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What's On Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

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Your guide to the best theatre, food, entertainment and live music happening in Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and other nearby neighbourhoods.



🦅 The Birds

📍 Belvoir St Theatre (25 Belvoir St)

📅 May 16 - June 7


What happens when nature turns on us? The Birds is a gripping new adaptation brought thrillingly to life by acclaimed actor Paula Arundell. This bold one-woman performance transforms du Maurier's classic gothic horror story, The Birds, into an intense theatrical experience, exploring a world where the weather shifts, familiar creatures become menacing, and survival hangs by a thread.



🖼️ John Perkins Exhibition

📍 Palangi Gallery (59 Flinders St)

📅 May 21 - 28


John Perkins Exhibition

A compelling exhibition by artist John Perkins, Bold Tonal Impressions explores colour, mood and movement through layered, expressive works. Rich tonal shifts and textured compositions create a sense of atmosphere and emotion, inviting viewers into a contemplative visual experience where abstraction and feeling intersect. 



🏳️‍🌈 ACON’s Deadly Trivia Night

📍 The Beresford (354 Bourke St)

📅 May 28 | 6 - 9:30pm


Bring your crew for a night of brains, banter and big laughs. This is a celebration of community, connection and culture. Get ready for clever questions, playful games, great prizes and plenty of camp fun. Open to everyone (18+), it’s the perfect chance to test your knowledge, team up with friends and enjoy a night that’s as entertaining as it is inclusive. 



👩🏻‍⚕️ SAVIOR 

📍 Downstairs at Belvoir St Theatre

📅 May 16 - June 14


Presented by Griffin Theatre Company, SAVIOR is a sharp new satire inspired by playwright Happy Feraren’s time working in international aid. After a devastating typhoon, a young project officer lands her dream role—only to be swept into the messy reality of corporate humanitarianism, where good intentions, ego and politics collide. Smart, funny and unflinching, it takes a clear-eyed look at what it really means to “do good.” 



🛍️ The Surry Hills Vintage Market

📍 Collins St & Foveaux St

📅 June 6, July 4, August 1


Step into a treasure trove of pre-loved style at the Surry Hills Vintage Market, a much-loved inner-city staple held at Shannon Reserve. Since 1981, this bustling monthly market has been a go-to for vintage fashion, antiques, handmade pieces and one-off finds, all curated by local makers, collectors and creatives.



🧚 Happily Ever After? (A Cabaret)

📍 Low 302 (302 Crown St)

📅 June 10 | 7pm


L&D Projects invites you to embrace your inner child with Happily Ever After? (A Cabaret) - a whimsical, one-night-only cabaret. Hosted by Alex Gonzalez, the evening brings together some of the best independent theatre talent for a playful, fairytale-inspired journey filled with music, storytelling and imagination.



🎄 Christmas in July  

📍 Phylli’s at Forrester’s

📅 July 1 - 31 (Lunch & Dinner)


Christmas in July returns with a cosy shared feast of seasonal favourites, from shared starters to hearty roast mains and classic trimmings. Perfect for groups, catch-ups and EOFY get-togethers, it’s all about warming winter hospitality in a lively pub setting. $89pp for the set menu.



🎩 Dom’s Broadway Basement

📍 Low 302 (302 Crown St)

📅 July 29 | 6:30pm


A night of live music, connection and late-night energy brings together a curated lineup of artists for an intimate, up-close performance experience. Expect raw vocals, fresh sounds and standout sets in a buzzing atmosphere designed for discovery and good times. Even better, entry is free.



Weekly Local Events


🎨 $15 Burger Day

📍 Harry’s (40-44 Wentwoth Ave)

📅 Wednesday


$15 Burger Day at Harry's

The Harry’s Burger Day tradition lives on! Dig into a juicy Harry’s Cheeseburger, with fries, for only $15. You read that right, only $15. It’s the kind of midweek ritual that Surry Hills locals deserve - quick, satisfying and best paired with a cold drink.



🎨 Casual Art Classes

📍 Tap Gallery (259 Riley St)

📅 Monday at 7pm | Friday at 7pm


Casual Art Classes at Tap Gallery

Tap into your creative side at TAP Gallery’s relaxed, twice weekly, artist-led classes in the heart of Surry Hills. The Monday night drawing sessions (7pm) and Friday evening painting classes (7pm) with live models, are open to all skill levels. Friday sessions require advance booking which allow for individual setup. This is a space to build confidence, learn new techniques and create something uniquely your own in a warm and welcoming environment. TAP Gallery is volunteer-run and always welcomes those keen to get involved behind the scenes.



