2025 is serving a massive lineup of events and activities in Sydney/Eora to keep your calendar absolutely loaded.
Expect a jam-packed July in Sydney with heaps of food-filled experiences, unique events, theatre shows, and a banging roster of entertainment.
Here are Urban List's picks for the best things to do in Sydney this week, the rest of July, and further into 2025.
- July 2025 Food Events And Markets
- July 2025 Art, Culture And Exhibitions
- July 2025 Music, Theatre And Film Events
- What's Coming Up In Sydney
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July Food Events And Markets
NOMAD Truffle Brunch
NOMAD Sydney, 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills | Every Sunday from 15 June to 20 July, from 10am–2pm
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Surry Hills icon, NOMAD, is bringing 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.
Sydney Spirits Festival
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney Cove, Circular Quay | Friday 11–Sunday 13 July
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Pouring into Sydney Harbour for three days, Sydney Spirits Festival offers unlimited tastings from over 50 top-tier Aussie and international distillers, including botanical gins, peanut butter whisky, award-winning negronis and more artisan liqueurs—all available to purchase on the day, too.
There’ll also be global food stalls, free drop-in workshops by the International Spirits Academy, and ticketed masterclasses where you can delve into the world of single malt whisky with Bill Lark (aka the godfather of Australian whisky), take part in an exclusive Oyster Shell Gin masterclass with oyster pairings, and get creative with a Riff On The Classics cocktail class with Ester Spirits.
Tickets range from $50pp to $90pp for a 3-hour session, $70pp for two ticket bundles and $60pp for four ticket bundles, plus booking fees. Book online.
Bastille Day Dinner
Loulou Bistro, Boulangerie & Traiteur, 61 Lavender Street, Milsons Point | Monday 14 July, from 5pm
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Milsons Point’s modern bistro, Loulou, is hosting a one-off Bastille Day Dinner showcasing fab French gastronomy by Head Chef Ned Parker. For $130pp, you’ll dine on a three-course shared dinner featuring terrine, steak tartare, a lobster and endive salad, rainbow trout a la provençale, traditional choucroute garnie, and a preserved cherry clafoutis, plus petite madeleines. Book online.
The boulangerie and traiteur is also slinging Bastille Day-inspired vanilla and raspberry mille-feuilles from Saturday 12–Monday 14 July—also available at Petit Loulou in Martin Place Metro Station on 14 July.
Sydney Bastille Festival
Circular Quay and surrounds, Sydney CBD | Thursday 17–Sunday 20 July
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Sydney’s Bastille Festival is back, bringing four days of French food, wine and frivolity to Circular Quay. Expect more than 120 pop-up eateries serving melty raclette, stuffed crepes, escargot, oysters, macarons and more, over 18 bars pouring French champagne, mulled wine, spiced cider, beers and cocktails, a 1.4-kilometre Bastille Wine Walk through eight French wine regions, free live performances, French films overlooking Sydney Harbour, cabaret shows and DJ parties.
Entry is free with some ticketed events—come hungry, thirsty and ready to party like you’re in Paris. View more details online.
Christmas In July At The Polish Club
182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield | Sunday 20 July
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The Polish Club Ashfield is running a community–based Christmas In July market, filled with food, live entertainment, and handmade crafts. Expect an abundance of traditional Polish treats, including decadent pierogi dumplings stuffed with white cheese or meat, kielbasa (Polish sausages), and giant jam-filled paczki doughnuts, to be washed down with a mulled wine or cider.
The market will be hosting a variety of entertainment to keep the whole fam busy—catch a dance from the Polish Folkloric Dance Ensemble, or the Ceroc and Modern Jive Company. Need a bit more excitement? The live sabre fighting will definitely keep you on your toes.
Burwood Winter Markets
Burwood Park | Sunday 20 July
This July, Burwood Park is putting on a show for the Inner West community—celebrating great food, boutique shopping, and all our favourite winter goodies. Burwood Winter Markets are all about celebrating local goods and community, making this the perfect day out for residents and visitors alike.
Christmas In July At Three Blue Ducks
1/85 Dunning Avenue, The Cannery, Rosebery | Sunday 20 July
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Three Blue Ducks in Rosebery is plating up festive faves for one day only, with a special Christmas in July menu from 12pm to 3pm. For just $79pp, expect smoked trout blinis, roast turkey with all the trimmings, glazed ham and bacon-wrapped sausages. For dessert, it doesn’t get better than traditional Christmas pud, with mulled wine and cider to sip. Don’t miss out, book here.
MUCHO Tequila Trail
Various locations | Tuesday 22–Saturday 26 July
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Some of Sydney's fave bars from the MUCHO Group are joining forces to present the city's first-ever Tequila Trail. The self-guided trail across Cantina Ok!, Centro 86 and Tio's Cerveceria invites urban wanderers to try Herradura's award-winning expressions across each venue, stamping a trail postcard along the way—all for free.
Register for your pass online and present it in any venue to receive your postcard, which unlocks the free drinks; stock is limited, so we'd be planning a cheeky mid-week crawl.
