Best Things to Do in Sydney This September | What’s On September In Sydney
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Whether you’re chasing culture, food, or just a good excuse to get together, here’s our guide to the best things to do in Sydney this September.
Sydney Contemporary
Eveleigh | 3–6 September
Sydney Contemporary returns to Carriageworks for its 10th edition, bringing more than 100 galleries and 500 artists from around the world under one roof. Browse thousands of contemporary works alongside large-scale installations, live performances and talks across four days.
When: Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 September
Where: Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Price: From $30
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La Lune Creative Markets
Mascot | Saturday 5 September
La Lune is bringing together a line-up of local creatives for its September market, with jewellery, accessories, candles, pet goods and more to browse. DJ Ren will be playing live throughout the day, while $1 from every coffee sold will go to The Fred Hollows Foundation.
When: Saturday 5 September, 9am–2pm
Where: La Lune Market, Mascot
Price: Free
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Surry Hills Vintage Market
Surry Hills | First Saturday of the Month
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: First Saturday of the month, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Shannon Reserve, Crown Street, Surry Hills
Price: Free
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Blend Theory x Sony
Marrickville | Saturday 5 September
Blend Theory is teaming up with Sony for a free daytime party at Black Market Coffee, with four DJs taking over the decks. There will be Sony speakers, headphones and vouchers up for grabs, plus a dance showcase from Asian Pride, a photobooth, flowers, pastries and a claw machine loaded with prizes.
When: Saturday 5 September, 10:30am–1:30pm
Where: Black Market Coffee, Marrickville
Price: Free
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Fashion Thrift Society
Sydney Olympic Park | Saturday 5 September
Australia’s huge curated fashion market is landing in Sydney with more than 100 stalls of vintage, preloved, designer and independent fashion. Spend the day hunting through thousands of pieces alongside DJs, food trucks and pop-up fashion and beauty experiences.
When: Saturday 5 September, 10am–4pm
Where: Howie Complex, Sydney Olympic Park
Price: $5–$15, free entry from 3pm
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The Yarn Club x Tokyo Lamington
Newtown | Saturday 5 September
The Yarn Club is bringing its monthly craft meet-up to Tokyo Lamington for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting and meeting fellow makers. Bring along your current project, grab a lamington or drink and spend a couple of hours crafting with the community.
When: Saturday 5 September, 1:30–3:30pm
Where: Tokyo Lamington, Newtown
Price: Free, waitlist available
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Creative Day In
Surry Hills | Saturday 5 September
Coping Studio is hosting a creative afternoon of matcha, art, music and independent design in Surry Hills. Get a live portrait drawn, browse pieces from local makers, hit the colouring table and catch a DJ set, with a matcha and pastry included in your ticket.
When: Saturday 5 September, 1–5pm
Where: Coping Studio, Surry Hills
Price: $30
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Scrap Soirée
Darlinghurst | Sunday 6 September
Sydney’s monthly scrapbooking meet-up is back for an afternoon of cutting, pasting and meeting fellow creatives. Bring your own journal and supplies, then dig into a themed goodie bag of stickers and patterned papers, plus a communal table of extra materials.
When: Sunday 6 September, 2–4:30pm
Where: Darlinghurst Community Space
Price: Check booking page
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PiNCH Vol. 3
Surry Hills | Saturday 12 September
PiNCH returns to Ace Hotel Sydney for its third independent fashion pop-up, bringing together a curated line-up of emerging Australian designers. Part shop, part exhibition, the afternoon combines fashion with sound, spatial design and conversation.
When: Saturday 12 September, 3–9pm
Where: Good Chemistry, Ace Hotel Sydney
Price: Free
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The Art of Ikebana
Woolloomooloo | Saturday 12 September
Learn the centuries-old Japanese art of Ikebana in an intimate floral workshop at Art Department Studio. Choose seasonal stems from the flower bar before learning the fundamentals of line, movement, balance and space to create your own arrangement. You will also leave with a ceramic vessel, floral tools and everything needed to keep practising at home.
When: Saturday 12 September, 10am–12pm or 1–3pm
Where: Art Department Studio, Woolloomooloo
Price: $230pp
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IRL Club Pop-Up
Paddington | 11–13 September
ROC Eyewear, Ten Tones and Aesthetic Culture Club are bringing their online stores IRL for a three-day Oxford Street pop-up. Shop sunglasses, clothing, bags and accessories, including exclusive releases, with something different happening each day. Friday brings DJs, food and drinks, followed by flowers and matcha on Saturday and a Polaroid studio on Sunday.
