Everything You Need to Put in Your Diary for June
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.

Everything You Need to Put in Your Diary for June
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 Sydney's best happenings for June. Don't say you don't have anything to do this month.
Images: Installation view of the 'Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023' exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring Archibald Prize 2023 finalists (left to right) Charles Mouyat, Oliver Shepherd, Paul Newton and David Fenoglio, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter
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Arts & Entertainment
Henry Rollins: Good to See You Tour
Punk-rock legend Henry Rollins is bringing his new spoken-word tour to Sydney.
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Food & Drink
Four Pillars Bloody Midwinter Gin Fest
Enjoy a bloody good winter with Four Pillars' cult-favourite tipples — and plenty of excuses to drink them.
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Arts & Entertainment
Saint Omer
Inspired not only by a true story, but by filmmaker Alice Diop's obsession with it, this Oscar-shortlisted French legal drama is simply stunning.
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Arts & Entertainment
Vivid Sydney at the Ace Hotel Sydney
While the city shines brightly this winter, there's plenty to do at this vibe-heavy venue in the Hollywood Quarter.
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Arts & Entertainment
NAS NEO: On Print
Head to arty Darlinghurst digs on a wintry Thursday to catch drag performances, hands-on screen printing classes and food trucks.
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Arts & Entertainment
City Recital Hall Presents: 02 | 23
The stunning Sydney venue's June program includes performances from Ásgier, The Pharcyde and Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever — plus its first-ever standing shows.
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Arts & Entertainment
Renfield
Nicolas Cage's Dracula horror-comedy doesn't suck, but it'll make you wish it spent more time with Nicolas Cage as Dracula.
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Design & Style
Semi Permanent 2023
A collection of the world’s best thinkers and doers are uniting at Carriageworks for this annual festival of design and ideas.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Little Mermaid
It isn't always better down where it's wetter, but Disney's latest live-action remake gets all afloat with Halle Bailey's perfect lead casting and stunning vocals.
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Food & Drink
Naturally at Darling Quarter
Expect bright lights, free live music and exclusive Vivid-only menus from your favourite venues in this harbourside locale.
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Arts & Entertainment
Good Vibes Comedy Night
The brainchild of seasoned comedians Tori Crisp, Robyn Reynolds and Annabelle James hits up Oxford Street every month, guaranteeing an evening packed with laughter.
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Travel & Leisure
Bondi Festival 2023
This 17-day festival at Australia's most famous beach features theatre shows, art, a ferris wheel and ice-skating rink.
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Arts & Entertainment
Limbo
Simon Baker turns in a career-best performance in Ivan Sen's latest outback-set crime-thriller after the also-exceptional 'Mystery Road' and 'Goldstone'.
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Arts & Entertainment
John Farnham: Finding the Voice
This rousing biodoc steps through the Australian music icon's journey from 'Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)' to the anthemic power ballad that almost didn't happen — and beyond.
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Fast X
Jason Momoa has a ball getting villainous in this pedal-to-the-metal saga's new ride, which is otherwise at its best when it's all about ridiculous stunts.
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Ashli — Vivid Live
Ashli is bringing her breakout EP 'Only One' to the Utzon Room at the Sydney Opera House.
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Food & Drink
Bar Subterranean by The Midnight Special
Newtown's The Midnight Special is setting up a Bob Dylan-inspired pop-up bar at the Sydney Opera House for Vivid Sydney.
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Arts & Entertainment
Spanish Film Festival 2023
Sydney's celebration of Spanish and Latin American cinema is back with a 32-movie lineup to mark its 25th year.
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Arts & Entertainment
Trackwork Presents Club Service
Catch one of the producers of Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' and snack on cheesy slices from Pizza Oltra at this underground dance party.
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Food & Drink
National Doughnut Day 2023 at Donut King
This bakery chain is celebrating National Doughnut Day with free hot cinnamon doughnuts for one day only.
