The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

This weekend in Sydney, celebrate Christmas in July, disco at yum cha or glide across a CBD ice rink.
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Published on July 11, 2025
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    SMASH! 2025

    Fri, 11 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul 2025

    ICC Sydney, Sydney

    Manga and anime culture will take over Darling Square for a weekend in July.

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    50 Years of NAIDOC at Ayers Rock Resort

    Sun, 6 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul 2025

    Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara

    Celebrate NAIDOC Week with chef Mark Olive's bush food inventions, plus engage the senses with numerous art and culture encounters.

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    Harbour Bistro Euro Specials at Pier One Sydney Harbour

    Tue, 1 Jul - Tue, 16 Sep 2025

    Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay

    Relish European-inspired dining without leaving Sydney, as this waterfront hotel serves weekly specials and French classics until mid-September.

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    Disco Yum Cha at North Bondi Fish

    Sat, 5 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug 2025

    North Bondi Fish, North Bondi

    Matcha cocktails, dim sum and disco DJs are coming to Bondi this winter.

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    Ice Skating at Darling Harbour

    Sat, 28 Jun - Sun, 20 Jul 2025

    Palm Grove, Sydney

    The romantic winter date night you've been dreaming of.

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    Hunter Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2025

    Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

    Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, Lovedale

    A weekend filled with local wine, beer, delicious food and good vibes.

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    Christmas in July at The Nag's Head Hotel

    Sat, 5 Jul, 2025

    Nag's Head Hotel, Glebe, Glebe

    Live out your fantasy of a cold Christmas with roasts, Yorkshire puddings and mulled wine in a cosy pub.

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    Margarita Month at Salty's Bondi

    Tue, 1 Jul - Thu, 31 Jul 2025

    Salty's Bondi, Bondi Beach

    Create your own summer in July, as this surf bar keeps the sunshine going with cheap cocktails and massive giveaways for the whole month.

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    Nouvelle Vague

    Wed, 9 Jul - Sun, 7 Sep 2025

    AGNSW, Sydney

    For two months, AGNSW is taking movie lovers back to the 50s and 60s, celebrating the influential gems of the French New Wave.

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    Enomatic Tasting Series at P&V Paddington

    Fri, 27 Jun - Sun, 3 Aug 2025

    P&V Paddington Wine + Liquor Merchants, Paddington

    Slide into this bottleshop-meets-bar over the next month to sip rare and cult wines from around the globe without paying for a full bottle.

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    Limited-Time Truffle Menu at Bar Infinita

    Tue, 10 Jun - Mon, 18 Aug 2025

    Bar Infinita, Gordon

    Enjoy limited-time spins on Bar Infinita's house favourites with truffle aplenty.

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    Sydney Firepit Cinema

    Fri, 11 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul 2025

    Cadmans Cottage, The Rocks

    This new movie-watching pop-up is celebrating Christmas in July with festive films and toasted marshmallows — and marking Bastille day with French flicks and mulled wine.

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    'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe

    Sat, 7 Jun 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026

    Melbourne Museum, Carlton

    The force is strong with Australia's first-ever 'Star Wars' cafe, which is serving up blue milk at Melbourne Museum.

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    The Moment Club: An Immersive Day Club Experience

    Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

    Baptist Street Rec. Club, Redfern

    Join Alex Hayes and a crew of creators for an exclusive hands-on experience with Fujifilm’s new X half camera in Redfern, Sydney.

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    Malibu Barbie Cafe

    Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026

    The Social Quarter, Malvern East

    Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.

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    Lounge Lunch at Tanuki

    Sat, 14 Jun - Wed, 31 Dec 2025

    Tanuki Restaurant Sydney, Double Bay

    Inspire your weekend with Japanese share plates, fresh sashimi and inventive desserts, paired with two hours of free-flowing cocktails and wine.

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    Cats

    Tue, 17 Jun - Sat, 6 Sep 2025

    Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney

    'Cats' is celebrating its 40th Australian anniversary with a new season of the feline-fancying musical at Theatre Royal Sydney.

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    'Cerith Wyn Evans .... in light of the visible' at MCA Australia

    Tue, 10 Jun - Sun, 19 Oct 2025

    MCA, Sydney

    This large-scale exhibition of light, sound and sculpture at MCA Australia is one of the most talked-about art events this season.

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    Sunday Roast at the Woollahra Hotel

    Sun, 8 Jun, 2025

    Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra

    Warm up your weekend with slow-roasted pork belly, braised red cabbage, glazed carrots and crispy roast potatoes.

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    Sunday Roast at the Red Lion Hotel

    Fri, 6 Jun - Sat, 30 Aug 2025

    The Red Lion Hotel, Rozelle

    End your weekend with a winter-friendly feast that won't blow your budget.

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    Sunday Roast at NEL

    Sun, 1 Jun - Sun, 27 Jul 2025

    Nel Restaurant, Sydney

    Experience the mighty roast in a whole new way — as a ten-course degustation.

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    Social Saturdays at JOJI

    Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 27 Dec 2025

    Joji Sydney, Sydney

    Saturdays just got a stylish upgrade thanks to JOJI's weekly bottomless lunch series, complete with three-course menu and live music all afternoon.

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    Monster Jump Sydney 2025

    Sat, 5 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul 2025

    Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

    Who doesn't love jumping on a colossal inflatable obstacle course?

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    Taco Sunday Roast at Casa Esquina

    Sun, 1 Jun, 2025

    Casa Esquina, Balmain

    This is a flame-roasted take on the tradition, served in a warm tortilla with fries and salad.

