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What’s On in Sydney: Your Ultimate Guide for July & Beyond
Here's what's on in Sydney this month.
This month in Sydney (July 2026), we’re settling into proper winter, with cool, clear days and crisp evenings that make the city feel alive in a different way. From free jazz in The Rocks and an immersive after-dark trail at Sydney Zoo to Italian street feasts in Leichhardt, wine dinners in Vaucluse and the Archibald Prize at its annual best, our editors rate this one of the city’s most quietly brilliant months. Now is the time to book ahead for a long lunch, catch a show before the cold sets in or find a reason to stay out late.
Read on for tickets, dates and timings.
In This Guide
Editor’s Picks:
The 25 Hours Hotel Launches the Odeon Cult Film Club
Honouring the history of the Olympia, the 25 Hours Hotel has launched The Odeon Cult Film Club, a series of curated screenings for an evening of cocktails, elite snacks and nostalgia. Transforming the hotel’s screening room into a neighbourhood cinema, the programme will show films like ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘Lost in Translation’, bringing both locals and visitors alike together for a luxe, intimate cinema experience. Indulge in a glass of wine, a cocktail and a selection of curated snacks from the menu at The Mulwray or start the night with dinner at The Palomar and head downstairs for a cinema experience like no other.
Where: The Odeon, The 25 Hours Hotel, 1 Oxford Street, Paddington
When: Wednesdays from the 15th of July
Cost: General Admission is free, with food and drinks available at an additional cost (Bookings required)
Best for: Unique experiences, Girls’ night, Date night, Film lovers
An Evening of Black Truffles with Hunter Valley’s De Iuliis Wines
Truffle season invites wine-capped moments of deep earthy indulgence, and Sailmaker Restaurant is well and truly leaning in. Join renowned Hunter Valley winemaker Mike De Iuliis on Wednesday 22 July for an evening of fine food and wine, with vineyard stories spilled over four truffle-filled courses and five matched wines. Tickets are $179pp.
Where: Sailmaker Restaurant, Hyatt Regency
When: Wednesday 22 July
Cost: $179pp
Best For: Wine lovers; Food & wine lovers; Couples; Midweek plans
Need To Know: Bookings essential.
Forage for Whisky at This Immersive Scottish Highlands Experience
Forget everything you think you know about whisky tastings. For one weekend only, Ace Hotel Sydney is being transformed into an enchanting Scottish Highlands-inspired world complete with mossy landscapes, hidden drams and a sensory trail that blurs the line between cocktail experience and immersive theatre.
Created to celebrate 200 years of The Glendronach, An Ode to The Highlands invites guests to wander through atmospheric soundscapes, discover secret whisky tastings, explore an immersive fragrance experience and enjoy thoughtfully curated food pairings. Even if whisky isn’t usually your drink of choice, the experience alone is worth the visit. Think storybook magic, Highland-inspired adventure and plenty of surprises along the way.
Tickets are $45 and include a welcome cocktail, sensory whisky foraging trail, three premium The Glendronach single malts and bespoke food pairings. View session times and book here.
Where: Ace Hotel Sydney
When: Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July
Cost: $45pp
Best For: Food & drink lovers; Couples; Weekend plans
Need To Know: Bookings essential.
This Weekend Is a Gluten-Free Foodie’s Dream
If you thought gluten-free meant missing out, think again. Returning to Sydney this August is the Gluten-Free Expo, packed with chef demos, hands-on workshops, expert talks, family entertainment and more than 45 exhibitors serving up everything from pantry staples to sweet treats. Whether you’re coeliac, gluten intolerant or simply looking to discover new products, it’s the perfect place to discover the GF scene, and put a rest to the rumour that no gluten = boring.
Where: Kensington Room, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick
When: Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 August 2026
Cost: Coeliac Australia members: Free. Online — General Admission: $31.90 (+ booking fee); Concession/Full-Time Student: $23.10 (+ booking fee). At the door — General Admission: $35; Concession: $28.
Best For: Food lovers; Food & drink lovers; Community events; Families; Locals
Need To Know: More than 45 exhibitors plus chef demos, workshops and expert talks. Coeliac Australia members attend free — bring proof of membership. Booking online is cheaper than purchasing at the door.