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Arts & Entertainment
NLV Records All Night Long
Did somebody say dance party? This huge celebration of music allows you to dance your heart out all through the night to some of Australia's finest artists.
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Arts & Entertainment
St Kilda Film Festival 2023
The standout short film festival is back for the year, bringing 10 days of top-notch cinema to the oceanside locale.
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Arts & Entertainment
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023
See the winners of this year's prizes, then vote for your favourites.
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Food & Drink
Jukebox Bottomless at Rekodo
Sip and spin your way through the weekend with Japanese-inspired bites and bottomless drinks at Rekōdo.
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Food & Drink
Once Upon a Time: Chapter Four
NEL's 11-course Disney-themed degustation is back for an eight-week run, this time featuring dishes inspired by 'Ratatouille' and 'Alice in Wonderland'.
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Arts & Entertainment
Strobe
His name is Prince, and he's the star attraction at Golden Age's latest season of must-see music films.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sydney Film Festival 2023
How is Sydney's annual cinema showcase marking its 70th birthday? With Warwick Thornton, Wes Anderson, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Sydney Sweeney, Sarah Snook, Paul Mescal, Pixar and more.
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Food & Drink
Carriageworks Night Market 2023
A massive 45 stalls from the likes of Bush, Messina, Rockpool, Colombo Social, Ricos Tacos, Cantina OK! and P&V will arrive at Carriageworks for one night.
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Arts & Entertainment
Lightscape Sydney
Wander through 2.1 kilometres of light and colour at this stunning Vivid Sydney event.
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Design & Style
Peter Pan Winter Op Shop
Browse hundreds of designer and pre-loved clothing for a fantastic cause.
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Arts & Entertainment
Written in the Stars
The biggest drone show ever to hit the Southern Hemisphere will light up Sydney Harbour for six nights during Vivid Sydney 2023.
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Pony
Hazel is up the duff, ready to party and wondering if she's cut out for motherhood — all the makings of a side-splitting piece of theatre.
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Dance Together
Embrace the magic of meeting new people — and maybe even have a boogie — at this unusually illuminated Vivid event in Tumbalong Park.
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Dark Spectrum
This world-premiere light show will fill 900 metres of abandoned Wynyard railway tunnels with lasers.
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Wild Lights at Taronga Zoo 2023
Explore Taronga Zoo after dark and take in Sydney Harbour during Vivid.
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Tumbalong Nights 2023
Darling Harbour is hosting an exceptional lineup of free live music performances courtesy of Vivid Sydney.
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Night Walkers
Hop to it — you can get up close and personal with these supersized amphibians lighting up Sydney as part of Vivid.
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Arts & Entertainment
Vivid Sydney 2023
Vivid Sydney's annual festival of light, music and ideas is back to transform the city once again.
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Food & Drink
Oysters and Spritzes at Fratelli Fresh
Nab half a dozen oysters and a lemon spritz for just $19.
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Food & Drink
Vivid Fire Kitchen
Escape the winter chill and grab a seat by the fire for this red-hot experience that's new to Vivid Sydney.
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Arts & Entertainment
Murmurations at Hyde Park Barracks
Bringing together First Nations perspectives on the history of the Hyde Park Barracks.
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Food & Drink
House of Naturalia
Barangaroo House is getting an all-natural makeover for Vivid Sydney 2023.
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Food & Drink
Vivid Sydney Dinner
Treat yourself an epic night filled with epic food, art, music and light.
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Food & Drink
Autumn High Tea at Tokyo Bird
Head to Surry Hills to enjoy the signature Japanese flavours of autumn alongside specialty gin cocktails.
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Arts & Entertainment
The National 4: Australian Art Now
Sydney's free citywide art exhibition 'The National' is back with 48 new artistic projects across four of the city's premier galleries.
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Arts & Entertainment
In Focus: Wes Anderson
Palace Central is devoting Thursday nights in May and June to cinema's pastel- and symmetry-loving filmmaker.
