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Things to do this weekend

Dayfari Editors' Picks

174 things to do in Sydney this weekend

Oct 02–Oct 04 · Sydney, NSW

By the Dayfari editors · Updated for the weekend of Oct 02–Oct 04

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38free

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Fribusiest day

Sydney, you've outdone yourself. 174 events across Friday to Sunday — that's a proper weekend calendar. We sifted through the whole thing and these are our picks.

What caught our eye: Music leads the weekend with 47 events, and 38 of the weekend's events are free.

If you're new to Sydney: Sydney is hosting 38 events this weekend alone — it's as good a starting point as any.

Good to know this weekend

Friday is the busiest day — 74 events.
38 events are free — no ticket needed.
Sydney hosts 38 events — the weekend's busiest venue.
Music leads the weekend with 47 events.

Our top picks

Friday · Nightlife

A Night at Cardea - Variety Burlesque Show & dinner

Friday, October 02, 2026
Sydney

Nightlife fans, Friday is your night: Sydney is the place. Worth circling on the calendar.

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Saturday · Workshop

Accentuate the Positive: How to work with negative emotions

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Newtown

Saturday's standout Workshop pick. It's on at Newtown. One of 9 Workshop events that day, and the one we'd choose.

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Sunday · Sports

2026 NRL & NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final

Sunday, October 04, 2026
Accor Stadium

This made our list because Sunday needed a Sports anchor, and Accor Stadium delivers. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.

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Friday · Workshop

Acting class

Friday, October 02, 2026
Potts Point

Friday's standout Workshop pick. It's on at Potts Point. One of 4 Workshop events that day, and the one we'd choose.

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Saturday · Family

Balance bike clinics

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Alexandria

Family fans, Saturday is your night: Alexandria is the place. It's free. Worth circling on the calendar.

Tickets from CAD 0.

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The full lineup

Every event on in Sydney this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 74 events

— A Night at Cardea - Variety Burlesque Show & dinner
Sydney
— Acting class
Potts Point
— Albion Fridays ft. Jay R
The Albion Hotel
— August Burns Red 'Season Of Surrender' Aus Tour 2026
Liberty Hall
— Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)
Glebe
— Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe)
Glebe
— Barangaroo HIIT
Barangaroo · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Barangaroo Markets
Barangaroo · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Bugsy Malone
Teatro - At The Italian Forum
— Bugsy Malone - The Musical
Leichhardt
— Burlesque & Cabaret - 2-Course Dinner & Shows
Sydney
— CHEEK LIVE: State of the Nation with Hannah Ferguson
State Theatre, Sydney
— Cardboard creatures with artist Simon Greiner
Sydney
— Carly Electric: Back In My Box
Marrickville
— Chapel Row Jazz
Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Cirque Alice
Sydney Lyric
— Club De Tango: La Milonga
Glebe
— Crafting in stitches social group
Pyrmont · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Cult movie club
Bondi Junction · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Customs House readers group
Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Decades party
Sydney
— Delay 45 'I'll go where you go' Album Launch
Marrickville
— Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
— FRI 02 OCT - KICKCHEEZE @ WAO BLACK KO WEEKEND
ivy Sydney
— Fiddler on the Roof
Sydney
— First Day Back (USA)
Lansdowne Hotel
— Fridays R&B at Hay St
Haymarket · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Gentle exercise at Pyrmont
Pyrmont
— Hanako Murakami: Radiant Force
Chippendale · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Happy Endings Comedy Club Fridays
Potts Point
— Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Fever Pavilion
— Heaps Decent: Hip, Hop, Paint, Pop with Rose Ashton
Randwick
— Jazz and Blues with The Rebekka Neville Trio
Balmain · Tickets from CAD 0.
— KGV Walking Group
The Rocks · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Keeper – a Brooch Club exhibition
Potts Point · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Late Night Vice
Surry Hills
— Latin Dance Classes for Seniors
Pyrmont
— Minds Collective community football program
Alexandria · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Monthly social morning tea
Woolloomooloo · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Move for all at Juanita Nielsen community centre
Woolloomooloo
— My Fair Lady (Australia)
Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre
— Night at The Barracks - The Cruel Sea & Magic Dirt
The Barracks Precinct, North Head Sanctuary
— Northcott fitness workout
Surry Hills · Tickets from CAD 0.
— OPENING NIGHT | Kookaburra's Comedy Club | Sydney CBD
Sydney
— One-on-one boxing padwork
Woolloomooloo
— Outdoor Yoga Flow
Rose Bay
— Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Sydney
— Scarlet Burlesque
Surry Hills
— School holidays: Flutter craft academy (5-8 years)
Haymarket · Tickets from CAD 0.
— School holidays: Pop-up basketball for ages 13-18 - Redfern
Redfern · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Singing class: body and soul
Potts Point
— SkyHouse After Hours at the BridgeMuseum
The Rocks
— Spike Fuck
Oxford Art Factory
— Spotlight Prowl for Families
Centennial Park
— Strong and Steady Exercise Collective
Woollahra
— Sumi Jo: 40th Anniversary Sydney Recital - Continuum
Sydney
— Sydney Bar Crawl
Sydney
— Sydney Harbour Retro Boat Party
Sydney
— Sydney Observatory Family Tours
The Rocks
— THE GNOMES w/ CAMMY CAUTIOUS AND THE WRESTLERS + L.A.R.M
Bootleggers
— Tai Chi
Newtown
— The Drones
The Factory Theatre
— The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée
Sydney
— The Room – Monthly Screening Event
Cremorne
— The Shark Is Broken
Foundry Theatre
— The Teskey Brothers | Live at The Point
Sydney
— The Ultimate Oktoberfest Pub Crawl
Sydney
— Tina Turner Experience LIVE in Concert - Rebecca O’Connor
Cremorne
— Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies Sydney
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
— Tour & High Tea at Parliament House
Sydney
— VLADS
Metro Theatre
— WAAX
Avalon RSL Club
— Weekly men's social club
Woolloomooloo · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Zumba Gold
Double Bay

