2025 is serving a massive lineup of events and activities in Sydney/Eora to keep your calendar absolutely loaded.
Expect a jam-packed April in Sydney with heaps of food-filled experiences, unique events, bustling markets, theatre shows, and a banging roster of live music.
Here are Urban List's picks for the best things to do in Sydney this week, the rest of April, and further into 2025.
- April 2025 Food Events And Markets
- April 2025 Art, Culture And Exhibitions
- April 2025 Music, Theatre And Film Events
- What's On In Sydney Later In 2025
- What's On And Coming Up Near Sydney
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April Food Events And Markets
Cherry Bomb
Goros, 84-86 Mary Street, Surry Hills | Wednesday 2 April–Saturday 10 May
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Cherry Bomb returns to late-night hotspot Goros, bringing Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival to Sydney for six weeks, transforming the venue into a neon-lit, pink wonderland with Instagrammable sakura installations, glowing lanterns, and buzzing entertainment.
A limited-edition Cherry Bomb menu features pink-themed dishes like watermelon sashimi, tempura prawn bao and deep-fried strawberry ice cream, plus creative cocktails like a Momo Kitty mixing vodka, peach sake, yuzu and green apple.
There’ll also be free karaoke and DJ sets each night, plus the Goros Castle returns—a chaotic games night inspired by the popular Japanese game show Takeshi’s Castle, with wacky competitions, giant ramen-eating challenges, and sumo wrestling with prizes up for grabs. Book online here.
Rosso Pomodoro's 20th Birthday
Rosso Pomodoro, 94 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction | Sunday 6–Wednesday 30 April
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Favourite Italian restaurant Rosso Pomodoro is celebrating 20 years with 200 free pizzas through DoorDash on Sunday 6 April. Throughout April at their Bondi Junction location, they'll also be serving a special menu stacked with 20 of their most popular pizzas from the last two decades, including the Inferno with a chilli paste base, buffalo mozzarella, hot salame, black olives and basil; and the mortadella and burrata pizza topped with crushed pistachios.
Over the whole month, they’re also slinging $20 pizzas after 10pm, a limited edition strawberry tiramisu, and 2-for-$20 Aperol spritzes and negronis. Book a table online.
Maybe Cocktail Festival
Various locations | Monday 7–Sunday 13 April
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Australia’s biggest international cocktail event—Maybe Cocktail Festival—is shaking things up in Sydney. For one week only, sample creative sips and innovative cocktails from over 20 of the world's best bars like Zest (Seoul), Paradiso (Barcelona), Mirror Bar (Slovakia) and Connaught Bar (London) at top Sydney venues, including Maybe Sammy, El Primo Sanchez, Dean & Nancy On 22, Whiskey Thief and Little Cooler.
Plus, a NYC Italian-inspired pop-up—Francesca—is taking over Georgie Wine Bar in the Sydney CBD with gnocchi bowls, antipasti, and world-class cocktails—open Monday to Saturday, 12pm–2.30pm and 5pm–10pm. Check out the full festival program here.
European Easter Market
Grand Salon, The Polish Club Ashfield, 182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield | Sunday 13 April, 10am–4pm
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The Polish Club Ashfield is bringing the magic of European Easter to Sydney with a traditional festive market. More than 25 market stalls will take over the Grand Salon, selling handmade crafts, fashion, homewares and delicious food like pierogi (stuffed dumplings), kielbasa (Polish sausages), pączki (jam-packed doughnuts), and heaps of European ciasto (cakes).
There’ll also be an Easter bunny handing out chocolate treats, a performance by the Syrenka Polish Folk Ensemble and a sword-fighting demonstration by Fechtschule Sankt Peter. View more details here.
Loose Lips
The International, 25 Martin Place, Sydney CBD | Saturday 19 April, 2pm–6pm
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The Wine Bar at The International—one of Sydney’s slickest venues—is teaming up with DRNKS and Huge Moves creator Joel Amos to host an epic wine tasting party. Loose Lips brings together over 30 wine producers, including Brash Higgins, Pool Wines and Strange Grapes, showcasing more than 100 top-tier wines, with your fave drops available to take home from a pop-up bottle shop.
