What's On: Sydney CBD

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

🛥️ 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. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, planning the ultimate Hen’s, or just celebrating life - make it unforgettable on board The Jackson. Details and tickets: thejackson.com.au 

🎪 La Ronde

📍 The Grand Electric, Surry Hills

📅 Now till Dec 21st

Step into La Ronde - a daring new experience for the bold and the curious at The Grand Electric. From the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO, this lavish mix of circus, live music and twisted spectacle blurs boundaries between audience and performer in a glittering, intoxicating celebration of desire.  Details and tickets: larondetheshow.com 

😂 Just For Laughs Festival

📍 Various Venues

📅 Nov 10th - 22nd

Get ready to laugh out loud - the Sydney Just For Laughs Festival 2025 is back, 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 local favourites including Demi Lardner, the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars, and viral duo We Mean Well. 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/ 

🛣️ Sydney Streets (Glebe)

📍 Glebe Point Rd

📅 Nov 15th

Glebe comes alive in a vibrant, car-free celebration of community, culture, and local flavour. Wander the streets for live music, alfresco dining, pop-up markets, and family-friendly activities, all while supporting local businesses. 

Details: whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-streets 

🧚 Pixies

📍 Hordern Pavilion

📅 Nov 13th - 14th

Alt-rock icons Pixies return to Australia for a massive tour, performing two consecutive nights in each city. The first night will feature their fan-favourite albums Bossanova and Trompe Le Monde in full, followed by a second night of hits spanning their legendary catalogue - plus tracks from their acclaimed new album The Night The Zombies Came. Celebrating 35 years since Doolittle, Pixies continue to prove why they remain one of the most influential bands in modern rock.  Tickets: thehordern.com.au/event/pixies/ 

🛍️ The Finders Keepers Market

📍 Carriageworks (245 Wilson St, Eveleigh)

📅 Nov 14th - 16th

Step into the world of creativity at Finders Keepers Sydney Design Market - returning to Carriageworks from 14–16 November. Browse over 200 stallholders showcasing handmade homewares, slow fashion, art, jewellery, ceramics and more. Enjoy live music, bars, meet local makers and check out the brand-new Dining Room - a perfect cure for your market munchies.  There’s also a Low Sensory Hour on Sunday (9–10 am) for a gentler shopping experience. Kids under 13 are free - bring your market crew and support Australia’s designers. Details and tickets: thefinderskeepers.com/sydney-markets/

🎥 Mov’In Bed

📍 Barangaroo Harbour Park

📅 Nov 29th - March 2026

Get ready for movie-night re-imagined: Mov’In Bed is back! Transforming Harbour Park Barangaroo into a sandy bed-filled beach cinema under the stars. Settle into queen- or king-sized beds with pillows and blankets, order gourmet pizzas, burgers or frozen cocktails right to your spot, and experience the latest blockbusters and beloved classics on Australia’s largest outdoor screen—with noise-cancelling headphones for full immersion. 

Details and tickets: movinbed.com 

🍻 Freekin Weekends

📍The Factory Theatre, Marrickville

📅 Saturday + Sunday

Live music, sunshine and free drinks? Yes, please! The Factory Theatre’s Freekin Weekends are your ticket to an epic (and affordable) weekend in Marrickville. Throughout daylight savings, enjoy free entry, live bands, and even a bar credit just for RSVPing. 

Details: factorytheatre.com.au/freekin-weekends 

🎤 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/ 

🎅🏼 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

 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