Best Things to Do in Sydney This July | What’s On July

Whether you're planning ahead or just seeing where the weekend takes you, here’s our guide to the best things to do in Sydney this July.

Bondi Festival

Bondi | Friday 3 – Sunday 19 July

Bondi Festival returns for three weeks of live entertainment, transforming Bondi with comedy, live music, art installations, food markets and family-friendly events. Highlights include the Bondi Ice Rink, Ferris wheel, comedy gala, live performances and the Waverley Art Prize, alongside plenty of free events across the festival. Whether you're after a laugh, a bite to eat or a day by the beach, there's something happening every day of the program.

When: Friday 3 – Sunday 19 July

Where: Various locations across Bondi

Price: Free and ticketed events

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Press Release 2 at Slip Gallery

Darlinghurst | Saturday 4 July

Slip Gallery is hosting the second edition of Press Release, a one-day showcase celebrating independent zines, magazines, books, prints and artworks from local creatives. Browse work from a range of artists while enjoying coffee throughout the day, with drinks available into the evening. It's a great opportunity to discover emerging artists and pick up something truly unique.

When: Saturday 4 July, 12pm–6pm

Where: Slip Gallery, 17A Langley Street, Darlinghurst

Price: Free Entry

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PiNCH Vol. 2

Surry Hills | Saturday 4 July

PiNCH returns to Ace Hotel Sydney for a one-day pop-up showcasing independent and emerging Australian fashion designers. Browse collections from seven designer-led labels while exploring an immersive retail experience, with music by La Figa and styling by Ashley Marcos. Blending fashion, art and community, it's a chance to discover some of Australia's most exciting creative talent.

When: Saturday 4 July, 12pm–9pm

Where: Good Chemistry, Ace Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Price: Free Entry

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Table Tok Winter Tail Supper Club

Surry Hills | Saturday 4 July

Table Tok is celebrating one year of its community supper club with a special Winter Tail dinner at Beta Coffee. The one-night event will showcase a Bengali-inspired menu centred around Kangaroo Tail Rezala, alongside stories, shared traditions and a communal dining experience. Created to bring strangers together over good food, it's an intimate evening celebrating culture, conversation and connection.

When: Saturday 4 July

Where: Beta Coffee, Surry Hills

Price: $89 per person

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Maroubra Beach Markets

Maroubra | Saturday 4 July

Maroubra Beach Markets return this Saturday, bringing more than 100 stalls to Broadarrow Reserve. Browse fresh produce, artisan food, vintage finds, homewares, fashion and handmade goods, with street food vendors, live music and workshops running throughout the day. It's the perfect excuse for a morning by the beach with plenty to eat, shop and explore.

When: Saturday 4 July, 8am–2pm

Where: Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra

Price: Free Entry

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Scroll Boi Free Scroll Giveaway

Kingsgrove | Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 July

Scroll Boi is giving away 200 free mini scrolls this weekend to celebrate the bakery's opening. Be one of the first 100 customers through the doors each morning to score a complimentary mini scroll in either Yuzu & Blackberry or OG Cream Cheese. The giveaway runs from 7am to 9am, with one scroll per person each day.

When: Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 July, 7am–9am

Where: Scroll Boi, 416 Stoney Creek Road, Kingsgrove

Price: Free

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Incognito Art Show

Eveleigh | Until Sunday 5 July

More than 20,000 original artworks are on sale at the Incognito Art Show, with every piece priced at $100 regardless of who created it. The catch? Each artist's identity remains a secret until after the artwork is purchased, with names revealed on the back. Featuring works from more than 15,000 artists, including past Archibald Prize winners, the not-for-profit exhibition raises funds to support professional development programs for artists living with disability.

When: Until Sunday 5 July

Where: Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Price: $100 per artwork (entry free)

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Unreal Fur Pop-Up Sale

Paddington | Until Sunday 5 July

Unreal Fur is hosting its first-ever Sydney pop-up sale, giving shoppers the chance to browse the brand's luxury faux fur coats, jackets and winter accessories in person. Expect discounts across bestselling styles, making it a good opportunity to refresh your winter wardrobe. The pop-up is only running for a limited time at Paddington's Oxford Street.