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Arts & Entertainment
Jane Campion: Her Way
Sydney Film Festival is celebrating Oscar-winning director Jane Campion in its 2023 retrospective.
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Food & Drink
Chefs on the Harbour: The Vivid Edition
Celebrated chefs Nelly Robinson, Khanh Ong and Mark Olive are serving up creative five-course degustations on a luxury superyacht.
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Arts & Entertainment
Mike White and Jennifer Coolidge in Conversation
Hear all about 'The White Lotus' from its creator and iconic star at this must-attend chat at Vivid Sydney.
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Food & Drink
Mary's HERE NOW Festival
This huge celebration of NSW's best food, wine, art and culture is lighting up your Vivid Sydney itinerary this winter.
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Arts & Entertainment
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
For the 58th year, London's Natural History Museum has picked the best nature photographs from the past 12 months — and you can see them in Sydney at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
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Food & Drink
Barra Libre Bottomless Brunch
Newtown's central Mexican street food haven Maiz has introduced a tequila-filled bottomless brunch every Saturday.
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Arts & Entertainment
Live Jazz at Menzies Bar & Bistro
Shell House's luxurious ground-floor bistro hosts free live jazz every Tuesday night.
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Food & Drink
$1 Oysters at The Strand Hotel
Darlinghurst's The Strand Hotel has just rolled out one of the best happy hours in Sydney.
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Arts & Entertainment
MAMMA MIA! The Musical
Here we go again: this ABBA-worshipping jukebox musical is bringing its rom-com antics back to Sydney.
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Séance and Flight — Darkfield
This spine-chilling experience is back — enter if you dare (and aren't claustrophobic).
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Arts & Entertainment
The Music of Hans Zimmer
Sydney Symphony Orchestra is performing Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores live across three big nights.
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Arts & Entertainment
Just Not Australian — Museum of Sydney
What does it mean to be 'un-Australian'? This gallery exhibition from 19 Aussie artists aims to find out.
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Food & Drink
$9.95 Schnitzel Tuesday 2023
Tuck into $9.95 schnitzels one day a week at The Bavarian.
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Food & Drink
GABS 2023
The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular returns to Sydney with 120 brews, panels, games and a silent disco.
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Food & Drink
Mould — A Cheese Festival 2023
Sydney's huge cheese festival is back for two dairy-fuelled days — over wine, beer, whisky, vodka and gin and sake, of course.
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Arts & Entertainment
Utzon Music 2023
Watch the best soloists and small ensembles perform classical music from around the world throughout 2023.
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Arts & Entertainment
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
Dedicated to the one and only Tina Turner, this musical will be simply the best.
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Arts & Entertainment
Beauty and the Beast: The Musical
You'll want to be this delightful Disney musical's guest when it hits Sydney from June 2023.
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Food & Drink
Cambridge Markets EQ
Head to The Entertainment Quarter every Wednesday and Saturday to shop, eat and meet a variety of makers.
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Arts & Entertainment
Lost Sundays
Catch a cutting-edge lineup of local and international DJs at this party from the Lost Paradise crew every Sunday.
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Travel & Leisure
Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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Food & Drink
Saturday Breakfast at Fred's
The Paddington restaurant serves coffee, scones and canelés from 8am, and sells boxes of fresh produce too.
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Travel & Leisure
Yoga at Pocket City Farms
Finally a yoga practice where you can literally touch the earth.
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Food & Drink
Quay Quarter Lanes Markets
Circular Quay is home to the first monthly fresh produce market this close to the Sydney CBD.
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Travel & Leisure
Sydney Observatory's Late-Night Program
Sydney Observatory's new late-night stargazing program combines talks, music, food and drinks.
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Arts & Entertainment
Australia on Celluloid
As part of its 85th birthday celebrations, the Ritz is spending a year screening iconic Australian films on 35mm.