Best Things to Do in Sydney This February | What’s On February In Sydney
- Smashd Sydney
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February brings a full calendar of markets, exhibitions, festivals and nights out across Sydney. From art walks and independent book fairs to Lunar New Year celebrations, live music and Mardi Gras fixtures, this is a curated edit of what’s on around the city this month.
The best things to do in Sydney February
First Thursdays Art Walk
Darlinghurst | Thursday 5 February
First Thursdays returns with an early-evening art walk through the Rushcutters Bay art precinct. Drop in between 5–7pm to wander local galleries including .M Contemporary, Arthouse Gallery, Dominik Mersch Gallery and Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert. An easy, low-commitment way to see new work and move between spaces.
When: Thursday 5 February, 5pm–7pm
Where: Rushcutters Bay art precinct, Darlinghurst
Price: Free
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La Lune Creative Market
North Strathfield | Saturday 7 February
La Lune Creative Market brings together a curated mix of independent makers, live music and good coffee. Expect quirky finds, beaded phone cases and live cartoon portraits, with an easy Saturday energy throughout. Coffee will be served by Diggy Doos Coffee, plus a signature GF basque cheesecake on offer.
When: Saturday 7 February, 9am-2pm
Where: Shop 1/13 George St, North Strathfield, Sydney
Price: Free entry
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Carriageworks Farmers Market: Vinyl Sessions
Eveleigh | Saturday 7 February
A morning vinyl takeover lands at Carriageworks Farmers Market, curated by La Foxy Fuzz. Expect all-vinyl sets exploring global rhythms, from Latin soul and Afrobeat to Brazilian funk and Caribbean grooves. The soundtrack plays while you browse the stalls or grab a coffee, as part of the free Summer Moves program.
When: 9am–1pm
Where: Carriageworks Farmers Market, Eveleigh
Price: Free
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Maroubra Beach Markets
Maroubra | Saturday 7 February
Maroubra Beach Markets takes over Broadarrow Reserve with a laid-back morning of food, shopping and coastal energy. Expect fresh produce, street food, vintage finds, local makers and live music — an easy stop before or after the beach.
When: Saturday 7 February, 8am–2pm
Where: Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra
Price: Free
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to Be x Chinatown Country Club Book Fair
Sydney CBD | Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 February
Chinatown Country Club hosts a weekend book fair spotlighting independent publishers and small-scale local imprints. Presented by to Be and Chinatown Country Club, expect a curated edit of magazines, books and print worth browsing slowly.
When: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 February, 12–5pm
Where: Chinatown Country Club, Level 5, 222 Clarence St, Sydney
Price: Free
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Laneway Festival
Sydney | Sunday 8 February
Laneway Festival lands in Sydney with a line-up that leans heavily indie, pop and alternative, stacked with artists you actually want to see. Headliners and highlights include Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress, Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, Lucy Dacus, Alex G, BENEE, Mt. Joy, Yung Lean & Bladee, plus local favourites Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and Blusher. A full-day festival built for music discovery, good fits and summer energy.
When: Sunday 8 February
Where: Centennial Park, Sydney
Price: from $229
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Kirribilli Art, Design & Fashion Market
Kirribilli | Sunday 8 February
Browse over 220 stalls of artisan goods, vintage fashion, handmade homewares and local art at this long-running harbourfront market. With live music, gourmet treats and serious treasure-hunting potential, it’s one of Sydney’s most-loved Sunday rituals. Bonus: your shopping supports the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre.
When: 8:30am–3pm
Where: Burton Street Tunnel & Bradfield Park, Kirribilli
Price: Free entry
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Create In Common
Chippendale | Thursday 12 February
Create In Common is a guided art workshop that swaps small talk for drawing and shared moments. Hosted by Artclub AOH, the night moves through playful pastel prompts, one-on-one chats and collaborative artworks designed to spark connection without pressure. No art experience needed — just show up for soft pastels, good conversation and a drink on arrival at Bar Freda’s.
When: Thursday 12 February 2026, 7pm
Where: Bar Freda’s, 100 Broadway, Chippendale
Price: $50
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Chouchou Cinema Club: Wuthering Heights
Chippendale | Friday 13 February
Chouchou Cinema Club hosts a Galentine’s screening of Wuthering Heights at Palace Central, leaning into moody romance and big feelings on the big screen. Tickets include wine on arrival, plus popcorn, ice cream and drinks throughout, with exclusive Chouchou touches on the night.
When: Friday 13 February, 5:15pm
Where: Palace Central Cinemas, Chippendale
Price: $70pp
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Date Night Studio x Bar Planet Valentines Day Flower Pop-Up
Sydney | Friday 14 February
Martinis and flowers come together for this Valentine’s Day pop-up at Bar Planet. Date Night Studio will be on site with a selection of blooms available to purchase, making it an easy stop for a last-minute gift (or a self-buy). Swing by in the afternoon for cocktails, flowers and a very on-theme Valentine’s vibe.
