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Culture My Fair Lady On until Sat 31 Oct

Culture Palace of Dreams Guided Tours Mon 12 Oct · 1:00pm–5:00pm

Music Yomi Ship Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm

Music THE WHITLAMS - Return to Rock Island Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm

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TODAY Free Culture · State Theatre, Sydney Palace of Dreams Guided Tours Mon 12 Oct · 1:00pm–5:00pm A guided tour of Sydney's historic State Theatre. Each ticket includes a $1 restoration levy. Details Sign up

A guided tour of Sydney's historic State Theatre. Each ticket includes a $1 restoration levy.

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UNTIL 31 OCT Culture · Sydney Opera House - Joan Sutherland The My Fair Lady On until Sat 31 Oct Musical Theatre production by Opera Australia celebrating 70 years of Lerner and Loewe's iconic Broadway classic. Details Get tickets

Musical Theatre production by Opera Australia celebrating 70 years of Lerner and Loewe's iconic Broadway classic.

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TOMORROW Free Art · Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Thea My Fair Lady (Australia) 6 dates · next Tue 13 Oct Ticketed event at Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre. Details and tickets on the organiser's page. Details Sign up

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

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WED 14 OCT Free Art · Capitol Theatre, Sydney Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia) 5 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. Details Sign up

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

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THU 15 OCT Free Art · Sydney Event Centre Monty Python's Spamalot 4 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… Details Sign up

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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THU 15 OCT Free Art · Foundry Theatre Carousel 3 dates · next Thu 15 Oct Neglected Musicals will present Rogers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL for limited performances at Foundry Theatre from 15 October. Details Sign up

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

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FRI 16 OCT Free Art 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. Details

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

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FRI 16 OCT Free Music · The Vanguard 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. Details Sign up

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 Free Music · Felons Barrel Room 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. Details Sign up

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 Free Music · Bootleggers 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. Details Sign up

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 Free Art · Penrith Paceway Lassù Penrith Fri 16 Oct · 7:30pm–9:15pm 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 Details Sign up

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 Free Music · The Factory Theatre 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. Details Sign up

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.

FRI 16 OCT Free Music · Liberty Hall 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. Details Sign up

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

FRI 16 OCT Free Music · State Theatre, Sydney DIRECT FROM UK - THE ROD STEWART SHOW Fri 16 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm. Details Sign up

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

FRI 16 OCT Free Music · Anita's Theatre GIPSY KINGS by Diego Baliardo Fri 16 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages, doors 6:30pm. Details Sign up

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

FRI 16 OCT Free Music · Oxford Art Factory 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. Details Sign up

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.

FRI 16 OCT Free Music · Selina's at Coogee Bay Hotel 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. Details Sign up

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.

FRI 16 OCT Free Music · Chinese Laundry 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. Details Sign up

‘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.

FRI 16 OCT Free Music · Civic Underground Tour-Maubourg. Australian Tour 2026. Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct Niche Productions Presents: Tour-Maubourg – First Australian Tour This October. Details Sign up

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

FRI 16 OCT Free Music · ivy Sydney 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. Details Sign up

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.

SAT 17 OCT Free Music · Oxford Art Factory 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. Details Sign up

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.

SAT 17 OCT Free Music · The Domain Anyma presents Æden Sat 17 Oct · 5:00pm–9:00pm Anyma's Æden electronic music show in The Domain. Strictly 18+, with photo ID. Details Sign up

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

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TOMORROW Free Music · Anita's Theatre King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Tue 13 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm Ticketed event at Anita's Theatre. All ages, doors 7pm. Details Sign up

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

WED 14 OCT Free Music · Metro Theatre 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. Details Sign up

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.

WED 14 OCT Free Music · The Factory Theatre 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. Details Sign up

Nathan Evans is bringing his distinctly Scottish sound to Australian shores for the first time ever in October 2026.

WED 14 OCT Free Art · State Theatre, Sydney Aaron Chen - Technology Wed 14 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 6:30pm. Details Sign up

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

WED 14 OCT Free Music · Liberty Hall 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. Details Sign up

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.

THU 15 OCT Free Music · Oxford Art Factory 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? Details Sign up

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

THU 15 OCT Free Music · The Factory Theatre 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. Details Sign up

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.

THU 15 OCT Free Music · State Theatre, Sydney Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo Thu 15 Oct – Fri 16 Oct Ticketed event at State Theatre, Sydney. Doors 7pm. Details Sign up

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

THU 15 OCT Free Music · Selina's at Coogee Bay Hotel 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. Details Sign up

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.

THU 15 OCT Free Music · ivy Sydney 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. Details Sign up

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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THU 22 OCT Art · Carriageworks David Hockney: Bigger & Closer Thu 22 Oct – Sun 24 Jan Large immersive exhibition of David Hockney's work at Carriageworks, on daily. Details

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

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FRI 30 OCT Music · Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour 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. Details Get tickets

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

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