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What’s On In Sydney This Week, This Month And Beyond

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2025 is serving a massive lineup of events and activities in Sydney/Eora to keep your calendar absolutely loaded.

Expect a jam-packed October in Sydney with heaps of food-filled experiences, unique events, theatre shows, and a banging roster of entertainment.

Here are Urban List's picks for the best things to do in Sydney this week, the rest of October and further into 2025.

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October Food Events And Markets

American Express Secret Menus

Various Locations | Wednesday 1 October—Friday 31 October

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Ever wondered what chefs whip up when they’re not plating your usual order? Well, the kitchen curtain’s finally lifting. We’ve teamed up with American Express® for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it secret menu dining series—your VIP pass to fresh flavours you won’t find on the menu. 

From October through to November, we're taking over twelve of your favourite venues across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney with exclusive secret menu dishes. Think: personal passion projects, recipes that’ve been quietly marinating for years or culinary experiments that have been kept under lock and key…until now. 

First up, Cross Section is serving El Obsesión—a gloriously over-the-top sanga stacked with Mexican-spiced pulled beef, smashed avo, molten cheese, tangy green salsa, and a riot of roasted corn, parsley, and onion. It’s the kind of sandwich that demands two hands (and zero regrets).

Meanwhile, Cho Cho San is twisting tradition with their Pig’s Head Carbonara Udon. Springy udon noodles are swirled through a glossy, umami-rich sauce for a decadent spin on carbonara that’s all about indulgence. Slurping? Highly encouraged.

Don’t sleep on this one—the first six-venue bursts are only running until 31 October.

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Darling Square Moon Festival

Darling Square, 35 Tumbalong Boulevard, Haymarket | Saturday 27 September—Sunday 12 October

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This annual celebration of the autumn harvest (or in our case, the arrival of spring) has its roots in ancient Chinese moon worship—and Darling Square is set to mark it in style. Beginning this weekend, expect glowing lantern displays, live entertainment, delicious mooncakes, and plenty of free, family-friendly fun right in the heart of the CBD.

To keep the festivities rolling, some of Sydney’s best restaurants are serving special menus for the Moon Festival: try the salted egg mochi cheesecake at 15cenchi, traditional mooncakes at XOPP by Golden Century, and mooncake-inspired gelato at Messina.

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Mangan’s Golden Chocolate Bar

Various Luke Mangan & Co. venues | Until late October 2025

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Inspired by the magic of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, celebrity chef Luke Mangan has created a limited-edition dessert experience, offering the chance to win $50,000 worth of prizes. Order one of his handcrafted, gold-dusted, mousse-filled chocolate bars and crack it open; if salted caramel comes oozing out, you’re one of just ten golden ticket winners.

Each lucky winner scores a scratch card to reveal their prize—think luxe four-day cruises, indulgent three-course dinners, or a once-in-a-lifetime superyacht feast on Sydney Harbour for you and your mates, hosted by Luke himself. 

The offer is available exclusively at Luke’s Kitchen at Kimpton Margot Hotel, Luc-San in Potts Point, and Luke’s Bistro & Bar at Sydney’s Domestic Qantas Terminal until late October or until all ten golden tickets are redeemed. Book online before all the prizes are gone.

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Aria Snack Bar

Aria Restaurant Sydney, 1 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD | Daily

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Sydney Harbour’s refined waterfront restaurant, Aria, has introduced a bougie-on-a-budget bar menu perfect for late-night dining. Highlights include a $26 Wagyu smash burger with Section 28 cheese and beer onions, $12 tuna tartare with white soy and chives, $28 Siberian caviar served with pressed potato and egg yolk jam, an $18 ice cream sundae drizzled with sherry caramel and pecan, plus a $45 cheese platter with four premium Australian cheeses and seasonal pairings. Walk-ins are welcome any time, or book online daily from 8pm. 

Aprés On The Harbour

Pier Bar, 11 Hickson Road, Dawes Point | Daily, 12pm–9pm

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A floating wonderland has taken over Pier Bar on Sydney Harbour, complete with crackling firepits, sparkling lights, chic cocktails and cosy outdoor cabanas overlooking the water. The menu is filled 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. Book online.

Nothing Set: Bombies Dinner Club

Level 1/29 Moore Road, Freshwater | Thursdays, from 7pm

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A groovy weekly dinner club has landed on the Northern Beaches at '70s-style rooftop bar and live music venue Bombies above the Harbord Hotel in Freshwater. Every Thursday night, dive into a changing mystery set menu for just $45pp, matched with low-intervention vino by Doom Juice and live tunes courtesy of boogie-fied improv group Beat Mystique. And as a huge bonus: the first six tables to book in each week will score themselves a bottle of Doom Juice. To find out what’s on the menu, you’ll have to book in.

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. Book online.

