The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
This week in Sydney, hit up BABS' one-night pop-up, catch Sydney Sweeney's new horror flick or head to the Green Square markets for baked delights and artisanal goods
On the hunt for the best things to do in Sydney this week, now that the 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.
Recommended reads:
What's On in Sydney This Weekend
The Best Films and TV Shows to Stream This Month
The Best Sydney Date Ideas For This Week
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Perfect Days
Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
Following a Tokyo toilet cleaner's daily routine, this Oscar-nominated film from acclaimed German director Wim Wenders is as blissful as cinema gets.
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
The fifth film in the 'Monsterverse' franchise gets Godzilla and King Kong on the same team — and sees returning filmmaker Adam Wingard again embrace fun chaos.
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Wicked Little Letters
Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
This entertaining Olivia Colman- and Jessie Buckley-starring dramedy is based on a true tale about profanity-filled mail scandalising an English town in the 1920s.
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Immaculate
Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
Sydney Sweeney turns in a stunning scream-queen performance worth worshipping in this excellent convent-set horror film.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
A return to New York helps boost this sequel to 2021's 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', but it's still worlds away from the franchise's 80s flicks.
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Mince Openair at Jacksons on George
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Jacksons on George, Sydney
Sydney's legendary party collective House of Mince is taking over all three levels of Jacksons on George for the long weekend.
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Into the Vines
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Freshwater Brewing Company, Brookvale
A midweek wine festival celebrating innovative, small-batch, female-led producers is coming to Freshwater Brewing Co.
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DNA Distillery x Bobbys
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Bobbys Cronulla, Cronulla
DNA Distillery is throwing a midweek rakija-fuelled party at Cronulla's Bobbys.
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Endless Celebrations at House Made Hospitality
Monday, March 11 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Various House Made Hospitality venues, Sydney
You can make any meal bottomless at Grana, Lana, Martinez, Promenade and Easy Tiger until the end of April.
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Love Lies Bleeding
Thursday, March 14 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
Kristen Stewart plunges into a wild 80s-set tale of love, lust, blood and violence in the latest standout from 'Saint Maud' filmmaker Rose Glass.
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Ten Thousand Suns: 24th Biennale of Sydney
Saturday, March 9 - Monday, June 10, 2024
Various locations across Sydney
More than 400-plus works are on display, created by 96 artists and collectives, at Sydney's biennial citywide art celebration.
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BABS Pop-Up at Uno Studios
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Uno Studios, Alexandria
Following its popular three-month stint on Enmore Road, BABS is coming to Alexandria's Uno Studios for one night.
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Green Square Markets
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Green Square Library, Zetland
Fresh produce, baked goods and artisan delights are coming to Green Square every Saturday.
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How to Have Sex
Thursday, March 7 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
Following three 16-year-old girls to Crete to celebrate finishing high school, this Cannes award-winning, BAFTA-nominated film is unforgettable.
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Dune: Part Two
Thursday, February 29 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
Featuring commanding performances by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler, Denis Villeneuve's soaring sequel to his 2021 Oscar-winner is another stunning big-screen achievement.
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The Greatest Rita Show
Monday, March 18 - Sunday, April 7, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Royal Easter Show time in Sydney means a new round of creative margarita flavours, including bubblegum, sour lemonade and chilli triple-buttered popcorn.
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'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' High Tea at Shangri-La Sydney
Saturday, March 16 - Sunday, April 7, 2024
Shangri-La, Sydney, Sydney
Here's something you don't see every day: ghouls, slime and hijinks at a luxury high tea.
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Aqua: Australian Tour 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Enmore Theatre, Newtown
Come on Barbie, let's go party — with Aqua and 2 Unlimited on this nostalgic 90s tour.
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Cambridge Easter Markets 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024, Sunday, March 17, 2024 and Sunday, March 31, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get your fill of Easter goodies at markets popping up in Ryde, Cronulla and Moore Park this March.
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A Blueprint for Ruins
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Sunday, May 12, 2024
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale
White Rabbit Gallery's latest stunning exhibition explores forgotten humanity in hyper-modern cities.
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Alliance Française French Film Festival
Tuesday, March 5 - Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
From 'The Three Musketeers' to the latest film by Michel Gondry, this year's 41-movie lineup isn't short on highlights.
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Bluesfest 2024
Thursday, March 28 - Monday, April 1, 2024
Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah
Tom Jones, Jack Johnson and Elvis Costello lead Bluesfest's 35th-anniversary lineup.
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Ramadan Nights Lakemba
Saturday, March 9 - Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Haldon Street, Lakemba
Haldon Street comes alive with nightly street-side food stalls until 3am for the month-long celebration of Ramadan.
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Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show 2024
Saturday, March 23 - Monday, April 1, 2024
The Showring, Moore Park
It's all carnival rides, stage shows, baby animals and chocolate-fuelled fun at this annual Easter celebration.
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West Side Story — Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
Friday, March 22 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Mrs Macquarie's Point, Sydney
Opera Australia's take on this star-crossed love story is heading back to Sydney Harbour's stunning floating stage.
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The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
Wednesday, January 24 - Friday, April 26, 2024
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
A huge Banksy exhibition filled with 160-plus artworks is on display in Sydney.
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Mov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Friday, January 12 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Mov'In Outdoor Bed Cinema is taking its mattresses to the beach at Barangaroo for three months.
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Sydney International Art Series: Louise Bourgeois
Saturday, November 25, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Catch Louise Bourgeois' world-famous spider sculpture alongside more than 100 other pieces as part of the largest celebration of the artist to ever hit Australia.
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Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Australian Museum, Darlinghurst
Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.
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Laneway Cinema 2023–24 at The Rocks
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Atherden Street, The Rocks, 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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Tidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Monday, October 7, 2024
Chau Chak Wing Museum, Camperdown
The new free exhibit showcases a largely overlooked period of history through a mix of visual markers and audio recordings.
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Nel's Native Australia Degustation
Tuesday, January 16 - Monday, April 15, 2024
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
The Sydney fine-diner is kicking off 2024 with an 11-course degustation devoted to native Australian ingredients.
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Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Friday, February 26, 2021
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.