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    Miji Bar & Grill Hotpot Set Menu

    Fri, 23 May - Thu, 31 Jul 2025

    Miji Bar & Grill, North Sydney

    Warm up this winter with a brand-new set menu that brings a taste of Tokyo's laneways to North Sydney.

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    Tipple Hour at Bar 1880

    Wed, 21 May, 2025

    Bar 1880, Sydney

    Pop in on a Tuesday–Friday night for $14 cocktails and $8 beers in the cosy, dimly lit, 19th-century surroundings of a former newspaper house.

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    The Big Yorkie at Forrester's

    Tue, 20 May - Sun, 31 Aug 2025

    Forrester's, Surry Hills

    This is exactly what the name suggests: a giant Yorkshire pudding filled with roasted delights.

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    Seaside Sunday Roast at Watson's Bay Boutique Hotel

    Sun, 25 May, 2025

    Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, Watsons Bay

    Swap $35 for a plate loaded with traditional delights, backdropped by harbour views.

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    Sunday Roast at Bistro Moncur

    Sun, 25 May, 2025

    Bistro Moncur, Woollahra

    First cab off the rank is Dewsbury pork belly, surrounded by a Yorkshire pudding and duck fat potatoes.

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    Butter Ramen Club

    Wed, 14 May - Tue, 30 Sep 2025

    Butter, Surry Hills

    Now in its ninth year, Butter's annual ramen club is turning up the heat in a serious way for 2025.

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    Archibald High Tea

    Sat, 10 May - Sun, 17 Aug 2025

    Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney

    Inspired by the artistry of Australia's most-prestigious portrait prize, this weekends-only high tea brings elegant savoury and sweet bites to the table with a hearty dose of creative flair.

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    Bondi Festival

    Fri, 4 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul 2025

    Various Bondi venues, Bondi

    Over 17 jam-packed July days, Bondi Festival is heating up the beachside suburb with live music, food markets, vibrant artworks and plenty more.

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    Christmas in July Festival

    Fri, 11 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul 2025

    The Rocks

    Christmas in July is returning to The Rocks this winter, bringing snowflakes, raclette, mulled wine and plenty of European festive vibes.

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    Wildlife Photographer of the Year

    Thu, 15 May - Sun, 19 Oct 2025

    Australian Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour

    The Australian National Maritime Museum is displaying the 60th edition of this prestigious photography contest, with 100 finalists selected from 59,228 entries.

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    $18 Classic Cocktails at Stitch, Kasippu and Pocket Bar

    Tue, 6 May - Wed, 31 Dec 2025

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    30 traditional concoctions are on the list — from the Hemingway daiquiri and the mint julep to the bees knees and the pina colada.

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    All-Day Happy Hour at Island Radio

    Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

    Island Radio, Redfern

    Sip on Reccy lager and glasses of house-made wine for just $7 — or $10 cocktails — all day long.

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    Bottomless Lunch at 20 Chapel

    Sat, 5 Apr, 2025

    20 Chapel, Marrickville

    Every Saturday from midday, you can book in for endless prosecco, wine and beer while working your way through an irresistible set menu.

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    Free Classes at CorePlus Darlinghurst

    Sat, 5 Apr - Thu, 31 Jul 2025

    CorePlus Darlinghurst - Pilates Yoga Reformer, Darlinghurst

    Get your sweat on with a free first class at Sydney's newest Pilates studio.

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    Sydney Spirits Festival

    Fri, 11 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul 2025

    Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks

    This fest is back for a second year with more spirits, more makers, and more masterclasses from Australia and the rest of the world.

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    RAFI Records Bottomless Saturday Sessions

    Sat, 8 Mar, 2025

    RAFI North Sydney, North Sydney

    Get ready to groove with bottomless beats, free-flowing drinks and delicious food in North Sydney.

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    The Play That Goes Wrong

    Thu, 19 Jun - Sun, 3 Aug 2025

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    This comedic production about a chaotic play focuses on The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society's efforts to stage a murder-mystery.

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    French Impressionism

    Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025

    NGV International, Melbourne

    After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.

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    First Nations Film Festival — NAIDOC Week

    Sun, 6 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug 2025

    Online

    Warwick Thornton's 'We Don't Need a Map' is one of the highlights of this Indigenous Australian collection from FanForce TV's online fest.

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    First Nations Film Festival — National Reconciliation Week

    Tue, 27 May - Wed, 6 Aug 2025

    Online

    FanForce TV is celebrating National Reconciliation Week by showcasing Indigenous Australian cinema, including horror film 'The Moogai' and AFLW-focused documentary 'Like My Brother'.

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    Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes

    Sat, 10 May - Sun, 17 Aug 2025

    Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

    Julie Fragar's portrait of fellow Brisbane artist Justene Williams took out 2025's Archibald Prize — and it's on display at the Art Gallery of NSW with its fellow contenders.

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    Waterfall High Tea and Edible Garden at Eternity Cafe

    Get down for a bubbly catchup with your besties, featuring a secret indoor waterfall, a jam-packed high tea and an edible garden.

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    Boogie Brunch at Little Pearl

    Sat, 1 Feb, 2025

    Little Pearl, Manly

    Live soul and R&B tunes pump up this bottomless beachfront session in Manly every Saturday.

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    The Griffin Theatre Company 2025 Season

    Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - Sun, 15 Nov 2026

    All around Sydney, Sydney

    We’ve officially called it, 2025 is the year of going to the theatre, non-drama kids included.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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