When: Friday 14 February, 3pm–5pm (or until sold out)
Where: Bar Planet, 16 Enmore Road, Newtown
Price: Flowers available to purchase
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Second Life Archive: Vintage Valentine’s
Surry Hills | Saturday 14 February
Second Life Markets takes over Ace Hotel Sydney with a one-day Vintage Valentine’s Archive event. Expect a tightly curated edit of archival and designer vintage, set against live jazz, DJs and a buzzing hotel lobby. Prosecco, cocktails, oysters and a vintage photo booth round out an afternoon built for date plans, Galentine’s or a solo shopping moment.
When: Saturday 14 February, 12pm–6pm
Where: Ace Hotel, 47 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney
Price: Free–$21.39
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Sydney Lunar Streets
Haymarket | Saturday 14 February
Sydney Lunar Streets transforms Haymarket into a buzzing Lunar New Year street festival, with Chinatown and Thaitown coming alive after dark. Expect lion dances, DJs, street food, markets and large-scale installations, including a fire horse on Dixon Street and lantern-lit stretches of Hay Street. A free, walk-through celebration right in the heart of the city.
When: Saturday 14 February, 5pm–10pm
Where: Haymarket, Sydney
Price: Free
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Fair Day
Victoria Park | Sunday 15 February
Fair Day takes over Victoria Park as the biggest all-ages celebration of community, culture and creativity on the Mardi Gras calendar. Expect drag, music, performances, talks, food stalls and plenty of colour, with highlights ranging from the Queer Fashion Runway to the ever-chaotic Doggywood. Free, outdoor and unapologetically joyful
When: Sunday 15 February, 10am-9pm
Where: Victoria Park, Parramatta Road, Broadway
Price: Free
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Sydney Supper Club
Woolloomooloo | Friday 20 February
Sydney Supper Club is an intimate evening centred on good food and meeting new people. Hosted by rubys.food, the night features three courses with wine, plus non-alcoholic options, in a relaxed, social setting. Tickets drop at 7pm with limited spots available.
When: Friday 20 February, 7pm–9.30pm
Where: Woolloomooloo
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Pound Paws Dog Day
Double Bay | Saturday 21 February
Pound Paws brings Dog Day to Steyne Park as part of the Celebrate Double Bay Festival, with harbour views and rescue dogs front and centre. Expect pet market stalls, live music, a rescue dog parade and plenty of family-friendly activities, from puppy pilates to kids’ workshops. A relaxed, feel-good afternoon for dog lovers and locals alike, hosted by Pound Paws.
When: Saturday 21 February, 12pm–4pm
Where: Steyne Park, Double Bay
Price: Free
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Paddington Market Vintage Pop-Up
Paddington | Saturday 21 February
Paddington Markets adds a Vintage Pop-Up to its regular Saturday line-up, bringing a focused edit of vintage stalls to the mix. Expect nostalgic pieces and one-off finds set among the leafy courtyard of Paddington Church.
When: Saturday 21 February, 10am–4pm
Where: Paddington Markets, Paddington Church Courtyard, 395 Oxford Street, Paddington
Price: Free entry
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Culture Gallery
Sydney Uni | Sunday 22 February
Zonefour and Blend Theory join forces for Culture Gallery, a Lunar New Year daytime event blending music, fashion, food and community. Designed as a cultural showcase rather than a typical day party, expect a festival-style DJ lineup, exclusive drops, and interactive activations across an open-air setting. It’s an immersive afternoon centred on Sydney’s creative scene, with limited tickets keeping the experience intimate.
When: Sunday 22 February, 2pm–11:30pm
Where: Manning Bar (Manning Open-Air), Manning House, Level 2 Manning Rd, Camperdown
Price: $56.07
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Tropfest Short Film Festival
Centennial Park | Sunday 22 February
Australia’s legendary short film festival makes a long-awaited return to Sydney’s Centennial Park after a six-year break. This beloved outdoor festival draws massive crowds — screenings are free and open to the public, paired with food stalls, brand activations and community spirit.
When: Sunday 23 February, 12pm
Where: Centennial Park, Sydney
Price: Free
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Take A Walk On The Wild Side
Potts Point | Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 February
Cho Cho San hosts a two-night collaboration dinner with Christine Manfield and Margie Harris, built around wild Australian ingredients and a shared feast format. Expect bold flavours, generous plates and a lively Mardi Gras-week atmosphere.
When: Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 February
Where: Cho Cho San, 73 Macleay St, Potts Point
Price: $150pp (optional wine pairing)
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Sissy Ball 2026: The Warm Up
Marrickville | Friday 27 February
Sissy Ball lands at Marrickville Town Hall as the biggest vogue ball in the Southern Hemisphere. Vogue families from across the country take the floor under the regency of Mother Kianna Louboutin Oricci, with high drama, big calls and full crowd energy. Expect a night built on performance, presence and pure ballroom culture.
When: Friday 27 February 2026, doors 6pm, performances from 7pm
Where: Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Price: Ticketed
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Boulders & Brews V2
Chullora | Saturday 28 February
A relaxed morning of bouldering meets freshly whisked matcha at this climb-and-sip session. The Matcha Club Sydney teams up with 1UP Bouldering and A Dose of Matcha for an all-levels event focused on climbing, meeting new people and great matcha. Tickets include all-day gym access, shoe hire and a matcha or hojicha drink.