LOAM X Two Good Chef Dinner Series
47/53 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney CBD | Wednesday 30 July, 6.30pm
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Ace Hotel Sydney’s all-day restaurant LOAM is being taken over by esteemed chef Alanna Sapwell-Stone (of Eltham Hotel, Saint Peter, and Arc Dining fame) for Two Good Co’s quarterly dinner series, with proceeds supporting women experiencing domestic violence, homelessness and trauma.
The one-off $110pp three-course dinner is paired with wines by Balmy Nights and takes an elevated approach to comfort cooking—aligning with Two Good’s third cookbook Change The Course—with cauliflower soup with curried Welsh rarebit, a German-style meatloaf with a sophisticated spin, and Alanna’s apple and rhubarb strudel on the lineup—which will remain on the menu as an monthly special in August with $2 from each dish donated to Two Good Co. Book online.
Truffle Thursdays At Rocker
Rocker, 5/39–53 Campbell Parade, North Bondi | Until Thursday 7 August
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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.
Christmas In July Festival
The Rocks, Sydney CBD | Friday 11 July–Saturday 20 July
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Sydney's Christmas in July festival will transform the historic laneways of The Rocks into a winter wonderland, complete with wooden chalets, fairy lights, and a forest of 40 real pine trees alongside Snow Lane.
Rug up, grab a hot-spiced mulled wine, and stroll down the cobbled pathway with artificial snow falling as you take in the towering nutcrackers and light installations overhead. Like the sound of this? Check out our picks for more Christmas in July offerings in Sydney.
July Art, Culture And Exhibitions
Bubble Planet
Paddington Pavilion, Sydney Olympic Park | Friday 6 June–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.
F45 Run Clubs
Various Around Sydney | Until Saturday 3 July
Bondi Festival
Bondi Beach, Bondi | Friday 4 July–Sunday 20 July
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Bondi Festival returns with more magic than ever. This year, the wintertime arts and cultural shindig sees a stacked lineup of live music, ice-skating at a pop-up rink, 360-degree views from the infamous Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel, a comedy gala starring Will Gibb and Alia Lievore at Bondi Pavilion’s Theatre, a festival-first Blue Sky Market for foodies at Bondi Park, and so much more. Read more about all the free and ticketed events online.
Lane Cove Roll-A-Round
The Canopy, Corner of Birdwood Lane and Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove | Friday 4–Sunday 13 July, 10am–8.45pm daily
An open-air roller rink is popping up in Lane Cove with themed skate nights, live DJs, prizes for best dressed and restaurant deals. Strap on skates for $10pp and glide around to disco, RnB, KPop, Bollywood or Reggaeton beats—it’s the perfect date night, friend outing and family-friendly school holiday activity.
Hot tip: you can also grab discounted tickets for $5pp when you spend $20 at Sunset Diner, Garçon, Masala Kitchen, Sugar Lane, Hecho en Mexico or S’Bread House that day or the day before—simply show your receipt.
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 here.
The Neighbour At The Gate
NAS Galleries, National Art School, 156 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst | Friday 11 July–Saturday 18 October
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The Neighbour at the Gate is a major exhibition at the NAS Galleries exploring connections between First Nations and Asian Australian communities through powerful installations, films, and performances curated by Clothilde Bullen OAM (Wardandi Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji), with Michael Do and Zali Morgan (Whadjuk Balladong and Wilman Noongar).
Highlights include Yawuru-based Malaysian-Chinese artist Jacky Cheng’s all-encompassing paifang (Chinese gate monument) installation, a bingo night-inspired installation by Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding, and a moving image and sound work by Iranian-Australian artist Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson—all interrogating themes of national identity, migration, and cultural resilience. The exhibition is free to attend anytime between 11am to 5pm Monday–Saturday, from 11 July until 18 October.
NAIDOC Week At AGNSW
Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Art Gallery Road, Sydney CBD | Sunday 6–Sunday 13 July
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To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025, the Art Gallery of New South Wales has a huge lineup of First Nations music, performances, films, talks, weaving workshops and exhibitions.
ARIA award-winning Yolŋu surf rock band King Stingray is taking the stage at Volume presents: Lightning song on Wednesday 9 July, supported by Wergaia/Wemba Wemba musician Alice Skye and singer-songwriter Keanu Nelson.
There’ll also be a world premiere of Bundjalung/Lama Lama artist Kev Carmody’s new music installation, film screenings and talks at Black Film Worker on Sunday 6 July, First Nations exhibitions like Yolŋu power: the art of Yirrkala, free drop-in weaving workshops at the Yiribana Gallery, family-friendly craft making, and kids school holiday storytime sessions throughout the week. View more details and 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 country 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.
The Real Insurance Harbour 10
Starting at The Rocks, Sydney Harbour, and Hickson Road, Barangaroo | Sunday 27 July
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The Real Insurance Harbour 10 is a race designed with Sydney runners front–of–mind—a 10km and 5km course which spans throughout the heart of the CBD and raises money for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. The race is designed for runners of all levels, with a fast, flat course that celebrates casual run club attendees and those training for future major races. Tickets are available on their website, with registrations open now.
