What's On Randwick

Your guide to the best events, culture and community happening in the Sydney CBD and its surrounds.

😂 Just For Laughs Festival

📍 Various Venues

📅 Nov 10th - 22nd

Get ready to laugh out loud - Just For Laughs Festival is back and bringing world-class comedy to venues across the city. This year’s lineup features international stars like Eddie Izzard, Reggie Watts, John Bishop and Ashley Gavin, alongside some local favourites. From stand-up and improv to live podcasts and gala shows, there’s something to keep everyone in stitches. Full program and tickets: justforlaughs.sydney/ 

🎯 Spot On Street Festival

📍 St Pauls St, Randwick

📅 Thursday Nov 13th & 27th (5:30 - 9pm) Randwick’s most popular street festival returns! Enjoy alfresco dining, free live music, street theatre, and interactive art installations. Each week features a fresh lineup of entertainment, transforming St Pauls Street into a pedestrian-friendly space filled with culture and community spirit. Details: randwick.nsw.gov.au/community/whats-on/major-events/spot-on 

🎨 Deep Place: Explorations in Art & Ecology

📍 Randwick Town Hall

📅 Nov 23rd (10am - 5pm) A free program of talks and a site-responsive installation at Randwick Town Hall. Bringing together artists, ecologists, and researchers exploring creative practice, environmental care taking, and the growing intersection of art and ecology. Details: randwick.nsw.gov.au/community/whats-on/events/2025/september/deep-place-explorations-in-art-and-ecology 

🍷 Italian Wine Masterclass: Piemonte

📍 Sella Vinoteca

📅 Nov 27th, 7pm

Who would've thought that there are so many indigenous grape varieties in Italy? How about Arneis, Barbera & Nebbiolo? This is an opportunity to try some fantastic wines, learn more about why Nebbiolo is called Nebbiolo & what makes it into a Barolo. $135 PP which includes wine & antipasto, followed by shared pasta. Limited to 16 seats.

Bookings: https://t.ly/-FHKG

🌳 Under The Fig Tree

📍 Newmarket, Randwick

📅 Nov 29th, 3:30 - 8:30pm

Proudly presented by CBUS Property, enjoy performances from Circle Music School bands, Reign Of Choir, and a sunset DJ set, along with roving entertainment, a pop-up bar, free face painting, and plenty more. Treat yourself to favourites including Gelato Messina, RaRa Ramen, Sella Vinoteca, and other local gems as the precinct comes alive with community spirit. Dogs are welcome, and entry is free! 

🎪 Mov’In Bed

📍 Barangaroo Harbour Park

📅 Nov 29th - March 2026This summer, Barangaroo transforms into a city beach with 280 tonnes of sand, complete with luxurious queen and king‑size beds and Australia’s largest outdoor screen. Watch new releases and timeless classics with noise‑cancelling headphones, bedside service, and an immersive cinematic experience like no other. Outdoor cinema, reimagined. Details and tickets: movinbed.com

🪩 Dominic Fike

📍 Hordern Pavilion 📅 Dec 2nd & 3rd 

Presented by triple j, Dominic Fike returns to Australia for his biggest tour yet, kicking off with this solo headline date in Sydney. This follows the announcement of his new release Rocket Mixtape and new singles All Hands On Deck, Aftermath, and Smile.

Tickets: thehordern.com.au/event/domfike/ 

🎤 Live Music 

📍 Kalyx Lounge Bar & Club

 📅 December 4th, 10th & 19th

Kalyx Lounge brings Sydney’s live music scene to Randwick this December, featuring Ek and the Ekstraordinaries, the Di Bird Trio, and the Cameron Jones Trio. Enjoy vibrant performances, great drinks, and an intimate atmosphere perfect for a night out. 

Details: kalyxculture.com.au/ 

🎅🏼 Carols at the House (Sydney Philharmonia Choir)

📍 Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall

📅 Dec 12th (8pm), 13th (8pm), 14th (2pm)

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs brings festive cheer with its family-friendly Carols at the House at the Sydney Opera House on 12 December. Conducted by Brett Weymark, the event features singers, musical theatre stars, and an orchestra performing favourites like Joy to the World, Silent Night, and Jingle Bells, plus choral highlights from Bach, Whitacre, Franck, and contemporary Australian composers. Join in the singing or sit back and enjoy this much-loved seasonal tradition that makes Christmas truly magical. 

Tickets: sydneyphilharmonia.com.au/events/carols-at-the-house

🎄 Randwick Christmas Festival 

📍 Royal Randwick Racecouse

📅 Dec 5th (2 - 7:30pm)Celebrate the magic of Christmas at the Randwick Christmas Festival, set in the iconic Winx Stand. Enjoy festive markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, all set in a sparkling indoor–outdoor venue with stunning racecourse views. A perfect way to soak up Christmas cheer. Details: cambridgemarkets.com.au/randwick-christmas-festival   

🐎 Randwick Race Day

📍 Royal Randwick Racecouse

📅 Saturday, Dec 20th (11am - 6pm)Experience the excitement and glamour of Race Day at Royal Randwick, one of Sydney’s premier racing destinations. From heart-pounding finishes to stylish hospitality, live entertainment, and gourmet dining, it’s the perfect day out. 

Details: australianturfclub.com.au/races/royal-randwick-race-day-saturday-20-december-2025/ 

 SF3 Film Festival

📅 Jan 23rd - 25th, 2026

Experience the world’s most innovative smartphone film festival — SF3 — where creativity meets the big screen! Join us for three unmissable days of groundbreaking cinema: the Gala Finals Screening & Awards (Jan 23, 8:30pm) and SF3 Kids Screening & Awards (Jan 24, 1:30pm) at the Sydney Opera House, then the SF3 Mini & Feature Film Screening (Jan 25, 1:30pm) at Palace Chauvel Cinema. Bold stories. Limitless imagination. Only at SF3. 

Details: Sf3.com.au 

🛥️ Superyacht Saturdays

📍 The Jackson, Sydney Harbour

Saturday just became spectacular. Step aboard The Jackson for Superyacht Saturdays - Sydney’s best way to celebrate the weekend in style. This season, The Jackson plays host to two signature experiences: the indulgent Bottomless Chandon Harbour Long Lunch and the vibrant Veuve Clicquot in the Sun. 

Details and tickets: thejackson.com.au