and more.
Now, to more easily find your ideal fit and look, Katharina Lou is open for studio try-on bookings where you can pick a 30-minute slot around your schedule, and come in to try all of these designs. No strings attached, you can come in for free and leave without spending any money (but you’ll be tempted). Find your next favourite outfit and schedule your try-on online.
China Heights Exhibitions
Level 3, 16/28 Foster St, Surry Hills | Wednesday–Saturdays, 12pm–5pm
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China Heights is a contemporary and independent art gallery set on bringing fresh creativity to the streets of Sydney. With a rotating exhibition program constantly in progress, you can enter for free to admire and be inspired by the newest artworks displayed.
This weekend, the gallery is featuring works from Sam Stephenson and Mim Libro, with a catalogue of artworks available for purchase to anyone wanting to bring a piece of the gallery home. Whether it's a creative interest or a search for quality home decor, this gallery should be the next stop on your list.
Second Life Markets
Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh | Sunday 2 November, 9.30am–4pm
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For all the fashion and thrift lovers, Second Life Markets is returning this Sunday to bring together this city's best vintage and curated fashion stalls. Think sustainable fashion brands with meticulous designs alongside vintage, pre-loved statement pieces to bring a unique flair to your wardrobe.
Not only will there be over 120 stalls of clothing to browse and try on, but this market is setting the bar high with Aussie DJs keeping the groove going and food trucks to fuel your frenzied shopping. With tickets from $6 to $15, try to grab an early bird entry time to secure the best of the goods before the end of the day.
White Rabbit Exhibition
30 Balfour St, Chippendale | Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
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White Rabbit Gallery is a favourite amongst Sydney's artists, noteworthy for being one of the most significant collections of Chinese contemporary art worldwide. True to form, White Rabbit is currently hosting the Tender Comrade exhibition, which delves into the ancient queer Chinese history that is too often forgotten. Visit this weekend to experience the exhibition before it ends on Sunday 9 November, immersing yourself in visuals and specially curated pieces that keep this history alive.
Wine Tasting 101: Scout Studios X Flight Path Wine Bar
31 Enmore Road Newtown | Saturday 1 November, 1pm–3pm
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If you’re wanting to unwind this weekend and get those taste buds tingling, Flight Path Wine Bar is hosting a wine tasting afternoon to celebrate NSW Wine Month. With a selection of wines from six different Aussie regions, this tasting session will not only give you the chance to experience some great flavour, but will also take you through the basics of what wine tasting actually entails (a lifelong skill acquired). Tickets are $89 and include the very necessary wine tasting accompaniments of cheese and charcuterie.
Diwali Festival In Ryde
West Ryde Plaza, 14 Anthony Rd, West Ryde | Saturday 1 November, 5pm–8pm
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Bringing the festivities to our very own doorstep, the City of Ryde is hosting a Diwali celebration at West Ryde Plaza fit for the whole family. Featuring traditional Indian dancing, Bollywood tunes and modern Indian DJ beats, this Diwali festival is incorporating a variety of exciting soundscapes into their evening.
Joining a community together with a Diwali lighting ceremony at the centre of it all, this event will also feature Indian snacks and sweet treats, alongside craft activities such as decorating your own diya–an activity the kids will love. Entry is free, so come along for some cultural fun.
Henley's Rock Revival Saturdays
9 Lime St, Sydney CBD | Every Saturday
Henley's is cranking the volume all the way up every Saturday with Rock Revival—a weekly live music event that's all about band culture and loud guitars. From 9pm until late, it's a non-stop lineup of punk, rock, indie and high-volt party bands taking on the stage.
Keeping the energy (and spirits) high, you’ll find pizza by the slice loaded with combos like truffle mushroom and fior di latte, smoked chorizo and chilli, and Philly cheesesteak, alongside cold beers on tap and a crowd that knows how to party.
Sculpture By The Sea
Bondi To Tamarama | From Friday 17 October
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This year's Sculpture By The Sea kicks off on the 17th of October, running for just over two weeks before wrapping up on the 3rd November. The 2km long sculpture park features 100 works by artists from Australia and across the world, backdropped to the stunning coastline of the Bondi to Tamarama walk.
Make sure to read through our guide for the best routes, parking tips, and insider hacks.
The Island: Summer Season
Departure: Man O'War Steps, Farm Cove Street, Sydney CBD | Every Saturday
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The Island’s Summer Season is in full swing, with a five-hour parties from 3pm until sunset every Saturday. Expect next-level DJs, cocktails and unbeatable harbour views at Sydney’s favourite floating bar. Guests can level up with VIP Banquette booths, Rooftop access or table packages, while water taxi transfers run every 20 minutes from Man O’War Steps from 2:50pm, making it the easiest way to get to the action.
Dine-Out With Uber Eats
Various Locations | Ongoing
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With eating out getting pricier by the month, plenty of Sydneysiders are rethinking their restaurant habits. But while the splurge might be shrinking, the love of a shared meal isn’t going anywhere. That’s where Dine Out with Uber Eats comes in—a new initiative helping diners stretch their budget a little further.
The first round of offers are running until 9 November, offering discounts of up to $200 off at a wide mix of Sydney restaurants. Expect fine dining favourites like nel., Chester Whites and Bottega Wine Bar, as well as mid-range gems including Island Radio, Pieno, Fabbrica and Don’t Tell Aunty. You’ll also find casual classics like Mary’s, Zeus Street Greek and Tuga Pastries joining in, making it easy to keep your local rituals alive without spending a fortune.
The best part? These offers are available any day and time the restaurant’s open (aka no happy-hour restrictions or weekday fine print) so you can plan your next dinner, date or catch-up on your own terms.