Cheese Making Class With Bottomless Bubbles

Shop 2a, 791–795 Botany Road, Rosebery | Various dates in September and October

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A hands-on cheese-making class is a perfect way to spend a not-so-sunny day in Sydney. Part of RedBalloon’s Best Of Guaranteed experiences, you’ll learn how to make burrata and bocconcini from scratch with expert instructors, all while enjoying bottomless bubbles. And the best part is: you’ll take home almost one kilo of handmade cheese. Tickets are $109 per person. Book online.

Suntory Bar 

Whisky Thief, Prefecture 48, 230 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD | Until Saturday 8 November

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Premium Japanese beverage house Suntory takes 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. 

There’s also premium whisky flights available and a strong roster of Suntory’s RTDs, such as Minus 196, Jim Beam & Cola and Canadian Club, plus The Premium Malt’s Beer. Book online.

October Art, Culture And Exhibitions

The Island: Summer Season Launch

Departure: Man O'War Steps, Farm Cove Street, Sydney CBD | Saturday 4—Sunday 5 October

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The Island’s Summer Season Launch kicks off this long weekend with a five-hour party from 3pm until sunset, bringing DJs, cocktails and unbeatable harbour views to 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. Saturday's boat party has already sold out, so grab your tickets for Sunday before they disappear.

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Lost Sundays Block Party

330 George Street, Sydney CBD | Sunday 5 October

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The Lost Sundays Block Party returns on Sunday, October 5, taking over the full Ivy Precinct for a Labour Day long weekend marathon. Across four stages, more than 20 artists—including Demi Riquísimo, Duskus, Human Movement and Willo—will deliver a day-to-night journey from the sun-soaked Rooftop to the heaving Darkroom. Expect international debuts, reunions and local favourites as the party rolls into the early hours. Every Block Party has sold out, so don’t wait—final release and early enrty tickets are on sale now.

Buy Tickets Online

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. Sign up for the waitlist to book tickets online.

Live Music Lineup At Elliott's

79 Elliott Street, Balmain | Every Weekend

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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).

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Sydney Writers’ Festival Program

State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney CBD | From Thursday 18 September

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Racking up over 101,000 attendees earlier this year, the Sydney Writers’ Festival is launching a year-round program of exciting literary events in addition to its popular annual festival. The first program drop features four live talks at the State Library of NSW, including 2025 Stella Prize winner and Theory & Practice author Michelle de Krester in conversation with Malcolm Knox on Thursday 18 September, romance writers Melanie Saward and Saman Shad discussing cultural identity and love from perspectives hardly seen on the page on Thursday 25 September, best-selling author Hannah Kent on her debut memoir Always Home, Always Homesick about growing up alone in Iceland on Thursday 2 October, and environmentalist and former politician Bob Brown on his new book Defiance on Friday 10 October. Tickets start at $35, book online.

Plate It Forward’s Third I Festival

Various Locations | Until Sunday, 26 October

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Plate It Forward hospitality group has now launched their Third I Festival to celebrate all things food, culture and community (and a little more food) until the end of October. Bringing together a diverse range of people and celebrating the multiculturalism of Australia, this festival brings international, inner west, and indigenous communities to venues like Colombo Social, Kolkata Social, and Kyiv Social.

Explore their events online and book your tickets to experience thrilling live performances, dinners full of storytelling, and special chef collaborations to satisfy the palate. Their story dinner series event on October 20 and 21, along with their laneway party event (the big finale) on October 26 are just two of the must-go-to events during this festival.

Book online

Moon Festival

Sydney Observatory, 1003 Upper Fort Street, Millers Point | Tuesday 30 September–Thursday 2 October

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Sydney Observatory is gearing up for a huge Moon Festival, originating from the ancient Chinese celebration of gratitude offerings and feasting at harvest time, determined by the brightest and roundest full moon in the lunar calendar.

Kicking off on Tuesday 30 September, visual artist Truc Troung is hosting three days of lantern-making workshops—tickets range from free to $25. Then, a closing party wraps it all up on Thursday 2 October from 5pm to 9pm with a lantern parade, lion and dragon dances by Qing Fong Dragon and Lion Dance Team, live beats from DJ Small FRY, and delicious street food from Mumma Le’s Vietnamese Kitchen. Check out the full program online.

Yolŋu Power: The Art Of Yirrkala

Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, Sydney CBD | Until Monday 6 October


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Celebrating eight decades of works from the communities of Yirrkala, in north-east Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala shares the community, culture and country of the Yolŋu people, through their eyes and over 300 works including video, sculpture, bark paintings, digital installations and prints. The exhibition is a collaboration with the Aboriginal-owned Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre, which was launched during the ‘70s as an act of Yolŋu self-determination in the midst of the land rights movement. Adult tickets are $25, kids under 12 are free, and you can nab two-for-one tickets between 5pm and 10pm on Wednesday nights. Book online.