A Lantern Wonderland Awaits Near Sydney
If you’re looking for a magical winter activity, this one’s worth the drive. Lightfields has transformed The Vineyard into a glowing wonderland filled with more than 70 illuminated lantern sculptures, from towering cockatoos and colourful chameleons to giant ladybugs and glowing barns. Wander the trail before warming up with marshmallows, carnival games, a silent disco and themed cocktails, with tickets from just $5 for kids and $10 for adults. This is the kind of event that makes the cold weather feel worth it!
Where: Lightfields at The Vineyard Sydney
When: Monday 1 June – Sunday 30 August 2026, nightly. Weeknights from 5pm; weekends from 4pm.
Cost: From $5 (+ booking fee) for kids; $10 (+ booking fee) for adults; under 2s free.
Best For: Families; Kids; Couples; Group catch-ups; Outdoor enthusiasts; School holidays
Need To Know: Over 70 large-scale glowing sculptures across an outdoor walk-through experience. Includes free silent disco, arcade games, warm food and drinks, and a Glow Cart with show bags and snacks. Located in North-West Sydney — allow travel time from the CBD.
The Free Winter Hangout Has S’Mores and Games
Forget hibernating at home, because South Eveleigh’s Rekindled Lounge is bringing all the cosy winter energy we need to entice us out. This is a free winter lounge packed with crackling fire pits, board games, vinyl DJ sets, craft workshops and knitting for charity. For the foodies among us, there’s also free cookies and gelato on Wednesdays and complimentary s’mores on Saturdays which is the perfect winter activity. This one is definitely worth a visit!
Suburb: South Eveleigh
When: Tuesday 16 June – Saturday 18 July 2026. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11am–6pm; Thursdays 11am–9pm; Saturdays 9am–6pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Cost: Selected activities include complimentary extras: first 50 visitors each Wednesday receive a free cookie and gelato token from Anita Gelato; first 100 visitors each Saturday receive a complimentary s’more. Conditions apply.
Best For: Free events; Community events; Families; Kids; Solo plans; Locals
Need To Know: Weekly program highlights — Knit Club Tuesdays 12pm; Crafternoon Thursdays 11am–2pm; Vinyl Night Thursdays 5pm–9pm; S’mores Saturdays from 9am. Free heritage walking tours of South Eveleigh run Wed–Thu at 12pm & 1pm and Saturdays at 11am & 1pm — bookings essential via southeveleigh.com.
Festivals & Major Events
Christmas in July Is Back at The Rocks
The most magical ten nights of Sydney’s winter are back and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Christmas in July Festival returns to The Rocks from 10 to 19 July, transforming the historic precinct into a glowing European-style Christmas village complete with snowfall, kilometres of fairy lights, mulled wine bars, fondue, melted raclette and over 30 artisan market stalls that are tucked inside wooden chalets lining the sandstone laneways. We’re especially excited for the firepit cinema which will show screenings of all the Christmas classics, from Home Alone to Love Actually.
So, pull out the ugly Christmas jumper, grab a hot chocolate and consider your winter sorted. Free entry, all ages, and exactly the excuse you needed to celebrate Christmas twice this year (not that we needed one).
Where: The Rocks, Sydney
When: Thursday 10 – Saturday 19 July 2026
Cost: Free entry (excludes paid experiences)
Best For: Families, Couples, Group catch-ups, Free events, Community events, Markets, Locals, Visitors, Kids
Need To Know: Firepit cinema screening Christmas classics including Home Alone and Love Actually — no bookings mentioned, so arrive early for a good spot.
Eat & Drink
Book This Milestone Wine Dinner at the International
To mark four decades of winemaking, Howard Park Wines is hosting an intimate 45-person dinner at The International that you won’t want to miss. Chief Winemaker Nic Bowen and second-generation vigneron Richard Burch will guide guests through a four-course menu paired with current and rare museum releases from the Howard Park portfolio, spanning Jeté sparkling, Rieslings and Icon Wines from both the Great Southern and Margaret River. This is going to be a memorable evening for wine lovers!
Purchase tickets here.
Where: The Seidler Room, The International, Sydney
When: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Cost: $375pp (includes four-course dinner, wine pairings, limited-edition RIEDEL glass and signed collector’s edition Icon wine)
Best For: Wine lovers; Food & drink lovers; Premium experiences; Couples; Corporate entertaining
Need To Know: Intimate event limited to 45 guests — book early to secure a place. Guests take home a limited-edition RIEDEL Performance Cabernet glass and a signed collector’s edition Icon wine.
