2025 is serving a massive lineup of events and activities in Sydney/Eora to keep your calendar absolutely loaded.
Expect a jam-packed February in Sydney with summer fun, food-filled experiences, theatre events, and a banging lineup of live music.
Here are Urban List's picks for the best things to do in Sydney this week, the rest of February, and further into 2025.
- February 2025 Food Events And Markets
- February 2025 Art, Culture And Exhibitions
- February 2025 Music, Theatre And Film Events
- What's On In Sydney Later In 2025
- What's On And Coming Up Near Sydney In 2025
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February Food Events And Markets
Grey Goose Altius x O Bar and Dining
O Bar and Dining, Australia Square, Level 47/264 George Street, Sydney CBD | Until Sunday 9 February
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To celebrate Grey Goose’s new luxury vodka—Grey Goose Altius—O Bar has crafted a limited-time bespoke cocktail list featuring a $42 Altini served dry or wet with lemon or olives and a caviar bump for just $15; a $36 Twisted cocktail mixing Altius, Aperol, yellow Chartreuse and passion fruit; a floral $36 Altius Gimlet with St. Germain elderflower liqueur and lime; and a $28 Espressotini combining Grey Goose Original with coffee liqueur, 100% arabica coffee and salted caramel. Book your late-night rendezvous or pre-dinner sip here.
Super Bowl
Various Locations | Monday 10 February, from 10am
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The Super Bowl returns this February as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs. We’ve picked the best snack-loaded spots to watch the game live as well as the iconic Kendrick Lamar and SZA halftime show.
Chuck Trailer’s is hosting a Super Bowl Party in Bondi with $50 grandstand tickets including reserved seating, a basket of wings and three Coors beers, while Wayward Brewing in Camperdown has burgers, wings, hot dogs and drink deals all day.
Just-launched Yogi’s Sports Bar in Chatswood is serving up $29pp bottomless wings and fries until halftime, $20 Budweiser buckets and $16 cocktail specials, with live screenings around the venue, and post-game activities like electronic darts and jumbo foosball.
The Bat & Ball Hotel in Redfern is open from 8am and dishing up $8 Bud and Jager beers, $10 poutine, $15 wings, $15 cheese steaks and a $100 bar tab for the best-dressed table.
Potts Point’s Penny’s Hotel is opening at 9am and serving $5 hot dogs, $12 chilli fries, $18 half-a-kilo buffalo wings, $21 cheeseburger with chips and $25 buckets of Budweiser and Coors Light, while The Alfred Hotel is serving wings for just $1 and $7 schooners of Philter and Young Henrys.
Valentine's Day
Various Locations | Friday 14 February
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Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches, so we’ve rounded up over 50 romantic restaurants in Sydney that have swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day dinners we know you and your special someone will love. From aphrodisiac menus and beautiful waterfront views to candle-lit dinners and dinner-accompanying cabaret shows, there’s plenty of romantic experiences in Sydney to celebrate with your loved one. To seal the deal, buy a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift, deliver a beautiful floral bouquet from one of Sydney’s best florists or book a couples getaway near Sydney.
The Summer Of Gin
Grain Bar, Four Seasons Sydney, 199 George Street, Sydney CBD | Mondays–Thursdays, 5pm–7pm until 6 March
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In an era when a single oyster can set you back close to ten bucks, Grain Bar has a summer special that all Sydney oyster and gin fans need to hit.
They're doing a curated menu of gin martinis and DIY gin and tonics (featuring local and international spirits with DIY tonics and garnishes), pairing your pick of tipple with half a dozen Sydney Rock oysters for just $34. You can walk in for the perfect summertime knockoff or aperitivo hour, or book online.
Veuve Clicquot In The Sun
The Jackson, Sydney Harbour | Saturday 1 and 8 February, 8 and 22 March, 12pm–4pm
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Veuve Clicquot In The Sun takes guests aboard The Jackson, a multi-million-dollar superyacht, for a 3.5-hour cruise around Sydney Harbour backgrounded by fresh tunes from top-tier DJs.
The $145pp ticket includes a glass of Veuve on arrival, a premium oyster bar, a gelato cart and Clicquot-inspired canapes like sweet potato truffle fries and gourmet sliders, or upgrade to VIP for an additional $125pp featuring priority boarding, exclusive booth seating, dedicated service and a 1.5-litre Veuve Clicquot magnum.
