26 Incredibly Fun Things To Do In Sydney This April

Banksy’s most talked-about new show is taking over The Rocks, with Banksy Limitless landing at 155 George Street after a blockbuster run in London.

More than a standard retrospective, this one-hour immersive experience pulls you inside the anonymous artist’s universe, positioning Banksy less as a lone street artist and more as a global cultural movement. You’ll find hundreds of artworks and visual elements presented at large scale, multi-sensory rooms and bold visuals that feel born of the street but built for a gallery setting.

Anastasia The Broadway Musical has stormed Australia for its much-awaited debut at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre from this April, sweeping audiences from Tsarist twilight to 1920s Paris in a Tony-winning whirlwind of romance and intrigue.

Rising star Georgina Hopson shines as the determined Anya, joined by charming conman Dmitry (Robert Tripolino) and the lovable ex-aristocrat Vlad (Rodney Dobson). As secrets unfold, they’re pursued by the conflicted officer Gleb (Joshua Robson), while stage legends Rhonda Burchmore and Nancye Hayes bring humour, and depth to every scene.

With unforgettable songs like Journey to the Past and Once Upon a December, Anastasia promises an experience that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. Grab your tickets here.

Autumn’s slow glow-up has officially hit the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and there’s no better way to soak it in than on foot. Wander the harbour-hugging paths as summer greens fade into buttery yellows, russets and burnished golds, with crisp air and softer light turning every turn into a postcard moment.

You can roam solo with a coffee and a podcast or join one of the garden’s daily guided walks to get the low-down on seasonal plant displays, history and hidden corners you’ve probably strolled past a hundred times.

One of Australia’s biggest Easter egg hunts will return to the Entertainment Quarter during Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show from 2nd to 11th April. From mouth-watering treats to adorable furry animals and fun rides, this 18-day event has something for everyone, including a $2000 holiday package prize up for grabs.

The Sydney Comedy Festival returns from April 21 to May 18 with a stacked program. The festival features fresh comedy acts, local comedy superstars, international acts like Tiffany Haddish, Richard Gadd, Daniel Sloss and a lot more. Find the full line-up and get your tickets here.

The Jury Experience is an immersive live theatre show that puts the fate of the accused in the hands of the audience. Over the course of 60 minutes, the lawyers on stage battle it out over a mind-bending case involving a self-driving car. Witnesses are questioned, evidence is cross-examined and the judge does their best to keep order—then it’s up to you. Is the defendant innocent or guilty? Your vote could swing the decision…

Drew Anthony Creative brings Anne Frank’s gut-wrenching diary to life on Sydney’s State Theatre stage from March 25, 2026, plunging audiences into the secret attic where a teen girl’s hope flickered against Nazi horror.

This Pulitzer, Tony and Drama Critics’ Circle-winning play captures Anne’s raw wit, fears, and unyielding belief in humanity’s goodness amid two years of hiding. Her voice pierces time, demanding we honour tolerance and courage in a world still wrestling with division.

Running 2 hours 15 minutes with a 20-minute interval, tickets start at $59 (fees extra)—foyer opens one hour early. Don’t miss this timeless gut-punch that turns history into a haunting call to cherish freedom. Snap up seats now before they vanish.

Sydney’s ANZAC Day March steps off at 9am on Friday, April 25, from Martin Place and Elizabeth Street, marching down Elizabeth to Hyde Park’s Liverpool Street end—veterans, active service members and descendants honour the fallen and those scarred by duty.

Crowds line the route to clap, cheer and reflect as over 10,000 strong stride three kilometres, medals glinting under autumn sun. Marchers form up early; mobility-challenged vets snag free taxis via RSL NSW bookings.

Wraps around 12:30pm with a solemn service by The Pool of Remembrance at the ANZAC Memorial—pure gratitude etched in stone. Stake your spot on Elizabeth Street and stand tall for those who served. NSW is also getting a special long weekend since ANZAC day falls on the weekend this year

Machine Gun Kelly storms Australia with his Lost Americana Tour, celebrating the freshly dropped seventh album that rips open the American dream’s underbelly.

Kicks off April 8 at Perth’s RAC Arena, then torches Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on 14th April. Alt-pop rock fury layers raw guitar emotion and cinematic swells, courtesy of longtime mates SlimXX, BazeXX, Nick Long, No Love To The Middle Child, and Blink-182’s Travis Barker.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium levels up date nights with Signature Dining, a grown-ups-only feast where three decadent courses and two hours of drinks unfold amid swirling sharks, rays, and Jurassic giants.

Snag private tables in intimate spots like Shipwreck or Jurassic Seas zones, surrounded by hundreds of mesmerizing marine critters—with entrée, main, shared dessert, and sips with an otherworldly glow. Sessions run select evenings, 18+ only for that serene, romantic vibe.

Ditch Sydney’s chaos for the South Coast’s raw edge: Marion’s Way and Coomies Walk loop in Abrahams Bosom Reserve near Currarong—a 3-hour drive to Grade 3 bliss blending cliffs, caves, wrecks, and beaches.