Acclaimed chef Mitch Orr (previously at Kiln and ACME) will be dishing up his signature pizzas, making for a perfect snack and sip combo, and DJs Ed Loveday and Veda will be on the decks downstairs, before a free afterparty takes over The Panorama Bar upstairs, with DJ Levins spinning tunes till late. Tickets are $45, secure your spot here.
April Art, Culture And Exhibitions
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Sydney Showground, Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic Park | Friday 11–Tuesday 22 April
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You know the drill—two weeks of action-packed games, carnival rides, food-filled tents, stuffed show bags, lumberjack competitions, motorbike tricks, dog shows, VR experiences, haunted house walkthroughs, farm animals, kids workshops, fireworks, and all-round family fun.
This year, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is bigger and better than ever, with way more attractions, entertainment, rides and food options like Angus Steakhouse dishing up juicy steaks with a side of Nashville music, and Chimnutz slinging viral chimney cakes, plus the return of so many favourites. Tickets are on sale now starting at $45 for adults, $33.50 for concession and $27 for children, book online here.
Sydney Comedy Festival
Various locations | Monday 21 April–Sunday 18 May
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Perusing the 270+ acts in the Sydney Comedy Festival 20th Anniversary lineup will have you feeling like a kid in a comedy store...
Catch Steph Broadbridge's Breaking in her musical tribute to controversial kangaroo RayGun, enjoy some hanky panky with up-and-comer Jarryd Prain who will break down 50 years of queer hanky codes, Rhys Nicholson and Ruben Kaye will serve homegrown hilarity, or check out the best of this years' international visitors together in one laugh-a-minute lineup at Bondi Pav.
If you're feeling too spoiled for choice, the End of Festival Gala presents the best of the fest wrapped up in a neat little package on the Enmore stage. See the fill lineup and get tickets online.
Free Aboriginal Weaving Workshops
Various locations around Sydney Harbour (Warrane) | Thursday 3 April–Thursday 1 May, 10.30am–12pm
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Learn the ropes of Aboriginal weaving at a free workshop led by the talented women of Ngumpie Weaving. You’ll pick up traditional techniques, hear cultural stories and get to weave your own piece to take home. The 90-minute workshops are held at various beautiful spots around Sydney Harbour (Warrane) every Thursday morning, including Barangaroo, The Rocks (Tallawoladah), and Darling Harbour (Tumbalong). No need to sign up—just show up and get weaving.
April Music, Theatre And Film Events
Henry 5
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point | Until Saturday 5 April
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We love supporting emerging talent on Sydney/Eora stages, and Bell Shakespeare's Henry 5 is brimming with them, featuring several cast members making their anticipated mainstage debuts alongside director Marion Potts' directorial return to the company after 15 years.
Delivered through her perspective as a female director, expect fresh takes on tropes of war, kingship and machismo. Potts says, "Young men inherit such strong expectations about masculinity and their role as 'men'. I'm fascinated by these pressures, and by the humanity at the core of the play…" Tickets are available from $45.
These Youths Be Protesting
KXT On Broadway, 181 Broadway, Ultimo | Friday 4–Saturday 19 April
An Australian world premiere climate change comedy is heating up KXT this month. Blinking Light Theatre's These Youths Be Protesting is about teens hosting a cake stall to raise money for a green initiative—but when a politician shows up, the tale gets twisted.
Greenwashing and using social media smoke and mirrors, they’re caught in a political ploy to distract from sinister interests that threaten to jeopardise more than just the teens’ hangout spot. A finalist in the 2024 Martin Lysicrates Playwriting Prize, this production provides a comedic commentary as the race towards our election reaches fever pitch. Tickets are online from $35.
Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions
Cockatoo Island/Wareamah, Sydney Harbour | Saturday 5 April
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Cockatoo Island is hosting one last Sunset Session on the lawns of heritage Biloela House on Saturday 5 April. Expect epic live outdoor sets from up-and-coming musicians spanning every genre. Pack a picnic blanket, catch the ferry across, pre-order food and drinks from the Marina Cafe & Bar popup stall and enjoy live music all arvo or stay longer and book overnight camping or accommodation on the island. Tickets are just $35 per person or free for children 12 and under, book here.
