September heralds the beginning of spring and after a few quiet months where we all tend to hide indoors, the events start coming thick and fast. People are happy to be out and about again enjoying the slightly warmer weather. It’s one of the nicest months of the year. It is also the official beginning of the swimming season, but only the bravest locals hit the water before October.

September is a very affordable time to visit. Prices for accommodation and flights rise the week before the school holidays begin.

The Spring school holidays are from Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October 2024

If you are visiting Sydney in late September, book ahead for the best rates as September is also finals season for winter sports, including the Australian Rugby League and AFL competitions. Perhaps make the most of this and grab a chance to watch a game. Attending a footy final in Australia is a great cultural experience.

Average Temperatures: 21-11°C (50-68 °F) While each year varies last September saw only four days of rain.

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Major September Events in Sydney

Sydney Fringe Festival

The Sydney Fringe Festival returns this September with an extraordinary lineup of over 400 events across theatre, music, comedy, dance, visual art, circus, and cabaret.

This year’s festival features headline performances by the triple Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, an expanded takeover of The Rocks for the vibrant Sydney Fringe Sideshow, and the festival’s first-ever Queer Hub at Qtopia Sydney, spotlighting LGBTQIA+ storytellers.

Sydney Fringe Festival has created four distinct precincts—Inner West, Central, Eastern, and Greater Sydney. We have included more of these events below.

When: 1 – 30 September 2024
Where: Various locations across Sydney, including Inner West, Central, Eastern, and Greater Sydney Precincts
Cost: varies from $12 up More info on the official site

Queer Hub at Qtopia Sydney

This year, Sydney Fringe Festival proudly introduces the Queer Hub at Qtopia Sydney, presented by QNews. This vibrant new hub celebrates LGBTQIA+ storytellers, featuring an exciting lineup of both international and local artists.

Highlights include MONSTER by Melbourne cabaret star Florian Wild, a show that blends drag, debauchery, powerhouse vocals, and quickfire standup. Also featured is A Shark Ate My Penis: A History Of Boys Like Me, a one-person musical comedy by trans musician and actor Laser Webber, offering a humorous and insightful look at the history of trans men.

When: 5-28 September, 2024
Where: Qtopia Sydney 134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney
Cost: Ticket prices vary; tickets are available now.

Festival of the Winds

Festival of the Winds, one of Sydney’s most-loved and colourful festivals, is back bigger and better than ever in the new Bondi Pavilion and surrounds.

Check out for all-day entertainment on two stages, children’s activities, kite-making workshops, food and kite stalls, and of course amazing kite displays on Bondi Beach. 

Your MC for the event is MC Costa Georgiadis and there will be performances from:

• UNSW Balinese Gamelan Suwitra Jaya – traditional Balinese music
• Te Aranganui – Contemporary and traditional music from New Zealand
• Ganathipan- a global musical journey
• Stiff Gins – a unique blend of harmonies, stories and soul
• Mucho Mambo – 14-piece Latin Big Band features Australia’s best Latin and Jazz musicians.

An all-inclusive event for young, old and everyone in between, come along and celebrate Spring in Bondi.

When: 12 September 11am-4pm
Where: Bondi Pavilion Park and Beach

Festivals, Fairs and Markets

Moon Festival at Darling Square

A Celebration of Gratitude and Connection

Darling Square will come alive this month with the vibrant celebration of the Moon Festival, a two-week event honoring gratitude, family, and friends.

This Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most significant holidays in Asia, will be marked by a stunning lantern installation, live music, illuminated lion dancing, free kids’ activities, and special food and drink offerings.

Throughout the festival, over 20 food retailers at Darling Square will create exclusive Moon Festival-themed menu items.

Families can enjoy KIDS EAT FREE Sundays at Auvers Dining

Highlights include:

• Gelato Messina’s limited-edition mooncake gelato
• IIKO Mazesoba’s tsukimi-inspired dishes
• Lilong by Taste of Shanghai has golden puff pastry mooncakes with white lotus seed paste and salted egg yolk, red bean paste, abalone and pork fillings.

