Autumn arrives in Sydney in April, bringing with it school holidays, Easter celebrations, and the commemoration of Anzac Day. Many Sydneysiders will have time off work, making it a popular time for activities and events. While the temperatures begin to cool, and rain is possible, there’s still plenty to enjoy both indoors and out.
Families looking for ways to entertain the kids can check out our guide to autumn School holiday activities.
Average Temperatures: 23-15°C (73-59°F). While weather can vary, April typically offers a mix of sunny and cloudy days.
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Major Events this month
Key events in April are:
- The Royal Easter Show – 11 – 22 April 2025
- Sydney Family Show –
- Sydney Comedy Festival
- Anzac Day – 25 April
See our full list of Easter Events here
The Royal Easter Show
Since 1823 farmers have been bringing the country to town for the Royal Agricultural Show a two-week agricultural affair held at the Sydney Olympic Park.
The show awards over 15,000 trophies for everything from livestock and farm skills to photography and cake decorating.
Enjoy seeing the baby farm animals, sample produce from around the state, play all the old-school sideshow games, and then head to the stadium for precision driving and the nightly fireworks show.
When: 11- 22 April 2025
Where: Sydney Olympic Park l Cost: $41 approx.
More: Find out everything about the show here.
See our full list of Easter Events here
Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show
The Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show returns to the Entertainment Quarter this April, promising fun for the whole family. Enjoy appearances by Paw Patrol (April 12-22) and Bluey & Bingo (April 23-27), plus dog-themed events like Dachshund Day and Woofest.
Thrill-seekers can enjoy BMX freestyle shows and classic carnival rides, while younger children can explore the Easter Basket Zone. Don’t miss the traditional sideshow games, animal experiences, and showbags.
When: April 12-27, 2025
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Cost: Child (3-15yrs) $15, Adult (16+) $30, Family (4 people) $75 (entry only)
Anzac Day
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand to commemorate Australians and New Zealanders service people who have served their country.
Dawn Services are held in every town across the country, with the biggest one being in Martin Place. If you get the opportunity to attend, I highly recommend it.
Breakfast and a parade through the city streets follow the service. Once the official ceremony is complete, everyone hit the pub to try their luck at Two-Up.
When: 25th April
Where: Martin Place and George St Sydney
More: Find out more about Anzac Day here
Festivals, Fairs and Markets
Lifeline Art Show North Sydney
The inaugural Lifeline Art Show brings together local and emerging artists in support of mental health services. Judged by Damien Minton, the exhibition features multiple prize categories including a $1,500 Established Artist Prize and People’s Choice Award.
The event opens with a special preview night featuring an art auction, followed by six days of general exhibition. Art lovers and collectors can purchase works both at the venue and through online sales, with artists receiving a portion of sales while supporting this vital community cause.
When: Opening Night: 3 April, 6pm-9pm, Exhibition: 4-9 April 2025, 11am-6pm
Where: Fred Hutley Hall, North Sydney Council Chambers, 200 Miller Street
More: www.lifelineh2hsydney.org.au/attend-events/lifeline-art-show-north-sydney
Sunset Series: April Concert
The popular Sunset Series returns to St Leonards Park with an indie-inspired afternoon of free music. Catch acclaimed instrumental group GODTET performing their unique blend of jazz, psychedelia, and improvisation, with support from BlauHaus delivering live-looped acid jazz and funk. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy family-friendly activities, creative workshops, and community fun.
When: Sunday, April 13, 2025, 2 pm – 6 pm
Where: St Leonards Park, North Sydney
Cost: Free
Musicals, Opera and Theatre
Guys & Dolls Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
Experience the glitz and glamour of 1950s Manhattan with a unique Sydney twist. Guys & Dolls comes to life on a spectacular harbour-side stage, complete with showgirls, gamblers, and unforgettable musical numbers.
Follow the intertwining stories of Sky Masterson, the high-rolling gambler who bets on love with missionary Sarah Brown, and Miss Adelaide, longing for her fiancé to finally tie the knot. Enjoy classic songs like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” against the breathtaking backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
When: 1-20 April 2025
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens
Cost: Tickets available here
Big Girls Don’t Cry
A vibrant new play by Gumbaynggirr/Wiradjuri playwright Dalara Williams set in 1966 Redfern. Three young women prepare for the Deb Ball against a backdrop of social change, police harassment and the Freedom Rides.
