The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
This week in Sydney, you can check out a Banksy exhibition, enjoy live tunes at Taronga Zoo and see an 'Elvis' musical.
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
On the hunt for the best things to do in Sydney this week, now that the bright and shiny weekend is behind you? Luckily, Sydney's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has heaps of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week.
Sure, use Monday for Netflix binges. Then get out there and sink your teeth into the city. We've got you covered with the best things to do in Sydney this week, no matter the weather, your budget or how many mates you're hanging out with (or if you're riding solo). So, read on and start planning your next few days right now.
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Arts & Entertainment
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
Whimsical, tender, deadpan and enchanting, this French-language Canadian coming-of-age dramedy is about a bloodsucker who doesn't want to kill people.
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Drive-Away Dolls
There’s no shortage of Coenesque fun in this gloriously wild road-trip comedy, even with just one of the filmmaking brothers driving the show.
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The Zone of Interest
More than a decade after 'Under the Skin', filmmaker Jonathan Glazer returns with a chilling and unforgettable Holocaust drama.
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Burdekin Rooftop Parade Viewing Party
Beat the crowds and enjoy a two-hour drinks package as you watch the Mardi Gras parade from The Burdekin's Oxford Street rooftop.
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Bob Marley: One Love
Another music biopic, another spectacular lead performance — this time from Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley.
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Madame Web
Casting Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney and Adam Scott can't save this tangled mess in Sony's 'Spider-Man' Universe.
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Pixar Film Fest
Pixar is bringing 'Soul', 'Turning Red' and 'Luca' to cinemas Down Under for the first time.
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Mardi Gras Laneway
Cub Sport are headlining this post-parade Sunday sesh taking over The Beresford and the adjoining Hill Street.
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Adam Lambert, Ultra Naté, CeCe Peniston, Slayyyter, Cub Sport, MAY-A, Keiynan Lonsdale: they're all helping Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+ celebration in 2024.
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Two Queers Comedy Festival
Two Queers Walk Into a Bar is throwing a two-week comedy festival featuring a huge opening night gala and a new show from Zoe Coombs Marr.
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Force of Nature: The Dry 2
Eric Bana is excellent again as Aaron Falk, reteaming with filmmaker Robert Connolly to bring Jane Harper's second novel about the detective to the screen.
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A Blueprint for Ruins
White Rabbit Gallery's latest stunning exhibition explores forgotten humanity in hyper-modern cities.
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Twilight at Taronga
This jam-packed series of gigs at the zoo is back for 2024 with Meg Mac, The Whitlams, a drag gala and more.
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& Juliet
This Olivier Award-winning Shakespeare-meets-pop musical is spinning its alternative take on 'Romeo and Juliet' in Sydney.
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Europa! Europa Film Festival
The Euro-centric film festival is back for 2024 with 47 movies, including a retrospective dedicated to 'Poor Things' filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos.
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Mardi Gras Film Festival Online 2024
Can't make it to MGFF in-person in Sydney? Stream along from home nationwide.
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Mardi Gras Film Festival 2024
Sydney's LGBTQIA+-focused late-summer and early-autumn film festival is back for 2024 with 161 movies and events.
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The Chemical Brothers: Australian Tour 2024
Hey boy, hey girl: the iconic electronic greats are bringing their block rockin' beats back Down Under.
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Food & Drink
'In the Sun' Onboard The Jackson
Four hours of Veuve Clicquot and oysters on a sun-soaked superyacht.
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Elvis: A Musical Revolution
After first premiering in 2023, this Elvis musical is back to get Sydney all shook up.
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Queer Art After Hours
A free night of queer workshops, art and tunes is coming to the AGNSW for an after-dark cultural extravaganza.
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The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
A huge Banksy exhibition filled with 160-plus artworks is on display in Sydney.
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Design & Style
Ksubi Beach House Pop-Up
Ksubi is bringing Kosta's Takeaway, Ricos Tacos and Pizza Oltra to Bondi with its summer beach house pop-up.
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Mov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Mov'In Outdoor Bed Cinema is taking its mattresses to the beach at Barangaroo for three months.
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Sydney International Art Series: Louise Bourgeois
Catch Louise Bourgeois' world-famous spider sculpture alongside more than 100 other pieces as part of the largest celebration of the artist to ever hit Australia.
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Food & Drink
Champagne Season at Esca Group
Pop off into summer with a range of events and offers at Esca venues around Sydney.
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Sunset Cinema North Sydney 2023–24
Grab your picnic blanket: Sunset Cinema is back in North Sydney for another season of outdoor movies.
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Moonlight Cinema Sydney 2023–24
Grab your picnic basket and get ready for a dress-up 'Barbie' party, festive flicks, and nostalgic sessions of 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Mighty Ducks’.
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Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.
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Laneway Cinema 2023–24 at The Rocks
This free excuse to see movies under the stars is theming its monthly lineups, including comedy favourites, Christmas classics and 80s standouts.
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Tidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific
The new free exhibit showcases a largely overlooked period of history through a mix of visual markers and audio recordings.
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Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky
Explore the life and work of hugely influential 20th Century expressionist Vasily Kandinsky at the Art Gallery of NSW.
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Food & Drink
Nel's Native Australia Degustation
The Sydney fine-diner is kicking off 2024 with an 11-course degustation devoted to native Australian ingredients.
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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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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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Travel & Leisure
Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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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.