Don't miss in Sydney
Art
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi
On until Mon 2 Nov
Sport
RLWC26 - Men's: Samoa v France | Women's: Australia v Samoa
Fri 16 Oct · 5:45pm–9:45pm
Art
Carousel
5 dates · next Fri 16 Oct
Sport
Sydney Derby: 2026/27 A-League Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct
Festival
Crows Nest Fest
Sun 18 Oct · 10:00am–5:00pm
Free this weekend in Sydney
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TODAY
RLWC26 - Men's: Samoa v France | Women's: Australia v Samoa
Fri 16 Oct · 5:45pm–9:45pm
Ticketed event at CommBank Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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Ticketed event at CommBank Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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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
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Lassù Penrith
4 dates · next Fri 16 Oct
Step into LASSÙ Cosmic Cabaret Saloon perched on the galaxy’s edge, where space cowboys, alien drifters, and the legendary Rodeo Sisters dazzle with out-of-this-world acts.Join Rodeo Clown Rusty as he journeys through the golden days of LASSÙ, determined to revive the magic that once filled the saloon.Immerse yourself in a story where past and future collide in a spectacular, risqué circus experience.18+ Event
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Step into LASSÙ Cosmic Cabaret Saloon perched on the galaxy’s edge, where space cowboys, alien drifters, and the legendary Rodeo Sisters dazzle with out-of-this-world acts.Join Rodeo Clown Rusty as he journeys through the golden days of LASSÙ, determined to revive the magic that once filled the saloon.Immerse yourself in a story where past and future collide in a spectacular, risqué circus experience.18+ Event
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- Wed 21 Oct 2026
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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
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Monty Python's Spamalot
5 dates · next Fri 16 Oct
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls not to mention village idiots, cows, killer rabbits, and…
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MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls not to mention village idiots, cows, killer rabbits, and…
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
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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
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Sydney Derby: 2026/27 A-League Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct
Ticketed event at Allianz Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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Ticketed event at Allianz Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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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
Everest Day at Royal Randwick
Sat 17 Oct · 10:30am–11:59pm
The Everest, the world's richest turf race, at Royal Randwick. Gates 10:30am, first race 12:30pm, Hot Dub Time Machine after the last race.
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The Everest, the world's richest turf race, at Royal Randwick. Gates 10:30am, first race 12:30pm, Hot Dub Time Machine after the last race.
TOMORROW
TAB Everest Day
Sat 17 Oct · 10:30am–2:30pm
TAB Everest Day is the pinnacle of the Sydney Everest Carnival, headlined by the world's richest race on turf. Be at Royal Randwick as energy peaks during one of Sydney's standout social events. Discover The Paddock a vibrant new food and drink experience in the Winx Stand. A crowd that lifts with every moment. Once the last race is finished, the celebration continues with live music. .
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TAB Everest Day is the pinnacle of the Sydney Everest Carnival, headlined by the world's richest race on turf. Be at Royal Randwick as energy peaks during one of Sydney's standout social events. Discover The Paddock a vibrant new food and drink experience in the Winx Stand. A crowd that lifts with every moment. Once the last race is finished, the celebration continues with live music. .
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TOMORROW
Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies v All Blacks
Sat 17 Oct · 3:45pm–5:45pm
Rugby union test between Australia and New Zealand at Accor Stadium. Kick-off 3:45pm.
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Rugby union test between Australia and New Zealand at Accor Stadium. Kick-off 3:45pm.
TOMORROW
The Flight Centre Series - Wallabies v All Blacks
Sat 17 Oct · 3:45pm–7:45pm
Wallabies v All Blacks, with Wallaroos v Scotland and the Australia sevens against Fiji and New Zealand on the same day. Gates open 11:45am; the Wallabies play at 3:45pm.
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Wallabies v All Blacks, with Wallaroos v Scotland and the Australia sevens against Fiji and New Zealand on the same day. Gates open 11:45am; the Wallabies play at 3:45pm.
SUN 18 OCT
Free
Crows Nest Fest
Sun 18 Oct · 10:00am–5:00pm
Street festival on Willoughby Road and the side streets, with the roads closed to cars. 10am to 5pm, gold coin donation.
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Street festival on Willoughby Road and the side streets, with the roads closed to cars. 10am to 5pm, gold coin donation.
SUN 18 OCT
GWS Giants v Hawthorn - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11
Sun 18 Oct · 2:35pm–6:35pm
Ticketed event at Henson Park. All ages.
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Ticketed event at Henson Park. All ages.
SUN 18 OCT
Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour
Sun 18 Oct · 4:00pm–8:00pm
Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 8:30pm.
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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 8:30pm.
SUN 18 OCT
26/27 Ninja A-League - Sydney FC vs Adelaide United
Sun 18 Oct · 4:30pm–6:30pm
Sydney FC's Women kick off their 2026–27 campaign in Homebush as they host Adelaide United in a high-stakes season opener.
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Sydney FC's Women kick off their 2026–27 campaign in Homebush as they host Adelaide United in a high-stakes season opener.
Questions
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), THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island at Felons Barrel Room (7:00pm), Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour at Bootleggers (7:00pm), Yomi Ship at The Vanguard (7:00pm) and Carousel at Foundry Theatre (7:00pm).
What's on in Sydney this weekend?
This weekend (16–18 Oct) in Sydney: THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island (Fri 16 Oct), Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour (Fri 16 Oct) and Yomi Ship (Fri 16 Oct). 47 events in all, listed on this page.
- THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island Fri 16 Oct
- Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour Fri 16 Oct
- Yomi Ship Fri 16 Oct
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