Don't miss in Sydney
Music
Great Opera Hits 2026
On until Mon 26 Oct
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
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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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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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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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
TODAY
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.
TODAY
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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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
TODAY
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
On for a while 2
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.
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. .
TOMORROW
Glare + Septemberistheonlytimeidontthinkofyou
Sat 17 Oct · 12:00pm–4:00pm
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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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.
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.
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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
Anyma presents Æden
Sat 17 Oct · 5:00pm–9:00pm
Anyma's Æden electronic music show in The Domain. Strictly 18+, with photo ID.
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Anyma's Æden electronic music show in The Domain. Strictly 18+, with photo ID.
TOMORROW
Sweet Boy
Sat 17 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 18+.
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Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 18+.
TOMORROW
RUNNING TOUCH - CRUSHED TOUR
Sat 17 Oct · 7:00pm–11:30pm
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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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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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), Yomi Ship at The Vanguard (7:00pm), Carousel at Foundry Theatre (7:00pm), THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island at Felons Barrel Room (7:00pm) and Reb Fountain – Water for Gasoline Album Tour at Bootleggers (7:00pm).
What's on in Sydney this weekend?
This weekend (16–18 Oct) in Sydney: Yomi Ship (Fri 16 Oct), Carousel (Fri 16 Oct) and THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island (Fri 16 Oct). 47 events in all, listed on this page.
- Yomi Ship Fri 16 Oct
- Carousel Fri 16 Oct
- THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island Fri 16 Oct
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