What's On This Weekend In Sydney | Best Things To Do This Weekend

Dec 19, 2025
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Updated: 5 hours ago

Looking for what’s on this weekend in Sydney? This is your curated guide to Sydney.

Each week, we select some of the city’s best events, from markets and pop-ups to parties, launches and late-night sessions. Check back weekly to stay in the loop.

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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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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The Nespresso Lab x Maple Social Club

CBD | Saturday 14 February

Maple Social Club is teaming up with Nespresso to bring a high-energy daytime session to Pitt Street, with Gelato Messina, Shadow Baking, DJs Ebony Boadu and Tigerlily all in the mix. Expect good coffee, sweet treats, music, freebies and an easy excuse to drop in and linger.

When: Saturday 14 February, 10am–2pm

Where: 144 Pitt Street, Sydney

Price: Free

Date Night Studio x Bar Planet Valentines Day Flower Pop-Up

Sydney | Saturday 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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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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Heard You Miss Me Valentine’s Pop-Up

Darlinghurst | Saturday 14 February

Heard You Miss Me marks its first physical pop-up with fashion, community and complimentary matcha poured by The Whiskful Matcha. Drop in to explore the brand’s modern romantic pieces, designed in Sydney, with a free matcha for the first 150 visitors setting the tone for a sweet Valentine’s stop.

When: Saturday 14 February, from 10am

Where: 205 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW

Price: Free

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Valentine’s Day Free Flash Tattoos

Paddington & Avalon | Saturday 14 February

Natalie Marie Jewellery is offering free flash tattoos in collaboration with Wayfarers Trading Co., running across both the Paddington and Avalon showrooms. There’s also 15% off ready-to-wear fine jewellery, available in-store only for the day.

When: Saturday 14 February, 10am–3pm

Where: 70 William Street, Paddington & 43 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

Price: Free

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Cinnamon Club Launch at Pizza Oltra

Marrickville | Saturday 14 February

Cinnamon Club marks its Valentine’s Day debut with CUPID, a one-night party taking over Pizza Oltra in Marrickville. Expect DJs, wood-fired pizza and a late-summer crowd, with music, performance and fashion shaping the night.

When: Saturday 14 February, from 5pm

Where: Poor Tom's Oltra, Building 3/10 Brompton Street, Marrickville

Price: Ticketed

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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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Carriageworks Farmers Market

Eveleigh | Every Saturday

Carriageworks Farmers Markets are one of the most iconic markets in Sydney. In addition to seasonal fruits and vegetables, you'll find fresh flowers, artisanal coffee, amazing makers as well as delicious eats for you to enjoy there from AP Bakery or Broomfields. They are undercover so you can enjoy the markets without getting drenched.

When: Every Saturday, 8am - 1pm

Where: 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh

Price: Free

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The Hooligans at White Rabbit

Chippendale | Until 17 May 2026

White Rabbit’s latest exhibition looks at the idea of “hooliganism” as a label once used to control, punish and silence those who didn’t fit. The works explore resistance, disobedience and the quiet power of people who refused to fall in line. It’s sharp, political and deeply reflective of how art has always pushed back against imposed order.

When: 19 December 2025 – 17 May 2026

Where: White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

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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Glebe Markets

Glebe | 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: Saturday 10 January, 10am - 4pm

Where: Glebe

Price: Free entry

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