Don't miss in Sydney
Market
Manning Night Market
Wed 14 Oct – Thu 15 Oct · 5pm–10pm daily
Art
Monty Python's Spamalot
7 dates · next Thu 15 Oct
Art
Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)
9 dates · next Thu 15 Oct
Sport
RLWC26 - Men's: Australia v New Zealand
Thu 15 Oct – Fri 16 Oct
Sport
RLWC26 - Men's: Samoa v France | Women's: Australia v Samoa
Fri 16 Oct · 5:45pm–9:45pm
Free this weekend in Sydney
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TODAY
Free
Manning Night Market
Wed 14 Oct – Thu 15 Oct · 5pm–10pm daily
The University of Sydney Union's night market at Manning Bar, two evenings, 5pm to 10pm. Free entry.
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The University of Sydney Union's night market at Manning Bar, two evenings, 5pm to 10pm. Free entry.
TODAY
Monty Python's Spamalot
7 dates · next Thu 15 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…
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TODAY
Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)
9 dates · next Thu 15 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.
- Thu 15 Oct 2026
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
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- Sun 18 Oct 2026
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- Wed 21 Oct 2026
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- Thu 22 Oct 2026
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Carousel
6 dates · next Thu 15 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.
- Thu 15 Oct 2026
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
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- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
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My Fair Lady (Australia)
9 dates · next Thu 15 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.
- Thu 15 Oct 2026
- Fri 16 Oct 2026
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- Sun 18 Oct 2026
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TODAY
RLWC26 - Men's: Australia v New Zealand
Thu 15 Oct – Fri 16 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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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.
TOMORROW
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.
TOMORROW
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
TOMORROW
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.
SAT 17 OCT
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. .
SAT 17 OCT
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.
SAT 17 OCT
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.
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SAT 17 OCT
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.
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THU 22 OCT
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer
Thu 22 Oct – Sun 24 Jan
Large immersive exhibition of David Hockney's work at Carriageworks, on daily.
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Large immersive exhibition of David Hockney's work at Carriageworks, on daily.
THU 22 OCT
Adventure Reels Tour 2026
Thu 22 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
The Adventure Reels Tour brings the planet's most electrifying action sport films to the big screen. All ages, doors 6pm.
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The Adventure Reels Tour brings the planet's most electrifying action sport films to the big screen. All ages, doors 6pm.
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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.
SUN 8 NOV
Rugby League World Cup semi-finals
Sun 8 Nov · 5:45pm–10:00pm
Both World Cup semi-finals at Allianz Stadium: women's at 5:45pm, men's at 8:05pm.
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Both World Cup semi-finals at Allianz Stadium: women's at 5:45pm, men's at 8:05pm.
SUN 29 NOV
T20 International at the SCG: Australia v England
Sun 29 Nov · 7:15pm–10:30pm
Night T20 between Australia and England at the SCG. Starts 7:15pm.
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Night T20 between Australia and England at the SCG. Starts 7:15pm.
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: Monty Python's Spamalot at Sydney Event Centre (1:00pm), Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia) at Capitol Theatre, Sydney (7:00pm), Carousel at Foundry Theatre (7:00pm), JAZZY GOLD - WTF is WRONG with ME? at Oxford Art Factory (7:00pm) and My Fair Lady (Australia) at Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre (7:30pm).
- Monty Python's Spamalot 1:00pm
- Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia) 7:00pm
- Carousel 7:00pm
- JAZZY GOLD - WTF is WRONG with ME? 7:00pm
- My Fair Lady (Australia) 7:30pm
What's on in Sydney this weekend?
This weekend (16–18 Oct) in Sydney: Carousel (Fri 16 Oct), Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour (Fri 16 Oct) and THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island (Fri 16 Oct). 47 events in all, listed on this page.
- Carousel Fri 16 Oct
- Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour Fri 16 Oct
- THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island Fri 16 Oct
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