For some extra boat time, the Jackson Flyer does pick-ups and drop-offs from Manly or Rose Bay for $25pp return, or hop off at King Street Wharf to keep the party going. Grab tickets here.
$12 Paella Lunches
Deux Freres, Quay Quarter Lanes, 16 Loftus Lane | Thursdays and Fridays, 11.30am–2.30pm
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The Quay Quarter Lanes precinct in Sydney's Circular Quay is a buzzing food and drink precinct with European laneway vibes. Every Thursday and Friday, Basque pintxos destination Deux Freres is taking over the Quay Quarter Lanes with giant pans of piping hot paella, for both takeaway and dine-in.
You can grab yourself a plate of paella for just $12—and, if you’re there on a Friday, there’s also a chance you’ll get serenaded by a traditional Basque guitar player.
Claris—The Chicest Mouse In Paris
The Grounds of Alexandria, 7a/2 Huntley Street, Alexandria | Until March, 2025
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Celebrating the beloved work of Aussie illustrator Megan Hess (and going tres romantic in perfect time for Valentine's Day) The Grounds of Alexandria's current laneway activation is inspired by Claris – The Chicest Mouse In Paris. The styling is complete with abundant roses and other pink florals, large-scale Megan Hess illustrations, and Parisian motifs including a pink Eiffel Tower that sparkles after dark, and mocktail and dessert specials.
As always, you need to have dined at The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed (or be attending at event) to experience the laneway activation (and might be asked to show a receipt to prove it). See more about what's on and how to attend online.
February Art, Culture And Exhibitions
Social Serve Australian Open Party
Lyne Park Tennis Centre, Rose Bay | Saturday 1 February, 3.30pm–9.30pm
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Feeling FOMO from all the AO action in Melbourne? Head to Rose Bay’s Lyne Park Tennis Centre for the Social Serve Australian Open Party featuring a lineup of live DJs, tennis lessons, mixed doubles social games, refreshing cocktails and prizes for best dressed.
Tickets range from $29–$99, including two alcoholic drinks and access to an exclusive after-party at The Golden Sheaf Hotel with a complimentary Aperol Spritz on arrival, plus proceeds support a great cause, Rally4Ever, a charity tackling mental health with tennis.
Squid Game: The Experience
Big Top, Luna Park Sydney, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point | Until Sunday 2 February
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142 million people watched Squid Game, and now Luna Park Sydney is bringing the challenges to life with a brand-new immersive experience in line with the season two drop on Netflix on 26 December. Test your skills in high-stakes strategy games, from the iconic Red Light Green Light to exclusive new dares with unexpected twists.
Compete solo or in teams of up to 25 and accumulate points across escalating rounds for 45 minutes, with one final winner. Unlike the show, you get to keep playing after you're eliminated—phew.
Celebrate your win with traditional Korean treats and exclusive merch at the Night Market, where there’ll also be live cooking demos and unique photo ops. Tickets are available online now from $44pp.
BrookieFest
Various locations in Brookvale | Friday 7–Sunday 9 February
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BrookieFest is a major Northern Beaches three-day festival in Brookvale’s industrial district, bringing together a bunch of eateries, breweries and distilleries in the area to host over 30 events.
There’s exciting Esky races, chilli eating contests, dart competitions, golf driving challenges, ceramic workshops, wood chopping, skateboarding demos, pony rides, scavenger hunts, pop-up market stalls, and live music.
Plus win exclusive prizes with the Brookie Trail Passport, a fun loyalty program where you can collect stamps by scanning QR codes at multiple venues like Bucketty’s, Four Pines, Sale Pepe Pizzeria, Manly Spirits Distillery, Freshwater Brewery and more. Find out all the details here.
A Street Party Named Fitz
The Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo | Sunday 9 February, 12pm–8pm
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A massive summer street party is taking over Dowling Street and Reid Avenue outside The Old Fitzroy Hotel. There’ll be heaps of food like cheeseburgers, duck croquettes, and roast chicken, lamb and mushroom ragu rolls, alongside tinnies from Young Henry’s and Heaps Normal, ice cream from Mapo Gelato, theatre and burlesque shows, roving clowns, free face painting, and live music from folk singer-songwriter Angus Stone’s band Dope Lemon, DJ Elliott Hammond of The Delta Riggs, ex-Wiggles member Murray Cook’s Soul Movers, and heavy-hitting rock band The Buoys.
