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.
Music

VOYAGER
Parkway Drive: Home - Feature Documentary World Premiere

Ben Morgan

Holly Throsby

Ecca Vandal ‘Looking For People to Unfollow’ Album Tour | SECOND SHOW ADDED

Steel Assassins 2026 Two Day Pass

THE TULLAMARINES 2026 TOUR
Ecca Vandal ‘Looking For People to Unfollow’ Album Tour

Ella Thompson

Daine - the In Endless Awe & Agony tour (18+)
THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT - Australian Tour 2026

Sir El Tom

MICK JENKINS
Sasa Matic Live with Full Band
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Chinese Laundry Invites MiNNA (UK) [ALL NIGHT LONG] + BNX & FRIENDS TAKEOVER
FRI 13 NOV - WAO SUPERCLUB @ IVY
Sandbox presents Kuko

Jack Johnson - Surfilmusic Tour - Australia / New Zealand - 2026
Event

Charlie Puth | Sydney
Foo Fighters – Sydney
Joji | Sydney
Jack Johnson | Sydney
IRON MAIDEN [SYDNEY]
Melanie C | Sydney
Dermot Kennedy | Sydney
Source Disability Expo Sydney

Two Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion

Boyz II Men Australia and New Zealand Tour
DARK Sydney
J. Cole | Sydney
Sydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert

Charlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Dreamstate 2027 - Sydney
Paul Smith | Sydney
Sydney Truck Showdown
Evanescence | Sydney
Arts

Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Dara O Briain - Re:Creation
Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Dracula
THE FINDERS KEEPERS SYDNEY DESIGN MARKET SS26
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Dracula

Frenchy - Never Been Before

Er Gou, "A Dog Named Love"
Dracula

A Beautiful Noise
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Sport
Family
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.