Don’t miss the acrobatic LED lion dancing lighting up the nights on 7, 14, and 17 September, along with live music every Friday and Saturday evening. Free family-friendly activities such as mooncake clay-making workshops and face painting will also take place every Saturday.

Capture the magic of the festival by taking a photo among the colorful lanterns and tagging #dsqmoonfestival for a chance to win a $500 Darling Square gift voucher.

When: 6 September – 22 September
Where: Darling Square, Sydney
Cost: Free entry; special offers and food available for purchase

Power Up Festival – Explore White Bay Power Station

Sydney’s iconic White Bay Power Station will open its doors for the Power Up Festival, a FREE event celebrating the Inner West’s best in art, music, food, and drinks for 2 days this month.

This is a unique opportunity to explore the historic building and enjoy a lineup featuring over 100 artists and 200 musicians and performers.

Key Highlights:

• Friday, 20 September: Start your weekend with variety and fun! Enjoy the groovy, worldbeat sounds of Azadoota and be mesmerized by enchanting circus acts, magic, and cabaret from Electrify Cabaret by night.
  
• Saturday, 21 September: For indie and rock music lovers, Saturday is packed with acoustic classics from four-time ARIA award-winning singer/songwriter Josh Pyke, extraordinary acrobatic choreography by Legs on the Wall, and much more.
  
• Sunday, 22 September: Perfect for families, Sunday features Meet The Orchestra babies proms sessions by the Sydney Youth Orchestra and vibrant sounds from the Inner West Community Band in the Boiler Room.

In addition to the entertainment, indulge in delicious food and drinks from local favorites like Mary’s, Mapo Gelato, and White Bay Brewery.

Don’t miss the free Behind the Scenes Heritage Tours and Community Engagement Tours, where you can learn about the building’s fascinating history.

When: 20 -22 Sept. 2024, 10:30am-9:30pm (6pm on Sunday)
Where: White Bay Power Station, Sydney
Cost: Free entry, for tour registrations and more details, visit the event website.

St Ives Food and Wine Festival 2024

Get ready for a bigger and better celebration of delicious food, tantalising wine and family fun! This spectacular spring event attracts visitors from near and far thanks to its stellar showcase of over 50 food, wine and lifestyle stalls and an awesome line-up of entertainment for the young to the young at heart!

Get ready for a bigger and better celebration of delicious food, tantalising wine and family fun!

When: Sunday, 22 September 2024
Where: St Ives Village Green, Memorial Avenue St Ives
Check their website for more details

Real Festival 2024 – Penrith

One of Penrith’s favorite family-friendly events is back! Nestled along the picturesque banks of the Nepean River, the Real Festival 2024 promises a weekend full of fun and excitement.

This free event features a jam-packed program, including the hugely popular open-air Roller Rink by Busways, interactive art installations, arcade games, and captivating performances. Visitors can also enjoy hands-on workshops, on-water activities, and a bustling marketplace with unique handcrafted goods. The festival will also offer a drool-worthy lineup of food trucks, a pop-up Festival bar, and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained.

When: 20-21 September 2024: Fri. 4pm-10pm, Sat. Noon-10pm
Where: Tench Reserve, Nepean River, Penrith
Cost: Free

Glebe Artisan Market

Artisans Market Glebe features over 60 stalls offering original handmade products. Nothing is mass-produced.

You will find everything from fashion and ceramics to jewellery and homewares. This quarterly market is in its fourth year, and it’s a great chance to find some original Christmas gifts or souvenirs. As well as checking out the goods and talking to the stallholders, you can relax and listen to live music.

When: 14 September, 10am-3pm
Where: Foley Park, corner of Bridge Road and Glebe Point Road

The Big Design Market Sydney

Australia’s ultimate shopping destination is back – bigger, bolder and brighter than ever where there will be over 200 stallholders & delicious food & drink experiences. Expect a fresh lineup of boutique homewares, handmade ceramics, limited-edition art prints, Australian-made fashion, unique jewellery, stationery and much more.