Saturday — 73 events

— Accentuate the Positive: How to work with negative emotions
Newtown
— AngelHub: Angels on earth pop-up event
Sydney
— Balance bike clinics
Alexandria · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Pyrmont)
Pyrmont
— Ballet classes: Ages 5-8 years (Glebe)
Glebe
— Big ideas factory at Tumbalong Park
Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Bugsy Malone
Teatro - At The Italian Forum
— Carla Geneve ‘Guard Dog’ Tour
Waywards
— Ceramic Art Festival
North Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Chandon Harbour Long Lunch
Sydney
— Chardy Party
Sydney
— Chinese Laundry Invites BRADEAZY [USA] + MORE TBA
Chinese Laundry
— Chuck's Presents - Noise Complaints
Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Cirque Alice
Sydney Lyric
— Club Flamingo
Surry Hills
— Cupcake Decorating: Beginner Workshop
Rozelle
— Dance fit class
Pyrmont
— Darling Harbour fireworks
Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
— FOOL NELSON - Keepsake Aus Tour
Metro Theatre
— Film and director Q&A: True history of the Kelly Gang
Sydney
— From wax to bronze: 2 day wax workshop with Michael Vaynman
Erskineville
— GINI × Colombo Social: Two-Night Takeover
Enmore
— GOODBOYS (UK) at Felons Barrel Room
Felons Barrel Room
— GWS Giants v Essendon - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11
Henson Park
— Glebe Anxiety Support Groups
Glebe · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Happy Endings Comedy Club
Potts Point
— Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Fever Pavilion
— Heaps Decent: Behind the Music Creative Careers and Pathways
Randwick · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Heaps Decent: Take Over Community Showcase
Randwick · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Hola Margarita! I Surry Hills
Surry Hills
— Hospital Records 30 Years – Sydney
Watson's EQ
— Jol Temple & David Conley: Ludicrous Legends
Glebe · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Kandy Saturdays - Latin Nightclub
Sydney
— Kookies | Comedy Show | Royal Hotel Darlington
Darlington
— L'Oréal Paris' House of Worth pop-up
Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— La Cueva Superclub – Latin Party
Potts Point
— Latin Nights - Block Party at Hay St
Haymarket · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Life drawing Saturday morning
Darlington
— Music on the Court - Mu540 and Victor Lou
Liberty Hall
— My Fair Lady (Australia)
Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre
— NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience
Sydney
— Nerve - Growing Pains - AUS Album Tour ‘26
Lansdowne Hotel
— Night at The Barracks - Jet
The Barracks Precinct, North Head Sanctuary
— Nolan: Origins
Sydney
— Northern Lands
Sydney
— O-ii-shi! at The TROC! DJs NAIKI, KAVI-R & ALECTRIC BOOGIE!!
Enmore · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Oceania DanceSport championship & Gala Ball
Sydney
— Oxford Street Farmers Market
Darlinghurst · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Pattern Making from a Garment Workshop
Rozelle
— Pekka Kuusisto: Legends & Luminaries
Sydney
— Phone photography – Coogee beach – Playing with time