Inner West Film Fest
Dendy Cinema, 261-263 King Street, Newtown | Wednesday 9–Thursday 17 April
Inner West Film Fest is back for its third year with an incredible lineup of film premieres, Indie flicks, old-time features and a short-film showcase at Dendy Cinemas in Newtown. Catch Bangkok-set coming-of-age tale Flat Girls on opening night: Wednesday 9 April, Golden Horse Awards 2024 winner An Unfinished Film exploring China's response to Covid on Friday 11 April, Director Alex Ross Perry's Hollywood biopic Pavements starring Stranger Things actor Joel Keery on Saturday 12 April, and more.
As always, there'll be popcorn, movie snacks and drinks available for purchase at the candy bar. Tickets are $24 for adults and $19 for concessions, or there are flexible multi-movie packs—book online here.
All Ears
Mixtape, Future Brewing, Chuck & Sons, Wayward, Wildflower | Until Thursday 10 April
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If you've been watching MAFS, you will have noticed that listening is a dying art—enter Australia's first immersive deep listening series. All Ears is a five-night takeover of five independent Sydney/Eora breweries spinning five iconic albums.
Host and curator DJ Andrew Levins will commandeer more than just the aux cord; each venue will be fitted with Sonos sound technology, creating heightened sonic environments and an immersive sensory experience. Opening the series, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon will be played in tandem with The Wizard of Oz at Mixtape Brewing. Tickets are $40 plus booking fee.
Port Kembla Festival
Wentworth Street, Port Kembla | Saturday 12 April, 2pm–11.30pm
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Ten unique venues and laneways along Wentworth Street are hosting a smorgasbord of free live music gigs with over 40 genre-spanning artists for the fourth annual Port Kembla Festival. Client Liason, Annie Hamilton, Milo Eastwood and Press Club are on the bill, plus heaps more.
Local bars and pubs are among the venues, alongside a vintage motorcycle store, an outdoor stage in Military Lane, and a low sensory stage at The Panthaway with gentle live music, yoga, art therapy and a Q&A with Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum stars.
There’ll also be light projections and soundscapes at the NASA Gallery and Studios, twilight markets, workshops and pop-up entertainment. Entry is free—RSVP here.
Alice In Wonderland
Pioneer Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney | Saturday 12–Sunday 27 April
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Follow the White Rabbit to the Botanic Gardens these Easter holidays for a magical performance of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.
Tumble down the rabbit hole for this interactive experience with song, dance and games in the gardens returning to Sydney/Eora after a sell-out 2024 season. Your favourite cast of kooky characters are ready to jump from page to picnic blanket—you bring some snacks and something comfy to sit on, and they'll bring a treasured classic tale to life before your eyes. Tickets start at $25.
Marc Broussard
City Recital Hall, 2 Angel Place, Sydney | Wednesday 16 April
The announcement that Louisiana's Marc Broussard will make his Australian debut on the City Recital Hall stage this month is possibly the best news to come out of the US in a hot minute. His Southern sound blends R&B, rock, soul and blues, and this gig will showcase classic hits as well as new material from his latest studio album.
Supporting Broussard will be blues musician Karen Lee Andrews, whose influences span from gospel to soul, with a refreshingly raw vocal quality that pushes her storytelling into a visceral and powerful place. Tickets are online from $79.
Tom Morello
Enmore Theatre, 118–132 Enmore Road, Newtown | Wednesday 16 April, 8pm
Tom Morello, the Grammy-winning guitarist from Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave and Prophets of Rage will bring his fire and fury to the Enmore stage. The activist, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and multi-platinum reigning riff king is a prodigy at weaving together rock, electronic and hip hop threads to create expressive musical tapestries with a strong social conscience.
Morello will be joined by BIG NOTER—the new heavy rock project from Australian hip-hop artist Briggs. If you need an outlet to stick it to the status quo, this gig is literally all the Rage. Tickets from $111.
Guys & Dolls
Mrs Macquarie's Point, Sydney | Until Sunday 20 April
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As the weather turns, so does Sydney/Eora's luck with Guys and Dolls hitting the harbour at the end of March. The musical extravaganza features an all-star cast of high-rollers giving high-kicks, and every performance ends in a flurry of fireworks.