Like last year, the event is family-and-pet friendly and completely free to attend, with a portion of funds raised going to the not-for-profit Old Fitz Theatre, Australia’s only remaining pub theatre. RSVP for free here.
Australia SailGP
Sydney Harbour | Friday 7–Sunday 9 February
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One of Australia’s most anticipated summer events returns to Sydney Harbour. The 2025 Australia SailGP sees the best international sailing teams race in F50 catamarans in an adrenaline-fuelled competition that’s like the F1 but on the water.
It all kicks off at Glebe Island on Friday from 4.30pm with behind-the-scenes viewing of the F50s, an athlete Q&A, DJ tunes, food trucks and a pop-up container bar. The races run on Saturday and Sunday between 3pm and 4.30pm with live viewing from Shark Island, official spectator boats or you can BYO boat. Prices start at $85 here.
The Friends Experience: The One In Sydney
The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney CBD | Until Sunday 16 February
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The FRIENDS Experience is finally in Sydney to celebrate the beloved show’s 30th anniversary. Fans can immerse themselves in iconic scenes like Joey and Chandler’s recliners and a full recreation of Central Perk, plus original costumes and props from the show.
Get ready to lose yourself in the unforgettable moments of Friends in this one-of-a-kind experience—Tickets start at $25.
UL x T2 Thrive In '25 Goodie Bag Giveaway
Various locations | Monday 17 February–Sunday 2 March
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To help you shake up your wellness routine in 2025, we've teamed up with T2 to give away free goodie bags at selected wellness spaces across Sydney. Packed with a stack of different brews, you can bag yours at Capybara in Surry Hills, Scout Pilates in Redfern, Sauna Amalfi in Avalon, Fayshell in Neutral Bay, and Ottoman Turkish Bath in South Granville.
Summer at Marrinawi Cove
Marrinawi Cove, Barangaroo Reserve | Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm–3pm, until 23 February
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Offering a relaxing refuge away from packed beaches like Bondi, Marrinawi Cove is the perfect place to park up this summer. It’s a hidden swimming spot in Barangaroo that ticks the all boxes—pristine water, views of the Harbour Bridge and plenty of space to kickback on sandstone slabs.
Plus, on Saturdays and Sundays throughout summer there’ll be live acoustic tunes and refreshing Rivareno gelato dished out during the peak midday heat between 12pm–3pm.
February Music, Theatre And Film Events
Peter and the Starcatcher
Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket | Until Sunday 9 February
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The untold prequel to Peter Pan is unveiled in Peter and the Starcatcher, an award-winning Broadway hit that's made its way to Sydney's Capitol Theatre for a limited time. Based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, the theatre show brings the whimsical world of Neverland to life.
The story follows a young orphan boy who becomes Peter Pan, alongside Molly Aster, a Starcatcher-in-training, as they go on a quest to protect magical starstuff from the villainous Black Stache, revealing the origins of Neverland, Captain Hook, and Peter’s eternal youth along the way. Packed with humour and heart, the production is perfect for all ages. Grab tickets from just $79 here.
Luzia
The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park | Until Sunday 9 February
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Luzia by Cirque du Soleil is now on in Sydney, bringing thrilling circus disciplines including acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, hoop diving, puppetry, contortionism and more to the big top at The Entertainment Quarter.
Commemorating 25 years since Cirque du Soleil first wowed Australian audiences, this extraordinary production—the company's 38th original production since 2018—is set against a backdrop of an imaginary Mexico where dreams meet reality through enchanting landscapes including cenotes, arid deserts, smoky dance halls and disused movie sets.
Luzia is the first touring production by Cirque du Soleil to utilise a massive rain curtain and water basin for visual effect and more large-scale, innovative elements like gigantic treadmills. Learn more about the show and tickets.
