Overview
Nothing brings out the whole neighbourhood like a street celebration. The road closes as people spill out of their homes, kids squeal with joy as the parents catch up on what's new. If you live on or near or if you're overdue to visit some of Sydney's beloved inner-city streets, then you should mark your calendars for the return of the city's favourite community events: Sydney Streets.
The City of Sydney is closing roads in some of the city's bustling areas and opening them to festivities. Local businesses and organisations will take over the street for a day of community celebrations, involving food, music, live entertainment and more. This will be a significant series of events, so which roads are closing and when? Let's find out together.
Macleay Street, Potts Point — Saturday, February 15
First on the Sydney Streets roster for 2025 is Potts Point. It is taking place on Macleay Street between Darlinghurst Road and Hughes Street between 11am and 8pm. It's a busy, tree-canopied road and home to some of the finest cafes and bars in the inner east.
Participating venues include the local authentic Italian gelato, Rivareno Gelato, scientifically brewed 100+ cuppas and cocktails at Ms.Cattea Tea Bar and the four-storey mainstay of the Potts Point Hotel. Expect more too, as the NYC-in-the-50s-inspired bar The Roosevelt and the colourful Bloody Mary Gazebo take the action outside with pop-up bars and don't forget to grab a gem from the Potts Point Markets.
Stanley Street, Darlinghurst — Saturday, February 22
The following week, we head to Darlinghurst and Stanley Street, where the Yurong Street to Crown Street section will hold the festivities from 11am to 10pm. With the likes of Bar Reggio, Bill and Toni's, The Long Goodbye, Verde and La Farmacia participating on the day alongside djs, al fresco dining and good times are all but guaranteed.
You'll also be able to enjoy Italian bites from Funkatello, plus live music sessions at Harry's by Giuls and Lord Roberts Hotel all day long.
Harris Street, Pyrmont — Saturday, March 8
Come Autumn Sydney Streets will hit Pyrmont with cars stopped on Harris Street (between Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street) from 11am to 8pm. This underrated suburb adjacent to Sydney Harbour is an ideal setting for the event, brimming with laidback heritage vibes and community spirit.
Some of the participating businesses for this weekend include pop-up bars from Quarryman's Hotel and Dunkirk Hotel and wine tasting at Gallon. For kids, there will be a reading corner organised by the Ultimo Public School Parents and Citizens Association, and for those who want to get active, there will be popups from Sense of Power Pilates.
Glebe Point Road, Glebe — Saturday, March 15
One week later, the celebrations shift west to Glebe Point Road, specifically the diverse stretch of shopfronts and residences from Parramatta Road to St Johns Road. It's student territory, so packed with culture and vibes from dawn to dusk, and Sydney Streets specials from 11am to 8pm.
The vibes stem from the people but also great spots, all of which will come alive for Sydney Streets —venues like Kandi by Sri Lankan Bites and Banh Mi Dee, and organisations like Glebe Youth Service will all be bringing their best. Beyond the businesses, look for roaming entertainment, market stalls and more.
Redfern Street, Redfern — Saturday, March 29
The penultimate event is hitting Redfern Street, the main stretch of road that runs from Regent Street to Chalmers Street. It's a busy road day and night, shuffling commuters and after-dark pedestrians in equal numbers. From 11am to 10pm, many businesses will open doors to the foot traffic outside.
There's much on the roster for Redfern's Sydney Streets celebration. While exact details are still to be confirmed, you can expect all the street's most popular venues will get in on the action, as well as roaming entertainment, live music and more.
Crown Street, Surry Hills — Saturday, April 5
Finally, the beloved Crown Street in Surry Hills. For Sydney Streets, the stretch from Foveaux Street to Cleveland Street will host Surry's finest in community celebrations. Any Sydneysider is familiar with the offering of this famous road, so with the standout venues colliding with the excellent vibes of Sydney Streets from 11am to 10pm, it's set to be quite the Saturday.
The exact offering will be announced in the coming weeks, but classic venues line both sides of the street. With that in mind, plus the guarantee of live music and entertainment, you can be sure it will be the big finale Sydney Streets deserves.
Sydney Streets will be taking over several roads between Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, April 5. For more information, visit the website.