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TODAY
Yomi Ship
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
WA based Experimental art-rock trio Yomi Ship are set to embark on their debut national headlining tour where they will be showcasing their unique and captivating approach to writing and performing instrumental music. This is an 18+ event.
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WA based Experimental art-rock trio Yomi Ship are set to embark on their debut national headlining tour where they will be showcasing their unique and captivating approach to writing and performing instrumental music. This is an 18+ event.
TODAY
Carousel
5 dates · next Fri 16 Oct
Neglected Musicals will present Rogers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL for limited performances at Foundry Theatre from 15 October.
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Neglected Musicals will present Rogers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL for limited performances at Foundry Theatre from 15 October.
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
TODAY
THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm
Long sweaty nights at these pubs formed the bedrock of The Whitlams’ reputation as a memorable force in the Australian live scene. Now it’s back to the pubs where the audience is standing up close.
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Long sweaty nights at these pubs formed the bedrock of The Whitlams’ reputation as a memorable force in the Australian live scene. Now it’s back to the pubs where the audience is standing up close.
TODAY
Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–10:00pm
Reb Fountains new album Water For Gasoline delivers another striking body of work from one of New Zealand's most acclaimed contemporary artists, a record that confronts the challenges of our times while searching for light, beauty and connection amongst the noise.
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Reb Fountains new album Water For Gasoline delivers another striking body of work from one of New Zealand's most acclaimed contemporary artists, a record that confronts the challenges of our times while searching for light, beauty and connection amongst the noise.
TODAY
SAFIA Internal 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Fri 16 Oct · 7:30pm–10:30pm
Ticketed event at Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.
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Ticketed event at Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.
TODAY
My Fair Lady (Australia)
8 dates · next Fri 16 Oct
Ticketed event at Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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Ticketed event at Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- Tue 20 Oct 2026
- Wed 21 Oct 2026
- Wed 21 Oct 2026
- Thu 22 Oct 2026
TODAY
Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)
8 dates · next Fri 16 Oct
Disney's The Lion King musical at the Capitol Theatre. About 2 hr 30 min, with a 20-minute interval.
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Disney's The Lion King musical at the Capitol Theatre. About 2 hr 30 min, with a 20-minute interval.
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- Wed 21 Oct 2026
- Wed 21 Oct 2026
- Thu 22 Oct 2026
TODAY
DIRECT FROM UK - THE ROD STEWART SHOW
Fri 16 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.
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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.
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UNTIL 26 OCT
Great Opera Hits 2026
On until Mon 26 Oct
A 90-minute summer afternoon concert of the greatest hits of opera, featuring the stars of Opera Australia. This runs from late September through October 2026.
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A 90-minute summer afternoon concert of the greatest hits of opera, featuring the stars of Opera Australia. This runs from late September through October 2026.
UNTIL 2 NOV
Free
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi
On until Mon 2 Nov
Free outdoor sculpture exhibition along the clifftop coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama, about 2km. No booking needed.
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Free outdoor sculpture exhibition along the clifftop coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama, about 2km. No booking needed.
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TOMORROW
Glare + Septemberistheonlytimeidontthinkofyou
Sat 17 Oct · 12:00pm–4:00pm
WHEN YOU HEAR music like this the wild, loose, and woozy drags of guitar; the impossible beauty of it all-what kind of landscape presents itself in your mind? Vistas big enough to be forgotten in. This is an ALL-AGES event.
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WHEN YOU HEAR music like this the wild, loose, and woozy drags of guitar; the impossible beauty of it all-what kind of landscape presents itself in your mind? Vistas big enough to be forgotten in. This is an ALL-AGES event.
TOMORROW
Anyma presents Æden
Sat 17 Oct · 5:00pm–9:00pm
Anyma's Æden electronic music show in The Domain. Strictly 18+, with photo ID.
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Anyma's Æden electronic music show in The Domain. Strictly 18+, with photo ID.
TOMORROW
Sweet Boy
Sat 17 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 18+.
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Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 18+.
TOMORROW
RUNNING TOUCH - CRUSHED TOUR
Sat 17 Oct · 7:00pm–11:30pm
Running Touch returns with "Crushed," the opening statement of a new era. Where his earlier work traded in polished electronic euphoria, "Crushed" is heavier, live and unguarded… closer to Justin Timberlake fronting a grunge band than anything in his catalogue to date.
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Running Touch returns with "Crushed," the opening statement of a new era. Where his earlier work traded in polished electronic euphoria, "Crushed" is heavier, live and unguarded… closer to Justin Timberlake fronting a grunge band than anything in his catalogue to date.
TOMORROW
The Beautiful Girls
Sat 17 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm
The Beautiful Girls is the musical project of Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mat McHugh.
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The Beautiful Girls is the musical project of Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mat McHugh.
TOMORROW
Nancy and the Jam Fancys with Twelve Point Buck and Finnoguns Wake
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
Nancy and the jam fancys are a guitar band based in regional NSW, building a reputation around tension repetition and release. Their 2025 debut Lp 'Swan Songs' has built them a loyal fan base around Australia, Usa, UK and Europe.
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Nancy and the jam fancys are a guitar band based in regional NSW, building a reputation around tension repetition and release. Their 2025 debut Lp 'Swan Songs' has built them a loyal fan base around Australia, Usa, UK and Europe.
TOMORROW
Yama
Sat 17 Oct · 7:30pm–10:30pm
Ticketed event at Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.
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Ticketed event at Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.
TOMORROW
SOEN
Sat 17 Oct · 8:00pm–11:30pm
In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as SOEN. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved out a distinctive space in the music world.