Plus, for the first time, there’ll be a fashion parade showcasing gorgeous pieces from our apparel brands which you definitely won’t want to miss!

When: 20-22 September, 10am-5pm (11am to 8pm on Friday)
Where: Carriageworks, Wilson St, Eveleigh
Cost: Adults: $6, Kids (0-12 yrs) free tickets online at here or at the door.  

Watson’s Bay Spring Market

This annual spring market held at one of the city’s most beautiful harbour locations features over 100 stalls selling handmade homewares, art, and clothing for the whole family, even your pets!

Plenty of Christmas gift ideas including candles, skincare products, gifts, wrapping paper and gourmet food.

When: 15 September, 10am-3pm
Where: Robinson Park, Watson’s Bay (right next to the ferry wharf)

While you are there take a walk out to the lighthouse for some of the finest views in the city.

The Makers and Shakers Market

Support local creators at the Spring Makers and Shakers market. Over 120 stalls of slow fashion, homewares, food and best of all, it is all Australian Made!

When: 26-27 October
Where: White Bay Cruise Terminal
Cost: $5 for adults, $2 for kids, and no pets allowed – More info on the event site

Musicals, Opera, and Theatre

Frankenstein

Following a sold-out season at QPAC, critics have described this production of Frankenstein as “a hauntingly captivating masterpiece” (The Fame Reporter) that merges cutting-edge technology with masterful storytelling to bring Mary Shelley’s iconic tale to life.

In this faithful retelling, witness Victor Frankenstein, a driven young scientist, as he explores the limits of scientific and moral boundaries to create life from death. Shunned by society and tormented by rage, his creation becomes a force that threatens to destroy everything Frankenstein holds dear. The consequences of playing God unfold in this gripping narrative.

When: 28 September to 13 October
Where: Theatre Royal Sydney
Tickets: From $69-169

Unwrapped

Featuring 14 works, including 11 new commissions, from over 20 cutting-edge independent Australian artists and technologists, this spring’s UnWrapped series at the Sydney Opera House promises to be an extraordinary showcase of creativity and innovation.

The season explores notions of identity, artistic ownership, and concepts of time through multidisciplinary mediums spanning film, dance, performance, AI-generated choreography, music, and installation.

• Auto-Tune, Studio (4-7 September): Mark Rogers and reperformance collective present a ‘gig theatre’ work through the eyes of a teenage Silverchair fan.
• Tender, Western Foyers (6-15 September): An anthology of four immersive documentaries examining Western Sydney-based stigma and stereotypes.
• Shortwave, Studio (8 September): New short films from Australian interdisciplinary artists exploring themes of resistance, reclamation, and renewal.
• Plagiary, Studio (12-14 September): A live performance experiment by Alisdair McIndoe and Sam Mcglip, featuring AI-delivered choreography.
• New Mountain, Studio (15 September): A large-scale, real-time video work by Rachel Peachey and Paul Mosig, with a live soundtrack exploring human and environmental relationships.

When: 4-15 September 2024
Where: Various venues, Sydney Opera House   
Tickets: From $25 + $8.95 booking fee

Seventeen

After almost a decade since its premiere at Belvoir, Seventeen is returning to Sydney for a much-anticipated revival at the Seymour Centre. This hilarious and nostalgic play, written by Matthew Whittet, takes place in a playground on the night after the last day of school. A group of seventeen-year-old friends gather to celebrate, get drunk, spill secrets, confess love, and take a giant leap into the unknown.

In a unique theatrical twist, all roles are performed by older actors who were seventeen many years ago, offering them the chance to relive the vitality, hilarity, love, and fear of the future that comes with being on the cusp of adulthood.

The all-star Australian cast includes Di Smith, Katrina Foster, Di Adams, Noel Hodda, Peter Kowitz, and Colin Moody, under the direction of Mary-Anne Gifford.