🥂 Champagne & Cabaret 

📍 Two80 Cabaret (280 Cleveland St)

📅 Thursday, 6 - 9pm


Champagne & Cabaret - Two80 Cabaret

Friday nights, redefined. Indulge in a decadent dinner while world-class burlesque unfolds around you - tease, glamour, and electric energy in every act. Sip, savour, and surrender to the spectacle. This is the perfect blend of dining and entertainment, designed to leave you wanting more. Limited seats available, advanced bookings advised. 



🎤 Karaoke Thursdays

📍 Goros Bar (84-86 Mary St)

📅 Thursday from 8pm


Goros Bar karaoke

Warm up your vocal chords and step up for fast-paced sing-offs, cheeky challenges and the chance to win great prizes. Whether you're a seasoned performer or simply in it for the fun, it's the perfect excuse to gather your crew, grab the mic and belt out your favourite anthem.



Events in Nearby Neighbourhoods


🎓 The Athena School Open Day

📍 28 Oxford St, Newtown

📅 May 20: 10am - 12pm


You're invited to experience a morning of fun and discovery at the Athena School’s upcoming Open Day. Kids can enjoy pony rides, meet friendly farm animals and get creative with face painting, while parents explore the school grounds and learn more about the Athena community. Tea, coffee and light snacks will be available. 



⚖️ Continuity by Bess Wohl

📍 New Theatre (546 King St, Newtown)

📅 May 26 - June 20


Continuity by Bess Wohl

On a melting New Mexico film set, a chaotic eco-thriller spirals out of control. As a crew races for the final shot, art, climate and catastrophe collide in this sharp, hilarious film-within-a-play about performance, panic and a planet on the brink.



⚖️ Legally Blonde The Musical

📍 Seymour Centre 

📅 June 2 - 4

 

Legally Blonde The Musical

Presented by International Grammar School Sydney, Legally Blonde is a vibrant, feel-good story about determination, self-belief and staying true to yourself. Packed with catchy songs, dynamic dance numbers and plenty of fun. A fantastic experience for families and community members. This production celebrates the talent, creativity and dedication of IGS students, while offering families a glimpse into the vibrant learning the school has to offer. 



🎥 Sydney Film Festival 

📍 The Ritz Cinema

📅 June 3 - 14

The Sydney Film Festival returns to The Ritz Randwick this June, bringing a curated selection of over 200 films across 13 venues citywide. From red carpet premieres to breakthrough international cinema, catch some of the year’s most anticipated films on the big screen first.



🌟 Stargazing in the Park

📍 Centennial Parklands

📅 June 8, 12 & 13 | July 10 & 15


Experience Astronomy in the Park, a relaxed evening under the stars. Learn to navigate the night sky with expert guidance, explore constellations and planets through telescopes, and discover the stories behind what you’re seeing above. A simple, awe-inspiring way to reconnect with the universe right in the heart of the city. 



🩰 Engine (Sydney Dance Company)

📍 Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

📅 June 24 - July 12


Bringing together three visionary choreographers, Rafael Bonachela, Melanie Lane and Fran Diaz, Engine is a bold and fearless dance program. Bonachela premieres The Journey Itself Is Home, Lane returns with the vibrant Love Lock, and Diaz presents the hypnotic The Mass Ornament, exploring collective movement in its Australian debut.



😇 Haydn’s Creation

📍 Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

📅 July 4 | 1pm


Haydn’s Creation oratorio depicts the creation story in luminous musical colours. It’s the perfect work for the 120 voices of our Symphony Chorus and the theatrical instincts of our three soloists, taking on the roles of archangels and the first humans. Voice, energy, joy?  This music has all three in abundance. Details below or call 02 9874 6200.



🎷 SYJO Big Band & Spectra Jazz Orchestra

📍 The Lounge (The Concourse, Chatswood)

📅 July 16 | 7:30pm


A double bill of bold, big band energy lands at The Concourse as the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra Big Band and Spectra Jazz Orchestra take the stage. Expect adventurous Australian compositions, fresh interpretations of standards and standout emerging talent, with works by Judy Bailey, Ellen Kirkwood and Katie Bombardieri.


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