Live Music Lineup At Elliott's
79 Elliott Street, Balmain | Saturday 1–Sunday 2 November
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Since their recent opening in Balmain, Elliott's have been curating a live music program that takes full advantage of the Inner West's recently relaxed music laws—and things are getting loud this weekend. The courtyard hosts a rotating lineup of vinyl DJs and live soul, funk and blues sets every weekend, curated by Jordan McDonald (NITE-RITE Entertainment).
This Saturday from 2.30pm to 5pm, you can expect a groovy set from Boomerang—think rare grooves, funk cuts and soulful classics to get the courtyard buzzing. The vibes will be staying high afterwards, with DJ Gonz to follow once Boomerang wraps up. Finishing off the weekend is Midnight Siren, with dangerously good beats playing from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.
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Mary's Weekend Brunch & Bottomless
Victoria Cross, Tenancy T16/155-189 Miller Street, North Sydney | Every Saturday And Sunday
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Mary's VX has launched an epic brunch and bottomless menu for an ideal weekend feed. Co-founder Jake Smyth reckons this is one "worth crossing town on the Metro for"—sky-high pancake stacks, brekkie burgers, unlimited spicy pickle margaritas (don't knock them until you've tried them) and bottomless filter coffee to keep the old man going. The bottomless menu comes in at a pretty $55 per person, or you can keep things breezy and order à la carte.
Bennelong In 45 Minutes
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney CBD | Daily
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There's certainly no fast-track to a luxury lifestyle, but Bennelong is doing its best—this $50pp experience speed-runs sophistication in a 45-minute session, offering three refined bar snacks and a signature cocktail. Ideal for those needing a quick pre-theatre snack or just short of time, the dishes are drawn from Bennelong's pre-existing menu—Maremma duck pithivier with black garlic; Wagyu bresaola panisse, brown butter aioli; Chestnut, truffle and shiitake arancini; and much more. Head in from 5.30pm onwards, and you can experience the best seat in the harbour for a palatable price.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Fever Pavilion, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park | From Friday 29 August
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Explore Renaissance Rome without leaving Sydney at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, open from Friday 29 August at Fever Pavilion in Sydney Showground. The immersive 60-90 minute experience brings to life 34 of Michelangelo’s frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, in true-to-size, high-definition reproductions.
Whether you’ve seen the originals or not, the exhibition provides a rare chance to walk through one of history’s greatest masterpieces from a never-before-seen perspective, letting visitors admire every brushstroke up close without the busy Vatican crowds around.
Aprés On The Harbour
Pier Bar, 11 Hickson Road, Dawes Point | Daily, 12pm–9pm
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Cosy, golden-hour spring evenings have taken over Pier Bar on Sydney Harbour, complete with crackling firepits, sparkling lights, chic cocktails and outdoor cabanas overlooking the water. The winter menu continues this month to help get Sydneysiders through the last few cooler nights of the season transition, with warming favourites like a cheesy potato bake and truffle jaffle, steak frites, oven-baked camembert, and a candle-lit Biscoff fondue served with pretzels, toasted marshmallows, and fresh strawberries to dip.
A half cabana fits 4 guests with $150 minimum spend, a full cabana fits 8 with a $300 minimum spend and the entire cabana area fits up to 14 with a $600 minimum spend. Aprés On The Harbour is open daily from 12pm to 9pm.
Recovery Sundays
Baptist Street Rec. Club, Corner of Cleveland and Baptist Street, Redfern | Every Sunday
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Wanna end the weekend right? Redfern’s Baptist Street Rec. Club is slinging complimentary spring rolls all day for Recovery Sundays alongside $7 beers and $8 house wines. From 2pm, you can also grab $15 Margaritas and Palomas, plus $10 Bloody Marias and West Coast Coolers ‘til 10pm. There'll be DJs spinning groovy tunes, board games to rally around and a mouthwatering menu on the lineup, too.
Suntory Bar
Whisky Thief, Prefecture 48, 230 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD | Friday 8 August–Saturday 8 November
Image credit: Suntory Bar | Jiwon Kim
Premium Japanese beverage house Suntory is taking over Prefecture 48’s Whisky Thief for a three-month-long stint of Tokyo-level cocktails and elevated malts, alongside exclusive snacks by legendary chef Tetsuya Wakuda—marking the first chance to taste Tetsuya’s cooking since the closure of his eponymous Sydney CBD restaurant in July 2024.
Try a botanical Roku G&T, an ‘80s-style Japanese Slipper starring Suntory’s Midori melon liqueur, and the hero serve: a refreshing Hakushu Highball, made with crisp Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve whisky from the highest distillery in the world, paired with soda and fresh mint.
The Book of Mormon
Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket | Tuesday 15 July–Sunday 30 November
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Labelled “the best musical of this century” by the New York Times, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical-comedy, The Book Of Mormon, has returned to Sydney at the Capitol Theatre.
If you’re not familiar with the plot of this smash-hit, it follows two young mismatched Mormon missionaries as they aim to spread the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to a remote village in Uganda, which quickly unfolds with hilarious improvisations and satirical sing-a-longs. Tickets start at $99, plus a booking fee.
RELICS: A New World Rises
Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Darlinghurst | Saturday 16 August, 2025—Tuesday 27 January, 2026
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Created by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive exhibition at the Australian Museum showcasing 14 mini LEGO® worlds inside vintage objects. Think lively LEGO® towns inside an antique piano, and newsroom scenes in old TVs.
Running until 27 January 2026, the exhibition also has an interactive build area, custom scavenger hunts and audio guides. Tickets are $29 for adults, $25 for concessions, $19 for children aged 4-15, and free for children aged 0-3 and Australian Museum members.
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