Don't miss in Sydney
Music
Great Opera Hits 2026
On until Mon 26 Oct
Art
Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)
10 dates · next Wed 14 Oct
Music
FATHER’S FAVOURITE + MORE
Wed 14 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm
Art
My Fair Lady (Australia)
10 dates · next Wed 14 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
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TODAY
Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)
10 dates · next Wed 14 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.
- Wed 14 Oct 2026
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TODAY
FATHER’S FAVOURITE + MORE
Wed 14 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm
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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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.
TODAY
Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band's 'Angels' Share Australian Tour | Sydney
Wed 14 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
Nathan Evans is bringing his distinctly Scottish sound to Australian shores for the first time ever in October 2026.
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Nathan Evans is bringing his distinctly Scottish sound to Australian shores for the first time ever in October 2026.
TODAY
My Fair Lady (Australia)
10 dates · next Wed 14 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.
- Wed 14 Oct 2026
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TODAY
Aaron Chen - Technology
Wed 14 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.
TODAY
KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD (RAVE SHOW)
Wed 14 Oct – Thu 15 Oct
King Gizz are treating us to a rare event: 2 shows, in 2 styles, in 2 venues on 1 big day. A full concert into a rave, separated only by a roadway. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.
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King Gizz are treating us to a rare event: 2 shows, in 2 styles, in 2 venues on 1 big day. A full concert into a rave, separated only by a roadway. Liberty Hall is primarily a standing venue.
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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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TOMORROW
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…
- Thu 15 Oct 2026
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TOMORROW
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
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FRI 16 OCT
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.
FRI 16 OCT
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.
FRI 16 OCT
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.
FRI 16 OCT
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.
FRI 16 OCT
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.
FRI 16 OCT
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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TOMORROW
JAZZY GOLD - WTF is WRONG with ME?
Thu 15 Oct · 7:00pm–10:00pm
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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Jazzy Gold takes over the Oxford Art Factory Main Room for her biggest headline show yet — WTF is WRONG with ME?
TOMORROW
NO CIGAR
Thu 15 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
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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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.
TOMORROW
Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo
Thu 15 Oct – Fri 16 Oct
Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 7pm.
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Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 7pm.
TOMORROW
HOT SAUCE ft. CARL COX, ERIC POWELL and MORE - 15 Oct
Thu 15 Oct – Fri 16 Oct
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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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.
TOMORROW
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.
TOMORROW
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.
MON 19 OCT
BIGYUKI (US/JAP)
Mon 19 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
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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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.
MON 19 OCT
Don McLean American Pie 55th Anniversary Tour
Mon 19 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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THU 29 OCT
Free
Ghost Festival at The Rocks
Thu 29 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · 4pm–11pm daily
Halloween street festival in The Rocks, free entry, 4pm to 11pm every day. George St closes to traffic from 7pm on Friday and Saturday.
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Halloween street festival in The Rocks, free entry, 4pm to 11pm every day. George St closes to traffic from 7pm on Friday and Saturday.
FRI 30 OCT
Electric Nation Halloween Edition 2026
Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
Open air waterfront festival at Tumbalong Park featuring international and local electronic music talent with sunset to midnight programming.
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Open air waterfront festival at Tumbalong Park featuring international and local electronic music talent with sunset to midnight programming.
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.
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