Best Things to Do in Sydney This April | What’s On April In Sydney
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April in Sydney brings a packed run of markets, pop-ups, festivals and late-night plans back into rotation. The air cools, the light softens, and the city feels easier to move through.
From vintage digs and design-led pop-ups to beachside nights and bar takeovers, this month’s line-up covers it.
Best Things to Do in Sydney This April
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Sydney Olympic Park | Thursday 2 to Monday 13 April
The Sydney Royal Easter Show returns with two weeks of rides, games, food stalls, fireworks and family-friendly entertainment. Expect all the classics, show bags, animals, woodchopping and motocross stunts, alongside new attractions and plenty of carnival eats. It’s one of Sydney’s biggest annual events, with something happening across the showgrounds all day and into the night.
When: Thursday 2 April to Monday 13 April, 8:30am - 9:00pm
Where: Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
Price: $31 for children, from $50 for adults
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Feast Studio Supper Club
Chippendale | Saturday 4 April
Feast Studio returns with its sixth supper club, serving a Thai-Nepali menu with subtle influences from Japan and Korea. It’s four courses with multiple dishes per round, designed as a generous, shared feast rather than a tasting menu. Expect a relaxed, social dinner with BYO and a couple of drinks included.
When: Saturday 4 April, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: The Dale Library, Chippendale
Price: $129
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Surry Hills Vintage Market
Surry Hills | Saturday 4 April
Held on the first Saturday of each month, the Surry Hills Vintage Market brings together a mix of vintage fashion, second-hand finds and handmade pieces at Shannon Reserve. Expect a curated spread of clothing, antiques, art and sustainable goods, all run by local sellers and collectors.
When: Saturday 4 April, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Shannon Reserve, Crown Street, Surry Hills
Price: Free
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Le Marché French Markets
Moore Park | Sunday 5 April
Le Marché brings a slice of French market culture to the Entertainment Quarter each month, with more than 45 stalls set beneath the canopy. Expect everything from raclette and crêpes to Champagne, handmade homewares and boutique fashion, all alongside live music and an easy Sunday crowd.
When: Sunday 5 April, 9:30am – 2:00pm
Where: The Market Canopy, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Price: Free
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Bondi Firelight
Bondi Beach | Thursday 9 April
Bondi Firelight returns to Sydney’s most iconic beach this April, bringing a cosy evening of fire pits, music and community as the weather cools. Expect marshmallows over open flames, acoustic tunes and a laid-back crowd settling in by the ocean. It’s a simple, alcohol-free gathering designed for rugs, friends and an easy night by the water.
When: Thursday 9 April, 5:45pm – 9:00pm
Where: Bondi Beach South, Bondi
Price: Free
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No Flowers Mahjong Club
Sydney | April 9–29
No Flowers Mahjong Club is popping up across Sydney this April with a series of Hong Kong-style mahjong sessions in the CBD and Marrickville. Designed for both beginners and regulars, each event offers a relaxed, social setting with guidance, drinks and food depending on the venue. Expect everything from dumplings in courtyards to late-night sessions with cocktails.
When: Thursday 9 April, Friday 10 April, Wednesday 29 April
Where: Heaps Normal Health Club (Marrickville), Caption by Hyatt (Haymarket), PS40 (CBD)
Price: From $23.56–$30 depending on session
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Glebe Record Fair
Glebe | Saturday 11 April
The Glebe Record Fair is back, taking over the Peter Forsyth Auditorium with thousands of vinyl records spanning every genre. Expect a mix of independent record stores and private sellers from across the country, with everything from jazz and punk to prog and dance. It’s an easy way to spend a morning digging through crates and adding something new to your collection.
When: Saturday 11 April, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Peter Forsyth Auditorium, Francis St, Glebe
Price: Free Entry
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Wine and Cheese Fest 2026
Eveleigh | Saturday 11 April
After more than a decade in Melbourne, Wine and Cheese Fest makes its way to Sydney, taking over Carriageworks for a full day of tastings. Expect unlimited pours of wine, artisan cheeses and small-batch produce from across NSW, Victoria and beyond. There’ll also be masterclasses and the chance to meet the makers behind it all.
When: Saturday 11 April, 12:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Price: From $49
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Sydney Comedy Festival
Sydney | April 13 – May 17
Sydney Comedy Festival returns with five weeks of stand-up, international headliners and more than 400 shows across the city. Expect big names, special events at venues like the Opera House and Enmore Theatre, plus crowd favourites like the Comedy Crawl and outdoor showcases. It’s a packed program with everything from major galas to smaller bar sets.