We are very much seated (so we don't rock the boat) for performances from Cody Simpson and a dazzling ensemble of sinners, showgirls, cheats and dames who will bring 1950s Manhattan in all its shame and glory to glittering light on the harbour forecourt. Tickets from $79.
Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram
Metro Theatre, 624 George Street, Sydney | Sunday 20 April, 7pm
Grammy-winning blues-rock virtuoso, Christone Kingfish Ingram is following his appearance at Bluesfest with a hotly anticipated headline tour, and we can’t wait for his Metro stop.
Ingram's 2019 debut album set him on course to become an internationally renowned guitar and vocal sensation, blending the best of old and new blues. Since then, he's supported The Rolling Stones, been named Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the year, and solidified his place as your favourite guitarist's favourite guitarist. This is his first trip Down Under in two years, so don't let the opportunity to hook some tickets pass you by. Tickets from $83.20.
In The Next Room, Or The Vibrator Play
New Theatre, 542 King Street, Newtown | Tuesday 22 April–Saturday 17 May
A new bill in Texas is poised to potentially make it harder to purchase an “obscene device” than a gun. It seems there’s still controversy around our bestie on the bedside table, as sexuality remains a prominent political playing chip. But where did all this buzz begin?
Head to the New this month for Sarah Ruhl’s historical fiction about the early cure for female “hysteria” and the role of personal massagers in male-centric medicine. Without giving too much away, actor Sarah Greenwood assures us: "it's definitely a vibe." Tickets from $25.
Jazz: NOW—Ep.2 WOOD & FIRE
The Vanguard, 42 King Street, Newtown | Wednesday 23 April, 7pm
Looking for the perfect night out with a date or a mate who says 'music all sounds the same these days'? Jazz:NOW presents two ensembles at the forefront of contemporary Australian music, with virtuosic performers improvising and cross-pollinating unique sounds to create a night of music like you've never experienced before.
Sandy Evans' (OAM) saxophones will complement bassist Steve Elphick and find musical fusion with Satsuki Odamura on the koto, bringing folkloric melodies to the fore. Exploring an intersection of electronic and acoustic sounds, you'll also catch double bassist Ben Ward, cellist Freya Schack-Arnott, and Mattias Schack-Arnott on percussion and electronics. Tickets from $25.
Hadestown
Theatre Royal Sydney, 108 King Street, Sydney | Until Saturday 26 April
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Anaïs Mitchell's musical adaptation, Hadestown, is captivating Sydney/Eora audiences after years of overwhelming success on the West End and Broadway. Melding the myths of Persephone's abduction and Euridyce's ill-fated love story, the Tony- and Grammy-winning production takes its musical cues from New Orleans-inspired jazz and American folk tunes.
With a tremendously talented cast performing in the Australian premiere season—including multi ARIA-winner Christine Anu as Hermes and Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone—we guarantee you'll look back on this show in awe long after the curtain falls. Tickets start at $59.
MK
Roundhouse, International Road, Kensington | Saturday 26 April, 8pm
A pioneer of house and dance tracks for the better part of three decades, DJ and producer MK is bringing his beats to Sydney's Roundhouse in a night of multi–platinum musical mayhem.
Since the early '90s, the icon of deep house, drum & bass, and trance hasn't spent much time off the charts, having mixed and produced for some of the biggest in the biz and keeping dance floors heaving with unexpected hits. His Australian headline shows will sell out in a heartbeat, so grab tickets to his Sydney/Eora stop before they dance out the door. Tickets from $89.90.
MJ The Musical
Sydney Lyric Theatre, 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont | Until Sunday 22 June
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Legendary king of pop, Michael Jackson, is brought back to life in the four-time Tony Award-winning MJ The Musical. After mesmerising audiences on Broadway the musical finally arrives at Sydney Lyric Theatre, where MJ’s moves and vocals are flawlessly captured by theatre star Roman Banks in an incredible depiction of the 1992 Dangerous World tour on and off-stage.
Packed with hits like Thriller, Smooth Criminal and Billie Jean—plus plenty of moonwalking and hehes—the musical feels like attending an actual Michael Jackson concert. With tickets starting from $70, you just can’t beat it. Book online here.