The Gin and Jazz Event We’re Adding to the Diary
Potts Point favourite The Apollo is giving the people what they want with the return of its beloved Gin & Jazz series. Taking over the dining room on the last Sunday of every month from March to September, this long lunch pairs live sets with flowing cocktails from Four Pillars Gin and the restaurant’s signature Greek feast. Settle in for the set menu or dive into the à la carte and banquet options, depending on your appetite. As history has shown, this will be a buzzy affair that will see you ending the weekend on a high note!
Bookings made here.
Where: 44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
When: Last Sunday of every month, March to September 2026
Cost: $95pp for the Gin & Jazz menu with welcome cocktail
Best For: Date night, Foodies, Group dining, Long lunch
Need To Know: Live jazz by Arthur Washington & Band and Soundcliff Jazz Trio, with Four Pillars Gin cocktails alongside The Apollo’s Greek feast, with à la carte and banquet options also available.
Whisky Lovers Need This in the Diary
If smoky whisky is your love language, clear your calendar. Archie Rose is launching its inaugural Triple Smoked event this July, bringing together fire-cooked feasts by Carolina Smoke, smoked cocktails, live entertainment and guided tastings of its bold new Triple Smoked Single Malt Whisky before it officially hits shelves. At $139 including food and drinks, it’s shaping up to be one of winter’s best nights out for whisky lovers.
Purchase tickets here.
Where: Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Darlinghurst
When: Friday 17 July 2026, 6pm–10pm
Cost: $139 per person (inclusive of food and beverage).
Best For: Food & drink lovers; Premium experiences; Nightlife; Group catch-ups; Locals
Need To Know: Event includes fire-cooked feast by Carolina Smoke, smoked cocktails, guided tastings and live entertainment.
Art, Culture & Performance
Mahjong Meets Yum Cha on This Vibey Night Out
No Flowers is celebrating its first birthday with two seriously fun takeovers that are already selling quickly. First up, Emperor’s Garden hosts an evening of mahjong on July 23rd, with an exclusive eight-course Cantonese feast and of course, cream puffs to finish. If you can’t make that one, the club is also heading to Wondercade on July 31st, where retro arcade games, pinball and friendly mahjong battles collide for one very nostalgic night out.
Where: Emperor’s Garden and Wondercade
When: Thursday 23 July 2026, 6pm–9:30pm & Friday 31 July 2026, 6pm–9pm
Cost: From $80 per person (includes arrival drink, cream puffs and 8-course family-style Cantonese dinner) & from $20 per person (includes a complimentary drink, light snacks and arcade tokens)
Best For: Food lovers; Community events; ; Group catch-ups; Cultural experiences; Nightlife
Make a Date With the Archibald Prize Before August
If you only make it to one exhibition this year, make it the Archibald. Australia’s most anticipated annual art event is back at the Art Gallery of NSW until 16 August, and it never gets old. This year’s show brings together the full trio — the Archibald Prize for portraiture, the Wynne Prize for landscape painting and figurative sculpture, and the Sulman Prize for subject and genre painting.
Sitchu Tip: Midweek visitors get 2-for-1 tickets on Wednesday nights from 5pm to 10pm. From $30 for adults.
One ticket covers all three, and the sheer range of what Australian and New Zealand artists are doing with portraiture right now is worth the trip alone. Don’t skip Young Archie on the ground floor either, it’s a free display of work by artists aged 5 to 18 is one of the most joyful rooms in the building. While you’re there, vote for your favourite portrait in the ANZ People’s Choice award for a chance to win $2,000.
Where: Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
When: Daily 10am – 5pm, Wednesdays 10am – 10pm. Until 16 August 2026
Cost: From $30 adults (weekdays); $32 adults (weekends and public holidays). Concession $27/$29. Youth (12-17) $10. Children under 12 free. Family (2 adults + up to 3 youth) $70. 2-for-1 tickets on Wednesday nights 5pm – 10pm.
Best For: Art lovers; Exhibitions; Families; Cultural experiences; Weekend plans
Need To Know: One ticket covers all three prizes — Archibald, Wynne and Sulman.
Come One, Come All: The Greatest Show Is Here
If you’ve ever watched The Greatest Showman and thought “I wish this was real”, we’ve got good news. Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular has pitched up at the Big Top in Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter, and it’s every bit as extra as you’d hope. Inspired by the 2017 film, this original live production brings together world-class aerialists, fire acts and jaw-dropping acrobatics, all set to those Grammy-winning anthems you definitely still have saved in a playlist (be honest).
