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This weekend is set to be an exciting one and we’re here with ideas to help you make the most of it. This weekend brings with it excellent markets, musicals and winter festivals around the city. Highlights include an immersive event called Creatures of Australia, the terrifying show The Woman in Black and Mould Cheese Festival. Here are all the best things to do in Sydney this long weekend.
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Are you looking for something memorable to do? From immersive events to theatre productions and more, here are some of the most exciting events happening in Sydney this week.
1. See some fascinating Creatures of Australia up close
A brand new immersive experience called Creatures of Australia has landed in Sydney and it will bring you up close to some of Australia’s most magnificent wildlife. See life-size projections of adorable Aussie animals, hear from caretakers and zoologists, go on an immersive wild walk and much more in this interactive event. Get your tickets.
2. Prepare to be thrilled and terrified at The Woman in Black
Showing at Sydney Theatre Royal until August 17, The Woman in Black promises to leave you utterly speechless. This spine-chilling adaptation of Susan Hill’s acclaimed psychological thriller stars John Waters (Doctor Doctor, Offspring, Rake) and Daniels Macpherson (Land of Bad, Foundation, Neighbours) in a theatrical masterpiece combining light, sound and eerie illusion. Get your tickets now!
3. Head to the Mould Cheese Festival
The mega Mould Cheese Festival returns to Sydney this weekend with over 100 excellent varieties of cheese to discover. The popular event will take over Carriageworks from July 26 to 28 with cheese tastings, talks, delicious drinks and much more. Get your tickets here.
4. Cosy up at the Raclette Igloo Experience
The popular Raclette Igloo experience returns to Sydney this weekend with plenty of winter-warming treats. There’s mulled wine, raclette, and roasted marshmallows for dessert in charming winter igloos. The event will return from June 29 to July 28. Book your spot here.
5. Check out this dazzling winter festival
GloTopia will take over Penrith this weekend with heaps of family-friendly fun planned. Expect glow-in-the-dark installations, a luminous flower garden, unlimited amusement rides, food trucks and so much more. The event will take over Penrith Panthers on August 26 and 27 from 3.30pm to 9pm. Read more here.
6. Get razzle dazzled by Chicago the Musical
Chicago has brought the ol’ razzle dazzle to Sydney with a star-studded cast and a fabulous score that includes All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, and Roxie. The longest-running show now playing on Broadway has taken over the Capitol Theatre and tickets are now on sale. and It would be a crime to miss one of Broadway’s most fun and fabulous productions. Grab your tickets here.
7. Take a ride on the Darling Harbour Carousel
One of Darling Harbour’s most beloved attractions has made a return after an 8-year hiatus. The vintage playground carousel at Darling Harbour has reopened and Sydneysiders of all ages are welcome to enjoy the nostalgic ride. Tickets will cost you $7 and the carousel is only open on weekends and school holidays. Read more about it here.
8. Enjoy the return of Limbo
Limbo has taken over the Grand Electric in Surry Hills with a circus, cabaret, acrobatics and live music. Featuring world-class circus performers, the show has performed in countries around the world and promises a visual feast. Get your tickets here.
9. Check out Luna Park’s groovy Sonic Neon event
Sonic Neon is a multisensory event that has taken over Luna Park and it’s the ideal school holiday activity with kids. This immersive rave experience comes with lights, sound and eight-themed rooms. The fun and interactive event opens this weekend, get your tickets.
10. Drive out to see the Moama Lights
Vivid may be over but something equally bright is taking place in NSW and it’s worth planning a weekend away. Moama Lights will drench the Horseshoe Lagoon in light, colour and giant displays from July 5 to July 28. The illuminated event also has food trucks, an ice skating rink and a lot more. Find the details here.
11. Get tickets for the La Belle Rose Cabaret
Step back in time to 19th-century Paris and enjoy a night of entertainment and a romantic candlelit dinner while being serenaded by dancers and singers who will bring the glitz and glamour of Paris to Sydney this Saturday at the Magician’s Cabaret. It’s the perfect escape to the heart of the city after a long week. Get your tickets.