When: Saturday 28 February, 10am–2pm
Where: 1UP Bouldering, Unit 1/4 Brunker Rd, Chullora
Price: $31
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Mardi Gras Parade
Darlinghurst | Saturday 28 February
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade returns to Oxford Street for one of the city’s biggest nights of the year. Over 200 floats and 11,000 marchers will light up the route from Hyde Park to Moore Park, celebrating pride, protest and pure joy under the 2025 theme, FREE TO BE. Expect a high-energy spectacle and wall-to-wall crowds for one of the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ nighttime parades.
When: Saturday 28 February 2025, 6pm–11pm
Where: Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade, Darlinghurst
Price: Free
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Bad Bunny Concert
Sydney | Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March
Fresh off his Grammy win, Bad Bunny brings his genre-defining sound to Sydney for two massive nights. Expect a high-energy show spanning Latin trap, reggaeton and global hits, marking one of the biggest live music moments of 2026.
When: Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March 2026
Where: ENGIE Stadium
Price: Ticketed
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Dragon Boat Races
Darling Harbour | 28 February – 1 March
Dragon boat racing returns to Cockle Bay for two days of fast-paced action celebrating Lunar New Year. Watch crews race 12-metre boats down the harbour, driven by pounding drums and serious team energy, with races running across both days. A lively, free waterfront event with plenty to see between heats.
When: Saturday 28 February – Sunday 1 March
Where: Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour
Price: Free
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Curtains Jazz Club
Sydney CBD | Open Daily
Curtains Jazz Club is a late-night bar inspired by the world’s great jazz rooms, from London and New York to Tokyo record bars. Live jazz runs nightly, with rotating moods from soulful grooves to fast-paced improvisation, backed by a vinyl-heavy soundtrack after hours. Cocktails riff on global classics with subtle twists, making it a polished spot for music-led nights out at Curtains Jazz Club.
Where: Curaints Jazz Club, 10 Phillip St, Sydney
When: 5pm-11pm daily
Price: Free Entry
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Sculpt Your Mate: Air-Dry Clay Workshop
Surry Hills | Tuesdays (Fortnightly)
A playful sculpting workshop where you create a clay bust of your mate, date or chosen muse. Hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama, the session is beginner-friendly, a little chaotic, and designed for laughs as much as art. All materials are included — just BYO drinks and snacks.
When: Fortnightly Tuesdays, 6:30pm–8:03pm (until 31 March 2026)
Where: 507 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills
Price: $73
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Lunar New Year at Capella Sydney: Year of the Horse
Sydney CBD | February–March
Capella Sydney marks the Year of the Horse with a season-long Lunar New Year program spanning ceremony, food and cultural experiences. Highlights include a traditional Lion Dance and Eye Dotting ceremony in Farrer Place, plus a limited-time Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea served at Aperture. Expect a polished, city-centred celebration that blends tradition with a luxe hotel setting at Capella Sydney.
When: Friday 6 February – Tuesday 3 March
Where: Capella Sydney, 24 Loftus St, Sydney
Price: Varies (some events ticketed)
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Sydney Ring-Making Workshop
Darlinghurst | Throughout Feb
A hands-on jewellery workshop where you make your own sterling silver or solid gold rings from scratch. You’ll learn the basics of metalwork, from shaping and soldering to polishing, and leave with two finished pieces that are completely yours. A great option for date nights, solo sessions, or doing something genuinely creative with friends.
When: Ongoing, various session times
Where: 136A Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst
Price: From $199 per person
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Jazz Nights at Ester Spirits
Marrickville | Fridays
A weekly jazz night built around good music, strong martinis, and an easy dinner deal. The Squares play live while the bar runs $20 martinis and a $25 burger and martini combo, with classic and veggie options. There’s also a self-serve fridge stocked with charcuterie and snacks for grazing between sets.
When: Every Friday from 6:30pm
Where: Ester Spirits, 31 Chalder St, Marrickville
Price: $20 martinis, $25 burger + martini combo
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Glebe Markets
Glebe | Every Saturday
Glebe Markets is a Sydney institution, known for its mix of vintage fashion, independent designers and handmade finds. You will find everything from jewellery and local labels to one-off pieces worth digging for. Enjoy food from a range of food trucks through to local baked goods, with space to picnic on the lawn alongside other market-goers.
When: Every Saturday 10 10am - 4pm
Where: Derby Place, Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Price: Free entry
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Westpac OpenAir Cinema
Mrs Macquaries Point | Until Tuesday 24 February
Sydney’s most iconic outdoor cinema returns to Mrs Macquaries Point, pairing blockbuster views of the harbour with a carefully curated season of films. Arrive early for sunset drinks and dining by the water before the screen rises over the harbour at dusk. Expect a mix of cult classics and new releases, all enjoyed from comfortable seats with world-class sound and projection.
When: Friday 9 January – Tuesday 24 February
Where: Mrs Macquaries Point
Price: From $40 per person
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