Looking for the best things to do in Sydney this weekend? We’ve got you covered with our weekly guide to the most exciting events happening around town.
How’s your Easter weekend looking? Still have a few gaps in your schedule? We’ve scoured Sydney to find the top events to be seen at during the four-day weekend. Take a look at our Easter hub which is filled with everything from the city’s best hot cross buns through to those all-important trading hours so you’re not caught out over the weekend. You’ll be heading to the Sydney Royal Easter Show during it’s final weekend, no doubt, but the circus is in town for one night only too.
Summer is set to make a return to Sydney this weekend too, with temperatures soaring to the high twenties. Keep cool at one of the Harbour City’s beautiful ocean pools or dip out of the city and head north the Newcastle for their annual food festival. For high-energy fun, join the crowds at Sydney Swans’ home game on Sunday and get in to the Sydney Comedy Festival early as it warms up ahead of the Festival Gala next week.
As always, take note of the below so you’ve got a plan in place when Friday rolls around.
Things to do in Sydney this Weekend
1. Easter: Fun, food and family time
The Easter weekend brings two more days to explore Sydney, from the food scene to family activities. Don’t miss our Easter hub where you can find all things Easter, from the best hot cross buns and high teas through to trading hours and the best activities to do with kids.
Centennial Parklands is a great spot to take little ones to burn off some energy, while BridgeClimb is hosting an Easter hunt with a difference—look out for cartoon eggs as you scale the Harbour Bridge on a Summit Day or Summit Twilight Climb from Good Friday to Easter Monday. The Orchestra Project returns for its annual Easter Sunday symphony concert and the annual two-day Cronulla Easter Market is back and supersized with 150 vendors packed by the beach for the ultimate family day out.
Find out all about the Easter fun at our Easter hub.
2. Outdoors: Dover Heights Coastal Boardwalk
After nearly three years of upgrades, the Dover Heights Coastal Boardwalk reopened this week with new viewing decks and platforms, seating and swathes of indigenous vegetation to boost biodiversity. The boardwalk is part of the 5km Federation Cliff Walk that winds around dramatic sandstone cliffs from Dover Heights to Watsons Bay, passing Macquarie Lighthouse, parklands and vast views of the Pacific Ocean.
With the weekend forecast looking hot, hot, hot, the classic Bondi to Coogee walk is likely to be busy, so opt for this lesser-trodden path. Admire the views and reward yourself with a swim at Camp Cove and lunch at Watsons Bay.
Where: Starts from Lancaster Rd, Dover Heights NSW 2030
3. Easter fun: Sydney Royal Easter Show
The biggest event of the month is already coming to an end. Don’t miss your chance to watch the woodchoppers, dog shows and sheep shows—or to milk a cow. Kids can also come face-to-face with dinosaurs and there’s VR for all the family at the Fever Pavilion. Oh, and don’t forget to pick up a showbag before you leave.
Never been before? Take a look at what our writer Isabelle thought about her first visit to the iconic show.
Where: 1 Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127.
When: daily until Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Price: adults $60, children $42.
4. Theatre: Circus of Illusion
Roll up! Roll up! The circus is in town for one day only. Sawdust, sequins and spectacular magic combine at the Circus of Illusion. Death-defying escapes will have you holding your breath, while mind-blowing illusions, mime and magic will have you asking “how do they do it?!” The ringmaster will lead you through the mystery and mayhem as showgirls fly overhead and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Sascha Williams takes risks in his rola bola act.
Where: State Theatre, 49 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000.
When: Saturday, April 19.
How much: adult $69, child $59, family of four $54.75 per person.
5. Nightlife: Darlo Night Market
On the third Saturday of each month, Darlinghurst Road is transformed as the sunsets. The street is lined with stalls selling street food and other goodies while live music provides the soundtrack. It’s ideal for a relaxed Saturday evening or for fuelling up before a big night out. It’s free entry and open to all, dogs included.
Where: 120 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW 2010.
When: Saturday, April 19 from 4pm to 9pm
Price: Free.
6. Sydney staple: Ocean pools
Make sure you lather on the suncream this weekend as the summer heat is predicted to return. Temps are set to soar to 29 degrees on Sunday. It calls for just one thing: a day by the water. You could go directly to the beach but, if you don’t want to be finding sand long into next week, try one of the city’s ocean pools.
Bronte Baths is back up and running after sustaining some damage in the recent swell, while Bondi Icebergs expects to reopen on Good Friday. Murray Rose Pool in Double Bay or the whimsically named Fairy Bower Pool in Manly are other picture-perfect hangouts.
Check our guide to Sydney’s best ocean pools to find your perfect pool.
6. Family time: Nocturnal
If you’re taking a trip out to the Blue Mountains for the long weekend, make sure to visit Scenic World’s answer to Vivid’s Light Walk. Glide across the valley on the Scenic Skyway at sunset before taking the world’s steepest railway down to the rainforest walkway. For just five weeks, holograms, light installations and ambient soundscapes bring the valley to life at night. This limited-time experience is great for all ages and only has three weeks remaining.
