What's On Randwick
Your local guide to what’s on in Randwick, from community events and regular activities to theatre, entertainment and live music nearby.
Looking for things to do in Randwick? We’ve rounded up some of the best upcoming events, regular activities and entertainment happening across Randwick and nearby neighbourhoods. From community events and art groups to theatre, festivals and family-friendly activities, there’s plenty to add to your calendar.
What's On in Randwick
🦅 Community Birding
📍 Randwick Sustainability Hub
📅 September 12, 8am–10am
Discover the incredible birdlife of Randwick Environment Park on a guided community birdwalk. Learn how to identify local species, understand their habitats and contribute to citizen science projects while exploring one of the area’s important natural spaces. Suitable for beginners and experienced bird lovers alike, the morning includes a relaxed walk, shared birding moments and the chance to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars if you have them.
Details: events.humanitix.com/community-birding-group-12-09-26
🐻 Toy Swap
📍 Randwick Sustainability Hub
📅 2nd Saturday Monthly, 10am – 12pm
Give pre-loved toys and books a second life at this fun, family-friendly community swap. Bring along clean, good-quality items to exchange. Reduce waste and discover new treasures while supporting a more sustainable Randwick. Details: events.humanitix.com/toy-swap-randwick-sustainability-hub
🎨 Next Chapter Art Group
📍 Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
📅 1st Thursday Monthly, 10.30am – 12pm
Enjoy inspiring monthly conversations about the creative process over tea or coffee with fellow art lovers. Featuring guest speakers from a range of artistic disciplines, this free library event is open to members. Bookings essential: eventbrite.com.au/e/the-next-chapter-art-group-2026-tickets-1976516595343
📚 The Swoon Club
📍 Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
📅 1st Wednesday Monthly, 6pm – 7pm
Calling all romance readers! Join Randwick Library’s monthly romance book club to chat about your favourite tropes, authors and love stories in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Light refreshments are provided, and library membership is free. Details: eventbrite.com.au/e/the-swoon-club-at-randwick-tickets-1990928281083
♟️ Chess Club for Adults
📍 Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
📅 Every Thursday, 1pm – 3pm
Sharpen your strategy and enjoy a friendly game at this weekly chess club for adults. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or meet fellow chess enthusiasts, players of all levels are welcome. Chess boards are provided, and bookings are essential.
🌿 Prince Henry Bushcare
📍 Prince Henry, Little Bay
📅 Second Saturday Monthly, 9am – 12pm
Help protect Randwick’s beautiful coastal bushland by joining the Prince Henry Bushcare team. Volunteers work alongside Council’s Bushcare Officers to restore native habitats, remove weeds and care for one of Little Bay’s important bushland areas. No experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a morning outdoors with the community. Details: randwick.nsw.gov.au/community/whats-on/events/regular/bushcare-events/prince-henry-bushcare
Events Near Randwick
🎭 Sydney Fringe Festival
📍 Various Venues
📅 September 1 - 30
Sydney’s biggest independent arts festival returns, bringing a vibrant program of theatre, comedy, music, cabaret, performance and everything in between. Celebrating Sydney’s bold ideas, emerging artists and creative communities, Sydney Fringe Festival transforms neighbourhoods into stages with hundreds of unique events to discover. This year, right around the corner from Randwick, The Entertainment Quarter is hosting a huge schedule of events. Details: sydneyfringe.com
🎭 Next To Godliness
📍 New Theatre, 542 King St
📅 October 6 - 31
Erin and Sophia are crime-scene cleaners working for the people who caused the crimes, and paid handsomely. But when one job turns up a little too “alive”, their carefully controlled system starts to unravel. Alastair Brown’s razor-sharp world premiere shows a darkly comic chain reaction that exposes just how far some people will go to clean up their messes. Details: newtheatre.org.au
🤡 Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA
📍 The Entertainment Quarter
📅 October 17 - January 3 2027
Roll up, Sydney! The magic of Cirque du Soleil returns with KOOZA - a journey of jaw-dropping acrobatics, colourful characters and edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Follow The Innocent as he enters a mysterious world of daring performers, mischievous characters and breathtaking feats of strength, balance and agility.
