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Everything You Need to Put in Your Diary for June

Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.
By Concrete Playground
May 26, 2023
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  • Food & Drink

    Pre-Vivid Meal at The Rover

    If you're heading out to catch the city light up this winter, this Surry Hills bar and bistro has a standout set menu to fuel your night.

  • Food & Drink

    Gusta Della Musica at Alberto's Lounge

    Vivid Sydney is seeing this elevated Italian joint make room for vinyl DJs on Sunday evenings.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Henry Rollins: Good to See You Tour

    Punk-rock legend Henry Rollins is bringing his new spoken-word tour to Sydney.

  • Food & Drink

    Four Pillars Bloody Midwinter Gin Fest

    Enjoy a bloody good winter with Four Pillars' cult-favourite tipples — and plenty of excuses to drink them.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Aeden Lee at Paramount House

    Head to this Surry Hills hotel for a dynamic art installation during Vivid Sydney's run — then stay for a drink nearby.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Saint Omer

    Inspired not only by a true story, but by filmmaker Alice Diop's obsession with it, this Oscar-shortlisted French legal drama is simply stunning.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Vivid Sydney at the Ace Hotel Sydney

    While the city shines brightly this winter, there's plenty to do at this vibe-heavy venue in the Hollywood Quarter.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    NAS NEO: On Print

    Head to arty Darlinghurst digs on a wintry Thursday to catch drag performances, hands-on screen printing classes and food trucks.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    City Recital Hall Presents: 02 | 23

    The stunning Sydney venue's June program includes performances from Ásgier, The Pharcyde and Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever — plus its first-ever standing shows.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Renfield

    Nicolas Cage's Dracula horror-comedy doesn't suck, but it'll make you wish it spent more time with Nicolas Cage as Dracula.


  • Design & Style

    Semi Permanent 2023

    A collection of the world’s best thinkers and doers are uniting at Carriageworks for this annual festival of design and ideas.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    The Little Mermaid

    It isn't always better down where it's wetter, but Disney's latest live-action remake gets all afloat with Halle Bailey's perfect lead casting and stunning vocals.

  • Food & Drink

    Naturally at Darling Quarter

    Expect bright lights, free live music and exclusive Vivid-only menus from your favourite venues in this harbourside locale.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Good Vibes Comedy Night

    The brainchild of seasoned comedians Tori Crisp, Robyn Reynolds and Annabelle James hits up Oxford Street every month, guaranteeing an evening packed with laughter.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Bondi Festival 2023

    This 17-day festival at Australia's most famous beach features theatre shows, art, a ferris wheel and ice-skating rink.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Limbo

    Simon Baker turns in a career-best performance in Ivan Sen's latest outback-set crime-thriller after the also-exceptional 'Mystery Road' and 'Goldstone'.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    John Farnham: Finding the Voice

    This rousing biodoc steps through the Australian music icon's journey from 'Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)' to the anthemic power ballad that almost didn't happen — and beyond.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Fast X

    Jason Momoa has a ball getting villainous in this pedal-to-the-metal saga's new ride, which is otherwise at its best when it's all about ridiculous stunts.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Ashli — Vivid Live

    Ashli is bringing her breakout EP 'Only One' to the Utzon Room at the Sydney Opera House.

  • Food & Drink

    Bar Subterranean by The Midnight Special

    Newtown's The Midnight Special is setting up a Bob Dylan-inspired pop-up bar at the Sydney Opera House for Vivid Sydney.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Spanish Film Festival 2023

    Sydney's celebration of Spanish and Latin American cinema is back with a 32-movie lineup to mark its 25th year.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Trackwork Presents Club Service

    Catch one of the producers of Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' and snack on cheesy slices from Pizza Oltra at this underground dance party.

  • Food & Drink

    National Doughnut Day 2023 at Donut King

    This bakery chain is celebrating National Doughnut Day with free hot cinnamon doughnuts for one day only.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    NLV Records All Night Long

    Did somebody say dance party? This huge celebration of music allows you to dance your heart out all through the night to some of Australia's finest artists.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    St Kilda Film Festival 2023

    The standout short film festival is back for the year, bringing 10 days of top-notch cinema to the oceanside locale.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023

    See the winners of this year's prizes, then vote for your favourites.

  • Food & Drink

    Jukebox Bottomless at Rekodo

    Sip and spin your way through the weekend with Japanese-inspired bites and bottomless drinks at Rekōdo.

  • Food & Drink

    Once Upon a Time: Chapter Four

    NEL's 11-course Disney-themed degustation is back for an eight-week run, this time featuring dishes inspired by 'Ratatouille' and 'Alice in Wonderland'.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Strobe

    His name is Prince, and he's the star attraction at Golden Age's latest season of must-see music films.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Sydney Film Festival 2023

    How is Sydney's annual cinema showcase marking its 70th birthday? With Warwick Thornton, Wes Anderson, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Sydney Sweeney, Sarah Snook, Paul Mescal, Pixar and more.

  • Food & Drink

    Carriageworks Night Market 2023

    A massive 45 stalls from the likes of Bush, Messina, Rockpool, Colombo Social, Ricos Tacos, Cantina OK! and P&V will arrive at Carriageworks for one night.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Lightscape Sydney

    Wander through 2.1 kilometres of light and colour at this stunning Vivid Sydney event.