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 taking inspiration from Sydney Harbour/Warrane, F=O=U=N=T=A=I=N (2020), a three-metre-tall white neon wall which audiences can walk through, and Composition for 37 Flutes (2018), where 37 glass pipes breathe sound into the gallery. Book tickets online from $20 for adults and $16 for concessions.
July Music, Theatre And Film Events
The Book of Mormon
Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket | Tuesday 15 July–Sunday 30 November
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Labelled “the best musical of this century” by the New York Times, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical-comedy, The Book Of Mormon, is returning to Sydney at the Capitol Theatre.
If you’re not familiar with the plot of this smash-hit, it follows two young mismatched Mormon missionaries as they aim to spread the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to a remote village in Uganda, which quickly unfolds with hilarious improvisations and satirical sing-a-longs. Tickets start at $99, plus a booking fee. Book online.
Nocturne
Pier Pavilion, 3 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo | Every Thursday–Saturday, 6pm–8.30pm, until Saturday 19 July
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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.
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/Eora 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/Eora 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.
Tender Comrade
White Rabbit Gallery, 30 Balfour Street, Chippendale | Until Sunday 16 November
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Until 1997, homosexuality was classified as a crime in China under the offence of 'hooliganism'. Despite no longer being considered a crime, the societal hangover and cultural pressures on LGBTQ+ individuals and communities persist. These communities call themselves tongzhi (同志) meaning 'comrade' or 'common will'.
Curated by David Williams, this month White Rabbit welcomes the opening of an exhibition that celebrates the resilience of Chinese queer communities. Leaning into the works that celebrate their powerful camaraderie, this exhibition allows its audience to immerse themselves in the tenderness that has bolstered Chinese queer communities to defy erasure. Find out more online.
What's Coming Up In Sydney
Very Short Film Festival
Event Cinemas Bondi, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction | Wednesday 6 August, 6.30pm–8.30pm
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The Very Short Film Festival is heading to Sydney on its national tour for one night only at Event Cinemas in Bondi. Catch exclusive screenings of over 20, under-five-minute short flicks from emerging Australian filmmakers, all responding to this year’s theme of ‘Seed’. The VSFF’s flicks span all genres from dramas and comedies to documentaries and animation, and there’ll be live Q&As from directors. View the full lineup and book tickets online from $25 for adults and $18 for concessions and under 18s.
Post-Run Cool Down Kick-Ons: Cafe Rave Edition
The Depot, 132A Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach | Sunday 10 August from 11am–4pm
Lace up for another epic post-run party when Urban List’s Cool Down Kick-Ons returns for 2025—and this year, we’re dialing up the vibes. In partnership with the legends at CELSIUS, we’re throwing a beachfront café rave at The Depot in North Bondi, packed with espresso-laced energy, roaming bites, and boogie-worthy beats.
Kicking off from 11am, this endorphin-fuelled party is your well-earned reward for smashing City2Surf. There’s everything you need to refuel and refresh, from buttery pastries to smoky hibachi skewers, five complimentary drinks, a full-day DJ set, and a CELSIUS-powered recovery zone. Trust us, this isn’t just a kick-ons—it’s the ultimate post-run celebration. Spots are limited, so grab your tickets now.
Cronulla Winter Market
Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla | Saturday 16 August and Sunday 17 August
Cronulla Winter Market is making the most of Sydney’s chilliest month, combining cosy market produce with waterside views and beachfront living. For one weekend in August, market–goers can enjoy live music and gourmet food, alongside a curated selection of small retailers peddling unique artisan goods.
Soft Centre Festival
Multiple locations | Thursday 28 August to Sunday 31 August
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Soft Centre is Sydney/Eora’s festival pioneering experimental art, sound, and new media—and it's returning this August to span four days, five venues and six unique activations. Soft Centre will be popping up all over Sydney, with locations in White Bay Power Station, Chauvel Cinema, St. Barnabas Church and Brand X. Expect a lineup of over 60 local and international artists, celebrating live music, performance art, expanded cinema, discourse and large-scale installation.
Sydney Fringe Festival
Various locations | 1 September—30 September
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NSW largest independent arts festival, Sydney Fringe Festival, is popping up for the month of September, featuring a diverse lineup of theatre, comedy, and writing. Partnering for the first time with Canberra Theatre Centre and Merrigong Theatre Company, the festival aims to bring locally made works to the Sydney stage, alongside the annual Touring Hub showcasing global talent. Highlights include commentaries on today’s digital hellscape, a moment for gender, sexuality and culture, religious discovery and boundary–pushing international talent. Check out their full program on their website.
The Rugby Championship: Wallabies Vs Argentina
Allianz Stadium, Driver Avenue, Moore Park | Saturday 13 September
Watch the Wallabies go head-to-head with Argentina in the highly anticipated Rugby Championship at Allianz Stadium. Don your green and gold and cheer on Australia live as they battle it out for victory against one of their biggest competitors. Grab tickets now from $29.90 for juniors (4–16 years), $39.90 for concession and $49.90 for adults, plus booking fees. Book online.
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