This Is Me, Rewrite the Stars, A Million Dreams, all reimagined for a live circus setting that puts you right in the middle of the action. Tickets start from $60, so honestly, what are you waiting for?
Tickets here.
Where: 122 Lang Road, Moore Park, NSW 2021
When: May 19 to July 26, 2026
Cost: From $60
Best For: Families, Kids, Couples, Theatre lovers, Weekend plans
Need To Know: An original live production inspired by the 2017 film, featuring aerialists, fire acts and acrobatics set to the film’s soundtrack.
This Paddington Pub Is Making Mondays Magical
After a year of sell-out events and growing waitlists, Paddo Inn is turning its cult-favourite experiences into a monthly Monday night ritual. Launching next month, Paddo Nights Inn blends wine, Italian bites and expert-led sessions in an intimate format designed for a relaxed midweek night out. Upcoming sessions are centred around tarot and astrology.
This sounds like a goodie! Bookings made here.
Where: Paddo Inn, 338 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
When: Monday July 6th
Cost: $60pp
Best for: Unique experiences, Girls’ night, Date night, Intimate events
Need to know: This is a new monthly series and includes wine, Italian bites and an expert-led experience; bookings are essential.
Spotify Is Bringing Free Gigs to Redfern
Spotify is reviving the classic pub gig and making it completely free. Turn Up Aus is a series of intimate live performances at The Bat & Ball in Redfern, running June through November, designed to get top fans closer to their favourite artists than a festival ever could. The lineup so far includes Hooligan Hefs on 24 June and Genesis Owusu on 29 July, with more artists still to be announced. Can’t score an invite? There are double passes to win, plus a major prize that’ll fly two lucky winners cross-state for the gig. Worth entering, we think.
Where: The Bat & Ball Hotel, 495 Cleveland Street, Redfern, Sydney
When: June – November 2026; Hooligan Hefs 24 June from 7pm; Genesis Owusu 29 July from 7pm; further dates to be announced
Cost: Free (invite only; double passes available to win)
Best For: Live music fans, Free events, Group catch-ups, Locals, Nightlife
Need To Know: Intimate invite-only gig series — enter for a chance to win one of four double passes per show, plus a major prize including flights for two. More artists still to be announced.
Markets & Shopping:
Kirribilli’s Chicest Treasure Hunt Is On
Mark your calendar because Kirribilli Markets are back this March with two much-loved editions. Explore artisan-made finds in the Burton Street Tunnel and a curated mix of fashion, accessories and creative treasures across the Green and Gravel areas, with everything from vintage gems and pre-loved pieces to antiques, collectables and homewares. Be warned… this is the kind of treasure hunt that rewards an early start and an empty bag!
Where: Kirribilli Markets, Burton Street Tunnel, Green & Gravel areas, Kirribilli
When: Saturday July 5th (Art, Design & Fashion Market)
Cost: Free entry
Best For: Markets, Fashion finds, Vintage lovers, Weekend plans
Need To Know: The Art, Design & Fashion Market focuses on artisan-made pieces and creative labels, while the General & Fashion Market features vintage, pre-loved style, antiques and homewares. Arrive early for the best finds.
Maison Balzac Has Transformed Into a Chic Grocer
Maison Balzac’s Surry Hills flagship has a new identity until mid-July (and it’s all kinds of delicious). MB Marché fills the shelves with pantry finds from Goldi, Pepe Saya and Pana Organic alongside the label’s signature pieces, fresh sourdough and flowers rounding things out on weekends. Consider it the most stylish grocery run in Sydney right now.
545A Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Outdoor & Active
Darling Harbour Has Big Winter School Holiday Plans
Darling Harbour is going all out for winter school holidays this year! From 4–19th July, the precinct is packed with things to do, and a good chunk of it is free.
The headline act is the Arctic Activity Zone which is a free two-day event where kids can join drop-in dance classes inside a Northern Lights-inspired teepee, get crafty with slime workshops and snow globe making, or tackle a self-guided scavenger hunt through the precinct. The ice rink is also back at Palm Grove Forecourt from 27 June to 19 July, with daily sessions and Friday evening skating performances.
Elsewhere, Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures runs weekdays inside the Chinese Garden of Friendship and Darling Square gets a giant inflatable snow globe from 16–19th July. Free kids yoga runs every Friday, and the precinct’s usual attractions, SEA LIFE, WILD LIFE, IMAX, Madame Tussauds, are all on hand for a full day out.