  • Design & Style

    Peter Pan Winter Op Shop

    Browse hundreds of designer and pre-loved clothing for a fantastic cause.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Written in the Stars

    The biggest drone show ever to hit the Southern Hemisphere will light up Sydney Harbour for six nights during Vivid Sydney 2023.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Pony

    Hazel is up the duff, ready to party and wondering if she's cut out for motherhood — all the makings of a side-splitting piece of theatre.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Dance Together

    Embrace the magic of meeting new people — and maybe even have a boogie — at this unusually illuminated Vivid event in Tumbalong Park.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Dark Spectrum

    This world-premiere light show will fill 900 metres of abandoned Wynyard railway tunnels with lasers.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Wild Lights at Taronga Zoo 2023

    Explore Taronga Zoo after dark and take in Sydney Harbour during Vivid.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Tumbalong Nights 2023

    Darling Harbour is hosting an exceptional lineup of free live music performances courtesy of Vivid Sydney.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Night Walkers

    Hop to it — you can get up close and personal with these supersized amphibians lighting up Sydney as part of Vivid.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Vivid Sydney 2023

    Vivid Sydney's annual festival of light, music and ideas is back to transform the city once again.

  • Food & Drink

    Oysters and Spritzes at Fratelli Fresh

    Nab half a dozen oysters and a lemon spritz for just $19.

  • Food & Drink

    Vivid Fire Kitchen

    Escape the winter chill and grab a seat by the fire for this red-hot experience that's new to Vivid Sydney.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Murmurations at Hyde Park Barracks

    Bringing together First Nations perspectives on the history of the Hyde Park Barracks.

  • Food & Drink

    House of Naturalia

    Barangaroo House is getting an all-natural makeover for Vivid Sydney 2023.

  • Food & Drink

    Vivid Sydney Dinner

    Treat yourself an epic night filled with epic food, art, music and light.

  • Food & Drink

    Autumn High Tea at Tokyo Bird

    Head to Surry Hills to enjoy the signature Japanese flavours of autumn alongside specialty gin cocktails.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    The National 4: Australian Art Now

    Sydney's free citywide art exhibition 'The National' is back with 48 new artistic projects across four of the city's premier galleries.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    In Focus: Wes Anderson

    Palace Central is devoting Thursday nights in May and June to cinema's pastel- and symmetry-loving filmmaker.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Jane Campion: Her Way

    Sydney Film Festival is celebrating Oscar-winning director Jane Campion in its 2023 retrospective.

  • Food & Drink

    Chefs on the Harbour: The Vivid Edition

    Celebrated chefs Nelly Robinson, Khanh Ong and Mark Olive are serving up creative five-course degustations on a luxury superyacht.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Mike White and Jennifer Coolidge in Conversation

    Hear all about 'The White Lotus' from its creator and iconic star at this must-attend chat at Vivid Sydney.

  • Food & Drink

    Mary's HERE NOW Festival

    This huge celebration of NSW's best food, wine, art and culture is lighting up your Vivid Sydney itinerary this winter.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023

    For the 58th year, London's Natural History Museum has picked the best nature photographs from the past 12 months — and you can see them in Sydney at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

  • Food & Drink

    Barra Libre Bottomless Brunch

    Newtown's central Mexican street food haven Maiz has introduced a tequila-filled bottomless brunch every Saturday.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Live Jazz at Menzies Bar & Bistro

    Shell House's luxurious ground-floor bistro hosts free live jazz every Tuesday night.

  • Food & Drink

    $1 Oysters at The Strand Hotel

    Darlinghurst's The Strand Hotel has just rolled out one of the best happy hours in Sydney.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    MAMMA MIA! The Musical

    Here we go again: this ABBA-worshipping jukebox musical is bringing its rom-com antics back to Sydney.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Séance and Flight — Darkfield

    This spine-chilling experience is back — enter if you dare (and aren't claustrophobic).

  • Arts & Entertainment

    The Music of Hans Zimmer

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra is performing Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores live across three big nights.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Just Not Australian — Museum of Sydney

    What does it mean to be 'un-Australian'? This gallery exhibition from 19 Aussie artists aims to find out.

  • Food & Drink

    $9.95 Schnitzel Tuesday 2023

    Tuck into $9.95 schnitzels one day a week at The Bavarian.

  • Food & Drink

    GABS 2023

    The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular returns to Sydney with 120 brews, panels, games and a silent disco.

  • Food & Drink

    Mould — A Cheese Festival 2023

    Sydney's huge cheese festival is back for two dairy-fuelled days — over wine, beer, whisky, vodka and gin and sake, of course.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Utzon Music 2023

    Watch the best soloists and small ensembles perform classical music from around the world throughout 2023.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Tina — The Tina Turner Musical

    Dedicated to the one and only Tina Turner, this musical will be simply the best.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Beauty and the Beast: The Musical

    You'll want to be this delightful Disney musical's guest when it hits Sydney from June 2023.

  • Food & Drink

    Cambridge Markets EQ

    Head to The Entertainment Quarter every Wednesday and Saturday to shop, eat and meet a variety of makers.

  • Food & Drink

    Big Poppa's Late-Night Dinner Party

    Party until 3am every Sunday night at Big Poppa's.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Lost Sundays

    Catch a cutting-edge lineup of local and international DJs at this party from the Lost Paradise crew every Sunday.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist

    Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.

  • Food & Drink

    $2 Tacos

    Sydney's Tex-Mex bars are slinging cheap tacos one night a week.

  • Food & Drink

    Saturday Breakfast at Fred's

    The Paddington restaurant serves coffee, scones and canelés from 8am, and sells boxes of fresh produce too.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Yoga at Pocket City Farms

    Finally a yoga practice where you can literally touch the earth.

  • Food & Drink

    Quay Quarter Lanes Markets

    Circular Quay is home to the first monthly fresh produce market this close to the Sydney CBD.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Sydney Observatory's Late-Night Program

    Sydney Observatory's new late-night stargazing program combines talks, music, food and drinks.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Australia on Celluloid

    As part of its 85th birthday celebrations, the Ritz is spending a year screening iconic Australian films on 35mm.

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