The Best Things To Do In Sydney This Weekend

There's never a shortage of fun things to do in Sydney/Eora, and this weekend is no exception, with heaps of exciting events to stack your calendar with.

Pack your weekend with disco yum cha in Bondi, a morning bagel boogie in Marrickville, ice skating in Darling Harbour, a free pilates class in Redfern or a huge art fair in The Rocks.

Here are Urban List's picks of the best things to do in Sydney this weekend.

The Loco Markets 

South Eveleigh | Thursdays–Sundays until 27 July

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South Eveleigh’s Loco Markets are a rotating schedule of themed markets every Thursday to Sunday in July. Expect bold, block-coloured market stalls, a lineup of handmade goods, design-led retail, food and drink pop-ups, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, blacksmithing demos, coin press workshops, and heritage walking tours ($20+ booking fee).

Each week will be a different experience, including design and sustainability (3–6 July), NAIDOC Week (10–13 July) and Christmas in July (17–20 and 24–27 July). 

This weekend, artisan stalls will offer handmade ceramics, gooey cookies, fresh flowers, award-winning Southern Highlands honey, eco-friendly toys, African botanical skincare, and heaps more gifts and goodies. Find out more online. 

Archie Party 2025

Naala Nura Building, Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Art Gallery Road, Sydney CBD | Friday 4 July, 7pm–11pm

Image credit: Archie Party | Anna Kucera 

Every year, the Art Gallery of New South Wales throws an exclusive one-off party to coincide with the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2025 exhibition. This year, the Archie Party promises a mega night of after-dark art access, live music and DJ sets curated by Kerfew (an Australia-wide collective of South Asian talent), pop-up bars and food stalls from MasterChef alumni, Matt Moran and Mapo Gelato, plus drop-in workshops and artists talks with Archibald finalists Sassy Park and Mostafa Azimitabar. Tickets are $36 for AGNSW members, $45 for adults and $40 for concessions. Book online. 

Bagels And Bands

Brooklyn Boy Bagels, 19 Carrington Road, Marrickville | Saturday 5 July, 10am–12pm 

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Kickstart your weekend with a morning bagel boogie hosted by Maple Social Club at Brooklyn Boy Bagels in Marrickville. After huge success with their AM DJ rave, the crew are heading back to BBB, but this time there’ll be bands playing live Americana-style folk, country, and rock ‘n’ roll tunes, alongside cosy winter fire pits and of course, BBB’s signature bagels and burgers. It’s completely free to attend—come solo or with friends. RSVP online.

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Scout Studios Open Day

Scout Studios, 245 Chalmers Street, Redfern | Saturday 5 July, from 12.30pm

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Pilates powerhouse Scout Studios is offering free classes for new members at their brand new Redfern studio this Saturday. Take part in a signature mat class, reformer essentials or hot mat pilates on the house, and gain access to their luxe wellness space, kitted out with a custom-built 12-person Finnish sauna and icy cold plunges. There’ll be exciting giveaways, discounts and refreshments from Sodii, too. Limited spots are available; reserve a class online. 

Disco Yum Cha

North Bondi Fish, 120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi | Every Saturday and Sunday from 5 July–3 August, 11am–3pm

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Your usual weekend bottomless lunch just got a huge upgrade at North Bondi Fish, with a Yum-Cha-style set menu, cocktails and disco DJs from 12pm, taking over the beachfront powerhouse every Saturday and Sunday ‘til August. Seafood is still the main event, so expect plenty of scallop wontons, prawn dumplings and salt and sichuan pepper squid, plus special strawberry matcha cocktails and mandarin margaritas. 

Two food menus are available: a small set for $65pp or large set for $89pp (with optional add-ons), alongside two drinks packages: bottomless beer and wine for $30pp, or the addition of cocktail jugs for $60pp (with extra yum cha cocktails available). Book online.

