The Best Things to Do in Sydney This November
Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.
Want to know what's on in Sydney this month? Well, a lot happens in this big, bustling city of ours. Think movie marathons, exhibitions, and everything from booze-fuelled shindigs to outdoor adventures in between. And, of course, there's always more around the corner, with next month no different. That means that there's plenty to look forward to, and plenty of activities to fill your diary to the brim.
To help you plot things out, make plans with the gang and make the most of every moment, we've rounded up the best things to do in Sydney in November. Don't say you don't have anything to do this month.
Recommended reads:
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
What's On in Sydney This Week
The Best Restaurants in Sydney
The Best Films and TV Shows to Stream This Month
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Enigma: Immersive Sound and Video Art
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
This avant-garde revue showcasing some of Australia's most innovative artists combines video installations, sound sculptures and more.
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The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney
Sat, 5 Oct 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Sydney
Way better than rewatching all 236 episodes, again.
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Cats & Dogs
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 - Sun, 20 Jul 2025
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
Featuring 250-plus works, NGV Australia's adorable exhibition agrees that there's no such thing as too many pet pictures.
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Laneway Cinema at The Rocks
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 - Wed, 26 Mar 2025
Atherden Street, The Rocks, The Rocks
This free excuse to see movies under the stars themes its monthly lineups — including Christmas classics in December, of course.
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Homegrown Christmas Decorations in The Rocks
Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 25 Dec 2024
The Rocks
Experience Christmas the Aussie way, featuring locally made decorations throughout The Rocks.
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The Rocks Markets Christmas Edition
Sat, 30 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec 2024
The Rocks
Find handcrafted gifts from local artisans and gourmet treats plus a festive vibe perfect for connecting with loved ones.
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Enchanted Christmas Markets at Westfield Bondi
Pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at this festive market.
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A Darling Harbour Christmas
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
Darling Harbour's epic lineup of free and festive activities will put even the most grinchy of mates in the holiday mood.
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Woollahra Hotel Christmas Market
Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra
Celebrate the holiday season at this popular pop-up market that's sure to be a merry night to remember.
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Double Bay Christmas Festival
Sat, 30 Nov, 2024
Steyne Park, Double Bay
Bring the whole family along for 100-plus stalls, live music, carnival rides and fireworks by the water.
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The Sydney Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets
Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Stock up on Christmas gifts for all the foodies in your life at this massive seasonal market featuring stalls from more than 150 different local producers.
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Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera
Wed, 8 Jan 2025 - Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Wharf 1, Wharf Theatre, Sydney
This comedic musical biopic about the infamous magical duo with a dangerous penchant for big cats is ready to cast a spell on Sydney Festival.
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Heaps Gay 11th Birthday Party at White Bay Power Station
Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
White Bay Power Station, Rozelle
Since its birth in 2013, Heaps Gay has created inclusive, safe, gloriously queer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, the party is getting dialled up to 11.
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Moonlight Cinema Sydney
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Centennial Park, Centennial Park
Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'The Substance' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in Centennial Park.
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Polo in the City
Sat, 9 Nov, 2024
Centennial Park, Centennial Park
This horseback sport with a storied history is entering the 21st century, bringing spectators closer to the action than ever before.
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Julie Mehretu: 'A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory' at MCA Australia
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
MCA, Sydney
The first exhibition dedicated to Julie Mehretu to be shown in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to the MCA in November.
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Light Up the Cross
Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Throughout November, Kings Cross is bringing back its glory days with a series of special deals, late-night events and novelty cocktails.
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Paddo Night Out
Thu, 21 Nov, 2024
Paddington, Paddington
This community-focused event will save your wallet with a bunch of generous deals, specials and free events while supporting local hospitality businesses at the same time.
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Lane Cove Food and Wine by the River
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview
Taste the very best the Mudgee wine region has to offer at this annual festival of gourmet treats and top drops.
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The Story of Christmas Menu at NEL
Tue, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
Experience a meticulously crafted Christmas feast like no other, summing the flavours of the season with an Aussie twist.
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Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week
Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Bennelong, Sydney
Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars nationwide.
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Lakes Festival
Fri, 8 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024
Various Central Coast Locations
An 11-day festival that's all about celebrating and protecting the waterways we hold dear.
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Cambridge Christmas Markets
Sat, 16 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get your wishlists ready, Santa's coming to town thanks to markets all over Sydney.
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Obsession x Tom Thum by CUPRA
Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
CUPRA City Garage Sydney, Sydney
A ticketed (but free) night of cocktails, canapés and beatboxing brilliance.
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Suntory Bar Takeover
Wed, 13 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024
Ito Restaurant, Surry Hills
Check out this week-long takeover at Itō Japanese Restaurant in Surry Hills to grab yourself a signature Suntory highball.
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Pier One X East 33 Oyster Deals
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Pier One and East 33 are teaming up this summer to bring the Sydney Rock Oyster to Darling Harbour in fresh and exciting ways.
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POOL by PIER Bar
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Lounge on the waters of Walsh Harbour with a summer cocktail in hand with the PIER Bar pop-up pool pontoon.