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In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as SOEN. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved out a distinctive space in the music world.
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MON 19 OCT
BIGYUKI (US/JAP)
Mon 19 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
BIGYUKI is NYC’s musical secret weapon. The New York-based, Japanese keyboardist, composer and producer has built an international reputation for blending jazz, hip hop, rock, electronic and dance music influences into something wholly his own. This is an 18+ event.
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BIGYUKI is NYC’s musical secret weapon. The New York-based, Japanese keyboardist, composer and producer has built an international reputation for blending jazz, hip hop, rock, electronic and dance music influences into something wholly his own. This is an 18+ event.
MON 19 OCT
Don McLean American Pie 55th Anniversary Tour
Mon 19 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.
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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.
MON 19 OCT
PARADISE LOST
Mon 19 Oct · 7:30pm–10:30pm
Paradise Lost remain the undisputed monarchs of metal’s dark frontier. Formed in Halifax in 1988, they quickly carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody.
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Paradise Lost remain the undisputed monarchs of metal’s dark frontier. Formed in Halifax in 1988, they quickly carved out their legacy as pioneers of gothic metal; a brooding fusion of crushing heaviness and shadow‑drenched melody.
TUE 20 OCT
Rebirth Brass Band (US) with Dink
Tue 20 Oct · 7:30pm–11:00pm
For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog.
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For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog.
TUE 20 OCT
Men At Work
Tue 20 Oct – Wed 21 Oct
Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
WED 21 OCT
Free
Parramatta Lanes
Wed 21 Oct – Sat 24 Oct · Wed–Thu 5pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–10:30pm
Free night festival across 20+ laneways in the Parramatta CBD: food, music and art. Wed and Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 5pm to 10:30pm.
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Free night festival across 20+ laneways in the Parramatta CBD: food, music and art. Wed and Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 5pm to 10:30pm.
WED 21 OCT
LARA BUCHANAN + MORE
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm
Hang out with Friends of Friends every Wednesday this October at Metro Social. Each week, Metro A.i.R will showcase a diverse range of free events and performances, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to shine.
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Hang out with Friends of Friends every Wednesday this October at Metro Social. Each week, Metro A.i.R will showcase a diverse range of free events and performances, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to shine.
WED 21 OCT
Theon Cross + Summer Pearl
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
The label at the forefront of the UK’s jazz scene, Jazz re:freshed, brings you an epic double bill featuring Theon Cross and Summer Pearl, alongside a line-up of their best DJs.
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The label at the forefront of the UK’s jazz scene, Jazz re:freshed, brings you an epic double bill featuring Theon Cross and Summer Pearl, alongside a line-up of their best DJs.
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SUN 25 OCT
Free
Norton Street Italian Festa
Sun 25 Oct · 10:00am–5:00pm
Italian street festival on Norton Street, Leichhardt, with a stage at the Town Hall. Free, 10am to 5pm.
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Italian street festival on Norton Street, Leichhardt, with a stage at the Town Hall. Free, 10am to 5pm.
THU 29 OCT
Free
Ghost Festival at The Rocks
Thu 29 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · Daily 4pm–11pm; George St car-free from 7pm Fri–Sat
Halloween street festival in The Rocks, free entry, 4pm to 11pm every day. George St closes to traffic from 7pm on Friday and Saturday.
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Halloween street festival in The Rocks, free entry, 4pm to 11pm every day. George St closes to traffic from 7pm on Friday and Saturday.
FRI 30 OCT
Electric Nation Halloween Edition 2026
Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
Open air waterfront festival at Tumbalong Park featuring international and local electronic music talent with sunset to midnight programming.
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Open air waterfront festival at Tumbalong Park featuring international and local electronic music talent with sunset to midnight programming.
SAT 7 NOV
Free
Surry Hills Vintage Market
Sat 7 Nov · 8:00am–4:00pm
The monthly vintage market at Shannon Reserve, first Saturday of the month, 8am to 4pm. Free.
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The monthly vintage market at Shannon Reserve, first Saturday of the month, 8am to 4pm. Free.
FRI 13 NOV
Free
Sydney Cellar Door
Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov · Fri 4pm–8:30pm, Sat 12pm–7:30pm, Sun 12pm–6:30pm
Outdoor NSW wine tasting festival in First Fleet Park. Free entry, tasting packs $40 or $65. Fri 4pm to 8:30pm, Sat 12pm to 7:30pm, Sun 12pm to 6:30pm.
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Outdoor NSW wine tasting festival in First Fleet Park. Free entry, tasting packs $40 or $65. Fri 4pm to 8:30pm, Sat 12pm to 7:30pm, Sun 12pm to 6:30pm.
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What's free in Sydney this weekend?
Free this weekend (16–18 Oct): Crows Nest Fest (Sun 18 Oct) and Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi (until 2 Nov).
- Crows Nest Fest Sun 18 Oct
- Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi until 2 Nov
What's on tonight in Sydney?
Tonight in Sydney: RLWC26 - Men's: Samoa v France | Women's: Australia v Samoa at CommBank Stadium (5:45pm), Yomi Ship at The Vanguard (7:00pm), Carousel at Foundry Theatre (7:00pm), THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island at Felons Barrel Room (7:00pm) and Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour at Bootleggers (7:00pm).
What's on in Sydney this weekend?
This weekend (16–18 Oct) in Sydney: Yomi Ship (Fri 16 Oct), Carousel (Fri 16 Oct) and THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island (Fri 16 Oct). 47 events in all, listed on this page.
- Yomi Ship Fri 16 Oct
- Carousel Fri 16 Oct
- THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island Fri 16 Oct
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