National Indigenous Art Fair

Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks | Saturday 5–Sunday 6 July

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Sydney Harbour’s foreshore is kicking off NAIDOC Week with the sixth edition of the National Indigenous Art Fair. More than 100 First Nations creatives and over 30 remote art centres from across Australia will take part in the dynamic two-day program at The Rocks’ Overseas Passenger Terminal.

There’ll be handmade art available to purchase, Blak Markets stalls, powerful live music, traditional dance performances, children’s craft workshops, cooking demonstrations with Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods, communal weaving circles, public talks and more.

Entry is $3 (free for children under 12) with proceeds supporting remote artists, pre-book online or buy at the door. Check out the full event schedule and book ticketed workshops online.

Greenwood Snow Festival

The Greenwood Plaza Rooftop, 36 Blue St, North Sydney | Until Sunday 6 July

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The Greenwood Snow Festival is kicking off this weekend, with exclusive DJ events, a Canada Day party, and a massive 20-metre toboggan slide with real snow. 

Friday 27 June is their ‘One Night In Aspen’ themed launch party—free entry, but we recommend booking in advance. Saturday 28 June will see an epic Canada Day party take over, with Canadian food and drinks, DJs, a free street hockey tournament, and lots of snow falling. To finish out the weekend, there'll be a massive Sunday session from 1pm to 9pm, with '90s and early '00s DJ beats. Learn more and get tickets online.

Titanic. The Human Story

Walsh Bay Pier | Until Sunday 6 July

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After sold-out shows across America, the UK, and Brisbane, Titanic. The Human Story has docked in Sydney. This exhibition commemorates the human experiences aboard the infamous sunken ship. Visitors should expect a unique narrative experience, following the anecdotes of both passengers and crew through original, handwritten letters, photographs, keepsakes, and personal belongings.

Suitable for all ages, this is the perfect rainy-day outing for families and history buffs alike. Tickets start at $49 for adults and $39 for children, and bookings are available online. 

Nocturne

Pier Pavilion, 3 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo | Every Thursday–Saturday, 6pm–8.30pm, until Saturday 19 July 

Image credit: Nocturne | Cassandra Hannagan

Nocturne is livening up Barangaroo’s waterfront Pier Pavilion during winter with free live music under the stars every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night until 19 July. A range of genres and instrumentalists are on the bill, including Trio Histoire, Continuum Sax, Alma Moodie Quartet and The Song Company. 

Make a night of it by ordering drinks and charcuterie from the Pavilion’s servery, or dive into a bigger meal at one of the nearby Barangaroo restaurants like sashimi-sensation Zushi, fire-powered restaurant Woodcut or Italian gem a’Mare. Find out more about Nocturne online.

Darling Harbour Ice Skating

Palm Grove Forecourt, Darling Harbour, Sydney CBD | Until Sunday 20 July

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Whether you are looking for a fun date idea or weekend outing with the kids, the Darling Harbour Ice Rink has something for both experienced skaters and newbies alike. With harbourside views, this open-air rink is available for 45-minute sessions, with plenty of penguin skating aids to keep little kids (and badly balanced adults) upright. Prices start at $15 for children and $28 for adults, with penguin hire just $10.

Truffle Thursdays At Rocker

Rocker, 5/39–53 Campbell Parade, North Bondi | Thursdays until 7 August

Image credit: Rocker | Ethan Smart 

Thursday dinners at Bondi’s beloved diner Rocker just got a whole lot classier, with truffle taking over the menu throughout winter. The $99pp four-course share-style menu includes burrata swimming in truffled brown butter, truffle cacio e pepe gnocchi, and an MBS 8+ Wagyu Rostbiff steak in truffle jus, with optional extras like Papa Salt Gin’s dirty truffled mini martini on arrival, a truffle-infused Negroni, extra truffle shavings over dishes, wine pairings for $39pp or $25pp for half-pours, and a truffled honey Basque cheesecake for dessert. Book online.

Grumpy Donuts Night Shift

379B Princes Highway, St Peters | Fridays and Saturdays, 5pm–9pm

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Ever wanted to build your own doughnut? Well, now you can at Grumpy Donuts' St Peters venue. Every Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 9pm, you can grab a Night Shift DIY donut fix from $8.50. Pick between vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, caramel, strawberry and maple donut flavours, then add one of 30 different fillings and two toppings with extras from 50 cents. 