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Sunset Cinema Bondi Beach
Thu, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
This outdoor picture palace is returning to Bondi Beach with 'The Pool', big-name recent releases and a stack of Christmas movies.
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Bottomless Bubbles and Oysters at The Hook
Sat, 26 Oct, 2024
The Hook, Potts Point
Cost of living crisis be damned, thanks to this generous new deal delivering all the bubbles you can drink plus a hearty helping of bargain bivalves prepared to your taste.
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Eurovision on Tour
Sun, 17 Nov, 2024
The Enmore, Newtown
Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Sydney — for the first time ever.
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Funlab's Halloween Takeover
Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Alexandria, Alexandria
Frightful fun awaits if you dare the brave the spooky shenanigans taking over Funlab's collection of venues in Alexandria.
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MCA Artbar: Romance
Fri, 8 Nov, 2024
MCA, Sydney
The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia returns in November.
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Inner West Creative Weekend
Sat, 2 Nov - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
Various locations across Sydney's inner west
Things are getting creative over in the Inner West during the first weekend in November.
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Ghost in The Rocks
Thu, 31 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
The Rocks
One of Sydney's most haunted neighbourhoods will play host to four days of frightful Halloween fun.
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Kitchen Table at Sailmaker
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - Thu, 30 Jan 2025
Sailmaker Restaurant, Sydney
Calling all seafood lovers — this is the chef's table you shouldn't miss.
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British Film Festival
Thu, 7 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
This year's showcase of UK cinema features Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance 'We Live in Time', not one but two Saoirse Ronan movies and Barry Keoghan's latest.
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The Future & Other Fictions
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
From 'Blade Runner 2049' to Björk, this world-premiere exhibition at ACMI explores and celebrates futuristic storytelling.
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Spring and Summer Events Onboard The Jackson
Thu, 3 Oct 2024 - Sat, 5 Apr 2025
The Jackson Sydney, Sydney
Nothing says Sydney summer like flowing glasses of sparkling and a chef-curated menu aboard a three-storey superyacht.
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Jack Daniel's Triple Mash Medley Whiskey Tasting
Wed, 13 Nov, 2024
Dean & Nancy on 22, Sydney
Experience a world-first immersive whiskey tasting at the opulent Dean & Nancy on 22.
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Jewish International Film Festival
Mon, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Dec 2024
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
2024's JIFF is opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and there's plenty more highlights across its 41-film program from there.
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Rosé Bay at The Boathouse Rose Bay
Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 10 Nov 2024
The Boathouse Rose Bay, Rose Bay
The iconic waterfront venue is transforming into a Whispering Angel Beach Club for spring.
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Messina SnackBar
Sun, 29 Sep, 2024
Gelato Messina Marrickville (HQ), Marrickville
This weekly pop-up is serving up gourmet gelato, natural wines and delicious savoury snacks every Sunday.
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Haku Vodka Limited-Edition Omakase Menu and Specials at Toko
Tue, 8 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov 2024
Toko Restaurant, Sydney
This sleek subterranean spot in the heart of the CBD is serving up a range of Haku Vodka-infused dishes for a limited time.
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SIX the Musical
Fri, 25 Oct - Sat, 28 Dec 2024
Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney
This West End hit stars Henry VIII's six spectacular wives — and it's coming back to Sydney.
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The Fans Strike Back: A Fan Exhibition
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
The District Docklands, Docklands
This 'Star Wars'-worshipping showcase is bringing one of the planet's largest private collections of replica memorabilia from the franchise to Melbourne.
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Happy Hours at Teddy
Mon, 16 Sep - Tue, 31 Dec 2024
Teddy, Potts Point
This retro-inspired come-as-you-are neighbour venue in Kings Cross is helping you dine out for less with its range of discounts and happy hours.
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Cho Cho San's Friday Ramen Bar
Fri, 20 Sep, 2024
Cho Cho San, Potts Point
You can enjoy one of the best bowls of ramen in town for a bargain price, but only on Friday lunchtimes until the end of November.
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Friday Feasts at a'Mare
Fri, 20 Sep, 2024
a'Mare, Barangaroo
Experience one of Sydney's best Italian menus with priceless harbourfront views and pay just half the usual price.
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Roku Gin Spring Series
Tue, 1 Oct - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
The Japanese craft gin is launching a series of cocktail offers across Sydney to celebrate its new Roku Gin Sakura Bloom Edition.
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Garage Sale Trail
Multiple single dates
Various locations across Sydney
Save your life's clutter from landfill or land yourself some bargains — more than 14,000 sales pop up each year.
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Alchemy of a Rainforest
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - Sun, 30 Nov 2025
The Calyx, Sydney
Learn all about the little mysteries of nature's green biomes.
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The Kid LAROI: 'The First Time' Tour
Sat, 16 Nov, 2024
CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
Catch the Aussie 'Stay' and 'Without You' talent's latest tour with Migos frontman Quavo and Sydney's own ONEFOUR in support.
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Spilt Milk House Party
Sun, 24 Nov, 2024
Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow
Catch Troye Sivan, Glass Animals and G Flip when Spilt Milk's new House Party series hits Newcastle this spring.