When: Monday 13 April – Sunday 17 May
Where: Various venues across Sydney
Price: Various
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Maybe Cocktail Festival
Sydney | Tueasday April 14– Sunday April 19
Maybe Sammy hosts the Maybe Cocktail Festival this April, bringing some of the world’s best bars to Sydney for a week of takeovers and events. Expect names from The World’s 50 Best Bars popping up across venues like Dean & Nancy and El Primo Sanchez, alongside panels, parties and long lunches.
Most events are free, making it a rare chance to experience top-tier cocktail talent without leaving the city.
When: Tuesday 14 April – Sunday 19 April
Where: Various venues across Sydney
Price: Free + Ticketed events
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PiNCH: Fashion Pop-Up
Surry Hills | Wednesday 15 April
PiNCH lands at Ace Hotel this April, bringing together independent and emerging designers in a space that sits at the intersection of exhibition and retail.
Founded by stylist Pia Mazza, the concept pairs garments with printed context, alongside DJs and a crowd moving through the space. It’s a considered, community-driven way to discover new names in fashion.
When: Wednesday 15 April, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Good Chemistry, Ace Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills
Price: Free (RSVP)
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Vintage Kilo Sale
Marrickville | Friday 17 April – Sunday 19 April
Australia’s biggest vintage clothing sale returns for a weekend, with over 7,500 kilos of second-hand and vintage pieces up for grabs. Everything is priced at $50 per kilo with no minimum spend, and racks are restocked throughout the day.
Expect a mix of tees, denim, track jackets and dresses, all worth digging for.
When: Friday 17 April – Sunday 19 April, From 2pm Friday, 10am Saturday and Sunday
Where: 29 Smith Street, Marrickville
Price: Free entry
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Matcha in Bloom Workshop
Green Square | Saturday 18 April & Sunday 19 April
Matcha in Bloom brings together flower styling and matcha for a calm, hands-on workshop at Green Square Library. Expect a guided session creating your own arrangement while sipping matcha and snacking throughout.
There are two styles across the weekend, with all materials included and the option to bring your own bowl.
When: Saturday 18 April & Sunday 19 April, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Green Square Library, Green Square
Price: $95 (BYO bowl) or $120 (with bowl)
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Second Life Markets
Eveleigh | Sunday 19 April
Second Life Markets returns to Carriageworks with a full day of vintage, preloved and archival fashion. Expect over 120 curated stalls spanning designer pieces, one-off finds and sustainable labels, alongside DJs and food trucks throughout the day.
It’s one of the biggest gatherings for Sydney’s vintage and fashion community.
When: Sunday 19 April, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Blacksmiths Workshop, Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Price: From $6
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Tarot & ’Tinis
Sydney | Every Tuesday
Find out what’s next, martini in hand. Tarot & ’Tinis pairs one-on-one readings with $12 miniature Martinis — Gin, Espresso or French — poured cold while the cards are laid on the table. It runs from 7–9pm every Tuesday, with bookings essential and no walk-ins.
When: First & Third Tuesday of every month, 7pm–9pm
Where: Door Knock, Sydney
Price: $12 mini Martinis
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Live Jazz Thursdays at Dulcie’s
Kings Cross | Every Thursday
Every Thursday, Dulcie’s shifts into a live jazz bar, with smooth sets, strong drinks and a nod to old Kings Cross. Tucked beneath Darlinghurst Road, the space leans low-lit and intimate, with velvet booths and cocktails built on Australian spirits. They also have one of the best Martini’s in Syndey that you have to try.
When: Every Thursday, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: Dulcie’s, Kings Cross
Price: Free
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Freda’s Lobby Residency
Surry Hills | Fridays in April
Freda’s returns with a new Friday residency at Ace Hotel, bringing its music-led, community feel into The Lobby across April. It kicks off on Good Friday with a free six-hour set from DJ Crabby and DJ Salami, running from afternoon into evening. Expect rotating line-ups each week, with a focus on local DJs and an easy, drop-in atmosphere.
When: Fridays in April, from 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: The Lobby, Ace Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills
Price: Free
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Curtains Jazz Festival: Autumn Sessions
Sydney | Fridays & Saturdays
Curtains Jazz Festival returns with its Autumn Sessions, running late-night sets across 12 weeks of live music. Expect a mix of classic and modern jazz, soul, blues and global influences, with emerging and established artists taking the stage. Friday and Saturday sessions run past midnight, with free entry and a walk-in setup.
When: Fridays & Saturdays, late sessions
Where: Curtains, Sydney
Price: Free entry
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