Barry Can’t Swim
Liberty Hall, 220 Bent St, Moore Park | Wednesday 12 February, from 5.30pm
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With an iconic Boiler Room and a few mega sets on the 2025 Laneway Festival tour under his belt—including an absolute sunset stunner on Sunday in Sydney—Scottish musician, producer and DJ Barry Can't Swim will play a last-minute set at Liberty Hall on Wednesday 12 February, supported by Irish DJ SHEE.
Limited tickets are available online now for $35.90 with a percentage of sales going to Pay The Rent.
Wuthering Heights
Ros Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay | Until Friday 15 February
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Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, who was named in the 2022 list of Most Influential British Artists by Sky Arts, Wuthering Heights will play for a limited season at the Ros Packer Theatre.
Known for her innovative approach to storytelling, this beloved classic is in sure hands under Rice’s direction. The production has been decorated with five-star reviews and praised for being as wild and unpredictable as the wily windy moors themselves. Given our recent love affair with onstage gothic classics, we predict this bold, clever new production will be a favourite of 2025. Tickets start at $94.90.
Westpac OpenAir Cinema
Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point | Until 18 February
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The Westpac OpenAir Cinema has raised its three-storey-tall movie screen over Sydney Harbour again, returning for a 28th year of showing new releases and cherished favourites against an iconic Sydney backdrop.
The 41-night 2025 program includes must-see new movies like Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Gladiator II and Babygirl, plus classics including Notting Hill, Dirty Dancing and Crocodile Dundee.
OpenAir Cinema is going beyond popcorn and choc tops as usual for its food lineup, bringing a three-part dining program offering casual a la carte eats by Luke Nguyen, waterfront Italian treats from the Fabbrica crew, and a four-course menu by Danielle Alvarez to its Sydney Harbour waterfront site. See more here.
Laneway Cinema At The Rocks
Playfair Street, The Rocks | Wednesdays until 26 March
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Sydney's beloved free outdoor cinema is back for another summer, showing beloved films, new releases, and seasonal picks under the stars, with comfy bean bags and deck chairs for the ultimate mid-week date night or summer holidays outing.
As always, the Laneway Cinema at The Rocks raises funds for a new charity partner each month, with movie titles released a few weeks in advance. Popcorn sales go to a good cause, and there's also a Hickson House Distilling Co. pop-up bar cart. See what's on the lineup online.
Cinderella
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney CBD | Until Friday 28 March
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Straight off the back of the ruby slipper mania of 2024, Cinderella (Cendrillon) is putting the glass slipper back in the spotlight, with the Australian debut of a playful new staging from Laurent Pelly for the Sydney Festival. With whimsical sets, lavish costuming and OTT choreography, this production is the full fairytale fantasy.
Fresh from sell-out seasons at the Metropolitan Opera of New York and Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, this fairytale favourite is performed in English, making it a perfect fit for newcomers to opera. Tickets range from $49 to $389.
Moonlight Cinema
The Amphitheatre, Centennial Park | Until Sunday 30 March
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Moonlight Cinema returns for another season of movie screenings under the stars amongst the leafy Centennial Park. Catch new releases like Wicked, Gladiator 2 and A Complete Unknown, family-friendly flicks like Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King, or cult classics like Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone, Shrek and The Princess Diaries.
Bring a picnic blanket and pillows or level up with a premium experience including a comfy bean bed, food package and waiter service. Although it's fully BYO, there’s also food trucks and an Aperol Spritz bar on-site for movie snacks and snips. Grab tickets online here.
Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions
Cockatoo Island/Wareamah, Sydney Harbour | Saturdays until 5 April
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Cockatoo Island is going all out this summer with Sunset Sessions on the lawns of heritage Biloela House every Saturday until 5 April. Expect epic live outdoor sets from up-and-coming musicians like psychedelic multi-instrumentalist Misty Lanes and Youth Group songwriter Toby Martin on 1 Feb, ambient solo artist Nikodimos and Triple J-featured singer and producer Sarah Levins on 15 Feb, and indie-rock singer-songwriter Aislinn Young alongside country-folk artist Watty Thompson on 22 Feb—all backgrounded by sparkling Sydney Harbour.
Pack a picnic blanket, catch the ferry across, pre-order food and drinks from the Marina Cafe & Bar popup stall and enjoy live music all arvo or stay longer and book overnight camping or accommodation on the island. Tickets are just $35 per person or free for children 12 and under, book here.