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Shell House Chef's Table Experience
Thu, 5 Sep - Tue, 31 Dec 2024
Shell House, Sydney
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the inner workings of a professional kitchen while dining on a menu curated by two top chefs.
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Mark Manson: 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' Live
Mon, 4 Nov, 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' author Mark Manson is coming to Sydney to give brutally honest advice.
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Japanese Film Festival
Wed, 9 Oct - Sun, 10 Nov 2024
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
This year's festival includes a gorgeous animation from a Studio Ghibli alum, chaotic karaoke antics and an ode to a samurai stuntman.
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$35 Lunch Deal at Brasserie 1930
Thu, 22 Aug, 2024
Brasserie 1930, Sydney
Where else can you enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the city's fanciest fine diners and still have change from $50?
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Five @ 5 at Franca
Wed, 14 Aug - Tue, 31 Dec 2024
Franca, Potts Point
To celebrate its five years of serving fine French fare, the upmarket brasserie is throwing one of the most generous happy hours in town.
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Always Live
Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Various venues across Victoria
17 days of leading live music on stages all over Victoria.
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Lite-Brite: Worlds of Wonder
Sat, 17 Aug - Tue, 31 Dec 2024
Big Top Sydney, Luna Park, Milsons Point
Enter a world of colour and wonder inspired by one of the most popular toys of yesteryear at this new immersive experience at Luna Park.
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Spring Cooking Series at Sydney Seafood School
Sun, 1 Sep - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Sydney Seafood School, Pyrmont
Advance your seafood skills with a visit to this leading cookery academy.
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Leave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 9 Aug, 2024
170 Grammi, Surry Hills
You can get your fill of Roman cuisine every Friday lunchtime, including unlimited carbonara pizza and delectable maritozzi doughnuts.
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UNICEF Dusk to Dawn
Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
St Leonards Park, North Sydney
Join Sydney's newest (and biggest) night walk to raise money for a great cause.
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Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition
Wed, 18 Sep - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
360 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Melbourne
Bringing the Instagram feed to the IRL realm, this symmetry-loving exhibition is making its Australian debut in Melbourne.
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Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt
Thu, 5 Sep - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park
This Australian-premiere VR experience will get you wandering around ancient Egypt like it's 4500 years back.
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Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
Start honking: this free world-premiere 'Untitled Goose Game' celebration at ACMI showcases everyone's favourite horrible goose.
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Immersive Dining at Bar Lulu
Thu, 27 Jun - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Luna Lu, The Rocks
At this harbourfront diner in Campbells Cove, you can experience a blend of gourmet Asian-fusion cuisine, magical projections and iconic views.
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Bottomless Bao at TIVA
Wed, 10 Apr, 2024
Tiva, Sydney
This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.
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All-You-Can-Eat Charcoal Chicken
Sat, 13 Apr - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Henrietta Charcoal Chicken, Surry Hills
Featuring hot chicks, crispy chips, creamy toum, fattoush salad, Henrietta’s signature hummus, and pickles.
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Maroubra Beach Markets
Multiple single dates
Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra
Head down to Maroubra Beach on the first Saturday of every month to peruse the beach markets.
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China Diner Bottomless Bondi Brunch
Sat, 6 Apr, 2024
Bondi Beach, Sydney
This weekly brunch deal is perfect for a Saturday celebration.
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Nico Bottomless Lunches
Sat, 6 Apr, 2024
Nico, Cammeray
Enjoy an Italian-filled feast with endless booze.
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Beers and Bangers Laneway Party
Sun, 2 Jun, 2024
Grafton Lane, Chippendale
The Kyiv Social crew is partnering with LP's Quality Meats and Young Henrys to host monthly, community-minded, laneway parties that give back.
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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 - Sun, 12 Jan 2025
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
This spectacular Mexican-inspired production is also Cirque du Soleil's first touring performance to feature rain in its acrobatic and artistic scenes.
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Round the Twist The Musical — Queensland Theatre and Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Tue, 12 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane
Have you ever, ever felt like seeing this Australian childhood favourite as a musical? In Brisbane, you can.
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Marrickville Organic Food and Farmers Market
Sun, 4 Aug, 2024
Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville
This popular market has it all, from organic produce and yummy street eats to vintage fashions and pre-loved homewares.
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Butter's Bottomless Bubbles and Fried Chicken Feast
Thu, 4 Feb, 2021
Butter, Surry Hills
Enjoy endless pours of bubbles or alcoholic ice teas and a heap of fried chicken — all day, every day.
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Carriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 3 Aug, 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
This weekly event is a Sydney institution showcasing the freshest seasonal produce from growers and producers from across NSW.
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Wine Island
Fri, 29 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec 2024
Sydney Harbour National Park Gap Bluff, Watsons Bay
Sydney's "Holiday on the Harbour" has a new landlubbing home for its annual celebration of top drops, delicious eats and good times in the summer sun.
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Mov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Watch movies on mattresses on the sand and by the water at Barangaroo — 'Gladiator II', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and 'Love Actually' are on the lineup.
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