Things to do in Sydney this weekend

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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Disney's The Lion King musical at the Capitol Theatre. About 2 hr 30 min, with a 20-minute interval.

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Neglected Musicals will present Rogers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL for limited performances at Foundry Theatre from 15 October.

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Jazzy Gold takes over the Oxford Art Factory Main Room for her biggest headline show yet — WTF is WRONG with ME?

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Ticketed event at Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

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NO CIGAR are bringing their brand of ‘semi rock’ to Australia this spring, with thirteen lively shows on the cards for their biggest run in Australia to date.

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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 7pm.

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Carl Cox and Eric Powell bring their celebrated party back to Selina's, Coogee Bay Hotel for a second and final Sydney show on Thursday 15 October.

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Ticketed event at Allianz Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

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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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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 outdoor sculpture exhibition along the clifftop coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama, about 2km. No booking needed.

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Ticketed event at CommBank Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

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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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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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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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Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages, doors 6:30pm.

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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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Ticketed event at Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.

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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

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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.

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Ticketed event at Allianz Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

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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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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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‘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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Niche Productions Presents: Tour-Maubourg – First Australian Tour This October.

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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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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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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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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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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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Rugby union test between Australia and New Zealand at Accor Stadium. Kick-off 3:45pm.

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Anyma's Æden electronic music show in The Domain. Strictly 18+, with photo ID.

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The Beautiful Girls is the musical project of Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mat McHugh.

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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.

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Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 18+.

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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.

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Ticketed event at Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.

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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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SINN6R is one of the most exciting voices emerging from the UK's new underground rap movement.

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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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Terminal V lands in Sydney for its first-ever Australian edition, taking over Ivy for one night only. Terminal V arrives in Sydney for one night only, marking its first-ever edition in Australia. Strictly 18+.

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Ticketed event at Henson Park. All ages.

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Glare is an alternative rock/shoegaze five-piece from the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Since their debut in 2017, the band has wasted no time making a name for themselves at home and abroad with shimmering singles like “Blank” and “Void in Blue”.

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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 8:30pm.

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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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Kate Ceberano returns for encore performances across the nation after last year's sell-out tour and hit live album. She leads audiences on a thrilling journey through Australian music, mixing her own platinum hits with reimagined Oz classics. All Ages event - Under 18 years to be accompanied by an Adult.

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Cinema Show is a Sydney band playing the music of Genesis. The show includes tracks from the Prog Rock era of Genesis in the 70s through to the 80s , 90s and including also the Solo works of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins.

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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.

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The Prince of Bhangra, The Sukhbir Singh spreading the most energetic & lively vibes. He is on a Asia Pacific tour for the first time. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.

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Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages.

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Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches delivers intricate indie-folk that is simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching. Their seamless blood harmonies traverse melancholy and wonder in equal measure. This is an 18+ event.

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Ky Newman is a content creator and producer on the podcast Emergency Intercom. atlgrandma is the artist Liam Hall, a key figure in Los Angeles’s leftfield pop community: pensive, digitally curdled music that blends rock, rap, pop, and dance music in new absurdist ways.

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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.

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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.

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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm.

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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.

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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

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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.

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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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This October, step into the Portal To Hell, your exclusive pre-party for Hellbound 2026! Alt-rock legends The Butterfly Effect are making one last mainland stop before sailing into uncharted waters this October, bringing their signature emotionally charged sound to Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.

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Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages, doors 7pm.

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Large immersive exhibition of David Hockney's work at Carriageworks, on daily.

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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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Open air waterfront festival at Tumbalong Park featuring international and local electronic music talent with sunset to midnight programming.

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Both World Cup semi-finals at Allianz Stadium: women's at 5:45pm, men's at 8:05pm.

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Night T20 between Australia and England at the SCG. Starts 7:15pm.

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