Fillings include Nutella, peanut butter, berry jam, passionfruit curd, and marshmallow fluff, with toppings like crushed waffle cones, fresh fruits, white choc drizzles, brownie bites, cookie pieces, a cereal of the week, soft serve, and premium bacon—don’t knock it ‘til you try it.

Truffle Brunch

Nomad Sydney, 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills | Sundays until 20 July

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Surry Hills icon Nomad has brought back its annual Truffle Brunch on Sundays. Expect an earthy a la carte adventure dedicated to the fine delicacy, with tasty dishes crafted by head chef Lakhan Bhounsle, including a three-cheese manoosh, ham hock hash brown, cauliflower cacio e pepe with wood-roasted mushroom, Jersey milk chocolate magnums, and cinnamon buns with a miso caramel glaze—all injected with Western Australian truffle. Book online.

Coriolanus

The Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3 13a Hickson Road, Dawes Point | Until Saturday 19 July

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Drawing parallels between the political structures of ancient Rome and contemporary global politics, Bell Shakespeare's production of Coriolanus hits a Sydney stage for the first time in thirty years. And the time couldn't be more ripe for an intimate, immersive staging of this oft-overlooked piece from Shakespeare's canon.

Artistic Director Peter Evans says, "It is not just a political play, it is a reflection on the complexities of power, human nature, and societal structures. At its core, the play also unfolds a family drama, as Shakespeare weaves a story not only about a city in crisis, but about the influence of family dynamics within that world.” Tickets are available online from $50.

L'HÔTEL

Foundry Theatre, 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont | Until Sunday 27 July

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Following sold-out seasons at Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Sydney Opera House, L'Hôtel opens its decadent doors once more, seducing Sydney in for another cheeky peek at the old-world elegance within. A combination of burlesque, aerials and cabaret, this intoxicating production serves a smorgasbord of hidden desires.

Fully immerse yourself in the exquisite Parisian fantasy with the VIP experience, including dedicated table service, a cheese board with fine French selections, delicate eclairs and, of course, French champagne. Tickets are available online from $69.90.

The Play That Goes Wrong

Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney | Until Sunday 3 August

The longest-running comedy in the West End is about to go completely wrong on a whole new stage. An Olivier and Tony-award award-winning bundle of bungles combines mystery and mayhem in a classic whodunnit that sees accident-prone actors perform a production that's more Murphy's Law than murder mystery.

Having kept audiences in stitches across West End and Broadway stages for over a decade, now it's Sydney's turn to experience the chaos of this Monty Python meets Sherlock Holmes show. Tickets are available online.

Bubble Planet

Paddington Pavilion, Sydney Olympic Park | Until Sunday 31 August

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A massive, multi-sensory bubble playground has sprung up at Sydney Olympic Park featuring ten wow-factor rooms, including huge ball pits, Yayoi-Kusama-inspired infinity rooms, immersive virtual reality experiences, and heaps of bubble-themed photo ops. The Bubble Planet experience caters to all ages, with tickets starting at $26.90 for children (3-12 years), $33.90 for adults, and are free for children under 2. Book 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 C0untry 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.

In the gallery's historic World War II fuel tanks you can visit Yalu, an illuminated, large-scale work by a collective of Yirrkala artists and digital producers which is free to visit and runs until 20 July, sharing the colours and sounds of Yirrkala with representations of fires, storms, and waterways.

Adult tickets to Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala are $25, kids under 12 are free, and you can nab two-for-one tickets between 5pm and 10pm on Wednesday nights.

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 inspired by Sydney Harbour; F=O=U=N=T=A=I=N (2020), a three-metre-tall white neon wall audiences can walk through; and Composition for 37 Flutes (2018), 37 glass pipes breathing sound into the gallery. Book tickets online from $20 for adults and $16 for concessions. 

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