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

Spring has sprung 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. 

What’s On This Weekend

Good Hair Days (and Free Matcha) Are Coming to Bondi

Your favourite hairstyling bestie is coming to Bondi this weekend. SLICKHAIR is popping up at Harry’s, bringing a little extra gloss with a one-day-only pop-up. Why? To celebrate the launch of its brand-new Anti Frizz Hair Oil.

From 9am on Saturday October 18th, the brand will be handing out free pink Strawberry Matchas (yep, 200 of them!) along with samples of their latest hair essential. If you’re quick, the first 20 customers will also score a limited-edition gift bag packed with SLICKHAIR goodies. So, if you needed another excuse to grab your morning matcha, this is it.

2/136 Wairoa Ave, Bondi Beach NSW 2026

Supply Store & Nike Join Forces for a Massive Darlinghurst Takeover

From Friday October 17th to Sunday October 19th, Sydney’s subcultures collide as streetwear institution Supply Store and global icon Nike present SURPLUS — a three-day festival celebrating the best in food, fashion, art, music, and movement. With over 50 free events spanning live gigs, pop-ups, exhibitions and exclusive Nike drops. Saturday’s Marketplace is the beating heart of it all, bringing together international and local legends including Scarr’s Pizza (NYC), Uncle Paulie’s Deli (California), and Matty’s Patty’s (Canada), alongside Sydney favourites like Mannequin Hands, Extra Silky, and Niche Pleasures.

Expect live sets, installations, and limited-edition sneakers as the city’s creative community comes alive for one unforgettable weekend.

More details here.

Sydney Ceramics Market

Sydney Ceramic Market is back, just in time for some early Christmas shopping, with over 130+ of NSW and ACT’s best ceramic artists. The perfect spring day out, you’ll also be able to catch live wheel-throwing demonstrations and showcases as well as matcha to sip whilst you browse. If you get hungry, Donut Papi, Brooklyn Boy Bagels and Gargano Pizza will sort you out.

Saturday 18th October to Sunday 19th October, 10am to 4pm

245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

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

Treat Yourself at ButterBoy’s Pitt Street Pop-Up

Sydney’s cult cookie brand, ButterBoy, is bringing its sweet creations to Westfield Sydney, starting this long weekend. The two week pop-up will feature all the usual suspects ( think signature 6-packs, cookie tins and the viral Cookie Milk), plus two exclusive flavours made just for the city; matcha and white chocolate and blueberry and lemon.

Monday 6th October to Sunday 19th October

Level 2 Pitt Street Entrance, Westfield Sydney

Eau-De-Vie & Angel’s Envy Present Finishing Touches: Decadent Desserts, Opulent Cocktails & Fine Port Await

Sydney’s Eau-De-Vie is in its velvet era, with Angel’s Envy taking centre stage. The port-barrel bourbon threads through a limited-run carte of cocktails, port and desserts that glow like candlelight in a crystal coupe. Open with The Velvet Finish (a souvenir coaster for the trophy drawer), then tour the icons: an Old Fashioned buffed to brilliance, a satin-smooth Manhattan, a rakish Sazerac. For the curtain call: an iced doughnut or a lacquered chocolate parfait with a hint of bourbon — theatre, but edible. Plush, playful, outrageously moreish, this month-long experience is engineered for late-night dates.

Book now and catch the collab before it bows, takes its applause, and slips into legend.

Basement Level, Enter Via Wynyard Lane, 285 George Street, Sydney

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

Yu Mei: A Portmanteau in Residence

New Zealand cult leather label Yu Mei is bringing its first Australian retail experience to Sydney with A Portmanteau in Residence. Designed with Knight Associates, the pop-up transforms the idea of a vintage travelling trunk into a modular, contemporary lounge showcasing Yu Mei’s signature deer nappa leather goods, the new UTILITY range, and exclusive anniversary releases. Visitors can explore the immersive space and join workshops through Club Yu Mei Sydney throughout the pop-up, with events focusing on design and sustainability. To celebrate the launch this Saturday 10th, guests can enjoy matchas and bone broth popsicles by Made For Mother, so be sure to pay a visit!

Friday 9th October to Saturday 9th November

24 Glenmore Road, Paddington

Back by Popular Demand: Continental Deli’s Hit Bake Sale Has Scored a Weekly Slot

If you missed the Paisano & Daughters inaugural bake sale, fear not. In a spot of glorious news, you can now pick up one of Australia’s best pastry chefs, Lauren Eldridge’s wonderful creations, every Saturday. Expect Lauren’s famous honeycomb, a swathe of sweet treats (including rhubarb jam slice, passionfruit melting moments and maratozzi buns) as well as loaves of bread and savoury delights. We smell a golden, toasty new Saturday ritual.

Every Saturday, 9am to 11am

212 Australia Street, Newtown

Brooklyn Boy Bagels Brings a New York–Style Brunch to Bondi

Brooklyn Boy Bagels is returning to its Bondi roots with a New York deli–inspired brunch takeover at The Corner House. Running every Friday to Sunday from 7am–12pm, the menu goes far beyond bagels, serving up wood-fired challah French toast, shakshuka pizza, New Orleans–style cornbread and sausage, plus stacked bagel boards and BBB’s signature Reubens and lox creations. It’s an authentic taste of NYC brunch culture, reimagined with Bondi flair, and the perfect way to kickstart a sun-soaked weekend.

Experience Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Right Here in Sydney

After an Australian debut in Brisbane and a tour around the globe, it is finally Sydney’s chance to experience this iconic immersive exhibition. Visitors will be able to experience 34 of Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes with Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. You’ll be able to view these masterfully recreated pieces at eye level, where details often missed will be revealed. You’ll also be able to glean plenty of background on the pieces via informative signage and audio guides, illuminating how these pieces have shaped art, fashion, film and design to this day.

From $24, tickets available here

Fever Pavilion, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

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.