When: Until Sunday 5 July, 10am–5pm

Where: 300 Oxford Street, Paddington

Price: Free Entry

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lululemon Breathing Room

Sydney Olympic Park | Until Sunday 5 July

lululemon has created a free wellness pop-up for athletes and anyone looking to pause, reset and recharge. Expect guided breathwork sessions, community workouts, athlete talks, recovery experiences and giveaways throughout the week. Whether you're training, competing or simply after a mindful moment, bookings are required for the scheduled sessions.

When: Until Sunday 5 July

Where: Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park

Price: Free (bookings required)

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21s Luxury Vintage Pop-Up

Darlinghurst | Until Tuesday 7 July

21s Vintage has returned to Oxford Street with a limited-time pop-up showcasing a curated collection of luxury designer vintage sourced from Japan. Browse everything from everyday designer bags to rare archival pieces, with new finds available throughout the week.

When: Until Tuesday 7 July, 10am–6pm

Where: 207 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Price: Free Entry

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Christmas in July Festival

The Rocks | Friday 10 – Sunday 19 July

Christmas in July Festival returns to The Rocks, bringing a European-style winter market to Sydney for 10 days. Wander through timber chalets filled with festive food, mulled wine and artisan stalls, then cosy up at the firepit cinema or stroll through the festival's magical Snow Lane. With live music, Christmas carols and plenty of winter comfort food, it's one of Sydney's most popular winter events.

When: Friday 10 – Sunday 19 July

Where: The Rocks

Price: Free Entry

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King Street Crawl

Newtown & Enmore | Sunday 12 July

King Street Crawl returns this July, transforming Newtown and Enmore into one of Sydney's biggest one-day live music festivals. With more than 250 acts performing across 40 venues, the festival also features free pop-up events including the Eliza Street Party, all-ages stages, flash tattoos and live performances throughout the Inner West. Expect a full day of live music, local venues and community events celebrating Sydney's independent music scene.

When: Sunday 12 July

Where: Newtown & Enmore

Price: From $50 + booking fee

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A.P Run Club x Chinatown Country Club

Sydney CBD | Sunday 12 July

A.P Run Club is teaming up with Chinatown Country Club for a Sunday morning run rave through the city. The event kicks off at 8am before wrapping up with coffee, music and a chance to meet fellow runners at Chinatown Country Club. Whether you're chasing a PB or just looking for a fun way to start your Sunday, it's the perfect mix of fitness, music and community.

When: Sunday 12 July, 8am–1pm

Where: Chinatown Country Club, Sydney CBD

Price: Free

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Skin Deep Flash Tattoo Day

Newtown | Sunday 12 July

As part of King Street Crawl, Skin Deep Tattoo is hosting a one-day flash tattoo event featuring custom designs from some of Sydney's favourite tattoo artists. Tattoos start from $100, with flash piercings available from $50, before the studio transforms into an in-store live music venue later that evening. Whether you're after fresh ink or just soaking up the festival atmosphere, it's one of the standout events on the day.

When: Sunday 12 July, 11am–6pm (live music from 8pm)

Where: Skin Deep Tattoo, Newtown

Price: Tattoos from $100

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Club Sup Social Dinner

Darlinghurst | Thursday 16 July

Looking to meet new people in Sydney? Club Sup is hosting an intimate dinner at Fabbrica Darlinghurst, bringing together 20 guests for a three-course Italian feast and a relaxed social experience. The evening starts with a welcome drink before everyone sits down to share pasta, wine and conversation. It's designed to make meeting new people feel natural, whether you're coming solo or bringing a friend.

When: Thursday 16 July, 6:30pm–9:30pm

Where: Fabbrica Pasta Bar, 348 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

Price: $126 per person

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No Flowers Mahjong Club

Surry Hills | Thursday 16 July

No Flowers Mahjong Club returns to Ace Hotel Sydney for an evening of mahjong, drinks and new connections. Whether you're a seasoned player or giving the game a go for the first time, the relaxed sessions are designed to be welcoming and social. Come solo or bring a friend and settle in for a low-pressure night at Good Chemistry.

When: Thursday 16 July, 6pm–9pm

Where: Good Chemistry, Ace Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Price: See website

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Bastille Festival

The Rocks & Circular Quay | Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 July

Bastille Festival returns to Circular Quay and The Rocks this July, transforming Sydney's harbour into a celebration of French food, wine and culture. Feast your way through raclette, fondue, crêpes, macarons and the festival's famous Entrecôte steak sandwich, alongside French wines, Champagne and pop-up restaurants. With more than 70 live performances, artisan markets and entertainment across four days, it's the closest you'll get to a trip to France without leaving Sydney.