What's On In Sydney In 2025
All About Women 2025
Sydney Opera House | Wednesday 5, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March
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Aligning with International Women's Day on 8 March, the 13th annual All About Women program returns to the Sydney Opera House. An impressive lineup of over 50 international and Australian storytellers will explore gender and equality through engaging live panels, stand-up comedy acts and immersive experiences.
Key events include American journalist and podcaster Kara Swisher’s X Files, Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Kate Berlant’s one-woman stand-up show, winner of Alone Australia Gina Chicks’ Wild At Heart story, a conversation with Rachel House who voices Gramma Tala in Disney’s Moana, a satirical feminist roast with class act comedians and Game Changers; a discussion about women in sport with professional soccer player and former Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams. Ticket prices vary for each event, book online here.
What's On And Coming Up Near Sydney In 2025
The Zin House Cooking School Series
The Zin House, 329 Tinja Lane, Eurunderee | Until Sunday 16 February, 10am–1pm
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Mudgee’s hatted restaurant The Zin House is hosting a series of Sunday cooking classes with owner Kim Currie and her talented team. Classes fit up to 16 people and begin with harvesting seasonal produce in the surrounding gardens, followed by a step-by-step cooking guide, ending in a shared meal and glass of wine for $95 per person.
Each weekend focuses on a different theme with jams, pickles and preserving on Sunday 23 February; pasta basics and sauces on Sunday 2 February; and bread-based cooking on Sunday 16 February. Book a class here.
Volvo X Into The Wild
Blue Mountains | Until March
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Escape Sydney in eco-friendly style thanks to Into The Wild’s new Blue Mountains stay, Tiny Astrid, and Volvo Car Australia’s eco-friendly SUV, the EX30.
You can book a stay at the new tiny house complete with breathtaking views, a loft queen bed, and a private wood-fired hot tub, and get there in sustainable style with the option of borrowing a Volvo EX30 for the journey. The all-electric SUV—which was designed to have the smallest carbon footprint of any Volvo to date—has timeless Scandinavian design that matches the luxe minimalism of Tiny Astrid.
Stays start at $349 per night, with use of the Volvo EX30 from $220 per trip and pick-up in Five Dock, Rushcutters Bay or Parramatta—learn more and book the tiny house and EX30 online.
A Night In Nashville
The Agricultural Pavilion, Orange Showground, Leeds Parade, Orange NSW | Saturday 15 March, 4pm–11.30pm
Dust off those cowboy boots and head on down to Orange’s country-music-filled shindig. A Night In Nashville is an All-American-themed music festival with massive-name country singers like ARIA chart-topping artist Hayley Jensen and Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Robbie Mortimer, alongside Jemma Beech, Nathan Lamont and Katie Jane. There’ll be lots of line dancing amongst hay bales, American food trucks, multiple bars, mechanical bull rides, prizes for best dressed and more. Tickets are $110, grab them here.
Great Southern Nights
Venues across NSW | Friday 21 March–Sunday 6 April
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Over 300 live gigs spanning all genres from acoustic to house will be taking over 120 venues around NSW across 17 nights for Great Southern Nights. Major must-sees are The Presets at Waves in Wollongong on Friday 21 March, Matt Corby at The Green Room Byron in Tyagarah on Saturday 22 March, Running Touch at Newcastle’s King Street Band Room on Sunday 23 March, Bag Raiders at ARQ Darlinghurst on Saturday 29 March, Crooked Colours at Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel on Friday 4 April, plus loads more. Suss the full lineup and grab tickets here.
Newcastle Food Month
Venues across Newcastle, NSW | Tuesday 1–Wednesday 30 April
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Foodies are in for a real treat cause Newcastle Food Month returns for its 5th edition in April with more food, more deals and more one-off dining experiences. The month-long festival highlights culinary talent in Newcastle’s thriving food scene with over 100 local businesses joining in on the action. Big names include the Roundhouse at Crystalbrook Kingsley, The Flotilla and its sibling venue Vecina, hatted Humbug, Foghorn Brewery, Earp Distillery and heaps more.
Plus Plate Date returns as 50 dining destinations offer a brunch, lunch or dinner with a drink for just $30, providing a chance to trial Newcastle’s cafes, restaurants and pubs on a budget. Check out more info here.
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