Things to do
Things to do in Sydney
From Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, there is always something on in Sydney. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Sydney: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from Surry Hills, Bondi and Newtown, or head a little further out to Blue Mountains and Central Coast. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Sydney, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Sydney.
Event
The 2026 Y NSW Youth Parliament Sitting Week
What is a BSD? Why should I care? - SecTalks SYD0x65 (101st)
Eating Food and Telling Stories: Malaysia
Build with AI workshop in Sydney hosted by KSUG.AI
SydJS: AI — Adding Insight
The Music of the Lord of the Rings
Crafting Your Career
Bastille Festival
Sydney Monthly Social Tech Meetup!
FRI 17 JULY - WORLD OF ANIME @ WAO SUPERCLUB
BANANA - dia del amigo
Costumed Fantasy Life Drawing
RPM ARENA | FACE-TO-FACE | FRIDAY 17TH JULY
Homemade Saturdays: Free Entry + Complimentary Drink
Grand Opening @ LOL SATURDAYS
KiwiLand Sydney - All Blacks vs Ireland
Meditation and Mindset Workshop - Sydney - 18 and 19 July 2026
Koikoi AU: Sydney Speed Dating & Singles(20s-30s)
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Things to do in Sydney: your questions
What are the best things to do in Sydney?
- Start with Sydney's signature places, such as landmarks like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Taronga Zoo, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Sydney lists and local guides.
What is on in Sydney this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Sydney, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Sydney?
- Plenty of what is on in Sydney costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Sydney when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Sydney with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Sydney events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Sydney.