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24 things to do in Sydney this weekend (September 18-20)

Things to do

Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.

This Surry Hills icon is serving a six-dish dining deal for just $55

Restaurants

The White Horse is serving up a six-course menu of dreams, with lobster pappardelle, brie ice cream and more for just $55.

Fatboy Slim announces three exclusive Sydney shows

News

The electronic music legend will take to the stage at Carriageworks for a three-night residency.
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Sydney Fringe Festival kicks off this Saturday with a huge street party

Sydney Fringe Festival kicks off this Saturday with a huge street party

The 2026 Sydney Fringe Festival is coming in hot this Saturday, with a huge free street party set to take over Stanley Street this Saturday.
“A space for art that breaks all the rules”: Inside Sydney’s best free art gallery

“A space for art that breaks all the rules”: Inside Sydney’s best free art gallery

As admission prices rise across Sydney's biggest cultural institutions, one independent gallery refuses to charge an entry fee. We chatted with the White Rabbit Gallery team about accessibility, exhibitions and…
The Cutaway at Barangaroo will open with a weekend of free music, art and culture

The Cutaway at Barangaroo will open with a weekend of free music, art and culture

The final weekend of May will see Barangaroo’s newest venue, The Cutaway, come alive with a program of live music, performances, workshops and family-friendly activities.
Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026: Free events to suit everyone

Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026: Free events to suit everyone

There's something for everyone at the Sydney Writers' Festival, which runs from May 17-24, and so much of it is free. Here's a guide to the best of the festival…
These are the best things to do at the Sydney Royal Easter Show (and they won’t cost you a cent)

These are the best things to do at the Sydney Royal Easter Show (and they won’t cost you a cent)

The best things in life are free, and nowhere is this more true than at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
The Biennale of Sydney opens on Saturday – here’s what to expect

The Biennale of Sydney opens on Saturday – here’s what to expect

The Sydney Travel Guide was invited on a full-day preview tour ahead of the Biennale’s official opening this weekend. We think Sydney is in for a spectacular experience.
Tropfest is back: your complete guide to the world’s biggest short film festival

Tropfest is back: your complete guide to the world’s biggest short film festival

It’s been seven years since Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, last championed homegrown filmmakers in Sydney, so we’re thrilled to see it finally return after a long hiatus.
An Insider’s Guide to the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

An Insider’s Guide to the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

The iconic Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is easily one of the most famous trails in Australia, and for good reason. It's the perfect free way to see all of…