Don't miss in Sydney
Music
Great Opera Hits 2026
On until Mon 26 Oct
Art
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi
Fri 16 Oct – Mon 2 Nov
Sport
RLWC26 - Men's: Samoa v France | Women's: Australia v Samoa
Fri 16 Oct · 5:45pm–9:45pm
Music
Yomi Ship
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
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
Free this weekend in Sydney
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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.
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Free
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi
Fri 16 Oct – 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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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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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.
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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.
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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
TOMORROW
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.
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GIPSY KINGS by Diego Baliardo
Fri 16 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages, doors 6:30pm.
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Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages, doors 6:30pm.
TOMORROW
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
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- Wed 21 Oct 2026
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- Thu 22 Oct 2026
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 (from 16 Oct).
- Crows Nest Fest Sun 18 Oct
- Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi from 16 Oct
What's on tonight in Sydney?
Tonight in Sydney: HOT SAUCE ft. CARL COX, ERIC POWELL and MORE - 15 Oct at Selina's at Coogee Bay Hotel (8:00pm), Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo at State Theatre, Sydney (8:00pm), RLWC26 - Men's: Australia v New Zealand at Allianz Stadium (8:05pm) and ivy Thursdays - 15th October at ivy Sydney (9:00pm).
What's on in Sydney this weekend?
This weekend (16–18 Oct) in Sydney: Yomi Ship (Fri 16 Oct), Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour (Fri 16 Oct) and Carousel (Fri 16 Oct). 47 events in all, listed on this page.
- Yomi Ship Fri 16 Oct
- Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour Fri 16 Oct
- Carousel Fri 16 Oct
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