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Discover the best things to do in Marrickville this July and August 2026, with live music, theatre, markets, workshops and community events across the Inner West. Find your next local adventure with our guide to what’s on.

Discover RPM Records Marrickville, the independent vinyl store preserving music history through rare records, memorabilia and community connection. Owners Lizzie French and Steve Wernick share their passion for vinyl, local artists and the future of physical music.

Kiss My Brass has quickly become one of Marrickville’s newest live music destinations, supporting emerging artists, independent bands and local creatives with an artist-first venue built around connection, collaboration and community.

Inner West Drama has spent more than a decade helping children, teenagers and adults discover confidence, creativity and connection through theatre. Learn how Flight Path Theatre’s education program is transforming lives across Marrickville and the Inner West.

Addison Road Community Organisation has received the 2026 Rotary Club of Sydney Community Peace Award, recognising 50 years of grassroots work supporting food relief, human rights, arts, inclusion and social justice across Sydney.

Mackey Park in Marrickville has entered a new era with a $2.9 million amenities upgrade and $2 million sporting ground improvements. Discover how the transformed precinct is creating a modern, accessible and sustainable community sports destination.

The Inner West is Australia's fifth most densely populated council area, with more than 5,400 residents per square kilometre. Discover the latest population, housing, diversity and demographic insights from the 2021 Census.

Explore Anthony Albanese's lifelong connection to Marrickville and Sydney's Inner West. From growing up nearby in public housing to representing Grayndler for nearly three decades, discover how the community helped shape Australia's Prime Minister.

Award-winning Inner West artist James Powditch reflects on 30 years of creativity, his acclaimed portrait of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and how Marrickville's industrial past continues to inspire his distinctive artistic style.

Discover the fascinating history behind the relocation of Marrickville Town Hall. From the arrival of trams and railways to decades of political debate, here's how a 29-year campaign transformed the heart of Marrickville and shaped the suburb we know today.

Addi Road is celebrating 50 years of community, culture and social justice in Marrickville. Discover the remarkable story behind Addison Road Community Organisation, from its origins as an army depot to becoming one of Sydney’s most loved Inner West community hubs.

The world-renowned melanoma researcher leaves an extraordinary legacy of courage, compassion and life-saving medical breakthroughs. Professor Richard Scolyer was a world-renowned melanoma pathologist whose groundbreaking work saved countless lives. A proud member of the Marrickville community, Scolyer's remarkable career was defined not only by scientific excellence but also by extraordinary courage during his own battle with an aggressive brain cancer. Born in Tasmania, Scol

Celebrated Australian illustrator, Luke Player, shares the inspiration behind this year's iconic 10th anniversary artwork. With his vintage Australiana poster aesthetic, Luke Player couldn’t be more perfect as the designer for the Beer, Footy & Food Festival. Few artists capture the spirit, beauty, and unique character of Australian landscape and culture quite like Luke Player. Through bold colours, clean lines and a distinctly retro style, this multi-disciplined illustrator,

Sydney’s Beer, Footy & Food Festival returns to Henson Park, Marrickville for its 10-year anniversary - with rugby league, craft beer, street food and the iconic Henson Park Hill atmosphere.

A long nosed fur seal appears, and then disappears in the Cooks River, Marrickville

The Beer, Footy & Food Festival celebrates a decade on the hill at Henson Park, Saturday July 18th. Following a hugely successful weekend at North Sydney Oval in May, the Beer Footy & Food Festival is returning to its spiritual home at Henson Park on Saturday, July 18th, celebrating 10 years of beer, food, footy, and suburban chaos on one of Sydney’s most iconic hills. Over the past decade, the Beer Footy & Food Festival has grown from a local rugby league day, into one of Sy

The newly opened Medicare Marrickville Urgent Care Clinic offers bulk-billed, walk-in urgent care seven days a week. Marrickville residents now have access to free, walk-in medical care for urgent but non-life-threatening health issues. The Marrickville Urgent Care Clinic is part of a growing national network making it easier for people to get timely care without needing to visit a hospital. Located in the heart of Marrickville, the clinic is open 7 days, from 8am -10pm (incl

Come SIT, a new social enterprise café from the Baba’s Place team, is opening in Marrickville in 2026, offering seasonal food, coffee and a community-focused space.

The Addi Road Writers’ Festival returns to Marrickville on 16 May 2026 with literary panels, poetry, music and conversations celebrating diverse voices and storytelling.

Sydney Vintage Dance Studio marks a decade of dance, creativity and community as founder Sheena Barnes shares the journey behind the Inner West studio.