We have crafted a what’s on shortlist that contains the must-know events, activities and must-see attractions for you experience and mark on your to-do list for the upcoming months. From music, theatre and arts to sports, food and leisure activities, there’s so much to see and do in our area so be sure to check our list on a regular basis to stay up-to-date on all things trending in our local area.
Things to Do in Sydney
Your Event Guide For Sydney
What’s On Events
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Kate Miller-Heidke
7 – 8 February
She’s performed on stages as varied as Coachella, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the New York Metropolitan Opera.
Summer School Holidays
Juicy Fest
18 January 2025
Juicy Fest is a R18 one-day festival with the 2025 line up revealed – with influential R&B and hip hop stars.
United Cup 2025
Get tickets to the global men’s and women’s teams tennis event at the official tournament website of the United Cup
Bluey's Big Play
2 – 18 January 2025
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series.
NYE
31 December 2024
More than a million people will be making their way into the city and surrounds for the celebrations.
Good Things Festival
What So Not
14 December 2024
What So Not, one of Australia’s most forward-thinking and beloved artists, headlines Above.
Sunset Boulevard
November 2024
Sarah Brightman returns to the stage after 30 years to star in the newest adaptation of Sunset Boulevard in Sydney.
Hamilton Musical
September 2024 – January 2025
The global phenomenon has returned to Sydney for its final Australian season. “There’s a reason it’s the most hyped sxhow on Earth”
Sister Act The Musical
September – October 2024
Direct from London’s West End, this award winning musical is set to open at Capitol Theatre in August 2024.
Lime Cordiale
11 October 2024
Local legends Lime Cordiale will hit the road this October for a run of headline shows across Australia.
Sydney Fringe Festival
1 – 30 September 2024
Prepare for an unexpected and exhilarating month filled with over 400 jaw-dropping events spread across four dynamic new precincts.
Iron Maiden
13 September 2024
Metal icons Iron Maiden are bringing The Future Past Tour to Sydney in September 2024
Thirty Seconds to Mars
14 September 2024
Thirty Seconds to Mars return to Australia and New Zealand on their monumental Seasons 2024 World Tour.
Missy Higgins
July – August
The Second Act Tour will see Missy touring theatres nationally in a special two act show.
Bastille festival
Food, wine, cheese and the best of French culture with an Olympic twist. The Bastille Festival takes over the waterfront at Circular Quay
Dracula
Kip Williams concludes his Gothic trilogy with the most ambitious adaptation yet, featuring literature’s famed Count Dracula.
Vivid Sydney
Until 15 June 2024
Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights.
Chicago the Musical
June – July 2024
The longest-running musical on Broadway, this scorching hot masterpiece is coming to the Capitol Theatre.
Boney M
8 June 2024
Disco Superstars BONEY M Featuring Maizie Williams return for The Farewell Tour Performing all their Greatest Hits.
Chocolate Starfish
29 June 2024
Chocolate Starfish marks 30 years with a spectacular Australian tour that celebrates the best of everything!
West Side Story
March – April 2024
This electrifying, larger-than-life production of West Side Story will run for a 4 week season that is bound to be a sell-out!
Lany
26 – 27 June 2024
Multi-platinum pop rock band LANY have today announced Australian tour!
Nick Cave
Until 7 May 2024
Extraordinary presentation of Cave’s extensive and enduring catalogue.
Sydney Comedy Festival
April to May 2024
Some of the world’s best international acts are back for this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival
Niall Horan
1 May 2024
Renowned global icon, Niall Horan, has finally announced that he is heading to in April and May of 2024!
Knotfest 2024
23 March 2024
In 2024, music, art, and culture will collide once more in an unforgettable fashion.
Tom Jones
4 April 2024
Tom Jones tickets are available now! We have some marvelous news for all you Tom Jones fans. We are delighted to present you a new tour!
La Traviata
2 January – 12 March 2024
Violetta is a coveted courtesan, the toast of Paris, desired by many. When she meets the ardent Alfredo, her life changes forever.
Mardi Gras 2024
16 February – 3 March 2024
This year Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is bigger than ever when Sydney hosts World Pride.