When: 27th Sept. – 19th Oct. 2024, 7:30pm (+2pm on Saturday)
Where: Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre, Chippendale
Tickets: Full $54 / Concession $44 / Previews $36 / Under 35s, Groups 8+ $36
Bookings: online or call (02) 7255 1561

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Step into the mind of Christopher, a fifteen-year-old with an extraordinary gift for mathematics and a unique way of seeing the world, in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. When Mrs. Shears’ dog is found dead in the yard with a garden fork in its neck, Christopher becomes the prime suspect. But he’s determined to solve the mystery himself, leading him on an unpredictable journey.

This gripping and heartfelt play will take you deep into Christopher’s world, offering a powerful exploration of his experiences and challenges.

When: 17th August  – 22nd September 2024
Where: Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills
Cost: Tickets range from $39 to $95 direct from Belvoir St Theatre

The Queens Nanny

Timed perfectly for the royal visit by King Charles and Camilla in October, The Queen’s Nanny, is a play inspired by historical events. A royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy drama.

Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford adored her job as governess to Princesses Lilibet and Margaret Rose… until she was ostracised without warning, despite dedicating the best part of her life to raising, educating and caring for the young royals. The reason? A tell-all memoir.

When: 5 September – 12 October
Where: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli
Tickets: $43-95 from the theatre

27 Club Live

Musical an Dance

The biggest music show of the Adelaide Fringe is coming to Sydney for the first time! Rock the night away with the high-octane music extravaganza 27 Club LIVE as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival. We sent along one of the team and got glowing reports back! If you love live music and getting up on your feet don’t miss this one!

Celebrate the electrifying music and lore of legendary artists Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, and Jimi Hendrix. This spectacular show features performances by many of Australia’s top rock icons, including Sarah McLeod (The Superjesus), Kevin Mitchell (Jebediah), Carla Lippis (Mondo Psycho), Dusty Lee Stephensen (Wanderers), Justin Burford (End of Fashion, Rock of Ages), Virginia Lillye (The Voice), and Bek Jensen.

When: 30 August – 29 September
Where: Sydney Spiegeltent, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney
Tickets: $59-79

Night at the Barracks

Find yourself captivated once more by some of the biggest names in music set against this mesmerising backdrop steeped in history and natural beauty, perched high above Sydney Harbour in Manly. A premium open-air experience like no other!

When: 13 September – 16 October 2024
Where: The Barracks Precinct, North Head Sanctuary, Manly
Cost: from $79. More details here.

Twofold – Sydney Dance Company

Experience a monumental double bill with Sydney Dance Company’s Twofold, featuring the return of Rafael Bonachela’s beloved Impermanence and a new work, Love Lock, by renowned choreographer Melanie Lane.

Impermanence
A visceral and thrilling exploration of the juxtaposition of beauty and devastation, Rafael Bonachela’s critically acclaimed Impermanence features an evocative score by Grammy Award-winning Bryce Dessner, performed in association with the Australian String Quartet.

Love Lock
What does the future of Folk Dance look like? Love Lock re-imagines this art form, absorbing the complex fabric of our diverse cultures, an accelerating world, and disappearing lands. Choreographed by renowned artist Melanie Lane, this dance draws upon collective experiences, celebrating the binding act of dance to move, warn, and empower us.

When: 18-28 September 2024
Where: Roslyn Packer Theatre Sydney

Eumeralla, A War Requiem for Peace by Deborah Cheetham

Sung entirely in the ancient dialects of the Gunditjmara people by massed choirs including the voices of Dhungala Children’s Choir and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, this milestone work commemorates the lives lost during the little-known Eumeralla Resistance Wars.

This will be the Sydney premiere. 

When: Wed 11 September – 7.00pm
Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: From $40*, conc. *A booking fee of $8.95 per transaction.

In the Steps of Bach – The Road to Lübeck

Join Bach Akademie Australia for a captivating musical journey tracing the footsteps of a young J.S. Bach on his legendary 400-kilometre trek from Arnstadt to Lübeck in 1705. Featuring three of Australia’s finest musicians—organist Marko Sever, Bass Baritone Andrew O’Connor, and Countertenor Russell Harcourt.

The program will include works by Johann Christoph Bach, Pachelbel, Nicholas Bruhns, Georg Böhm, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach, showcasing the profound influence these composers had on the young Bach’s development as a musician.

