The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
This week in Sydney, you can sip on frozen margs, hit Moore Park for Easter festivities or catch the final flicks rounding out Moonlight Cinema’s summer stay.
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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The Hollywood Quarter's Great Southern Nights Gig Trail
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Hollywood Quarter, Surry Hills
A huge day of free live tunes and hospo specials is coming to Surry Hills as part of Great Southern Nights.
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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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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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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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& Juliet
Tuesday, February 27 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney
This Olivier Award-winning Shakespeare-meets-pop musical is spinning its alternative take on 'Romeo and Juliet' in Sydney.
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Grease
Sunday, March 24 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Capitol Theatre Sydney, Haymarket
It's electrifying: the 50s-set, five-decade-old show has scored a brand-new stage production.
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Summer Dance
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Liberty Hall, Moore Park
Astral People is taking over Liberty Hall and its openair courts for a set of summer dance parties stretching from 3pm–3am.
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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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Great Southern Nights 2024
Friday, March 8 - Sunday, March 24, 2024
Various Locations Across NSW
A whopping 300+ gigs are taking over NSW pubs, clubs, bars and theatres — with The Church, Yothu Yindi, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos, The Presets and Alex Lahey all on the bill.
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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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Moonlight Cinema Sydney 2023–24
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Sunday, March 24, 2024
Centennial Park, Centennial Park
Grab your picnic basket and get ready for a dress-up 'Barbie' party, festive flicks, and nostalgic sessions of 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Mighty Ducks’.
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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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Blanc de Blanc Encore
Friday, January 5 - Sunday, March 24, 2024
The Grand Electric Sydney, Surry Hills
Prepare for a night of fun, frivolity and breathtaking acrobatics — all at Sydney's dazzling new theatre venue.
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Cambridge Markets EQ
Saturday, March 23, 2024
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
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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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Big Poppa's Late-Night Dinner Party
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Big Poppa's, Darlinghurst
Party until 3am every Sunday night at Big Poppa's.
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Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Friday, March 22, 2024
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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Saturday Breakfast at Fred's
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Fred's, Paddington
The Paddington restaurant serves coffee, scones and canelés from 8am, and sells boxes of fresh produce too.
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Paddington Markets
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Paddington Markets, Paddington
Find original wares by local designers, food stalls and a new growers market for fresh produce.