Autumn is here and it has a lot to offer. Immersive experiences, markets and art shows are just some things to look forward to in the city this March.
Highlights include the return of the Wu-Tang Clan at Qudos Bank Arena, the immersive VR experience Horizon of Khufu and the popular foodie event Ramadan Nights Market .
There’s still plenty of sun and beach vibes to enjoy in the coming weeks so get out there and make the most of it while it lasts. Here are some exciting things to do in Sydney this March.
1. Catch the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Go Matildas!
Football fever is back, and this time it’s all about the women. From 1–21 March, Australia hosts the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, bringing the region’s top teams together for three weeks of world‑class action. You can witness a fierce rivalry, incredible skill and a stadium atmosphere that’ll have you shouting yourself hoarse.
Cheer on our beloved Matildas as they take on powerhouses like Japan, China and Korea Republic, along with eight other nations all fighting for continental glory. First, book your tickets for the Sydney games now or head to your nearest pub to watch the game live on the big screen.
2. Take a stroll through the magic of Balloon Story
Balloon Story has arrived in Sydney, and it’s blowing up in the best way possible. After wowing crowds in New York with a glowing 4.7/5 rating, this immersive wonderland is now open and ready to whisk you through a dreamy world built from more than 400,000 balloons. So, wander through towering balloon forests, drift under colourful arches and lose yourself in a space where art, imagination and sustainability come together. Book your visit here.
3. Eat your heart out at the Lakemba Ramadan Night Markets
From 19 February to 15 March, Haldon Street transforms into a Ramadan Nights at Lakemba Markets, a night‑time bazaar every Thursday to Sunday, serving up global flavours from 6pm to 2am. With more than 60 food stalls dishing up everything from smoky kebabs and syrupy desserts to sizzling street snacks, this award‑winning event is a true celebration of community and culture. Read more about the market here.
4. Catch the gory production of Evil Dead The Musical
Are you ready for a blood-soaked good time? The cult-classic Evil Dead The Musical is crashing into the Seymour Centre this March, bringing buckets of laughs, gore, and rock anthems to the Reginald Theatre. Based on the iconic ’80s horror films, the show follows five college students who accidentally summon demons in a remote cabin—and it’s up to one chainsaw-wielding hero to clean up the mess. Read more details here.
5. Attend CakeCon and walk away with a box of treats
6. Sip & dine with Ovata Sundays at Arturo’s Rooftop
Soak up Sydney’s skyline in style at Arturo’s Rooftop, where Ovata Sundays are turning lazy afternoons into luxe celebrations. Perched above the historic Woolly Bay Hotel in Woolloomooloo, this limited‑time rooftop series pairs bottomless Ovata by Oakridge sparkling, designer spritzes and DJ soundtracks with some of the city’s best harbour views.
Running every Sunday until 19 April (excluding 29 March), the 1.5‑hour experience ($75pp) includes free‑flowing bubbles, roaming canapés and a sun‑kissed vibe straight out of a European beach club. Secure your table here.
7. Visit The Australian National Maritime Museum For their 125th year anniversary
The Australian National Maritime Museum is rolling out a year-long Navy 125 program to mark 125 years of Australia’s Navy, and it all kicks off with a massive free Open Day on 1 March. Head to Darling Harbour to explore Navy vessels, meet serving personnel, and hear powerful stories of life at sea, service and sacrifice. Across the precinct you’ll find hands-on activities, talks and exhibitions that bring the Navy’s past, present and future to life—from defence and disaster relief to its role in the Indo-Pacific today.
8. Witness The Diary of Anne Frank live in Sydney
A profoundly moving production of The Diary of Anne Frank, landing at Sydney’s grand State Theatre from 25 March 2026. Brought to you by award-winning Drew Anthony Creative, this powerful adaptation follows its sell-out Perth season at Heath Ledger Theatre and a Melbourne stopover at the State Theatre.
Step into the secret annex where young Anne and her family hid during WWII, her diary entries painting an intimate portrait of courage, family tensions and unshakeable optimism amid terror. Book your show here.
9. Fire up the barbie with Australian Olympians & athletes
The Great Aussie Athlete BBQ series is flipping snags to support emerging athletes through the Aussie Athlete Fund. Hosted by five-time Olympian Nat Cook OAM OLY, these nationwide events tackle the harsh reality that nearly half of Australia’s elite athletes live below the poverty line, battling costs for training, travel and gear.Get involved as a BBQ Captain with a Backyard Kit ($99) or Business Kit ($999), or join upcoming BBQs like 14 March at Sirromet. Perfect for community catch-ups with purpose. Purchase your kit here.
