The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in Sydney This Summer
Fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events await.

The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in Sydney This Summer
Summer is finally here and after a wet and woolly couple of years, we've been blessed with a run of sun here in Sydney. This makes it the perfect time to get your cultural fix at an outdoor event, or to head to a spot where you can enjoy a meal and something to drink while you soak in some rays.
Luckily, Sydney has plenty happening across its array of outdoor spaces this summer. Whether you're keen to putt your way through themed mini golf courses, upgrade your summer threads at a market or catch a movie at an openair cinema, this city's got you covered. Here's where to head if you're looking to make the most of the warm weather and crisp summer air.
Image: Laneway Festival, BCS Imaging
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Arts & Entertainment
Mopoke 24-Hour Cinema
A free 24-hour outdoor cinema playing Studio Ghibli and Wes Anderson films is popping up on Macquarie Street — but just for one day and night.
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Food & Drink
Disney at The Grounds
Be The Grounds of Alexandria's guest to celebrate 100 years of Disney and its on-screen gems.
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The Great Club Marrickville Block Party
The Great Club is hosting a Hottest 100 party with its mates Baba's Place, Pepito's and Grumpy Donuts.
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Salón del Amor
This monthly party brings laidback DJ sets to Norfolk Hotel's sun-soaked beer garden.
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Arts & Entertainment
Yabun Festival 2023
This annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures returns in full to Victoria Park, with Tia Gostelow and Aodhan.
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Food & Drink
Hello Auntie x Philter Brewing Lunar New Year Pop-Up
Hello Auntie and Philter Brewing are coming together for a Lunar New Year feast featuring exciting street food creations from Chef Cuong and his mum.
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Travel & Leisure
KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix Sydney
The world's most exciting race on the water is coming to Sydney Harbour this February.
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Arts & Entertainment
For The Love
A star-studded lineup of Australian and international artists is taking over Thomas Dalton Park — and there's an exclusive package that'll have you stay nearby, sip refreshing summer bevs and dance under sunset skies with a VIP experience on the day.
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Travel & Leisure
Greek Summer Festival
This massive celebration of Greek culture will take over Carss Bush Park with loukoumades, souvlaki, a huge barbecue and a fireworks display synchronised to Greek music.
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Arts & Entertainment
Warner Bros. 100 Open Air Cinema at Darling Quarter
Enjoy classic films and brand-new blockbusters under the stars at this free outdoor cinema.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sunset Sessions at Cockatoo Island
Catch great live music and gorgeous views over the harbour every Saturday as the sun goes down.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sydney Lunar Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit as Haymarket is taken over by performances, market stalls, themed feasts, lion dances and dragon boat racing.
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Food & Drink
The Harbour
Enjoy fish and chips under the sails of the Sydney Opera House at this summer pop-up restaurant.
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Arts & Entertainment
Cupid's Koi Garden
This multi-sensory family of inflatable characters will spark wonder and help you beat the heat.
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Arts & Entertainment
Flickerfest International Short Film Festival Sydney 2023
Spend a balmy summer’s night watching a stellar lineup of short films right by Bondi Beach.
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Arts & Entertainment
Vigil: Awaken
This annual Sydney Festival event provides a thoughtful way to collectively reflect on January 26.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sydney Symphony Under the Stars 2023
Grab your picnic rug for a spectacular night of classical music in the park.
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Sydney Festival 2023
Sydney's major arts festival returns for 2023 with more than 700 performances across 50-plus venues.
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Arts & Entertainment
Mopoke
This free 24-hour arts and cultural festival is taking over Macquarie Street.
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Travel & Leisure
Summer at Bondi Pavilion
The Pav is celebrating its first summer since relaunch with a stellar line-up of events.
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Chatswood Year of the Rabbit Festival
Celebrate the year of good fortune with food stalls, fiery dancing dragons and inflatable bunny figurines floating across the streets of the lower north shore.
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Travel & Leisure
Cockle Bay Wharf Pedal Boats 2022–23
Cruise around Darling Harbour in an old-school pedal boat this summer.
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Food & Drink
Casa Aperol at Promenade Bondi Beach
Expect an Amalfi-inspired escape when Casa Aperol pops up on the shores of Bondi Beach this summer.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sunset Cinema North Sydney 2023
Settle in for an al fresco screening of 'The Menu' or 'There's Something About Mary'.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sunset Cinema St Ives 2022–23
Cinema under the stars is returning to St Ives Showground with Christmas films, big-screen blockbusters and a three-day doggo fest.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Huxleys at Oxford House
Escape into the fantastical androgynous world of Will and Garrett Huxley.
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Food & Drink
EQ Dining Festival
This summer, Thursday night at the Entertainment Quarter is for street food, drinks to match, live music and play for all ages.
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Arts & Entertainment
Westpac Openair Cinema 2023
Mrs Macquaries Point's stunning outdoor cinema is back for another summer, screening new, recent and classic flicks across 40 nights.
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Travel & Leisure
Pixar Putt Darling Harbour 2022–23
A Pixar-themed mini golf course is popping up at the Pier St Underpass this summer.
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Arts & Entertainment
Maho Magic Bar
This January, a neon-lit Shinjuku-inspired bar and a performance space is hitting Tumbalong Park as part of the 2023 Sydney Festival.
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Moonlight Cinema Sydney 2022–23
Moonlight Cinema is back for another huge summer of cinema under the stars.
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Laneway Festival 2023
HAIM, Joji and Phoebe Bridgers headline Laneway's huge comeback lineup for 2023.
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Arts & Entertainment
So Frenchy So Chic 2023
Spend an afternoon in Bicentennial Park drinking champagne, eating cheese, listening to French music and frolicking on the lawn.
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Arts & Entertainment
Inner West Night Market
An easy-going market packed with food, drinks and produce in the heart of the inner west.