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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

Check out Rainbow Studios' vibrant new exhibition, catch a timeless musical, or tuck into sake spritzes and crispy quail at this Parramatta spot's new bottomless brunch.
By Concrete Playground
May 25, 2023
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  • 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.

  • Food & Drink

    Free Burgers for World Burger Day 2023

    Buy a glass of Greasy Fingers wine, get a free burger at Marrickville Bowls and Donny’s, with 100 up for grabs at each venue.

  • 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.


  • 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.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Million Paws Walk 2023

    Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

  • 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.

  • Food & Drink

    Tokyo Lamington x Good Chemistry

    The Ace Hotel's laneway cafe and wine bar is serving up a trio of lamingtons packed with native ingredients and a lamington-flavoured G&T.

  • 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

    Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023

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

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Infinity Pool

    Brandon Cronenberg's new body-horror nightmare turns a lavish island holiday into a hypnotic and piercing sci-fi stunner.

  • Food & Drink

    Jukebox Bottomless at Rekodo

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

  • 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 Writers' Festival 2023

    Close to 300 writers and thinkers will take to the stage across 226 events, exploring this year's theme 'Stories for the Future'.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Lightscape Sydney

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

  • 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

    Bloom Tall

    Head to Darlinghurst's Rainbow Studios this May to delight in a jungle of exceptional pieces by Sydney-based Kubi Vasak.

  • 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

    BrewDog's $1 Beer School

    Sample four of the Scottish brewery's sips and boost your beer knowledge for just a gold coin.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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

    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.

  • Food & Drink

    The Bubbles Festival 2023

    Say cheers to two hours of sipping sparkling.

  • 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

    Tina — The Tina Turner Musical

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

  • 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

    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.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Utzon Music 2023

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

  • Food & Drink

    Cambridge Markets EQ

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

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Australia on Celluloid

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

  • 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.

  • Food & Drink

    Saturday Breakfast at Fred's

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

  • Design & Style

    Paddington Markets

    Find original wares by local designers, food stalls and a new growers market for fresh produce.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Yoga at Pocket City Farms

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

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