What's Coming Up In Sydney
Urban List x LA Tourism Takeover
Hollywood Quarter, Surry Hills | Thursday 1–Sunday 11 May
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We’ve teamed up with the legends at LA Tourism to take over the iconic Hollywood Quarter—AKA Sydney’s ‘Little Hollywood’—for a massive 11-day party in the US(LA). Think celeb-worthy cocktails, Hollywood films, rock 'n' roll gigs and a wellness event epic enough to persuade Gwyneth to jump on the next red-eye.
Featuring six venues—including the schmick Ace Hotel Sydney and Golden Age Cinema—expect a calendar stacked with events, plus endless LA-themed tipples and limited-edition dishes. Kicking things off in style at the Ace Hotel with DJs, mezcal cocktails and roaming bites on Thursday 1 May, be sure to secure your place here. Check out the full 11-day lineup here.
Pyrmont Festival
Pirrama Park, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont | Saturday 17–Sunday 18 May
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A massive two-day festival is filling up Pirrama Park with gourmet food, over 100 NSW wines, artisan market stalls and live music across two festival stages. Feast on fresh seafood, fried chicken, dumplings, souvlaki, acai bowls and more from top vendors like Cheeky Naked Oysters and Mighty Bird. Sample vino from renowned winemakers like Petersons Wines and Savannah Estate, or try bold gins and real fruit-infused liqueurs from Scylla Distilling Co. There’ll also be art classes, outdoor games and face painting to keep the kids busy. And don’t forget to bring your pup along, entry is free for all.
The festival also extends throughout May with heaps of experiences around Pyrmont like wine tastings, cooking classes, harbour cruises, history tours, and more. Check out more details here.
What's On And Coming Up Near Sydney
Great Southern Nights
Venues across NSW | Until Sunday 6 April
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Over 300 live gigs spanning all genres from acoustic to house will be taking over 120 venues around NSW across 17 nights for Great Southern Nights. Major must-sees include King Stingray at Newcastle's King Street Bandroom on Wednesday 2 April, Mallrat at Enmore Theatre and SAFIA at City Recital Hall in Sydney on Thursday 3 April, The Jungle Giants at Sydney's Metro Theatre and Crooked Colours at Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel on Friday 4 April, and a Bootleg Rascal Block Party at The Landsdowne in Chippendale on Saturday 5 April, plus loads more. Suss the full lineup and grab tickets here.
Newcastle Food Month
Venues across Newcastle, NSW | Tuesday 1–Wednesday 30 April
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Foodies are in for a real treat cause Newcastle Food Month returns for its 5th edition in April with more food, more deals and more one-off dining experiences. The month-long festival highlights culinary talent in Newcastle’s thriving food scene with over 100 local businesses joining in on the action. Big names include the Roundhouse at Crystalbrook Kingsley, The Flotilla and its sibling venue Vecina, hatted Humbug, Foghorn Brewery, Earp Distillery and heaps more.
Plus Plate Date returns as 50 dining destinations offer a brunch, lunch or dinner with a drink for just $30, providing a chance to trial Newcastle’s cafes, restaurants and pubs on a budget. Check out more info here.
Naturellement
Galleria Ettalong Beach, 189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach | Saturday 17–18 May
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Naturellement is a huge food and bev fest that’s heading to the Central Coast with over 120 wine, beer, spirit and non-alc tastings, one-off experiences, live talks, music and masterclasses. Pioneered by Mike Bennie (P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants) and Kristy Austin (We Are Neighbourgood), the two-day event brings together small-scale, local winemakers like Sabi Wabi and Majama Wines, plus award-winning chefs like Alanna Sapwell-Stone (Eltham Hotel, Saint Peter, ARC Dining), Matt Stone (You Beauty, Ciao Mate), Jake Kellie (Arkhe, Burnt Ends) and more, serving up limited-edition dishes.
Three-hour entry tickets are $60.50, or all-day sessions are $88, and include unlimited wine tastings, a PLUMM glass to take home. You can also add on a $22 masterclass with Mike Bennie, including an intro to natural wine or a pet nat party. Book online here.
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