When: Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September
Where: 300 Oxford Street, Paddington
Price: Free entry, Friday Community Night $30
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Sydney’s Biggest Hot Take Social
Alexandria | Sunday 13 September
Think PowerPoint night with strangers and much more questionable opinions. Presenters get three minutes to defend their hottest takes on everything from dating and pop culture to food, before the crowd votes for the best argument. Stick around afterwards for live music, drinks and a social hour to meet new people.
When: Sunday 13 September, 4–10pm
Where: Blackwattle Bar + Brewery, Alexandria
Price: Check booking page
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Festival of the Winds
Bondi | Sunday 13 September
Bondi Beach is set to fill with colour as Festival of the Winds returns for another huge day by the sea. Watch giant kites take to the sky alongside live music, cultural performances, creative workshops and plenty for the kids. Food stalls, roaming performers and activities will run throughout the day.
When: Sunday 13 September, 10:30am–4pm
Where: Bondi Beach and surrounds
Price: Free
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Sakura House x Suntory House
Sydney CBD | Until 3 October
Sakura House has teamed up with Suntory to turn its basement into Suntory House for two months. Head downstairs for matcha and melon float-inspired cocktails, izakaya share plates and a vending machine packed with konbini snacks, merch and prizes.
When: Until 3 October
Where: Sakura House, 82–88 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD
Price: Free entry, walk-ins only
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Second Life Markets Sydney
Eveleigh | Sunday 13 September
Second Life Markets is taking over Carriageworks with more than 120 curated vintage, preloved and archival fashion stalls. Shop everything from designer pieces to one-off thrift finds, with Sydney DJs, food trucks and drink pop-ups running throughout the day.
When: Sunday 13 September, 9:30am–4pm
Where: Blacksmiths Workshop, Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Price: $6–$15, depending on entry time
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Ripple Social Pub Trivia
Sydney | Tuesday 15 September
Looking to meet new people in Sydney? Ripple Social is hosting a general knowledge pub trivia night designed to make it easy to do exactly that. Come with friends or arrive solo and join a team, with questions, drinks and bar tabs for the winners.
When: Tuesday 15 September, 6–9pm
Where: Sydney, location revealed after booking
Price: Check booking page
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The Big Design Market
Eveleigh | 18–20 September
The Big Design Market returns to Carriageworks with more than 230 independent Australian designers under one roof. Shop ceramics, jewellery, fashion, homewares and more, then make your way through 60 food and drink stalls, interactive art and creative installations.
When: Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September
Where: Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Price: $8, kids 12 and under free
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((FEASTOPIA))
Woolloomooloo | Saturday 19 September
FEAST Studio is taking over a converted heritage power station for an intimate 24-seat supper club. Chefs Ayush and Nat will serve a multi-course menu inspired by South and Southeast Asia, with dishes spanning pani puri, sai oua chicken and gulab jamun. Drinks are included, with a pandan, calamansi and lime gin spritz on arrival.
When: Saturday 19 September, 6:30–9:30pm
Where: Art Department Studio, Woolloomooloo
Price: $190pp
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Club Sup: Sydney Supper Club
Darlinghurst | Thursday 24 September
Looking to meet new people in Sydney? Club Sup is hosting an intimate 20-person dinner at Fabbrica, designed for making new friends over good food. The night starts with drinks and mingling before a three-course Italian dinner, giving you plenty of time to get to know everyone around the table.
When: Thursday 24 September, 6:30–9:30pm
Where: Fabbrica Pasta Bar, Darlinghurst
Price: $126.6
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Japan StrEAT Party
Eveleigh | 24–27 September
Japan StrEAT Party is taking over Carriageworks for four days of Japanese street food, drinks and culture. Come hungry for dishes cooked by Japanese chefs and vendors, alongside sake, Japanese beer and tea, with Awa Odori dancing, live performances and DJ sets adding to the festivities.
When: Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 September, 12–10pm
Where: Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Price: Free entry
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Australian Native Food Festival
Eveleigh | 26–27 September
The Australian Native Food Festival returns to Carriageworks for a weekend celebrating First Nations food, culture and knowledge. Explore native produce at market stalls, catch cooking demonstrations from chefs including Kylie Kwong, Adam Liaw and Colin Fassnidge, or book into one of the hands-on workshops. Entry to the festival is free, with selected demonstrations and workshops ticketed separately.
When: Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 September
Where: Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Price: Free entry, registration required
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Sydney Fringe Festival
Sydney | 1–30 September
Sydney Fringe is back this September, bringing hundreds of independent shows and events to venues across the city. Expect a packed month of theatre, comedy, circus, dance, live music and immersive performances. From emerging local artists to unexpected spaces and late-night shows, there is plenty to discover across the program.
When: 1–30 September 2026
Where: Various venues across Greater Sydney
Price: Varies by event
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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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