The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

Brave the death-defying challenges of Luna Park's new 'Squid Game' attraction, cheer on your favourite cricket team at The Thunder Derby and nail your Christmas shopping at Carriageworks' mammoth markets.
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Published on December 16, 2024
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    DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern

    Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Sat, 8 Mar 2025

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    This live 'Dungeons & Dragons' show has finally rolled into Australia for its Down Under premiere at the Sydney Opera House.

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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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    Squid Game: The Experience

    Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025

    Luna Park, Milsons Point

    This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.

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    NGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama

    Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - Fri, 18 Apr 2025

    NGV International, Melbourne

    The NGV's big Yayoi Kusama exhibition is hosting after-hours parties so you can spend Friday evenings surrounded by dots and pumpkins.

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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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    Jolly Market

    Fri, 13 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024

    Belmore Park, Central, Sydney

    Francophiles rejoice: this annual celebration of French cuisine and yuletide cheer returns with a yummy eats, artisan goods and a festive atmosphere.

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    Carriageworks Christmas Markets

    Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

    Carriageworks, Eveleigh

    Pick up last-minute presents plus all the fresh produce you need for your Christmas Day feast at this yuletide edition of the popular weekly farmers' market.

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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 Thunder Sydney Smash

    Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

    ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

    Soak up an early Christmas treat as Sydney’s fiercest rivals go head-to-head in the Thunder Derby.

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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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    Christmas Actually — The Little Red Company

    Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

    Sydney Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill

    An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.

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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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    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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    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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    Magritte

    Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - Sun, 9 Feb 2025

    Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

    Thanks to the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, you can explore a huge exhibition dedicated to Belgian surrealist René Magritte at AGNSW.

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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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    Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

    Travel back in time with this exhibit at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    $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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    Elf: The Musical

    Thu, 19 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec 2024

    Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    The stage musical version this festive big-screen favourite is finally making its Australian premiere.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Yayoi Kusama

    Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Mon, 21 Apr 2025

    NGV International, Melbourne

    Australia's biggest-ever Yayoi Kusama retrospective is coming to the NGV in Melbourne with a brand-new infinity mirror room.

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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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    Nico Bottomless Lunches

    Sat, 6 Apr, 2024

    Nico, Cammeray

    Enjoy an Italian-filled feast with endless booze.

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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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    Hamilton

    Tue, 30 Jul 2024 - Sat, 25 Jan 2025

    Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney

    Sydney, don't miss your last chance to see the the epic global musical blockbuster on Australian shores.

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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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    Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

    Mon, 25 Nov 2024 - Sun, 19 Jan 2025

    Melbourne Museum, Carlton

    Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum invites you into the world of First Nations fashion and textile design at its latest exhibition.

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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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    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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    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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    EQ Market

    Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

    The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

    Head to The Entertainment Quarter every Wednesday and Saturday to shop, eat and meet a variety of makers.

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    $2 Tacos

    Tue, 18 Dec, 2018

    El Camino Cantina The Rocks and Manly, Manly

    Sydney's Tex-Mex bars are slinging cheap tacos one night a week.

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    Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist

    Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

    Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls

    Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.

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