10. Hear the Wu-Tang Clan live down under for the last time
Wu-Tang Clan brings all living members Down Under for their final Australian tour, Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, landing at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday, 28 March 2026. Fresh off a massive North American run, the Staten Island legends promise a career-spanning spectacle celebrating their unmatched legacy. Grab your tickets here.
11. Experience the magic of a Candlelight Concert
Attend one of Sydney’s beautiful Candlelight concerts and get lost in a number of familiar tunes this March. Tickets are available to tribute shows to Hans Zimmer, Amy Winehouse, and more.
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
🕯️Candlelight: Best of Fleetwood Mac
🕯️Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica
🕯️Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
🕯️Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
🕯️Candlelight: Magical Movie Soundtracks
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Phil Collins
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
🕯️Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works & More
🕯️Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
12. Enjoy laying under the sky at Moonlight Cinema
Pack your picnic blanket for Moonlight Cinema at Centennial Park—the March program is stacked with Oscars buzz, pop culture hits and nostalgic gems under the Sydney stars. Running until 5 April 2026 at the Belvedere Amphitheatre, it’s the perfect outdoor escape with new releases, family flicks, and cult classics.
Catch Charli xcx’s mockumentary The Moment on 5 March, a wild preview of Reminders of Him (11 March), animated laughs in GOAT and Hoppers, plus awards contenders like One Battle After Another, Sinners, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and the brooding Wuthering Heights. Nostalgia calls with Zoolander, Shrek, Shrek 2, and Bend It Like Beckham on International Women’s Day.
Grab your tickets via the Moonlight Cinema website.
13. Attend a live music session at Cockatoo Island
Ferry out to Cockatoo Island for Sunset Sessions, the Harbour Trust’s unmissable Saturday afternoon series on Biloela Lawn—blending emerging Aussie talent, picnics and epic Sydney Harbour sunsets through 4 April 2026. Doors open around 4–5pm for relaxed grooves with food trucks and BYO vibes. Find the full line-up for March here.
14. Indulge in a $59 lunch offer at Sofitel Sydney’s Tilda
Treat yourself to Tilda’s smart $59 Lunch Break—a two-course express menu perfect for Monday-to-Friday power lunches from 12–3pm at this Sofitel Sydney Wentworth gem on Phillip Street. Ideal for groups up to 7, it kicks off with an elevated Ploughman’s Spread (A.P. Bakery sourdough, buffalo ricotta, salami cotto, macadamia whip, Section 28 cheese, relish and pickles), followed by your pick of mains like charcoal-roasted ruby snapper, king prawn capelli, trottole verde pasta, or O’Connor’s striploin—plus butter lettuce salad and bistro fries.
Book your table here.
15. Get lost in music at Twilight at Taronga
A visit to Taronga Zoo is going to get even more memorable this March, with many exciting musical acts lined up. You’ll be able to catch Marlon Williams, Bliss N Eso and Bjorn Again before the month is out before it wraps up its 2026 season on March 7. Get your tickets here.
16. Go to Mike Hewson’s underground art playground
Take a trip to a free, anarchic wonderland at the Art Gallery of NSW’s Naala Badu building, where New Zealand-born artist Mike Hewson has transformed the historic Nelson Packer Tank (Lower Level 4) into an immersive “social sculpture” park. Running from 4 October 2025 to 23 August 2026, The Key’s Under the Mat invites everyone to play, create, perform and chill in a reclaimed space built from thousands of salvaged materials, with a think playground, construction site and community commons all in one. Read more here.
17. Rock out with Linkin Park at Qudos Bank Arena
After 13 years, Nu-metal legends Linkin Park storm back to Sydney for their Aussie shows—reborn with Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong (vox) and Colin Brittain (drums)—hitting Qudos Bank Arena for double nights on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026. Celebrating #1 album From Zero (debuted top in 14 countries incl. Oz), expect blistering new bangers like “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is The Crown” mixed with eternal anthems (“In the End,” “Numb”). With special guests Polaris. Secure your tickets now!
18. Pencil in a visit to Horizon of Khufu
If you’ve not checked out this fascinating VR trip to Ancient Egypt yet, March is the time to go. More than a million people worldwide have witnessed pyramids rise and pharaohs reign, and we suggest it’s high time you joined them on this virtual voyage. Tickets can be found here.