Where: Scenic World, Katoomba NSW 2780.
When: selected dates until May 11.
Price: adults from $54.90, children from $40.90.
7. Art: Ocean Photographer of the Year
Admire the beauty of our blue planet at the Australian National Maritime Museum, where 118 extraordinary images are being exhibited in the annual photography competition display. Photographers from across the world enter to be in with a chance of winning one of the coveted prizes. From surfers duck-diving beneath waves to a seagull catching a ride on a sea turtle’s shell, the beauty of the ocean and its wildlife is put under the spotlight. It closes next weekend so catch it before it disappears.
Where: Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000.
When: Daily 10am-4pm until Sunday, April 27.
Price: Adult $35, child $25, family of four $89.
8. Sport: Sydney Swans home game
AFL fans will swarm to Moore Park on Easter Sunday as the Swans take on Port Adelaide at Sydney Cricket Ground. After three away games, they’re on home turf for round six. With first bounce at 3:20pm, making it a perfectly family-friendly match day. Finish up your Easter scavenger hunt and then hop on the Light Rail from Central Station to get to the game in time. Or, arrive early to check out the brand-new Peter Weinert Museum.
Where: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, NSW 2021
When: Sunday, April 20 from 3:20pm.
Price: From $64.
9. Out of town: Newcastle Food Month
Just 2 hours north of Sydney, Newcastle is Australia’s second oldest city that offers rich history, art, cool cafés and beautiful beaches. Back for its fifth year, the city’s celebration of all things foodie has already served three weeks of events. During the Easter Weekend, Icky Sticky Patisserie and Ms Mary at Crystalbrook Kingsley are teaming up to offer a decadent two-hour high tea experience (Friday-Sunday), while an exclusive five-course Nose-to-Tail Dinner will be served at Sprout Dining (Friday, April 18, 5:30pm-9:30pm; $85).
If you’re not already planning a long weekend getaway, loosen the belt and take the trip north for this month-long foodie festival.
Where: Newcastle, NSW.
When: April 16-20, 23-27 and 30.
Check times and prices at newcastlefoodmonth.com.au
10. Experience: Sydney Comedy Festival
New South Wales is about to be brought to side-splitting laughter as the state’s biggest comedy event makes its comeback. Opening on Easter Monday, the first event available is Titanique, the hilarious musical inspired by the Oscar-winning film with added input from Celine Dion. Board the Ship of Dreams at The Grand Electric on Friday, Saturday or Sunday this weekend.
The rest of the Comedy Festival really starts with the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at Enmore Theatre and Concourse Chatswood on Tuesday, April 22. Remember: you have until 11:59pm on Wednesday, April 16 to enter our competition to WIN a double pass to the Festival Gala.
Where: citywide.
When: April 21 until May 11 2025.
Price: very per show.
11. Nightlife: Easter Pub Crawl
The partygoers amongst us won’t be short of options this weekend, as many Sydneysiders take advantage of the extra days recovery. Get involved with revellers as a party host takes you to four bars and clubs in Sydney CBD. Starting at World Square Bar, you’ll get express entry to four venues, four free drinks (one per venue), and heaps of other freebies (pizza, LED bunny ears, Easter eggs and other sweets). It finishes at Side Bar in Haymarket.
Where: World Square Bar, 644 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
When: Saturday, April 19 from 8pm to Sunday 20 April 3am; Sunday, April 20 from 8pm to Monday, April 21 3am.
Price: $35.
12. Party: Blackwood Bondi’s 3rd birthday
The Bondi café/restaurant/bar of the Cronulla institution celebrates its third birthday this weekend. Join the party at the Community Block Party which will be on the green outside the restaurant. Hop along for Easter fun, sweet treats, kids’ activities and a birthday happy hour. They’ve collaborated with Bite Cookie to create a pistachio-filled treat especially for the day too.
Where: Shop 3, 87-89 Glenayr Ave, Bondi Beach NSW 2026.
When: Saturday, April 19 at 8:30am until 1pm.
13. Family fun: Taronga Zoo
Take one of the world’s most scenic ferry journeys from Circular Quay across to Taronga for an unbeatable day out with the family. There are new arrivals to say hello to, including koala joeys and a seal pup, and the Amphibian & Reptile Experience is open for visitors too. Take older kids on the Wild Ropes treetop course and don’t miss the daily lion keeper talks at 11am, where you’ll hear an expert’s insights to Maya and Ato’s family, with five growing cubs Khari, Luzzuko, Malika, Zuri and Ayanna.
Where: Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088.
When: daily 9:30am-5pm.
Price: adult from $47.70, child from $27.90. Save up to 20 per cent when booking online.
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