More details here.
Where: Darling Harbour precinct, Sydney (Convention Forecourt, Palm Grove Forecourt, Darling Square, Chinese Garden of Friendship)
When: Friday 4 – Saturday 19 July 2026. Arctic Activity Zone: 4–5 July, 11am–3pm. Ice Rink: 27 June – 19 July, daily 10am–9pm (Friday evening skating performances). Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures: weekdays 6–17 July. Giant inflatable snow globe: 16–19 July. Free kids yoga: every Friday.
Cost: Arctic Activity Zone: Free. Ice Rink: From $17 (under 4s), $22 (under 14s), $29 (adults), $77 (family pass). Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures: One free child per full-paying adult. Giant inflatable snow globe: Free. Kids yoga: Free.
Best For: Families; Kids; Free events; School holidays; Outdoor enthusiasts
Need To Know: Arctic Activity Zone and kids yoga are drop-in. Chinese Garden of Friendship entry required for Kung Fu Animal Adventures — one free child per full-paying adult. SEA LIFE, WILD LIFE, IMAX and Madame Tussauds are all within the precinct for a full day out.
Take a Spin on One of Sydney’s Electric Picnic Boats
Soak up some spring sun on your very own environmentally friendly picnic boat — no boat licence needed! Set sail from The Spit in Mosman with up to seven friends (pups included), load up a picnic and take in the sparkling Sydney harbour views. Sounds like the perfect spring day out if you ask us!
Where: D’Albora Marina, Mosman (departing from The Spit)
When: Available seasonally
Cost: From $149
Best For: Harbour days, Group outings, Dog-friendly plans, Outdoor activities
Need To Know: No boat licence required. Each electric picnic boat accommodates up to seven people, with dogs welcome on board.
Call the Girls: This Movie Night Has Your Names All Over It
Movie nights will never be the same after this. Pier One Sydney Harbour has launched Harbourside Cinema, a dreamy private cinema suite experience complete with harbour views, cosy blankets, an outdoor projector and your own custom Yo-Chi frozen yoghurt bar. It sounds too good to be true but trust us, it’s a real thing.
Set on the terrace of the hotel’s Sunset Balcony Suite overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge and Luna Park, the experience will let you stream your favourite flicks while snacking on popcorn, loaded fries, Wagyu burgers and sweet treats delivered straight to the room. We don’t know about you, but we’re thinking How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days?
Where: Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay, Sydney
When: Nightly, 6pm–11pm, available until end of September
Cost: Cinema add-on is $150 to your stay
Best For: Couples, Girls’ nights, Group catch-ups, Premium experiences, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Package includes one-night stay, private cinema set-up, Yo-Chi frozen yoghurt bar, popcorn, soft drinks, parking and breakfast for two. Accommodates up to eight guests; additional guests welcome 6pm–11pm
Free Things To Do:
The Free Thursday Night Plans You’ve Been Looking For
Clear your Thursday nights until September. Jazz Sessions in The Rocks is back for its third year! Returning to The Rocks Square every Thursday from 7th May through to 24th September with a lineup of Australia’s most exciting contemporary jazz artists, curated in partnership with SIMA. It’s free, it’s open air, and it’s set against one of Sydney’s most beautiful backdrops, with cobblestone laneways, historic sandstone and harbour air included.
There’s no tickets or bookings required, just show up. Pisa Slice will be on hand with a $10 pizza and soft drink combo, and the pop-up bar is pouring espresso martinis, spicy mango margaritas and mulled wine.
Where: The Rocks Square, The Rocks, Sydney
When: very Thursday, 7 May – 24 September, 6:30pm–8:15pm
Cost: Free
Best For: Free events, Live music fans, Couples, Group catch-ups, Outdoor enthusiasts
Need To Know: No tickets or bookings required — just show up. Food and drinks available on site, including a $10 pizza and soft drink combo from Pisa Slice.
Tickets available here.
Free Art, Workshops and Oysters at the Fish Market
Sydney Fish Market is doing a lot more than prawns right now. Seascapes is a free live performance program running at the waterfront until October 2026, bringing 14 artist commissions spanning printmaking, sound installations, workshops and immersive experiences, all inspired by the sea, the market and the harbour. Highlights include a gyotaku fish printing session with chef Ben Devlin on 7 June, a foghorn trumpet orchestra on 21 June, an oyster shucking workshop in August where you make your own shucker handle before eating the goods, and a waterfront vocal performance in October.