When: Friday, 20 Sept. 7:30pm (Sydney) , Sunday, 22 Sept. 2:30pm (Newcastle)
Where: St James’ Church, Sydney and Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle

Karen Gomyo Performs Dvořák’s Violin Concerto 

Stunning Canadian violinist Karen Gomyo, ‘a first-rate artist of real musical command, vitality, brilliance and intensity’ (The Chicago Tribune), will be joining the SSO during her Australian tour.

For the first time since 2015, Australian Daniel Carter returns to the Sydney Symphony to conduct this gorgeous concert. 

When: Sat 14 Sept. 2.00pm & Sun 15 Sept. 4.30pm
Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: From $45*, conc. available. *A booking fee $8.95 applies per transaction.

Donald Runnicles conducts the Duruflé Requiem  

This will be the first time the Sydney Symphony will perform Duruflé’s Requiem, an undisputed masterpiece of the choral repertoire.

Paired with Debussy’s exquisite Nocturnes and La Damoiselle élue, sung by Australian soprano Anna Dowsley, audiences will be swept away by a program of evocative French music. 

When: Friday 20 & Saturday 21 September, 7pm
Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: From $72*, conc. available. *A booking fee $8.95 applies per transaction.

 Donald Runnicles Conducts Mahler’s Fourth Symphony 

SSO’s Principal Guest conductor Donald Runnicles will conduct one of Mahler’s best-loved and most frequently played works. Making her Sydney debut will be Ying Fang, Principal Soprano at the Metropolitan Opera, with a voice ‘that can stop time, pure and rich and open and consummately expressive’ (Financial Times). 

When: 25-28th September, 8pm ( +Thursday 1.30pm)
Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: Tickets $45, concessions available. A booking fee of $8.95 applies per transaction.

Titanique: NYC’s Must-See Musical Comedy

All aboard for NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion blends with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get Titanique, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit. This show turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.

Curious about what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night? Let Céline Dion enchant you with her wild take, recharting Titanic’s beloved moments and characters through her iconic song catalogue.

Featuring fierce powerhouse voices delivering show-stopping performances of hits like “My Heart Will Go On,” “All By Myself,” and “To Love You More.” Titanique offers a unique theatrical voyage bursting with nostalgia, heart, and campy chaos.

When: Limited season starting September 2024
Where: The Grand Electric, Sydney

Art and Exhibitions

Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive Expedition to Ancient Egypt

Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza as if you were really there. Step into the ancient world of Egypt like never before with Horizon of Khufu, a groundbreaking virtual reality experience making its Australian debut.

This meticulously crafted VR adventure takes you on a journey back 4,500 years to explore the iconic Great Pyramids of Egypt. With cutting-edge technology, you’ll soar over the Giza Necropolis, explore hidden chambers, and witness the majestic splendour of Ancient Egypt.

When: Opens Thursday 5 September and runs until the end of the year
Where: Fever Pavilion, Sydney Olympic Park
Cost: Tickets start at $27 per person, suitable for ages 8 and up.

Zahalkaworld – an artist’s archive

The National Art School (NAS) is excited to host a major survey exhibition of Anne Zahalka, one of Australia’s most esteemed photo-media artists.

Zahalka’s work, known for its critical and humorous approach, explores cultural and environmental tensions, reimagining familiar scenes to reflect on cultural diversity and the climate crisis.

The exhibition features 15 different series, studio ephemera, six NAS artworks, and five new pieces created between 2023-2024. Following its display at NAS, the exhibition will tour nationally.

When: 16 August – 19 October 2024
Where: NAS Gallery, National Art School, Forbes Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney

Sydney Contemporary

Australasia’s premier art fair returns to Carriageworks this September. Featuring over 90 leading galleries from across the region, visitors can explore thousands of artworks by more than 500 contemporary artists throughout the Carriageworks precinct.