19. Hear musical genius Bret McKenzie live in Sydney
Flight of the Conchords fans, brace yourselves—Grammy and Oscar-winner Bret McKenzie brings his chaotic, hilarious Freak Out City tour to Sydney’s Factory Theatreon Friday, 27 March 2026, with a new early show added due to the late one selling out fast. Enjoy his eight-piece band The State Highway Wonders delivering fresh cuts from the acclaimed 2025 album, Flight classics, crowd-sourced songs, and side-splitting stories in a variety-style spectacle. Secure your tickets here.
20. Pamper yourself with high tea in the Blue Mountains
Escape the city for an iconic high tea at The Hydro Majestic’s Wintergarden Restaurant in Medlow Bath—a heritage-listed Art Deco stunner with panoramic Megalong Valley views that scream luxury. Open 7 days a week, 11am–3:30pm (last orders 3pm), this elegant ritual features tiered stands of finger sandwiches, petit pastries, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, plus endless specialty teas and coffees. Book your slot now.
21. Guess the mystery drink during Happy Hour at Arms Length
Potts Point night owls, head to Arms Length (7 Kellett St) every Friday & Saturday after 9pm for DJ-spun vibes and $15 margaritas—handcrafted by pros with a rotating mystery twist each weekend. Guess the secret ingredients (like fresh twists on classic lime-tequila bliss) or just sip and let the beats take over till late.
Plus, this hidden gem’s intimate space turns electric post-9pm, blending house grooves with shareable bites from their menu—perfect for date nights, crew hangs or spontaneous adventures. It’s part of their epic happy hour lineup (daily 4–6pm too), so book your evening now.
22. Enjoy outdoor movie screenings at Sunset Cinema
The Sunset Cinema is still screening an excellent line-up of movies in North Sydney, from fresh blockbusters to old classics and family favourites until March 15. You can look forward to titles such as Marty Supreme, Zootopia 2, Wuthering Heights and more while laying with a group of Sydneysiders at dusk. Book you show now.
23. Visit the 25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory
Unpack erased histories at the 25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory, a free contemporary art extravaganza from 14 March to 14 June 2026 across iconic Sydney spots like White Bay Power Station, AGNSW, Chau Chak Wing Museum (USYD), Campbelltown Arts Centre and Penrith Regional Gallery. Curated by Hoor Al Qasimi, it draws from Toni Morrison’s concept of rememory—reassembling forgotten personal, familial, and collective pasts to bridge remembering and forgetting.
24. Get comfy with the Mov’in outdoor bed cinema
The season of outdoor movies may be coming to a close but there is still some time to enjoy the experience at Mov’in Bed. Guests can relax on queen-sized beds, watching the movie in peace with noise-cancelling headphones, all while food and drinks are served right to their bedside. Get more info here.
25. Feel the heat at Magic Men live
Magic Men are Australia’s best male dancers and their shows serve up a heart-racing and sweat-inducing spectacle of hip thrusts and grinding. From the performers in their eye-catching costumes to the waiters, who will be serving you a glass of sparkling on arrival, this is one live show that is not for the prudish. Get your tickets.
26. Enter the Little Sydney Lives: Kids’ Photo Competition
Unleash creativity with Little Sydney Lives, the City of Sydney’s free annual photography competition for budding shutterbugs aged 5–12. Submit up to two original JPEG snaps (landscape, max 5MB, taken in Sydney since last year’s close) capturing your unique kid’s-eye view—cheeky family moments, playground antics, or wild imaginations. Read more here.
27. Go on one of NSW’s most scenic drives
Waterfall Way is a lovely NSW road trip that goes through picturesque towns, ancient rainforests, and some seriously dreamy waterfalls. Plan a road trip while the weather is still warm and there’s a long weekend on the horizon.
28. Celebrate the festival of colours at Darling Harbour
Throw your inhibitions (and powdered colours) to the wind at Holi Festival Sydney 2026—a massive two-day celebration of unity in diversity at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour on Sat 7 & Sun 8 March, 11am–10pm.
With free general entry, this family-friendly extravaganza explodes with live music, DJs, multicultural dances, street food stalls, giveaways and an Aussie-first Holi After Dark under UV lights from 8pm. Get tickets here.
29. Head to Sydney Observatory for a late-night tour
Go on an intimate guided tour presented right under the stars at the Sydney Observatory. Learn more about the heritage site once you step inside the observatory’s domes, see sweeping views of Sydney’s skyline, and view objects far and wide through a telescope. Book a tour here.
30. Check out this hidden observation deck in the CBD
Did you know there’s an observation deck about 249 metres above street level at Crown Sydney? Finally, You can catch a bird’s eye view of Sydney and all its world-famous attractions completely free of cost. Book a guided tour here.