Where: Sydney Fish Market, Sydney
When: Until October 2026, various dates
Cost: Free
Best For: Free events, Art lovers, Cultural experiences, Families, Locals
Need To Know: Highlights include a gyotaku fish printing session with chef Ben Devlin (7 June), a foghorn trumpet orchestra (21 June), an oyster shucking workshop (August) and a waterfront vocal performance (October). Check Sydney Fish Market for the full program schedule.
Coming Soon:
Bastille Festival Is Back At The Rocks
Bonjour, Sydney! Your favourite winter tradition is coming back. Bastille Festival returns to Circular Quay and The Rocks from July 17-20th, bringing four days of French food, wine, music and culture to the harbour’s edge. Think molten raclette, champagne, regional French wines, live cabaret, street performers and over 110 free performances, all spilling across the cobblestones of one of Sydney’s most iconic precincts. The French do winter better than anyone, and this is your proof.
Where: Circular Quay and The Rocks, Sydney
When: Thursday 17 July, 12pm–10pm; Friday 18 July, 10am–11pm; Saturday 19 July, 10am–11pm; Sunday 20 July, 10am–8pm
Cost: General admission is free. Food, drink and select experiences are at additional cost.
Best For: Free events; Festivals; Food & drink lovers; Wine lovers; Live music fans
Need To Know: Serious wine enthusiasts can purchase tickets for the Bastille Wine Walk, a 1.4-kilometre tasting trail exploring eight French wine regions, which includes a glass to take home, tastings, express bar access, and a passport to be stamped at each location.
What’s On This Month: FAQs
June is shaping up to be one of Sydney’s best months. GLOW at Sydney Zoo runs until 14 June with an immersive after-dark trail, light installations and soundscapes, while Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular continues at Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter with world-class acrobatics and live performance. The Four Pillars Martini Collective is also on until 21 June, pairing mini martinis with bespoke bites across some of the city’s sharpest dining rooms.
The Four Pillars Martini Collective runs until 21 June across venues including Aalia Wine Room, Besa, Bar Julius and Ester, with mini Olive Leaf Gin Martinis paired with bespoke snacks from $15. Gin & Jazz at The Apollo returns on the last Sunday of every month through September, pairing live music with a Greek feast and Four Pillars cocktails at $95 per person. Leichhardt’s first ever street festival, Taste the Music, takes over Norton and Marion Streets on 19–20 June with free entry, $7 Aperol spritzes and fresh pasta.
The Four Pillars Martini Collective runs until 21 June across venues including Aalia Wine Room, Besa, Bar Julius and Ester, with mini Olive Leaf Gin Martinis paired with bespoke snacks from $15. Gin & Jazz at The Apollo returns on the last Sunday of every month through September, pairing live music with a Greek feast and Four Pillars cocktails at $95 per person. Leichhardt’s first ever street festival, Taste the Music, takes over Norton and Marion Streets on 19–20 June with free entry, $7 Aperol spritzes and fresh pasta.
Jazz Sessions in The Rocks runs free every Thursday until 24 September at The Rocks Square, with sets from 6:30pm to 8:15pm and no bookings required. Gin & Jazz at The Apollo delivers live jazz and Greek feasts on the last Sunday of every month through September. Seas The Day Surf Festival also brings a packed program of surf, talks and creative sessions to Kingscliff on 20–21 June.
GLOW at Sydney Zoo is the standout family outing, running until 14 June with a free carnival-style precinct at the entry and tickets from $19.99 for kids. Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular at Moore Park is another winner for families, with acrobatics and live performance from $60. Seascapes at Sydney Fish Market also offers free, hands-on workshops and immersive experiences for all ages.
Jazz Sessions in The Rocks is back every Thursday until September — free, open air and set against Sydney’s most atmospheric backdrop. Seascapes at Sydney Fish Market offers free artist commissions, workshops and performances running until October.
Bastille Festival returns to Circular Quay and The Rocks from 17–20 July, with four days of French food, wine, live music and over 110 free performances. The NSW Wine Winter Cellar Door takes over the Carriageworks Blacksmith Workshop in Eveleigh on Sunday 5 July, with 20-plus producers pouring drops from across the state. The Margan Wines dinner at The Botanica Vaucluse is also coming up on 20 June — a four-course wine dinner from $169 per person that’s worth booking now.
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