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What’s On in Sydney: Your Ultimate Guide for March & Beyond
Here's what's on in Sydney this month.
The arrival of March means cooler mornings, majestic sunsets and a lingering warmth in the water — the perfect weather for getting out and about. Sydney’s autumn event calendar is just as swish as the weather with plenty to see, do and eat. From markets and street parties to world-class exhibitions, this March is set to be a busy one. Read on for our edit of what’s on in Sydney this month…
What’s On in Sydney: Eat & Drink
Chiswick Hosts an End of Summer Garden Party
Always keen to make the most of each season, Chiswick is hosting two late summer garden parties to farewell the evening sun. There will be limited-edition Hendrick’s spritzes, live music, a special snack menu and a ‘garnish your own’ cocktail station. If you’re a Chiswick regular, you’ll be pleased to learn that the Barra-masalata and Chiswick slow-cooked lamb sandwiches will be available on the day.
Sunday 2nd March, 4pm to 7pm
65 Ocean Street, Woollahra
Dine on a Cannibal-Inspired Feast (For Free!) at Nel Restaurant
If you’ve been keen on experiencing theatrical fine diner Nel for yourself, you’ll be wise to throw your hat in the ring for this free 11-course dinner. The exclusive ‘Eat Your Heart Out’ menu has been crafted in honour of the season three premiere of Yellowjackets. The feast will be interactive with dishes starting off in a survival phase (think foraging — for truffles) before moving on to dishes that are even more thematic.
You can register to go in the draw for tickets for you and a friend here
Tuesday 4th March to Friday 7th March
75 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney
Lakemba Night Markets During Ramadan
Back for another year, the exceptionally popular Lakemba Night Markets During Ramadan will be running from 27th Feb to 30th March. This sacred month during the Islamic calendar centres around fasting, prayer, reflection and community. As such, the markets will kick off when fasting ceases each day, as the sun sets. There will be over 60 stalls with all your favourites accounted for — we’re talking Arabic coffee, camel burgers, knafeh and pani puri. As parking is extremely limited, we recommend catching public transport. Arrive very, very hungry.
Every Thursday to Sunday, 6pm to 2am (From Thursday 27th Feb to Sunday 30th March)
Haldon Street, Lakemba
Bistro Moncur’s Market Fresh Sunday Marche Menu
If your next trip to Sydney institution Bistro Moncur is long overview, let this very special Sunday menu provide you the perfect excuse to book a table. Fusing seasonal Australian ingredients withg beloved French recipes, this long lunch series involves a weekly market special menu with prices set at market value. Each week is different from the next and when a special is gone, it’s gone. Hop to it!
Sundays throughout Autumn
116A Queen Street, Woollahra
What’s On in Sydney: Arts & Culture
Soak Up a Sunset Session on Cockatoo Island
Live music, an island by the water and a lovely ferry ride — summer plans don’t get better. Sunset sessions at Cockatoo Island are back and the lineup is looking rather swish. Australia’s best emerging talents will be covering off a range of genres with highlights including Youth Group’s Toby Martin and First National traditional language storyteller Maanyung. Fancy making a weekend of it? Cockatoo Island is the only island in Sydney Harbour where you can stay overnight.
$35 per person (children under 12 are free)
Every Saturday from 11th January to 5th April 2025
Sydney Streets
Thanks to the City of Sydney, Sydney Streets is back for another year, offering Sydneysiders a chance to explore different neighbourhoods whilst soaking up a festival atmosphere. Walk through closed streets, sample food and pop in to visit local businesses as you explore pop-ups, activations, live music and alfresco dining.
Pyrmont, Saturday 8th March
Glebe, Saturday 15th March
Redfern, Saturday 29th March
ARTEXPRESS 2025
Always a highlight of the art calendar, ARTEXPRESS is back for another year. For anyone not in the know, this annual exhibition features handpicked pieces from talented students who completed the HSC examination in Visual Arts in 2024. A selection of ceramics, drawings, graphic design pieces, photo media, sculpture and more, exploring important current issues are on display, making for a fascinating insight into the next generation of artists.
