Things to Do in Sydney

Cafe Levant x Gourmet Safaris Ramadan Feast

Café Levant hosts an intimate Iftar Feast with Gourmet Safaris for one night only, featuring generations-old recipes from the Afiouny family.

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Muji Pop-Up Food Market in Chatswood

Showcasing some of Japan’s finest culinary delights, the two-day takeover is Sydney’s first food market by the retail favourite.

Babs Pops Up at Ester Spirits

The husband-wife team at the Marrickville distillery is teaming up with the pop-up pros for a one-day-only Turkish street food fest.

Ester Spirits, Marrickville

A Secret Chord at the Jewish Museum of Australia

A new exhibition at the St Kilda museum explores faith, history and cultural narratives through music and movement.

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F1 Grand Prix Menu at Pirate Life South Melbourne

Rev up or refuel for race day with fire-cooked steaks, a stacked drinks menu and unmatched vibes at the Market Street staple.

Sydney Dance Company’s Somos in Sydney and Melbourne

The reprise of the company’s landmark production offers a new take on artistic director Rafael Bonachela’s vision of Spain through dance.

Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design at Heide

From the Milan Triennale to the Memphis Group, 20th-century Italian design takes centre stage at Heide.

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Moonlight Cinema at Centennial Park

Summer is here and so is the arrival of this much-loved open-air cinema. Enjoy new releases flicks alongside classic favourites under the stars. Plus, bring your pooch and hire a bed for them, too.

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Moët & Chandon x Pharrell Williams at Smoke Bar

The harbour views at Matt Moran’s rooftop bar are better with Moët & Chandon’s limited-edition new bottle, created in collaboration with the illustrious singer and producer. You can sip it for a special price all month – only at Smoke Bar.

5th Feb – 9th Apr 2025

Art After Hours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

The gallery’s flagship late-night program returns with a jam-packed program of free events. Here’s what to see, from a talk with Angelica Mesiti to rooftop drawing workshops.

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30th Nov 2024 – 13th Apr 2025

Cao Fei: My City Is Yours at Art Gallery of NSW

Step into a neon megacity bursting with pop music and street dance at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Australia’s first retrospective of renowned artist Cao Fei.

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15th Mar – 19th Apr 2025

Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival 2025

Five weeks of food, fashion and world-class racing experiences land at Rosehill Gardens and Royal Randwick across six events this autumn.

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15th Dec 2024 – 21st Apr 2025

Yayoi Kusama at NGV International

Expect an explosion of colour, patterns and polka dots at the largest ever exhibition of the Japanese artist’s work in Australia – and one of the most comprehensive retrospectives ever seen of her work globally. Plus, a new infinity room.

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23rd Dec 2024 – 21st Apr 2025

Kusama for Kids: The Obliteration Room at the NGV

Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots take on new life in The Obliteration Room, where everyone is invited to add colourful dots to a room of white furniture.

29th Nov 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Julie Mehretu at MCA Australia

The first exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region dedicated to New York-based artist Julie Mehretu arrives in Australia this summer.

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12th Dec 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Home Truth at NGV International

Melbourne-based architecture and design studio Breathe envisions an alternative way of building homes for the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission.

21st Sep 2024 – 11th May 2025

Angelica Mesiti: The Rites of When at AGNSW

Venture into the striking former WWII oil tank at the Art Gallery of New South Wales for an immersive audio-visual experience by renowned Australian artist Angelica Mesiti.

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1st Mar – 7th Jun 2025

The Dictionary of Lost Words, Australian Tour 2025

The must-see adaptation of Pip Williams’s novel is hitting the road, thanks to South Australia’s State Theatre Company and the Sydney Theatre Company.

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30th Oct 2024 – 20th Jul 2025

Cats & Dogs at NGV Australia

Lap up the NGV’s playful new exhibition, featuring more than 200 works celebrating our furry friends.

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31st Jan – 5th Nov 2025

Sydney Observatory 2025 Program

Catch free live music at sunset, sip Lo-Fi wines while watching the pink moon rise, celebrate Māori New Year with a special Matariki event and more throughout the year.

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