Coogee
— Public Lecture - Chancellorsville: Lee's Finest Hour
Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Public Speaking course
Surry Hills
— PulseFEST Music Festival FT. Joel Fletcher, Josh Fawaz, Teddy Cream, Mad Day & More October Long Weekend
Selina's at Coogee Bay Hotel
— Queer Friendships Photography Exhibition
Lewisham · Tickets from CAD 0.
— School Holiday Nerf Wars – Pagewood
Pagewood
— Sing Summit Weekend Singing Retreat
Newtown
— Small space edible gardening workshop
St Peters
— Surry Hills Vintage Market
Surry Hills · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Sydney Harbour Seafood & Carvery Lunch Cruise
Sydney
— TAB Epsom Day
Royal Randwick Racecourse
— The Alternative Clothes Swap
Petersham
— The Beauty of Beaujolais tasting
Zetland
— The Gruffalo's Child
Chippendale
— The Shark Is Broken
Foundry Theatre
— Throw back - 80s, 90s, noughties Sydney harbour cruise
Sydney
— Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies Sydney
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
— Vagabond Cruises: Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise, Latin Fiesta
Sydney
— Veuve Clicquot in the Sun
Sydney
— Woollahra Super Small Sculpture Workshops
Double Bay
— Yin yoga at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Woolloomooloo
— “Chin Chin” – decadence, dining & dazzle
Barangaroo

Sunday — 27 events

— 2026 NRL & NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final
Accor Stadium
— Alex The Astronaut + Guests
The Vanguard
— Bondi's Vintage and Pre Loved Markets
Bondi Beach · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Bugsy Malone
Teatro - At The Italian Forum
— Cirque Alice
Sydney Lyric
— Cirque Nouvelle
State Theatre, Sydney
— Curious
Sydney
— Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
— Giles Henderson Wannan: Chamber Music for Flute Viola & Harp
North Sydney
— Guided ride: Connecting Waterloo, Green Square and Ashmore
Waterloo · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Fever Pavilion
— Hour of power: Japanese drum workshop
Ultimo
— Hunger Games all-day marathon
Cremorne
— Introduction to Brush Calligraphy
Haymarket
— Le Marché-French market
Moore Park · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Lost Sundays Block Party - October 4 [Long Weekend] ft. Papa Nugs, Tjade, Human Movement b2b Mincy, Little Fritter b2b Wongo, Elijah Something, Bryson Hill b2b Carla Martinez, and more!
ivy Sydney
— Meditation Course: An Eight Week Journey
Rozelle
— My Fair Lady (Australia)
Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre
— School Holiday Fun! Japanese drumming workshop for families
Ultimo
— Seascapes
Pyrmont · Tickets from CAD 0.
— September Book Club - On Tourism, Fantasies & Mimicry
Sydney · Tickets from CAD 0.
— Stocktake at Belvoir 25A
Surry Hills
— Sunday Sounds
Sydney
— The Search for a Sense of Personal Identity: a Buddhist View
Newtown
— The Shark Is Broken
Foundry Theatre
— Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies Sydney
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
— Understand Your Mind
Newtown

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