The Neighbour At The Gate

NAS Galleries, National Art School, 156 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst | Until Saturday 18 October

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The Neighbour at the Gate is a major exhibition at the NAS Galleries exploring connections between First Nations and Asian Australian communities through powerful installations, films, and performances curated by Clothilde Bullen OAM (Wardandi Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji), with Michael Do and Zali Morgan (Whadjuk Balladong and Wilman Noongar).

Highlights include Yawuru-based Malaysian-Chinese artist Jacky Cheng’s all-encompassing paifang (Chinese gate monument) installation, a bingo night-inspired installation by Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding, and a moving image and sound work by Iranian-Australian artist Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson—all interrogating themes of national identity, migration, and cultural resilience. The exhibition is free to attend anytime between 11am to 5pm Monday–Saturday, from 11 July until 18 October.

Cerith Wyn Evans....In Light Of The Visible

Level 3, Museum Of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street, The Rocks | Until Sunday 19 October

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Welsh contemporary artist and sculptor Cerith Wyn Evans presents his first ever exhibition in Australia, Cerith Wyn Evans….in light of the visible at the Museum of Contemporary Art. His towering neon light installations create an immersive environment of light and sound, inviting guests to discover the exhibition as if they are wandering through a garden. 

Major works include Sydney Drift (2025), hanging sculptural forms taking inspiration from Sydney Harbour/Warrane, F=O=U=N=T=A=I=N (2020), a three-metre-tall white neon wall which audiences can walk through, and Composition for 37 Flutes (2018), where 37 glass pipes breathe sound into the gallery. Book tickets online from $20 for adults and $16 for concessions. 

RELICS: A New World Rises 

Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Darlinghurst | Until 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. Book online.

Pup Yeah!

QT Hotels & Resorts | Ongoing

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QT Hotels & Resorts is pampering pooches across Australia and New Zealand with dog-friendly stays. Pup Yeah! boasts pet-appointed rooms, luxe orthopedic memory foam CUB beds, St Argo’s hand-baked treats stocked up in the mini bar, dog-friendly room service with dishes like steak tartare and bacon ice cream, plus a bunch of designer grooming products from smith&burton to truly spoil your furry best friend. 

To top it all off, each QT destination has a Strut Your Pup digital map, offering guides on the best local walks, parks, pup-friendly cafes and photo ops. Book a well-deserved stay for you and your pooch online.

October Music, Theatre And Film Events

Back To The Future: The Musical

Lyric Theatre, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont | Now Until 25 January 2026

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Great Scott—the Back To The Future: The Musical Aussie premiere has finally landed in Sydney, and it’s every bit as electrifying as we'd hoped. The Lyric has transformed into a full-blown time machine, with 400 costumes, 100 wigs, 32 clocks, and an *almost* exact DeLorean stealing the show. The stage (five whole months in the making) fuses mind-blowing visuals and award-winning sound tech for a completely joyful and captivating nostalgia hit we needed straight out of 1989. Grab your tickets and prepare to be sent back in time right here. 

Duelling Pianos

The Oxford Hotel, 195 Victoria Road, Drummoyne | Saturday 18 October, 8.30pm

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Watch two pianos battle it out in a high-energy showdown at The Oxford Hotel in Drummoyne. Duelling Pianos is a free event featuring guilty-pleasure throwbacks and sing-a-long favourites, played on piano by music masters. No booking needed, just head on in and find a table or standing space. You can also grab a hearty pub feed beforehand at the upstairs Bistro. View more info online. 

Tender Comrade

White Rabbit Gallery, 30 Balfour Street, Chippendale | Until Sunday 16 November


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Until 1997, homosexuality was classified as a crime in China under the offence of 'hooliganism'. Despite no longer being considered a crime, the societal hangover and cultural pressures on LGBTQ+ individuals and communities persist. These communities call themselves tongzhi (同志) meaning 'comrade' or 'common will'.

Curated by David Williams, this month White Rabbit welcomes the opening of an exhibition that celebrates the resilience of Chinese queer communities. Leaning into the works that celebrate their powerful camaraderie, this exhibition allows its audience to immerse themselves in the tenderness that has bolstered Chinese queer communities to defy erasure. Find out more online.

The Book of Mormon

Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket | Until 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, is returning 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. Book online.

What's Coming Up In Sydney And Beyond

Pearls And Plates

Broken Bay Pearl and Oyster Farm, 12 Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney | Tuesday 25—Wednesday 26 October

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Set on the tranquil Hawkesbury River, Broken Bay Pearl and Oyster Farm is hosting a truly unique dining event. Cruise past working pearl and oyster leases, hear the stories behind Australia’s three native pearl species, and settle in for a six-course feast by acclaimed chef Guy Jeffreys, paired with premium local wines.