Alongside gallery presentations, Sydney Contemporary offers daily performance art, installations, talks, workshops

When: 5-8 September 2024
Where: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

Explore Maritime History Aboard the MV Cape Don

The historic MV Cape Don, a lighthouse tender built in 1962, has reopened for tours at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability in Waverton.

This unique vessel, which played a key role in maintaining Australia’s coastal lighthouses, is now being restored as a museum and training ship by a dedicated team of volunteers.

Berthed at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability it is only a short walk from Waverton Station.

When: Sundays in September – 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm – some slots already booked.
Where: Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, Waverton
Cost: Book Your Tour Here

Oz Comic-Con

Oz Comic-Con caters to all, whether you identify as a Muggle, a Marshmallow, an Earper, a Jedi, a Whovian, or even if you’re completely unfamiliar with these terms. As long as you have a love for popular culture and enjoy a fun-filled day out, we have something exciting waiting for you!

When: 21-22 September 2024
Where: Sydney Showground

Thin Ice VR at the Australian Museum

Thin Ice VR is an immersive virtual reality experience following Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famed Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. This award-winning 22-minute film created by adventurer Tim Jarvis AM, uses advanced VR technology to bring Shackleton’s incredible journey to life.

This is your chance to experience the challenges Shackleton and his crew faced as their ship, Endurance, was trapped in Antarctic ice.

This VR film also showcases the current environmental changes in Antarctica, underscoring the immediate necessity for climate action. The exhibit was developed with the South Australian studio Monkeystack, supported by Torrens University Australia.

When: 6 July – 13 October 2024
Where: Australian Museum, Sydney
Cost: Included with museum entry

Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Discover the beauty, ferocity, and fragility of the natural world at the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPY) exhibition. This free exhibition, produced by the South Australian Museum, features over 95 finalist images selected from more than 2,882 submissions, showcasing the astonishing flora, fauna, and landscapes of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and New Guinea.

The exhibition includes categories such as Animals in Nature, Urban Animals, Landscape, Threatened Species, and more. Highlights include Matty Smith’s shot of courting male cuttlefish and Tom Owen Edmunds’s iPhone 11 photo of a green tree frog in a steel toilet bowl.

The overall winning image, My Country Burns, taken by NSW photographer Samuel Markham during the 2019 bushfires, also won the ‘Our Impact’ category.

When: 22 June – 13 October 2024
Where: Australian Museum
Cost: Exhibition free, Photography classes from $140- 4175

The Australian Museum is also offering Digital Wildlife Photography Workshops led by Angela Robertson-Buchanan. These interactive workshops cover foundational and advanced techniques in ethical wildlife photography and include sessions for both beginners and intermediate photographers.

Workshop Details:

• Beginner: 27 July, 7 & 8 September | 10:30am – 1:30pm
• Intermediate: 27 July, 7 & 8 September | 2:30pm – 5:30pm
• Cost: Members: $140, Adult: $175, Concession: $157.50

Film Festival

Sydney Underground Film Festival

Lots of good things happen at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville, and this 4-day festival is most certainly a good thing! The event will showcase the best of independent and alternative films from Australia and overseas.

Featuring a full-scale cinematic smorgasbord of must-see feature and documentary films from around the globe, exciting Australian premieres and unforgettable shorts and live events, this not-for-profit annual film festival is an integral part of Sydney’s film industry and screen culture.

When: 12-15 September 2024 – More on the official site
Where: Dendy Newtown, King St, Newtown

Martini and Movie Mondays – Celebrate Priscilla’s 30th Anniversary

Stoli vodka has partnered with Golden Age Cinema and Bar to present Martini and Movie Mondays, a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Enjoy a cinema ticket, two bespoke Stoli vodka martinis crafted by the legendary Ana Page, popcorn, and a choc top—all within an atmosphere that perfectly captures the vibrant spirit of Priscilla.

When: Monday 16, 23 and 30 September
Where: Golden Age Cinema & Bar, 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills
Cost: $50 per person (includes cinema ticket, two martinis, popcorn, and choc top)

Food and Drinks

Grape, Grain & Graze Festival 2024

Sip and sample your way through award-winning wines, beers, ciders, cheese, and fine foods from the 2024 Sydney Royal Wine, Dairy, and Fine Food Shows. Relax with live music, enjoy the grazing stations, and soak up the atmosphere of this premier boutique festival.

