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What’s On This Weekend in Sydney: Our Sydney Editor’s Top 5 Picks
No plans? Here's what's on in Sydney this weekend...
And just like that, Autumn has arrived which we believe is the best season there is. Soak up the last of the warmer weather with trips to the beach, street parties, markets and sunny beer gardens. Stuck for plans? Catch our top five picks of what to do in Sydney this weekend below.
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
Kick Off the Euro Summer Vibes Early with a Taste of Athens Here in Sydney
The Athenian Riviera has arrived in Sydney just in time for sunset season. Celebrated Athenian chef Ntinos Fotinakis of Bungalow 7 is popping up at Manta Woolloomooloo for a two-week stint. Local and seasonal produce will take centre stage in Fotinakis’ Grecian a la carte and set menus, fusing classic Greek dishes with modern favourites. Diners can look forward to the likes of Greek spinach and rice gyoza to moussaka croquettes and astakomakaronada of live eastern rock lobster with linguine, tomato and EVOO. Greek wines and cocktails will round out the offering. Paired with a to-die-for harbour view, autumn in Sydney doesn’t get better!
Friday 21st March to Sunday 6th April, bookings can be made here
Manta Restaurant, Woolloomooloo Wharf
Neon Playground
Celebrating Sydney’s Asian-Australian community, Neon Playground is back with three weeks of live entertainment, art and food. At the heart of the festival are the towering light installations lighting up the streets of Chinatown – showcasing the creativity of emerging Asian-Australian artists. Don’t miss out on the festival’s fun schedule of events, including street food walking tours, a family-friendly karaoke competition, film screenings at the former Marigold Chinese Restaurant and an Art Market.
Saturday 15th March to Sunday 6th April 2025
Chinatown, Haymarket
Woollahra Festival
Celebrate one of Sydney’s most beloved suburbs this weekend with a three-day festival packed with late-night shopping ops, free champagne, live music, a dog show, the Woollahra Writer’s Festival, an oyster bar and, of course, the crowning of the queen of Queen Street. Highlights of the fezzie include half-price negronis between 4pm and 6pm at I Maccheroni, a $55 dining deal at Bistro Moncur and a free afternoon of Jazz on the lawn at Chiswick.
If you fancy going all out, snap up one of the last tickets for the festival’s signature event, the Woollahra Festival Gala Lunch, which will take place in an opulent marquee on Victoria Avenue complete with a four-course grazing menu and the op to win a brilliant $22k ring by Matthew Ely!
Friday 28th March to Sunday 30th March
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.
Redfern, Saturday 29th March
Haven’t found your perfect weekend plans yet? Check out the best new restaurants openings in Sydney or our monthly guide to read about everything else that’s happening this month in Sydney.
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