Your ticket also includes the chance to meet the farmers, enjoy live music from local artists, and browse bespoke jewellery crafted from locally grown pearls. Opt for a base-level booking, or upgrade for the ultimate indulgence with a seaplane transfer and pearl grading masterclass.

Book online

Mode Festival 

Cockatoo Island, Balmain, Sydney | Saturday 11 October

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Taking on Cockatoo Island for that exclusive and intimate feel, Mode Festival is bringing heavy beats and innovative art installations to Sydneysiders for the fourth year in a row. In honour of electronic music and the cultural community surrounding it, this festival is one of the largest in the Aussie world for techno lovers and music fanatics. 

Sponsored by favourites like Philter Brewing (for guaranteed good beer), there’ll be plenty to eat and drink between sets played by foreign artists like Four Tet and Floating Points, along with Aussie musicians like X Club and IN2STELLAR. Just hop on one of the private ferries and juggle between the four different stages they’ve set up for this year–there’s plenty to see, hear, and dance hard to. Tickets are selling quickly, so get on it. Book online here.

What Ability Day 

North Sydney Oval, 2 Fig Tree La, North Sydney | Saturday 1 November 10am–12pm 

A little boy hi-fives a woman wearing a 'What Ability' t-shirt. A man stands behind the boy and the boy is holding a sports ball, everyone is smiling and they are playing outdoors on a field. Image credit: What Ability | Website

Sydney’s annual What Ability Day is heading to North Sydney Oval for a morning of all-inclusive outdoor fun. Welcoming anyone with disabilities who are looking to play some sports, toss around a ball, and grab a photo or two with local athlete icons, this event comes ticketed at the unbeatable price of zero dollars. Come on up with your family members and carers too, to enjoy some excitement during this sunny spring season. Book online here.

Ghost In The Rocks Returns

The Rocks, Sydney CBD | Thursday 30 October—Sunday 2 November 

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After selling out in a flash last year, Ghost In The Rocks is back and better than ever—with four jam-packed nights of live music, spooky theatre, and DJs that might just raise the dead. Take a stroll through Poliakov's Haunted Woods, a ring of cabins serving scarily delicious eats from cult favourites like Messina. At the centre, the Poliakov Vodka Mainstage keeps the party pumping with live DJ sets all night long—or take a seat at the vodka bar and let the master mixologists whip you up a cocktail. 

You certainly won't be short for plans this Halloween, as there's an activity for every age. If retail therapy is more your deal, keep on walking to the Halloween Market on Playfair Street—by day, expect pumpkin spiced treats and artisan wares; by night, bubbling fog, witches gathered on dark corners, and all sorts of curious creations. Need a break from the action? Settle in to a deckchair at the Ghost Cinema, where cult classic horror films are airing on the big screen; or party with the dead in some of Sydney's most haunted spots. The festival is free to enter, with certain ticketed events available to purchase online

Horizontal Festival

Centennial Vineyards, 252 Centennial Road, Bowral | Saturday 4–Sunday 5 October

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Debuting in October 2025, Horizontal Festival is a multi-sensory food, wine, music and art event springing up in the rolling hills of the Southern Highlands. Hosted at the picturesque Centennial Vineyards, festival zones include a swish sparkling wine bar with high tea and oysters, an Italian-style vineyard boasting white wine and lobster skewers, a dedicated rosé room offering wine flights and expert-led workshops, a tasty cheese den, an orchard for cider and apple pie lovers, a hops craft beer garden with live DJs on concert stage, a barrel room for reds and New Orleans-style jazz, plus a dessert haven for sweet vino and treats. There are two session times available, 12pm–4pm or 5.30pm–9pm, and tickets start at $59. Book online.

Sydney Ceramics Market

Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh | Saturday 18–Sunday 19 October 

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Over 130 ceramic artists will be slinging their hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery pieces at the Sydney Ceramics Market in October. Shop from small businesses and local artisans like Coe Studio’s unique lamps, glossy tableware by Ann Howe, hanging bells by Nina Field Studio, delicate Korean-style pieces by Chung Ha Studios and sculptural art by Lisa Hoelzl, who works out of an old Marrickville bakery. View the full list of makers and keep an eye out for tickets online.

Oktoberfest In The Gardens

The Domain, 1 Art Gallery Road, Sydney CBD | Saturday 25 October, 1pm–9pm 

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Australia’s biggest Oktoberfest festival returns to Sydney this October and we could not be more keen. Dress up in your best dirndl or lederhosen, sink imported German beer steins, wines and ciders at the massive beer hall and grab tasty eats like pretzels and bratwurst from heaps of food stalls. 

There’ll be thrill rides, a silent disco, a Berghain-inspired rave cave, wood chopping demos, multiple live music stages, competitions, roving performers, and a few more surprises. Tickets start at $49.90. Book online.

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