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
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 wanting to scratch that clothes-shopping itch, looking for free foodie feed, or grooving to DJ beats with water views—we reckon you'll find something here to keep you occupied.
Free Pasta At Osteria Luna
68 King Street, Sydney CBD | Thursday 4–Thursday 11 December, 12pm–2pm
Image credit: Osteria Luna | Steven Woodburn
A swish underground Italian joint is celebrating its grand opening with a whole week of fresh pasta on the house alongside bell service limoncello. Located below The Charles Brasserie & Bar, Osteria Luna is Sydney CBD’s glossy new restaurant, seating 106 in its velvety, Art Deco dining room.
The first 50 diners each day, from Thursday 4 to Thursday 11 December between 12pm and 2pm, will score a complimentary bowl of pasta with a drink purchase—think ravioli stuffed with funghi drenched in brown butter and spicy vodka sauce-slicked conchiglie served on a silver platter. Add on a tableside-built caprese salad, and you’re sorted for lunch.
There’ll also be trays of complimentary frozen limoncello coupes throughout the day— listen out for the silver bell signalling the start of service.
The Deep North
Avalon, Whale Beach and Palm Beach | Friday 5–Sunday 7 December
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A three-day surfside festival is rolling into the Northern Beaches this weekend with a full sweep of music, art, film, food and wellness workshops to get around.
The Deep North kicks off on Friday 5 December with a free Full Moon Picnic and Concert at South Avalon Beach from 4pm to 8pm.
Catch live music all weekend at the 450-person Big Top Town Tent in Avalon’s Dunbar Park, headlined by multi-award-winning alt-pop icon Meg Washington on Saturday from 6.45pm.
There’ll also be a whole range of free and ticketed retail activations from flash tats and surfboard swaps to grazing table masterclasses and rooftop ice bath parties.
Felons Barrel Room Opening Weekend
Felons Brewing Co, East Esplanade, Manly | Friday 5–Sunday 7 December, from 7pm
Image credit: Felons Manly | Instagram
The icons at Felons Brewing Co. are throwing a major three-day bender starring three A-class Aussie legends to celebrate the launch of Felons Barrel Room—Manly’s shiny new boogey-worthy hangout.
Wipe the D-floor to Wintson Surfshirt’s funk-hip-hop tunes on Friday, go mental with new wave, pop-rock band Mental As Anything on Saturday, and expect a pumping Sunday sesh led by Yolanda Be Cool alongside James Pepper and friends. Doors open at 7pm and entry is free with RSVP.
Maisie’s Summer Fiesta At Yulli’s Brews
75A Burrows Road, Alexandria | Saturday 6 December, 3pm–late
Image credit: Yulli’s Brews | Website
Maiz has long been one of our favourite restaurants in the area and sits high on the podium for the best Mexican spots in Sydney. Celebrating five years of crispy totada shells, tender meat and just-right spices, Maiz has teamed up with Yulli’s Brews to bring a summer fiesta that’ll transport you straight to the fun and taste of Mexico.
From early arvo until well into Saturday night, this fiesta promises an all-vegan menu with classics of tortillas, tacos, and plenty of guacamole, while bringing the Maisie corn lager on tap for constant serving. With the authentic taste sorted, you can also expect the best of Latin American DJ beats, easing you into the evening with romantic grooves and tunes you can’t help but dance to.
Hawke’s Brewing: Operation Sickie
8–12 Sydney Street, Marrickville | Tuesday 9 December–Monday 2 March
Image credit: Hawke's Brewing | Instagram
The sneaky legends at Hawke’s Brewing are granting work-waggers 49% off the bill if they can successfully chuck a sickie—one of the greatest Australian pastimes.
Rock up on Tuesday 9 December, Friday 19 December, Monday 5 January, Friday 23 January, Tuesday 27 January or Monday 2 March after pulling a sick day from work and show your host the proof to score this awesomely cheeky deal.
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Just Add Clicquot
Various Merivale Venues | Until Wednesday 31 December
Image credit: Veuve Clicquot | Supplied
Until Wednesday, 31 December, Merivale is turning up the heat on silly season celebrations—$125 bottles of Veuve Clicquot are available across more than 15 venues, giving you plenty of excuses to gather the crew. Think long lunches at Totti’s, sunny afternoons at Coogee Rooftop, or an easy post-work catch-up at Establishment Bar—all with a little extra pop.
You’ll find the offer at Bar Totti’s, Coogee Pav, Establishment Main Bar, Good Luck Restaurant, Ms. G’s, MuMu, sushi e, The Newport, and heaps more participating Merivale venues.
