The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
On the hunt for the best things to do in Sydney this week, now that bright and shiny weekend is behind you? Luckily, Sydney's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has heaps of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week.
Sure, use Monday for Netflix binges. Then get out there and sink your teeth into the city. We've got you covered with the best things to do in Sydney this week, no matter the weather, your budget or how many mates you're hanging out with (or if you're riding solo). So, read on and start planning your next few days right now.
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Food & Drink
Wander YCK
Spend a Saturday afternoon sipping your way through a selection of Sydney's much-loved small bars, thanks to YCK Laneways.
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BABS Pop-Up
This pop-up bar and restaurant has taken over the Saga digs on Enmore Road for three months — trading sandwiches for sardines and pastries for pét-nats.
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The Creator
'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' director Gareth Edwards goes back to his original sci-fi roots with this big-thinking and big-feeling film about humanity battling AI.
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Irish Film Festival 2023
Travel to Ireland without leaving the cinema — and while watching Olivia Colman, an Oscar-winning short film and a powerful documentary tribute to Lyra McKee.
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Ms Lauryn Hill: The 25th Anniversary of 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' Tour
The singer, rapper and The Fugees talent is coming to Sydney to celebrate 25 years since her iconic solo record released.
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Scrapper
There's nothing piecemeal about this heartfelt, imaginative and exceptionally acted Sundance prizewinner about a reunited father and daughter.
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It Lives Inside
Filtering US teen horror through the Indian American experience gives this tense and thoughtful film not only a fresh perspective, but also weight and meaning.
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Beer Fest 2023 at The Australian Heritage Hotel
Beer me! Fans of the frothy brew can sample, chat and win all things beer this October.
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Haku Martini x Bay Nine
Enjoy a complimentary Haku Vodka martini until Sunday, October 15 at this stunning waterfront omakase restaurant.
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'Jurassic World': The Exhibition
This exhibition filled with life-sized, lifelike creatures is roaring into Sydney for the dinosaur franchise's 30th anniversary.
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Gin Tins & Tunes
Four Pillars Gin is celebrating its new RTD gin drink with live music events across Australia.
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Spring Nights at East Village Hotel
Enjoy a seasonal cocktail and tasty bar snacks at this rooftop bar in the city.
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Bar Red at The Dolphin Hotel
Celebrate Negroni Month with 'Newgronis' at the stylish Surry Hills haunt.
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Blue Beetle
The first live-action superhero film with a Latino lead sometimes struggles with standing out versus being generic, but boasts plenty of charm.
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A Haunting in Venice
Leaning into gothic horror in this Halloween-set murder-mystery, Kenneth Branagh's Poirot movies get their best instalment yet.
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Laneway Cinema 2023–24 at The Rocks
This free excuse to see movies under the stars is theming its monthly lineups, including comedy favourites, Christmas classics and 80s standouts.
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Barkuterie Boards
BrewDog South Eveleigh and The Winery are doing snack platters for pooches so you can have a pub date with your pup.
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Volume
This 17-day program of experimental music, art and film is coming to the Art Gallery of NSW, headlined by Solange, Mount Eerie and Sampa the Great.
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South Eveleigh Street Party
Come along for a free street party with outdoor drinks, live music, family activities and DJ sets during the first week of October.
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Venus and Adonis
This is not the Shakespeare poem reimagined — this is a brand new work telling the saucy secret story of the woman rival to the bard.
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The Fearless William Friedkin
Pay tribute to the iconic director with big-screen sessions of four of his best films.
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History of House
This smash-hit show will take you through dance music's past with Groove Terminator and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
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Head First Acrobats — Sydney Fringe Festival
The Melbourne–based performing group is bringing its brand of circus entertainment to three seperate shows for Sydney Fringe Festival.
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Haru By The Sea
Roku Gin is collaborating with Saké Restaurant and Bar Manly for a celebration of spring.
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Is God Is — Sydney Theatre Company
From the minds that directed the Sydney and Melbourne seasons of the internationally acclaimed 'seven methods of killing kylie jenner'.
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Circus Extravaganza High Tea Buffet
Step right under the big top at the Shangri-La Sydney for a sugary spectacle this September and October.
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Cocktail Hour at Chin Chin Sydney
Chin Chin is hosting a weekly happy hour with $9.50 cocktails, $6.50 tap beers and $7.75 pork sliders.
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Paski Vineria Popolare Happy Hours
This Darlinghurst pasta and wine staple is lovingly serving up not one, but two, huge happy hours everyday — with $4 bar snacks and $9 glasses of mystery wine.
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Italian Film Festival 2023
Attenzione: Sydney's celebration of Italian cinema is back for another year of Europe-set big-screen must-sees.
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The Egyptian Galleries
Get lost in ancient Egypt at the University of Sydney’s free Chau Chak Wing Museum.
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Japan Underground
Feast your eyes on Japanese cult-cinema favourites at Golden Age, spanning everything from J-horror to an ace recent 'Godzilla' flick.
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Flowers in Hell: A Korean Cinema Retrospective
Watch your way through Korean cinema's standouts, spanning more than seven decades of exceptional films.
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Pinot Palooza 2023
Red wine fans, rejoice: this vino festival is showcasing 50-plus wineries over two spring days at Carriageworks.
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I Am the People
White Rabbit Gallery's latest exhibition explores class in China through bright LED collages, otherworldly paintings and portraits of Xinjiang cowboys.
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$5 Tacos at El Primo Sanchez
Get $5 kangaroo, al pastor and beef barbacoa tacos at El Primo Sanchez every Wednesday.
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Griffith Spring Fest
When life gives you lemons ... the creatives behind this festival used them to create over 50 sculptures made of citrus fruits.
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Mode Kitchen & Bar Aperitivo
Two happy hours here will have one delicious drink in your hand, and a plate of Italo snacks in the other.
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Night at the Barracks
Come experience the musical stylings of some great Aussie music acts at the cliff side concert venue at North Head.
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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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Miss Saigon
The award-winning tale of love and loss in the Vietnam War is coming to the Sydney Opera House.
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The Cannery Markets
The beloved Rosebery market returns monthly on weekends, with a special after dark event coming in November.
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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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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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All-You-Can-Meat Wednesdays 2023
Feast your way through unlimited pork belly, chicken schnitzels, chicken wings and German sausages.
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Utzon Music 2023
Watch the best soloists and small ensembles perform classical music from around the world throughout 2023.
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Wicked
Get ready to defy gravity: this 'Wizard of Oz'-inspired blockbuster musical is returning to Sydney.
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Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
Dedicated to the one and only Tina Turner, this musical will be simply the best.
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Disney's 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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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
Waranara Tours
Take a deep dive into First Nations histories and cultures on an expert-guided tour at the Australian Museum.
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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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Design & Style
Paddington Markets
Find original wares by local designers, food stalls and a new growers market for fresh produce.
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Travel & Leisure
Yoga at Pocket City Farms
Finally a yoga practice where you can literally touch the earth.