Free
Art Gallery of NSW
Cao Fei: My City is Yours
Recently voted one of the most influential artists in the world, Cao Fei’s retrospective charts the rapid urbanisation of China and the global digital revolutions of the past 20 years. Her multimedia approach — films, photography and installation — makes this exhibition an immersive experience not to be missed. You’ll move through a ‘cityscape’ that will take you from Fukoka to New York and all the way back to Sydney again.
From $30, tickets available here
Saturday 30th November 2024 to Sunday 13th April 2025
Art Gallery of NSW
Catch a Flick at the Laneway Cinema
Save some cash this summer with the return of The Laneway Cinema in The Rocks. Settle in on bean bags and deck chairs for a movie under the stars. The cinema will be open every Wednesday from 7pm with free tickets available online and walk-ins welcome. You can also make a donation for popcorn with all proceeds going to a different charity each month,
Free
Wednesday 6th November to Wednesday 26th March 2025
The Rocks
What’s On in Sydney: International Women’s Day
Celebrate International Women’s Day at Sydney Opera House with Pairing of Power
15 female winemakers will be descending on the Opera House this International Women’s Day to share their favourite drops. Paired with live music and roaming canapes by chef and culinary director of Opera House event venues, Danielle Alvarez, this soiree will be a feast for all the senses. In extra excellent news, a portion of the ticket price will go to Women and Revolution, an organisation that works towards crushing gender inequality in the wine industry.
$99 per person, tickets available here
Saturday 8th March, 2pm to 5pm and 6pm to 9pm
Yallamundi Room, Sydney Opera House
All About Women Festival
One of the most anticipated festivals of the year, All About Women will be taking centre stage at the Opera House again this March. As usual, the festival will be diving headfirst into thought-provoking topics covering gender, justice and equality. Topics include the great baby boycott, an interview with Geraldine Brooks on her latest release Memorial Days and Rachel Kushner on the complexity of humanity. The full program can be viewed here.
Saturday 8th March to Sunday 9th March
Sydney Opera House
A Curated Female Wine List at Chiswick
Swing by Chiswick on International Women’s Day to meet Head sommelier Georgie Davidson-Brown who will be sharing a curated list of female winemakers with diners. Georgie is incredibly knowledgeable in this area and always keen to share details on her work with charity Women and Revolution, a group aimed at overcoming the barriers to gender equality in the wine world.
Saturday 8th March
65 Ocean Street, Woollahra
What’s On in Sydney: Social
Attend One of Sydney’s Newest Dating Club’s Events
Unwritten is taking matchmaking back from the apps and into in-person meets. And they’re combining it with some fun activities, too! If you’re keen to skip the drinks and meet like-minded folk then consider their upcoming singles breathwork and ice bath sunrise mixer. Start the day with a breathwork and sound bath session before moving on to an ice bath experience and ocean swim. Finish up with a good old chinwag at Glory Days where you will finally discover your Unwritten Match, revealed using Unwritten’s matchmaking software.
$40 per person
Saturday 15th March, from 6am
Bondi Beach
Ocean Lovers Festival (Image Credits: Matias Aravena & Daniel Kukec)
Ocean Lovers Festival
The Ocean Lovers Festival is back and this year it’s going city-wide! Throughout the month of March, there will be a swathe of events for ocean lovers to attend with everything from sunrise yoga sessions and workshops to eco-markets, ferry tours and scientific talks. They will be covering all manner of thought-provoking topics including sustainable seafood, indigenous sea knowledge and shark net alternatives. Catch the full program here.
Saturday 1st March to Monday 31st March
Looking for more fun things to do in Sydney? We have plenty to keep you entertained. From Sydney’s best new degustation menus and best bottomless brunches to the best Mexican restaurants in town and where to go for a dreamy Sydney staycation, here’s all you need for a weekend in the city.
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