Start at Abrahams Bosom Beach car park, cross the creek bridge, and veer to Whale Point’s twisted S.S. Merimbula shipwreck (1928 storm casualty). Hit Wilsons Beach dips, Moores Inlet coves and Beecroft Head panoramas before Marion’s Way plunges into heart-racing Gosangs Tunnel—squeeze through wave-carved rock to wave-crashing shelves.

Loop via Lobster Bay snorkels, ancient Aboriginal shelter and bird-filled scrub (leashed dogs OK). Muddy post-rain, unfenced drops—check tides, navy closures (weekends/holidays open).

Don’t listen to what Timmy T has to say ’cause Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera crashes back onto Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour from March 27 to May 3, launching the musical’s 40th anniversary with mirror tricks and lair dives on a massive water stage.

Simon Phillips directs this spectacle (fresh from its 2022 record-breaker), Gabriela Tylesova decks out audacious sets and costumes, and nightly fireworks light up the Opera House skyline. The masked phantom’s obsession with young soprano Christine unleashes bangers like “The Music of the Night” and “Masquerade,” backed by a hidden live orchestra.

Mov’in Bed celebrates a decade of luxe beach cinema at Barangaroo’s Harbour Park this summer (Nov ’25–April ’26), transforming 280 tonnes of white sand into a starry haven with 150 queen/king beds, Australia’s biggest outdoor screen and harbour skyline glow.

The shows kick off romantic with Regretting You sunset check-ins, then blasts Tron: Ares, One Battle After Another, Twinless, and Good Fortune.

Put away the brushes and dive into Playcarnival’s wildly addictive fluid art classes in Caringbah South, Sydney—where pros guide you to stunning abstracts using straws, bamboo skewers, lazy Susans, napkins and even chef’s torches for mind-blowing pours.

Kick off with a tickly “smell test” to loosen up, snag an uplifting card, then swirl pro-mixed paints on canvas amid upbeat vibes—no experience needed, just pure creative release that leaves jaws dropped.

All welcome for 1.5-hour sessions ($70, kids 16+ OK). Aprons, tools, paints included—take home your masterpiece. Book now for stress-melting fun that connects souls through colour chaos.

Earlwood’s Gough Whitlam Park buzzes every second Saturday from February 2026 (8am–2pm) as the Foodies Farmers and Artisans Market relaunches, packing 30+ stalls with local produce, baked treats, meats, cheeses, jams, crafts and vintage gems.

Live music pumps the vibe while kids’ entertainment keeps families hooked—with organic veg hauls, artisan goodies, and handmade uniques in a chill, pup-friendly community hub with free parking galore. Vendors grow weekly, spotlighting sustainable locals and that fresh-from-the-farm snap.

Roll up to Bayview Avenue for coffee, croissants, donuts, gelato and chats with growers.

Jackson Wang’s wax double has touched down at Madame Tussauds Sydney in Darling Harbour for a limited-time Lunar New Year glow-up (Feb 21–April 19, 10am–5pm daily). The K-pop trailblazer, Coachella slayer and GOT7 alum, poses stage-ready in his TEAM WANG label threads—with sharp monochrome dripping charisma from bangers like “Made Me a Man” and “GBAD.”

Strike poses, snag Insta-gold next to the global icon amid Marvel heroes, Taylor Swift, and Hemsworth bros. Tickets from $49 (online deals dip lower), family-friendly at Aquarium Wharf, 1-5 Wheat Road. Team Jacky or not, this is your shot at world-tour-level content.

Attend one of Sydney’s beautiful Candlelight concerts and get lost in a number of familiar tunes this March. Tickets are available for tribute shows to Queen, Coldplay, Joe Hisaishi, and more.

🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
🕯️Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
🕯️Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
🕯️Candlelight: Best of Fleetwood Mac
🕯️Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
🕯️Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
🕯️Candlelight Jazz & Soul: Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin and More
🕯️Candlelight: The Best of Britpop ft Oasis, Blur & More
🕯️Candlelight: Best of Magical Movie Soundtracks
🕯️Candlelight: Featuring Mozart, Bach, and Timeless Composers

Code Camp unleashes a tech wonderland for Sydney kids aged 5–13 this autumn holidays, letting them code robots, craft games, and flex creativity at hands-on camps blending STEM thrills with friend-making vibes.

Beginners launch with Little Coders (5–7s) for playful coding intros, or Spark (7–12s) to build shareable arcade games via drag-and-drop magic. Fan faves return: Minecraft builds, Roblox game mastery, robot programming, animation adventures, plus hot new Roblox Studio Designers—Lua-coding your own worlds like pro devs.

Want a screen-free experience? Get Crafty! dives into hands-on inventions sans tech. All camps (in-person Sydney spots or online) wrap with proud take-homes—250,000+ kids hooked, fresh 2026 Best Kids Program win. Book now for confident, curious creators.