The Golden Hour Flip At The Bungalow
340 Stanmore Road, Petersham | Wednesday–Sunday, from 5:30pm
Image credit: The Bungalow Petersham | Website
The Bungalow Petersham is a stylish cafe by day and an elegant evening diner by night, making the switch during that prime golden hour period for a dinner with extra glow. This evening menu, taste-tested by the Urban List team ourselves, features dishes with elements from all your favourite cuisines. Think the Sri Lankan prawns with that light spice and warm roti (which practically melts in your mouth, we can confirm), or the golden tofu steak with hints of Japanese flavour (a tempting vegetarian choice). Top it off with an espresso-infused tiramisu, and you’ve got your end-of-week feed expertly sorted.
Beare Park Flagship Store
25 William Street, Paddington | Daily
Image credit: Beare Park | Instagram
Elegant drapes of silk and fabric have arrived to Sydney’s streets with the opening of Beare Park’s flagship store. Awarded the Australian Fashion Laureate Emerging Designer for 2024, Beare Park’s items of clothing are elevated, top quality and now tangible for your in-person try-ons and shopping. Make a day out of it this weekend by popping down the same street to one of our favourite restaurant stops, 10 William Street, for that after-shopping wind down.
Acne Studios In Westfield Sydney
Westfield Shopping Centre, Pitt Street, Sydney CBD | Daily
Image credit: Westfield Sydney | Website
A renowned name in our current fashion world, Acne Studios has brought the best of its global items to one of Sydney’s most notable shopping centres. Taking up some serious space in Westfield Sydney, this store has arrived just in time for those festive season and new year plans, curating a display of their best pieces for gift buying and wardrobe refreshing. From quality jeans to sharp suit jackets and sleek shoes, this clothing store has made the runway try-on accessible and is the ideal stop for a weekend shopping trip.
Happy Hour At Bush
55 George Street, Redfern | Every Friday and Saturday, 4pm–6pm
Image credit: Bush | Instagram
This local favourite in Redfern is bringing happy hour specials to their evenings, including a weekend happy hour that features drinks for under $10 alongside freshly made nibbles. With Bush boasting native food and courtyard dining on Gadigal land, pop in over the weekend to try out the newest dish while picking from the current happy hour menu – think $3 oysters and a $6 Hawkes Lager. This special menu will continue rotating drink combos and accompanying snacks, so expect something new to taste on every visit.
Arms Length Bar’s Weekend Specials
7 Kellett Street, Potts Point | Friday–Sunday, 12pm until late
Image credit: Arms Length Bar | Instagram
Arms Length is bringing special after special, including their Sunday $2 Oysters and Lo Fi wines to amplify those end-of-week afternoons. Seated outdoors amongst fairy-light wrapped branches, share as many freshly shucked oysters as your heart desires while your wallet stays happy. This, with the right company and specifically curated wine served to your table, is what we consider the ideal Sunday in Sydney activity.
This bar is also hosting DJ nights every Friday and Saturday from 6pm until late, where you can sip on happy hour drinks from 4pm and get up to groove soon after. This spot gets busy, so keep an eye on their What's On page and book yourself a spot this weekend.
Ramen At Saké
12 Argyle Street, The Rocks | Daily
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Saké's flagship menu is getting steamy for lunch—ramen will now be available at The Rocks venue daily. House-made broths are slow-simmered with kombu and vegetables, heavy on umami flavours and depth. There'll be three bowls to test out, and we promise to turn a blind eye if you start cycling them throughout the week.
First is a rich soy tonkotsu ($29) with pork chashu, soft egg and a touch of yuzu; a spicy miso version built on house-made tare and gochujang ($30); and lastly, an aburamen—a soupless style tossed with chicken oil and topped with sukiyaki wagyu ($30).
This offer is here to stay, so there's no rush to get to down there—but between us, we've already booked in for this weekend.
Studio Try Ons At Katharina Lou
Unit 16B, Level 1, 32 Ralph Street, Alexandria, Sydney | Thursdays–Saturdays, 10am–3pm
Image credit: Katharina Lou | Website
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 Street, Surry Hills | Wednesday–Saturdays, 12pm–5pm
Image credit: China Heights Gallery | Website
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 Shaun Daniel Allen, 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.
Henley's Rock Revival Saturdays
9 Lime Street, 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.
The Island: Summer Season
Departure: Man O'War Steps, Farm Cove Street, Sydney CBD | Every Saturday
Image credit: The Island | Instagram
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
Image credit: Island Radio | Instagram
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 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 | Every weekend
Image credit: Elliott's | Instagram
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).
On Saturdays from 2.30pm to 5pm, you can expect a groovy set from their DJs—think rare beats, funk cuts and soulful classics to get the courtyard buzzing. The vibes will be staying high afterwards, with a tactical change of music taste to lead you into the evening. Finishing off the weekend comes a set of beats from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, wrapping up your week on a high note.
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.
RELICS: A New World Rises
Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Darlinghurst | Saturday 16 August, 2025—Tuesday 27 January, 2026
Image credit: Australian Museum | Website
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.
Main image credit: Felon's Manly | Instagram
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