When: Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 July

Where: The Rocks & Circular Quay

Price: Free Entry

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Beer Footy & Food Festival

Marrickville | Saturday 18 July

The Beer Footy & Food Festival returns to Henson Park this July to celebrate its 10th anniversary, bringing together suburban rugby league, local craft beer and some of Sydney's best street food. Watch the Newtown Jets take on the Newcastle Knights before exploring craft breweries, food stalls, DJs, family activities and crowd favourites including Pro Wrestling Australia. It's a full day celebrating one of Sydney's great footy traditions.

When: Saturday 18 July

Where: Henson Park, Marrickville

Price: From $25

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To Be Read Book Club

Surry Hills | Sunday 19 July

To Be Read Book Club returns to Beta Coffee for an afternoon of discussion centred around Famesick, Lena Dunham's new memoir. The session is open to everyone, whether you've finished the book or are still making your way through it, with guided prompts to keep the conversation flowing. Expect a relaxed setting with coffee, snacks and a room full of fellow readers. It's an easy way to meet new people and spend a slower Sunday afternoon.

When: Sunday 19 July, 4pm–6pm

Where: Beta Coffee, Surry Hills

Price: TBD

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Malindang: Tastes of Western Mindanao

Redfern | Saturday 25 July

Magenta House is hosting an intimate lunch celebrating the flavours and food traditions of the Southern Philippines. Created by chef Kristina Náray, the seasonal menu features nine home-style pescatarian dishes inspired by family recipes, sustainable cooking practices and the culinary traditions of Western Mindanao. With limited seats available, it's a rare opportunity to experience a thoughtfully curated meal centred around storytelling, culture and seasonal produce.

When: Saturday 25 July

Where: Magenta House, Redfern

Price: From $85

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Cronulla Winter Market

Cronulla | Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 July

Cronulla Winter Market returns to Don Lucas Reserve for a weekend of shopping, street food and beachside browsing. Discover boutique fashion, handmade ceramics, jewellery, homewares, gourmet food and local makers, all set against the backdrop of Cronulla Beach. It's the perfect excuse for a winter day by the coast, whether you're shopping or simply soaking up the atmosphere.

When: Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 July, 9am–3pm

Where: Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla

Price: Free Entry

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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, 44B Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross

Price: Free

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Black Myth at White Rabbit Gallery

Chippendale | Until Sunday 15 November

White Rabbit Gallery has unveiled its latest free exhibition, Black Myth, exploring the enduring power of Chinese mythology through contemporary art. Inspired by the acclaimed video game Black Myth: Wukong and the classic tale Journey to the West, the exhibition features paintings, photography, sculpture and immersive installations by leading Chinese artists. It's a thought-provoking journey through myth, transformation and imagination, spread across one of Sydney's most unique galleries.

When: Until Sunday 15 November

Where: White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

Price: Free

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Cold Dip Club

Coogee | Every Wednesday in July

Copenhagen's cult cold-water community is back in Sydney this July, hosting sunrise dips at Coogee Beach every Wednesday morning. Meet at 6:30am before heading into the water at 6:40am, then stick around for a coffee at Bathers afterwards. Whether you're a regular or trying your first cold plunge, it's a great way to start the day and meet like-minded locals.

When: Every Wednesday in July, meet 6:30am, dip 6:40am

Where: Coogee Beach

Price: Free

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Whale Watching

Across Sydney | This Winter

From May to November, around 20,000 humpback whales migrate along the New South Wales coastline. Top spots to catch a glimpse include Barrenjoey Headland in Palm Beach, Fairfax Lookout at North Head in Manly, Gap Bluff at Watsons Bay, and Bondi Beach. Get a picnic, a date and maybe a jumper and go enjoy the sight of these creatures as they journey up north.

Mechelle Bounpraseuth: ສູ້ສູ້ Sou Sou

Sydney CBD | Until February 2027

The Art Gallery of New South Wales has unveiled a colourful new interactive exhibition by artist Mechelle Bounpraseuth, celebrating food, family and cultural traditions. Explore giant ceramic sculptures inspired by fruit, pantry staples and shared meals, then create your own offering or decorate a canned food label as part of the hands-on experience. Designed for visitors of all ages, it's a playful exhibition that invites everyone to reflect on the stories and rituals that bring people together.

When: Until February 2027

Where: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Naala Nura Building

Price: Free

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