The Aussie sun has come out to play and Sydney is sweeping off some of our biggest city streets to bring colour, music, knick-knacks and alfresco dining to the social scene. The Sydney Streets events are one-day pop-ups during select Saturdays of November 2025 and March 2026, where local neighbourhood roads will be closed for driving and opened for heavy mingling, casual taste-testing, and plenty of vibrant entertainment.
With market stalls and street shops bursting with local businesses and goods, start prepping with friends, family and your favourite shopaholic by picking which of these events in Sydney/Eora most suited to your palate–all with free entry.
Macleay Street, Potts Point
Saturday 1 November, 2025
Potts Point is getting a major makeover from 11am ‘til 8pm to feature local business goods, neighbourhood musicians, dolled-up drag performers and even some dog agility entertainment (which might make the kids beg you that little more for a pet).
Mouth-watering eats are also guaranteed with plenty of food stalls and market sweet treats–we’ve also got a list of our best restaurants in Potts Point, for that extra bit of variety.
Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Saturday 15 November, 2025
Glebe is known for its bustling community life and artsy atmosphere, with Saturdays already boasting their own Glebe markets (which are one of the best Sydney markets out there). Now Sydney Streets plans to up the level of weekend fun further by adding in some more market stalls to the mix, popping up some chairs for casual sun-soaking and coffee sipping, and even setting up a stage for local indie performances.
If you’ve been planning to spend any of your Saturdays at Glebe, this is the one you don’t want to miss.
Redfern Street, Redfern
Saturday 7 March, 2026
A beloved community spot already, Redfern is bringing more family fun from 11am all the way until 10pm for Sydney Streets. Immerse in that Aussie feel with First Nations artists displaying their iconic works to admire, an abundance of outdoor activities (to keep the kids off the screens), and even some pop-up bars for that alfresco drinking with a side of cool breeze.
Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
Saturday 21 March, 2026
For their Darlinghurst date, Sydney Streets is catering to the youngsters who like to party with back-to-back DJs pumping groovy beats throughout the day and into the night, all the way ‘til 10pm. Pair this with more outdoor dining and pop-up bars for that energy refresher, along with colourful performers for that extra bit of novelty, and you’ve got your whole Saturday out with friends sorted.
Harris Street, Pyrmont
Saturday 28 March
Think kids dancing around to live music and keeping themselves busy with activities that get them moving, all while you kick back and enjoy your plate of pasta and glass of wine outdoors. Pyrmont’s Sydney Streets event promises this, with a side of extra entertainment and fun, starting at 11am and finishing up at 8pm–leaving plenty of time for an early night stroll along Pyrmont Bay, to admire those Sydney lights.
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