The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (Dec 6-8)
Looking for the best things to do in Sydney this weekend? We’ve got you covered with our weekly guide to the most exciting events happening around town.
Festival
Experience Sydney’s vibrant festivals—celebrate with music, food, art, and cultural events happening throughout the city this season!
The best experiences in NSW, as rated by the experts
The NSW Tourism Awards 2024 have come and gone, celebrating the state’s top-performing tour operators, hotels, attractions with gold, silver and bronze medals across a comprehensive set of categories. From the full list of NSW Tourism Awards winners, it seems like regional operators are starting to really lift their game for both locals and visitors. … Read more
Paddington is hosting an affordable block party this Thursday
While the block party-esque Sydney Streets program is still rolling out and turning some of the city’s most happening strips into pedestrian-only day festivals, Paddington is going forth with its own lively version this Thursday, November 21. Paddo Night Out returns after a successful run in 2023, bringing a one-day-only party to the neighbourhood with … Read more
13 terrifying Halloween events in Sydney for 2024
If you’re looking to celebrate Halloween in Sydney this year, you’ve got a few choices ahead of you. The city is really stepping it up when it comes to the spookiest day of the year, with parties all over the city for both kids and adults. As All Hallows’ Eve rolls around, the city is … Read more
Family-friendly food, music, art festival Parramatta Lanes is happening tonight
The massive night-time only food, music and art festival, Parramatta Lanes, is back and big in 2024.
Jimeoin, Arj Barker to headline Sydney Comedy Festival’s 20th anniversary
The Sydney Comedy Festival has just announced the first details for its milestone 20th anniversary, celebrating the hugely successful laugh-a-thon with big-ticket international and local performers. For two decades, Sydney Comedy Festival has brought some of the world’s most lauded comedians to our shores, showcased brilliant up-and-comers and celebrated the razor-sharp wit of local legends. … Read more
Huge, free music festival on this weekend in the Inner West
Fest By Inner West will take over the iconic Enmore Road Precinct this Sunday October 20, from 12pm-7pm. This joins the Inner West Jazz fest and the precinct’s breweries all doing 2-for-1 beer deals to form one huge SXSW party.
Indian creatives are taking over Sydney this month
Two of Sydney’s major events for October, SXSW and Sculpture by the Sea, have both announced sizeable showcases for India’s creative scene. Indian musicians and artists are front and centre at Sydney’s lifestyle events this month. While SXSW Sydney has curated a dedicated (and free) one-day showcase with more than seven Indian musicians, the long-running … Read more
From Berghain-inspired rave caves to slap dancing, here’s where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Sydney
It’s a bad year for Sober October, we’ll tell you that much. With the perfect storm of Sydney Beer Week and Oktoberfest Sydney happening in the same fortnight, here are 15 of the best Sydney venues putting on events.
SXSW Sydney adds a big First Nations showcase to its free program
With SXSW Sydney fast approaching, the festival has locked in a major showcase of First Nations talent, playing right into the heart of the event’s overarching purpose. Much like the Austin original, SXSW Sydney lives and thrives on its adventurous spirit. As much as the festival is all about networking and fascinating keynotes, the event … Read more