Stars Megan Wilding, Stephanie Somerville and Williams herself in this celebration of Black women who led the way.
When: April 5-27, 2025
Where: Belvoir St Theatre (Upstairs), Surry Hills
Cost: $41-97
The Glass Menagerie
Experience the poignant fragility of family bonds in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie. Amanda Wingfield, clinging to faded memories of a glamorous past, struggles with the realities of her present life alongside her two adult children.
Directed by Shaun Rennie (Suddenly Last Summer), and starring Blazey Best and Laurence Boxhall, this production offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century’s most powerful plays.
When: Through 26 April 2025
Where: Ensemble Theatre, McDougall Street, Kirribilli
Glass Child
Queensland’s The Farm presents this tender dance-theatre work exploring the unique bond between siblings Kayah, who has Down syndrome, and Maitreyah Guenther.
Through movement and storytelling, the creators share their deeply personal journey of family, understanding and love.
When: 9-16 April 2025
Where: Seymour Centre, Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St Chippendale
See our guide to the April School Holiday events for theatre events for kids & young adults
Comedy, Music and Dance
Sydney Comedy Festival
Sydney Comedy Festival 2025 Celebrating 20 years of laughs with an all-star lineup including international acts Guy Montgomery, Jimeoin, and Danish newcomer Sofie Hagen, plus local favourites Melanie Bracewell (The Cheap Seats), Nazeem Hussain, Becky Lucas, and South African sensation Schalk Bezuidenhout.
When: 21 April to 18 May 2025
Where: Enmore Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Concourse Theatre, Joan Sullivan Performing Arts Centre and Bondi Pavilion
Somos
Sydney Dance Company’s 2025 season opens with Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela’s acclaimed Somos. This powerful work, meaning “we are” in Spanish, features evocative solos, duets, and trios imbued with Spanish essence.
Inspired by Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, Somos features a soundtrack of iconic Hispanic women artists. After a sold-out Sydney premiere and Melbourne run, Somos returns to Sydney with new music and choreography. Experience the intimate performance in the round at the Neilson Studio, complete with pre- and post-show tapas at Bar Boca.
When: 27 March – 6 April 2025
Where: Sydney Dance Company’s Neilson Studio
Cost: From $42 (under 20) to $88
Sydney Chamber Choir Performs Fauré’s Requiem
Experience the warmth and wonder of choral music as the Sydney Chamber Choir performs Fauré’s sublime Requiem at St. James’ Church.
Joined by soloists Angela Brun (soprano) and Andrew O’Connor (baritone), and featuring organist Thomas Wilson on the newly installed Dobson organ, the concert also includes works by Mendelssohn and Australian composer Brooke Shelley.
When: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 5pm
Where: St James’ Church, 173 King Street, Sydney
Cost: From $30 under 30 years – $45-85 for adults
ALL EARS Deep Listening Series
Experience iconic albums in full through state-of-the-art Sonos sound systems at Inner West breweries. This immersive listening experience, curated by DJ Andrew Levins, showcases classic albums played uninterrupted on high-fidelity sound systems.
April features:
- April 3: Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’ at Wayward Brewing Co
- April 10: Mulatu Astatke’s ‘Mulatu of Ethiopia’ at Wildflower Brewing & Blending
Each session includes a welcome drink and snack, with the evening flowing into curated genre-specific selections and special guest requests.
When: April 3 & 10, 2025
Where: Wayward Brewing Co, Camperdown & Wildflower Brewing & Blending, Marrickville
Cost: $40 (includes welcome drink and snack)
That’s Two, Thank You Dance Festival
FORM Dance Projects presents their inaugural two-week dance festival celebrating the art of the duet. The festival features five shows showcasing Australia and New Zealand’s finest contemporary dance artists, including Helpmann award-winner Sara Black, Omer Backley-Astrachan, Jana Castillo, and Lucky Lartey.
The festival concludes with DUELS, a duet dance competition connected to the Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition.
When: March 28 – April 5, 2025
Where: Lennox Theatre, Riverside Theatres, Corner Church & Market St, Parramatta
Cost: 1 Show $50 | 2 Shows $80 | 3 Shows $90 | 4 Shows $100 + Booking fee
Sonic Spaces: Eric Avery
The Ngiyampaa, Yuin and Gumbangirr violinist and vocalist performs haunting compositions in language, blending classical training with custodial songs in this intimate heritage setting.
