What’s On This Weekend in Sydney: Our Sydney Editor’s Top Picks

Summer has arrived and it’s all ocean swims and bare feet from here on out!

Stuck for plans? Catch our top picks of what to do in Sydney this weekend below. 

Editor’s Picks

MERIT Lands in Paddington for Two Days

MERIT is stepping out of your virtual shopping cart and into real life with its first-ever Australian retail moment; a two-day pop-up in Paddington. Taking over Poppie Pack Gallery, MERIT in Residence invites beauty lovers to swatch, shade-match and sample the brand’s signature five-minute face in a beautifully considered space. Naturally, you can expect incredible lighting, plenty of touch-and-feel opps and even a little gift with purchase, with all orders shipped to your door.

Poppie Pack Gallery, 29 William St, Paddington

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March, 10am – 6pm

Eat & Drink

Wunderlich Lane’s Collab Series Has Landed

One of the city’s chicest precincts is turning up the creativity dial. From February 23rd to March 31st, Wunderlich Lane is hosting Wunderlich Exchange; a limited-time series of cross-precinct collaborations spanning food, drink, wellness and even something for the four-legged friends.

Think a Greek-inspired Taverna Lamb Roll by Olympus Dining x S’WICH, a tequila-spiked ‘Ahogado’ with Gelato Messina at Lottie, hatted-restaurant-crafted dog treats, and a new signature scent ritual at The Parlour Room. It’s your perfect opportunity to discover the precinct in a whole new light and see what makes it so special.

More details here.

2 Baptist St, Redfern NSW 2016

The Luxe Bake Sale Worth Queuing For

Sonoma is opening the doors to its test kitchen with a brand-new monthly Bake Sale, launching at its Alexandria flagship on Saturday February 14th. Expect limited-run pastries, nostalgic favourites and one-day-only creations curated by Executive Chef Aoife Noonan. You just know these are going to be good, and we don’t know whether we’ll be reaching for the bite-sized treats or the show-stopping cakes first. Word to the wise, arrive early, because once they’re gone, they’re gone.

32 Birmingham St, Alexandria NSW 2015

Med Beats & Mezze Brings Summer Vibes to Woolloomooloo’s Finger Wharf

Akti is turning up the heat at Baraki Bar with the launch of Med Beats & Mezze. Running every Friday through Sunday this summer-long series is all about Mediterranean-inspired DJ sets and share-style plates. Expect sunshine sessions by the water, mezze plates of moussaka croquettes, kingfish crudo and saganaki with smoked lemon, plus free-flowing happy hour specials. With walk-ins only and prime harbourside views, Baraki Bar is set to be Sydney’s go-to summer spot.

6 Cowper Street Wharf, Woolloomooloo

Arts & Culture

Live Music & Shows

Felons Barrel Room Has Officially Opened

Felons Brewing Co. has unveiled its brand-new Barrel Room and on-site microbrewery at Manly Wharf and there’s a full weekly program already. Wednesday night is trivia, Thursday is jazz club from 7pm, Fridays and Saturdays have live music and Sundays are all about families. On the F&B side, guests can enjoy a range of Felons’ barrel-aged beers alongside vibrant Vietnamese dishes by chef Bao La.

This 700-person venue built for music, culture and fresh-from-the-tank pours feels like an exciting new chapter for food and entertainment on the Northern Beaches.

E Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095

Sunset Sessions at Q Station

With some of the best harbour views in Sydney, you won’t find a more scenic backdrop for Saturday drinks. Sunset Sessions at Q Station are back for spring and summer with a limited number of dates available from now until March 2026. Pack your picnic rug, pre-order a hamper and kickback, whilst local artists serenade you with tunes.

1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly

Cockatoo Island’s Iconic Sunset Sessions Return

Looking for a place that blends live music, delicious food and wine and one of Sydney’s most iconic backdrops? Cockatoo Island’s Sunset Sessions returns this Saturday and runs until April 4th 2026. Throw down a rug and enjoy a picnic on the lawn, while listening to a curated program of live music across jazz, RnB, pop and rock. It’s the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon and its first installation is set to be a scorcher!

Cockatoo Island NSW 2110

Shopping & Markets

Outdoor & Active

The Gold Coast Weekend Escape Sydney Travellers Are Booking Right Now

If you’re craving a weekend that feels like sunshine from the jump, Dorsett Gold Coast is calling. The vibe here is pure ease: bright mornings, afternoons drifting between cabanas at Isoletto Pool Club, and evenings spent drifting between relaxed Broadbeach eateries. The hotel sits moments from the beach, close to the Star precinct, and across the road from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, which means your days flow without effort.

Right now, there’s a very good reason Sydney travellers are locking it in: up to 32% off stays through the Summer Reset Sale (20% off Best Flexible rates + 12% for Dorsett Your Rewards members). Travel runs through to 30th June, making it perfect for long weekends, birthdays or that much-needed seasonal refresh.

The rooms are contemporary and calming, service is warm, and the Executive Lounge on Level 19 offers breakfast and sunset drinks if you want the extra touch.

If your year could use a bright start — or a breezy pause — this is the escape.

Book here by 28th February

5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach

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Haven’t found your perfect weekend plans yet? Check out the best new restaurant openings in Sydney, or our monthly guide to read about everything else that’s happening this month in Sydney.

Writer

Lucy Cocoran

4 March 2026

Lucy Cocoran is the Sydney Editor for Sitchu. When she’s not following the scent of pastries, she enjoys reading fantasy books, finding zen at Pilates and smiling at dogs.