Mumford & Sons unleash their sixth album Prizefighter on February 13, co-produced with The National’s Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studio—featuring Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez. Fresh off UK No. 1 RUSHMERE‘s sold-out arena blitz, West London’s folk-rock titans keep evolving from 2008 pub gigs to Grammy glory and Dylan/Springsteen collabs.

Live fire fuels their legend—White House sets, global tours, raw stopovers. Expect banjo-driven anthems laced with new sonic edges, passion undimmed. They storm Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena Wednesday, 29th April, 2026.

Bondi Icebergs Dining Room and Bar unleashes Icebergs Long Weekender (presented by Don Julio), a four-night chef takeover April 2–5 blending Sydney’s bold talents under the iconic oceanfront roof.

MasterChef champ Nat Thaipun fuses Thai heat with ocean salt in a three-course inspired by her mum’s Thai-Italian roots; Maybe Sammy cocktails, harp by Jake Meadows. Billy Wong (Golden Century legend) spotlights Cantonese seafood precision; Bartolo sounds. Jean-Paul El Tom (Baba’s Place) channels Lebanese nostalgia; Zi Nori vibes.

Treetops Adventure Parks at The Hills (NSW) and Central Coast (NSW) morph into Enid Blyton’s whimsical Magic Faraway Tree realms from March 16 to April 26, syncing with the March 26 cinema debut starring Andrew Garfield, Nicola Coughlan, and Claire Foy.

Climb, swing, and zip themed aerial courses channeling Saucepan Man, Dame Washalot, and Mr Watzisname amid wobbly bridges, cargo nets, tightropes, and tunnels. Hands-on fun for all ages blends high-ropes adrenaline with bookish magic—perfect pre-movie immersion.

Sessions bookable online (prices from $35 kids); family-friendly thrills await in the canopy. Swing into storybook adventure now.

GRAMMY-nominated DJ and producer ZHU storms back to Australia for the first time since 2018, headlining Sydney’s Roundhouse on Thursday, 2nd April. The “Faded” trailblazer—whose genre-blurring beats have ruled dancefloors worldwide—drops his bold new album BLACK MIDAS on April 24, kicking off a fresh sonic era packed with shadowy house grooves and cinematic drops.

Fresh off evolution-spanning hits, expect live remixes, deep bass pulses, and high-energy sets that fuse tech-house, future bass, and soulful vocals. Mark your calendars for nights where crowds lose themselves in ZHU’s hypnotic soundscapes.

Transport to a Provençal village at Le Marché, where artisans hawk Breton tees, berets, linen cloths, straw baskets, and handcrafted gems amid accordion anthems and French crooners.

Next, refuel on buttery escargots, boeuf bourguignon, melty raclette, truffle rotisserie chicken, then cap with flaky croissants, éclairs, choux, baguettes, or macaron boxes.

Family- and dog-friendly, it bursts with gourmet cheeses, wines, and chef demos—pure joie de vivre. Sip French varietals at tastings, snag jewellery and décor, sway to live tunes and dance. This full-day cultural immersion celebrates Gallic flair with shopping, nosh and nostalgia.

Victor Churchill flips open Easter preorders from March 17–25, stocking luxury meats, seafood, and sides at Vic’s—The Chef’s Butcher for long-weekend feasts that scream showstopper.

Snag Rangers Valley tomahawk, O’Connor standing rib, crown lamb roast, free-range porchetta, or Mt Cook Alpine salmon as centrepieces.

Sides shine with café de Paris butter, béarnaise, red wine jus, duck fat, plus Valrhona chocolate cake, mousse or Garnett plum panna cotta—pure entertaining gold.

Sydney snares its first Wine & Cheese Fest on 11th April at Carriageworks, Eveleigh, importing Melbourne’s 13-year sensation for a booze-and-fromage binge with 200+ wines, dozens of cheeses, and gourmet gems from NSW, Victoria, and beyond.

Sip unlimited from boutique producers, hit free masterclasses with winemakers and cheesemongers, then shop small-batch exclusives amid live music, DJs, and roving performers—pure sensory playground vibes.

Two sessions keep it chill: midday (12–3:30pm) or afternoon (4–7:30pm). Tickets from $49 score entry, reusable glass, and tote bag (kids free with adults, all-ages welcome, rain-proof indoors).

Benriach Whisky crashes Easter with Tokyo Lamington’s grown-up treats, spiking cult lamingtons and buns with The Original Ten single malt—available March 10–April 6 at Sydney (Newtown, Marrickville) and Melbourne (Carlton) stores.

Scotch Cross Bun soaks fruit in whisky notes before a glossy Scotch glaze crowns the spice-packed classic. Scotch Caramel Easter Lamington hides lush whisky caramel in chocolate sponge, evoking luxe eggs with boozy depth—nostalgic hits, elevated twist.

Newtown adds whisky coffee: honey syrup, vanilla cream, Benriach shot (hot or cold brew). Co-founders Min Chai and Eddie Stewart nail indulgent surprises; Benriach’s Stuart Reeves praises the malt’s fruity flex. Snag ’em before they vanish ($97 Original Ten at First Choice).