The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
Check out Rainbow Studios' vibrant new exhibition, catch one of the world's most iconic rock musicals, or tuck into sake spritzes and crispy quail at this Parramatta spot's new bottomless brunch.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
Weekends are precious. You want to make the most of those glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Sydney's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix and instead discovering new bars, absorbing art and feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks for what's on in Sydney this weekend.
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Food & Drink
DOOM'S PLACE!
End your week with $6.66 glasses of natural wine, frosé gelato and live music at this Marrickville block party.
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Design & Style
Second Life Markets x So Familia Sundowner
The Second Life Markets are coming together with King Street's So Familia for a one-off Newtown clothes market filled with Y2K-style gems.
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Arts & Entertainment
Of an Age
Australian cinema gains a new queer classic with this tender Melbourne-set romance from 'You Won't Be Alone' writer/director Goran Stolevski.
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Design & Style
M.J. Bale Archive Sale
Elevate your office garb with timeless pieces from Australian fashion label M.J. Bale's Archive Sale.
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Arts & Entertainment
Inner West Film Fest 2023
Celebrate Australian cinema and your love of film at the first-ever Inner West Film Fest hosted at various locations throughout the vibrant Sydney area.
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Travel & Leisure
Cambridge Easter Markets
Fill your baskets with artisanal products, delicious food and homemade gifts for all ages.
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Food & Drink
Ramadan Nights Lakemba
Haldon Street comes alive with nightly street-side food stalls until 3am.
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Arts & Entertainment
John Wick: Chapter 4
The 'John Wick' films keep getting bigger and better, with Keanu Reeves joined by martial-arts icon Donnie Yen in this globe-hopping action epic.
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Arts & Entertainment
Never Never Land
The creative treasure trove that is Rainbow Studios is set to exhibit the co-created works of Angelica Wootton and Bella Greene — and Ester Spirits are pouring free martinis on opening night.
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Arts & Entertainment
Madama Butterfly – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
A timeless tale of devotion and despair returns to a truly spectacular outdoor production.
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Food & Drink
Fridays at The Mint
Enjoy snacks, rum cocktails and drop-in tours inside the historic Mint building.
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Arts & Entertainment
Pearl
Mia Goth is magnetic again in this gem of a prequel to Ti West's 2022 slasher standout 'X'.
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Food & Drink
$1 Oysters and $10 Cheeseburgers at The Strand Hotel
Darlinghurst's The Strand Hotel has just rolled out the best happy hour in Sydney.
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Arts & Entertainment
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Apart from casting Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and 'West Side Story' star Rachel Zegler, this sequel to 2019’s 'Shazam' is hardly magical.
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Arts & Entertainment
Equinox – Autumn Celebration of the Senses
Celebrate the fine food, sights, sounds and culture of the Blue Mountains across four jam-packed autumn weekends.
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Arts & Entertainment
Just Not Australian — Museum of Sydney
What does it mean to be 'un-Australian'? This gallery exhibition from 19 Aussie artists aims to find out.
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Arts & Entertainment
Meet Me in the Bathroom
The Strokes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and NYC’s early-00s indie-rock scene get the in-the-moment documentary treatment by the directors of 'Shut Up and Play the Hits'.
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Arts & Entertainment
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Enjoy a night of dazzling colours, riveting tunes and memorable performances at the Capitol Theatre.
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Arts & Entertainment
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2023
Sydney's annual French cinema showcase is back with a 39-movie lineup spanning zombies, comedies, thrillers, tender dramas and more.
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Food & Drink
Disney at The Grounds
Be The Grounds of Alexandria's guest to celebrate 100 years of Disney and its on-screen gems.
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Arts & Entertainment
Utzon Music 2023
Watch the best soloists and small ensembles perform classical music from around the world throughout 2023.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sunset Sessions at Cockatoo Island
Catch great live music and gorgeous views over the harbour every Saturday as the sun goes down.
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Food & Drink
Bottomless Limoncello Spritz Lunch
Mille Vini's weekly bottomless brunch includes two hours of free-flowing limoncello spritzes and wines — plus a five-course Italian feast.
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Arts & Entertainment
SHUO SHU
White Rabbit Gallery's latest exhibition centres around the idea of the storyteller.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Rocky Horror Show Sydney 2023
The iconic rock musical is turning 50 and celebrating with a brand new Australian tour in 2023.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sunset Cinema North Sydney 2023
Settle in for an al fresco screening of 'The Menu' or 'There's Something About Mary'.
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Food & Drink
Casa Aperol at Promenade Bondi Beach
Casa Aperol has popped up on the shores of Bondi Beach, bringing an Amalfi-inspired escape until the end of April.
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Arts & Entertainment
Blanc de Blanc Encore
Prepare for a night of fun, frivolity and breathtaking acrobatics — all at Sydney's dazzling new theatre venue.
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Arts & Entertainment
Sharks at the Australian Museum
Submerge yourself in the deep ocean and uncover the wonders of these ancient predators.
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Food & Drink
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
UNPOPULAR
This exhibition features never-before-seen footage of bands like Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Beastie Boys taking to Australian stages.
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Arts & Entertainment
Hairspray
The 'Hairspray' musical is bringing its Tony-winning 60s teen dreams to Sydney Lyric.
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Arts & Entertainment
Australia on Celluloid
As part of its 85th birthday celebrations, the Ritz is spending a year screening iconic Australian films on 35mm.
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Arts & Entertainment
Lost Sundays
Catch a cutting-edge lineup of local and international DJs at this party from the Lost Paradise crew every Sunday.
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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.