12. Check out Luna Park’s Dream Circus
Luna Park’s immersive experience called the Dream Circus comes with fascinating projections, holograms and surround sounds that will whisk you away to another dimension. The world-first attraction is now open, book your tickets here.
13. Grab breakfast with koalas
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s popular Breakfast with the Koalas event is the cutest way to kickstart your day. Guests can look forward to a guided highlights tour of the zoo followed by a delicious breakfast surrounded by cute animals. Find more details and book your spot here.
14. Go on a whale-watching adventure
Whale-watching season is here. May to November are the best months to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures in the wild. Head here to find the best whale-watching spots around Sydney this weekend.
15. Attend a Turkish mosaic lamp workshop
Want to do something fun and creative this weekend? Join the experts at Art Masterclass and learn the art of making traditional Turkish mosaic lamps. During the workshop, guests will also be treated to delicious Turkish tea, a selection of delectable treats, and homemade Turkish shortbread. Learn more and grab your tickets.
16. Enjoy an elegant high tea
Get your pinkies up for some of the best high tea offerings around Sydney featuring delicious sweet and savoury bites and an array of teas and other drinks. Check out some of our favourites around town here.
17. Enjoy an evening of champagne and magic
A Magical Soirée, by Bruce Glen combines fantastic stories with fascinating magic tricks to leave audiences in awe and wonder inside a heritage building. Grab your tickets. here
Best exhibitions
An array of exciting exhibitions have made it to Sydney making it prime time to go art gallery hopping in the city. From Alphonse Mucha’s most renowned works to more, here are all the exhibitions to attend this weekend.
18. See the works of Alphonse Mucha at the AGNSW
Alphonse Mucha’s art nouveau masterpieces are currently being displayed at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Featuring over 200 stellar works including paintings, illustrations, posters, jewellery, photographs, sculpture and more, the exhibition pays tribute to one of the most celebrated names of the 19th-century art world. Buy your tickets here.
19. See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition
The popular Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has returned to the Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour. Showcasing the incredible works of some of the finest wildlife photographers from around the world, the mega exhibition that comes straight from London’s Natural History Museum will be held until November 10, 2024. Book your tickets here.
20. Dive into the Valerie Taylor: An Underwater Life exhibition
Explore the rich world underwater with Australian marine pioneer Valerie Taylor. Visitors can expect to see Valerie and Ron Taylor’s cameras and underwater housings, dive suits, movie posters from over 40 years of working in Hollywood and much more until August 31. Get the details here.
Local markets
Do you prefer whiling away your day at a market browsing for local goods and fresh flowers? Here are some of the best weekend markets in Sydney you should check out.
21. Fill your bags at Kirribili Markets
One of Sydney’s oldest and most beloved markets at Kirribilli is held on the first and second Sunday and the fourth Saturday of the month. Find everything from fashion, accessories, gourmet foods and homewares at this local favourite with the Harbour Bridge in the background. Head here for details.
22. Head to the Carriageworks Farmers Market
One of Sydney’s most popular and longstanding markets, the farmers market in Carriageworks is held weekly on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Fill your bags with fresh seasonal produce and stock up on delicious artisanal delights in this busy local market. Find more info here.
23. Shop from the Markets at Glebe
The long-standing Markets at Glebe run every Saturday from 10am to 4pm at Glebe Public School. You can get your hands on everything from homewares, beauty, craft and more at this local gem. Head here for more info.
Weekend getaways and day trips
24. Discover Australia’s highest botanic garden
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is a wonderfully picturesque spot just 1.5 hours from Sydney with stunning mountain views, meandering walking trails and thousands of plants from around Australia and the world. The photogenic spot is an ideal day trip from the city. Read our weekend guide here.
25. Drive down for Snow Time at Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley Gardens is hosting its annual Snow Time event with ice skating, snow play areas, tasty food and drinks and plenty of unlimited rides. The family-friendly event runs until July 28 from 9.30am to 4.30pm so don’t miss out. Book your tickets here.