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...
Summer is in full swing and we're loving soaking up the slower days, salty dips and cold drinks. This week we'll be squeezing in as many beach trips as we can alongside glasses of chilled red to keep the holiday vibes flowing. Stuck for plans? Catch our top five picks of what to do in Sydney this weekend below.
Score 49% Off Drinks at House Made Hospitality Venues This January
Cashflow is a little lacking come January which is why House Made Hospitality are offering to lighten the load. Head in to any of their participating venues — Lana, Easy Tiger, Apollonia, Martinez Terrace, Bar Mammoni, Island Radio, The Carrington, Wentworth Bar and Bar Tilda — between 3pm and 6pm daily to get in on the deal.
The drinks list includes the likes of classic negronis, strawberry spritzes, Bondi Brewing Co. draught beers, and a selection of Australian-made wines. A great way to cool down post-summer day!
Thursday 2nd January to Friday 31st January, 3pm to 6pm
Mov'In Bed Beach Cinema Barangaroo
An outdoor cinema but make it comfy. Mov'In Bed is back for another year and the creature comforts are top-tier. Barangaroo's harbour park has transformed into a beach, complete with bean beds and Australia's largest outdoor screen. But the best bit? You can get food and drinks delivered straight to your outdoor bed! Pizzas, organic wine, frozen cocktails...the options are bountiful! Head over here for the lineup of films.
Tickets from $12
29th November 2024 Until March 2025
Harbour Park, Barangaroo
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
Flickerfest 2025
Cinephiles, it's that time of year. For the 34th year running, Flickerfest will be returning to Bondi to kick off their national short film comp tour. The 10-day festival will host over 200 short films with the full program available to be viewed here. Tune in to over 63 Australian films, 36 international films and 16 documentaries. A great day out paired with a swim at our iconic Bondi Beach!
Friday 17th January to Sunday 26th January
Bondi Pavillion
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
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.