Your ticket includes:

• A take-home wine glass
• Unlimited* tastings of medal-winning wine, beer, and cider
• Grazing tables featuring award-winning cheese and charcuterie
• Live music and WSFM Silent Disco
• Access to the Sydney Royal Marketplace with more delicious products to try

Don’t miss out on this celebration of Australian-grown and produced excellence!

When: Saturday, 21st September
Where: Howie Pavilion, Sydney Showground, Olympic Park

Feast

This year’s Made in Sydney program at Sydney Fringe also includes the highly anticipated return of FEAST. Presented by Chinese-Australian writer, comedian, and food enthusiast Jennifer Wong, FEAST is a delicious blend of comedy and food culture that promises to delight audiences.

When: 19 September 2024
Where: Hurstville Entertainment Centre 

Five Dock “Little Italy” Food Tour

Discover one of Sydney’s original Italian Communities on this walking tour of Five Dock and discover their passion and taste their delicious products!

This is a great experience for locals or visitors to Sydney wanting to see a slice of everyday life.

When: Saturday 7 September 2024
Where: Meet in front of Fred Kelly Place, just back off Great North Road Five Dock
Tickets: $50 per person (includes one coffee and 4 tastings Book here

Botanica Gin & Spirits Journey

Get ready for a gin tasting like no other! Botanica Gin & Spirits Journey is a botanically inspired immersive experience coming to North Sydney this September.

Ticket holders can indulge in a 2-hour tasting session. Explore the rich flavors of native botanicals from Australia’s finest craft distillers, artisans, and makers while wandering through 150 meters of historically preserved tunnels and chambers. It’s an experience that engages all your senses!

When: 20 – 22 September 2024
Where: Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, North Sydney

Sports and Outdoors

Sydney Running Marathon

Run across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish at the Sydney Opera House. Join the fun at the Sydney Marathon, an event for all runners!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, there’s a distance for you. Choose from the Sydney Marathon, the 21.1k (formerly Half Marathon), the 10k (formerly Bridge Run), or the Family Run 3.5k. Experience the thrill of finishing at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

When: Sunday 17 September
Where: Bradfield Park Alfred Street South, Milsons Point
Cost: $125pp More details here

Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney

The course is set at the base of the stunning Blue Mountains and features the iconic Penrith Lakes for the swim, located at the International Regatta Centre. The bike route offers breathtaking views of the Nepean River and the Blue Mountains. The run course circles the renowned Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), providing a scenic and memorable experience for all participants.

When: 22 September 2024
Where: Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh
More Info here 

Regional Events

Tulip Time

Experience a burst of colours and floral enchantment at the Tulip Time Festival in the Southern Highlands. The focus of Tulip Time is the spectacular display of 80,000 mass-planted tulips. The breathtaking display of colours and designs is based on a bright spring theme.

Tulip Time will feature daily entertainment, popular food and market stalls, along with the Country Women’s Association (CWA) homemade scones and sandwiches to raise funds for their wonderful community organisation.

When: 13 Sep – 30 Sep 2024
Where: Corbett Gardens, Bendooley Street, Bowral

WILDER TIMES: Arthur Boyd and the Mid-1980s Landscape

Bundanon unveils WILDER TIMES: Arthur Boyd and the Mid-1980s Landscape, a major new exhibition featuring over 60 works by more than 25 Australian artists that offers a glimpse into Australia’s cultural dynamism during the mid-1980s.

Central to the exhibition is Arthur Boyd’s renowned 1984 commission of fourteen landscape paintings, now reunited with the Shoalhaven landscape that inspired them. These monumental works are displayed alongside other significant pieces that explore themes of landscape, land ownership, and environmental protection.

When: Now until 13 October 2024
Where: Bundanon Art Museum, Bundanon Trust, New South Wales
Cost: Ticket prices vary; tickets are available now.

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