What’s On In Sydney This Week, This Month And Beyond
Lizzie Scorer
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
Ilaria Sanzari
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
2025 is serving a massive lineup of events and activities in Sydney/Eora to keep your calendar absolutely loaded.
Expect a jam-packed December in Sydney with heaps of food-filled experiences, unique events, moonlit movie nights, and a banging roster of entertainment.
Here are Urban List's picks for the best things to do in Sydney this week, all of December and further into 2025.
- December 2025 Food Events And Markets
- December 2025 Art, Culture And Exhibitions
- December 2025 Music, Theatre And Film Events
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December Food Events And Markets
Maisie’s Summer Fiesta At Yulli’s Brews
75A Burrows Rd, Alexandria | Saturday 6 December, from 3pm until late
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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.
Ciro's x Olympic Meats
Sydney’s getting a proper taste of Thirroul this December as the crew from Ciro’s head north for a one-night kitchen takeover at Olympic Meats. If you’ve tried their dough, you already know. If you haven’t, consider this your moment — the team are transporting their signature base straight into Marrickville, ready for a menu that blurs the lines between Greek, Italian, and the way Sydney likes to eat right now (turns out, a whole lot of dough, in tow).
The night centres on collaboration: Ciro’s bringing the dough; Olympic Meats handling the toppings, pulling from the staple ingredients that have defined their cult following. Expect a tight run of pizzas, meze-style plates, and salads for that proper family-table sprawl.The headline act? The Gyropizza, a riotous crossover loaded with Olympic’s smoked sausage and finished with freshly carved spit-roasted pork.
Chef-owner Timothy Cassimatis says the two crews have history, having previously teamed up down south. “I think it’s time Sydney got a taste of their dough too,” he adds, and honestly, he’s right.
Tickets are $70 for the set menu, and bookings are essential. Note, this event takes place at Olympic Meats in Sydney, not at Ciro’s in Thirroul.
Just Add Clicquot
Various Merivale Venues | Until Wednesday 31 December
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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.
Dumpling Making Classes At Lotus
Lotus The Galeries, 500 George St, Sydney | Ongoing
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In the dumpling-loving world, Lotus is a familiar name that sparks daydreams of crispy dough and juicy insides. Crafting some of the best dumplings in the city, Lotus is offering to share their expertise with their dumpling-making masterclasses at The Galeries location.
Whether you’re looking for a fun new date activity, trying to find a good spot to take your coworkers for the end-of-year wrap, or just want to level up on your culinary skills, this masterclass will teach you the tips and tricks of making delectable dumpling dishes. Available by booking only, submit an enquiry online to secure your spot as a future dumpling chef.
Sunday Arvos Pizza
Ace Hotel Sydney, via 53 Foy Lane, Sydney | Sunday 21 December, 3pm–7pm
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Sunday Arvos is Ace Hotel’s new chef series, and this month they’ve got pizza cooking that weekend right before Christmas festivities (for that pre-holiday feed). The previous event saw chefs Luke Powell, Drew Huxton and Jean-Paul El Tom serve up some fresh and perfectly crisp pizzas, so you can trust that the guest chef for this month will be bringing pizzas with a cultural twist and especially delectable flavour. Cooked up using the new Gozney Dome XL Gen 2, RSVP and come for free to find out which slice is calling your name.
Boozy Dolci At Otto Ristorante
Shop 8, 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo | Until end of February
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Sydney’s beloved Otto’s Ristorante is celebrating 25 years by whipping up a unique twist on Italian cannolis. Boozy Dolci is their new dessert special featuring cannoli filling inspired by the most renowned Italian liqueurs and cocktails. Think Nocello, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini and Limoncello in cannoli form with that extra crunch and sweetness. These exclusive desserts will be brought around to dining guests on a Boozy Dolci trolley, with each cannolo available à la carte for $14.
Dine-Out With Uber Eats
Various Locations | Ongoing
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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 first round of offers are running until 9 November, offering discounts of up to $200 off at a wide mix of Sydney restaurants. Expect fine dining favourites like nel., Chester Whites and Bottega Wine Bar, as well as mid-range gems including Island Radio, Pieno, Fabbrica and Don’t Tell Aunty. You’ll also find casual classics like Mary’s, Zeus Street Greek and Tuga Pastries joining in, making it easy to keep your local rituals alive without spending a fortune.
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.
Urban List X Amex Secret Menus
Various Locations | 1–30 November
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In case you missed it, we've teamed up with American Express for a blink-and-you'll-miss-it secret menu dining series. This is your chance to taste the dishes that chefs whip up when they're not plating your usual order—your VIP pass to fresh flavours you won't find on the menu.
From 1 to 30 November, we're taking over more venues across Sydney with exclusive secret menu dishes.
For this round, MLK Deli is dishing an irresistible pulled lamb sanga slathered in garlicky cacik and sumac onions, while the Fabbrica crew will be tossing housemade gigli with cuttlefish, pea and mint—a pasta so fresh it'll transport you straight to Puglia. Get your skates on, these won't be around for long.
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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.
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.
November Art, Culture And Exhibitions
The Island: Summer Season
Departure: Man O'War Steps, Farm Cove Street, Sydney CBD | Every Saturday
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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.
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.
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.
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.
November Music, Theatre And Film Events
Dog Nights At Moonlight Cinema
Centennial Park, Belvedere Amphitheatre, Broome Ave, Paddington | Until Sunday 5 April
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Moonlight Cinema is returning this summer for year number 30–that’s three decades of enjoying buttery fresh popcorn amongst Sydney’s golden sunset glows. This summer, they’re taking their dog-friendly policy to a new level by teaming up with the fresh dog food company Lyka, adding a dog menu to the regular feeds available.
For $17, this menu set comes with a fresh kangaroo meal, dental jerky, a doggie-themed cooler bag and even a lick mat for easy serving. Cuddle up with your furry friend to watch the best movies of the season on the big screen all throughout this summer.
Club 77 Summer Schedule
77 William St, Darlinghurst | Thursdays and Sundays from 4 December
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Bringing more nights of dancing and groovy DJ beats, Club 77 is turning up the heat this summer with their new Thursday and Sunday night parties. From now all the way until Mardi Gras, this venue is turning on those coloured lights and blasting tunes until the early morning hours, giving Sydneysiders new options for both weekday fun and weekend wrap-ups.
With an all-Aussie team, Thursday nights see collaborations between hosts Pho the Girls, Deepchild (bringing experience from Berlin) and Lex Barlin, while Sundays bring Headnoiz and Control.
Tongue Tied At Pleasure Club
6 Wilson St, Newtown | Every Sunday from 2 November–end of January
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From 5pm til late, Pleasure Club will be bringing out the best on the decks–including Touch Sensitive and friends–to get some heavy beats happening while cocktails are shaken up. For a late-night party worth cancelling your Monday plans for (or turning up a mess), Tongue Tied promises to make you “lose your words” and “find your rhythm”. Entry is free, just RSVP for a night of disco, funk and heat.
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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