When: Friday, April 4, 2025
Where: Hyde Park Barracks Hammock Room Queens Square, Macquarie Street
Cost: $55 General $44 Members
Film Festivals
Fantastic Film Festival Australia
The Festival’s 27 features offer a unique blend of animation, magical realism, horror, and more. Special events such as Q&A screenings, live performances, a world-first scratch-and-sniff screening, music video blind dates, and nude sessions make this program the Festival’s biggest yet.
When: TBC 2025
Where: Sydney: Ritz Cinemas, Randwick
Wansolwana Film Series
A special film series celebrating leading Pasifika women in cinema returns to the Australian Museum this April. Following its successful International Women’s Day debut in March, these compelling stories from the South Pacific continue to captivate audiences.
The series features acclaimed films including “The Mountain” (2024), directed by Rachel House, following a young Māori girl’s spiritual journey, and “Vai” (2019), a groundbreaking collaboration between nine female Pacific filmmakers shot across seven Pacific nations.
Visitors can also explore the museum’s Pasifika Gallery, Wansolwana (One Salt Ocean), on Level 2, featuring exhibits on Pasifika culture and traditions.
When: April 6-7, 2025, 10:30am – 4:15pm
Where: Australian Museum Theatre, Upper Ground
Cost: Free (registration required)
Art, Exhibitions and Workshops
World Press Photo Exhibition
One of the most popular exhibitions staged at the State Library each year the annual World Press Photo Contest is a globally acclaimed exhibition showcasing the pinnacle of photojournalism and documentary photography from the past year.
Celebrating excellence in storytelling through imagery, the spotlight shines brightly on two Australians making waves in the Southeast Asia and Oceania region: Eddie Jim, a standout in the Singles category, and Aletheia Casey, making her mark in the Open Format category.
When: Sat, 23 November 2024 to Sun, 27 April 2025
Where: State Library NSW, Macquarie Street Sydney I Free
Family Sunday: Music in Art
The State Library hosts a special family event featuring beloved kids’ band The Vegetable Plot performing live in the Paintings Gallery. After the concert, children can participate in art-making activities inspired by music with an art educator.
When: Sunday, April 6, 2025, 10 am – 12:30 pm
Where: State Library NSW, Paintings Gallery
Cost: Children $10, Accompanying Adults Free
24th Dobell Drawing Prize
Australia’s prestigious drawing prize showcases 56 contemporary artists competing for $30,000. Features innovative approaches to drawing selected by judges Vernon Ah Kee, Paula Latos-Valier AM and Dr Yolunda Hickman.
When: April 11 – June 21, 2025 Opening/Winner Announcement: April 10, 2025
Where: NAS Galleries, National Art School,, 156 Forbes St, Darlinghurst
Cost: Free
Food and Drink Events
Ramadan Iftar Feast with Gourmet Safaris
Experience the warmth and tradition of a Lebanese family Iftar during Ramadan. Join the renowned Afiouny family at Café Levant for an intimate evening of cultural exchange and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, hosted by award-winning food tour company Gourmet Safaris.
The multi-generational Afiouny family, whose culinary heritage spans back to 1925 in Lebanon, will share their cherished Ramadan traditions and stories while guests enjoy a feast of traditional dishes.
When: Saturday, April 13, 2025, 7:00pm sharp (seated by sunset)
Where: Café Levant, 331 Waterloo Rd, Greenacre
Cost: $120 per person
Bookings: Essential Note: This is a special one-night-only event with limited seating.
Sports and Outdoor Events
Women’s A-League Semi Final
The much-anticipated Liberty Women’s A-League semi finals kick off in Sydney on Saturday, April 21 and will reach the pinnacle with the Grand Final on Sunday, April 30.
It’s a landmark year for women’s football, and soon our Matildas will take on the world, so this is something to celebrate!
When: 21 April & 28 April
Where: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta, NSW
NSW Regional Events in April
Camden City Show
A weekend of country show fun that is run entirely by volunteers. Camden is just one hour from Sydney and the Camden show offers your perfect change to experience a couple of days of good old fashioned fun!
When: 4-5 April 2025
Where: Camden Showground
Cost: Tickets from $8-32
Don’t forget to check our Easter guide for more ideas for enjoying the Easter long weekend.
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