Don't miss in Sydney
Music
Great Opera Hits 2026
On until Mon 26 Oct
Music
ivy Thursdays - 15th October
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
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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ivy Thursdays - 15th October
Thu 15 Oct – Fri 16 Oct
ivy Thursdays is your weekly escape into the Cosmic Carnival. Every Thursday, ivy transforms into a decadent circus at the edge of the universe.
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ivy Thursdays is your weekly escape into the Cosmic Carnival. Every Thursday, ivy transforms into a decadent circus at the edge of the universe.
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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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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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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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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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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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The Lazy Eyes - Cheesy Love Songs Tour
Fri 16 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
The Lazy Eyes return this September and October for a national Australian tour celebrating their highly anticipated second album Cheesy Love Songs, out 21 August.
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The Lazy Eyes return this September and October for a national Australian tour celebrating their highly anticipated second album Cheesy Love Songs, out 21 August.
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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.
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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.
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HOT SAUCE ft. CARL COX, ERIC POWELL and MORE
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct
Global dance music icon Carl Cox and dance music heavyweight Eric Powell bring their celebrated HOT SAUCE party to Sydney for a special late-night session at Selina’s, Coogee Bay Hotel.
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Global dance music icon Carl Cox and dance music heavyweight Eric Powell bring their celebrated HOT SAUCE party to Sydney for a special late-night session at Selina’s, Coogee Bay Hotel.
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Suzy Sheer
Fri 16 Oct · 8:00pm–10:00pm
Suzy Sheer is a band from Vancouver, British Columbia, now split between Montreal and New York. Their music has been described as purity electronics, blisstronica, and post-tronica.
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Suzy Sheer is a band from Vancouver, British Columbia, now split between Montreal and New York. Their music has been described as purity electronics, blisstronica, and post-tronica.
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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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Chinese Laundry Invites BARTS [NAARM/MELB] & FRIENDS + LATIFA TEE & FRIENDS
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct
‘Chinese Laundry Invites’ – A Dynamic Series Tailored to community-run events featuring local crew takeovers, record label showcases, and more exciting community-driven ideas. Rooted in a music-first ethos and shaped by the communities pushing the culture forward.
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‘Chinese Laundry Invites’ – A Dynamic Series Tailored to community-run events featuring local crew takeovers, record label showcases, and more exciting community-driven ideas. Rooted in a music-first ethos and shaped by the communities pushing the culture forward.
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Tour-Maubourg. Australian Tour 2026.
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct
Niche Productions Presents: Tour-Maubourg – First Australian Tour This October.
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Niche Productions Presents: Tour-Maubourg – First Australian Tour This October.
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FRI 16 OCT - WAO SUPERCLUB @ IVY
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct
Multi-level, revamped venue with Australia’s biggest club capacity. Featuring the best current and up-and-coming DJs playing the latest and greatest RNB, Tech House, Techno & Hardstyle. 18+ Only, entry via Angel Pl.
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Multi-level, revamped venue with Australia’s biggest club capacity. Featuring the best current and up-and-coming DJs playing the latest and greatest RNB, Tech House, Techno & Hardstyle. 18+ Only, entry via Angel Pl.
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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.
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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), 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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