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Beach Breaks Returns to Maroubra This Sunday with Surfing, Live Music and Family Fun

16/07/2026

Maroubra Beach will come alive this Sunday, 19 July, as Beach Breaks returns for a full day of free entertainment, surfing action and family-friendly activities celebrating the unique surf culture that has made Maroubra one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. Held along the Maroubra Beach Promenade (near the corner of McKeon Street and Marine Parade) and McKeon Street Plaza, the free community event brings together live music, local food vendors, market stalls, surfing competitions and children’s activities in one of Sydney’s most picturesque beachside settings. Celebrating Maroubra’s Surfing Heritage Beach Breaks shines a spotlight on Maroubra’s proud surfing history and…

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Events, School holidays

Coogee Winter Nights Returns Next Wednesday with Fire, Ice and Family Fun

16/07/2026

Coogee Bay Road will transform into a magical winter playground next Wednesday, 22 July, as Coogee Winter Nights returns with an evening of live entertainment, fire pits, outdoor dining, family activities and free movies under the stars. Running from 5.30pm to 9.00pm, the popular community event will see a section of Coogee Bay Road between Arden Street and Brook Street closed to traffic, creating a vibrant pedestrian-friendly festival celebrating the best of winter by the beach. Three Winter Zones to Explore Visitors can wander through three unique themed areas, each offering a different experience throughout the evening. 🎵 Live Entertainment…

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Live Music Comes to Randwick City This Saturday as Amplify Launches Year-Long Program

14/07/2026

Live music is returning to Randwick City this Saturday, 18 July, as the Amplify music program officially kicks off with free performances across Maroubra, La Perouse, Coogee and Randwick. But the excitement doesn’t end this weekend. Amplify is set to bring live music to streets, beaches and town centres across the city for almost an entire year, creating a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors to enjoy while shopping, dining or spending time outdoors. Free Live Music This Saturday The opening day of Amplify features five talented performers entertaining audiences across some of Randwick City’s most popular locations. Daytime Performances…

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Award-Winning Sensory Theatre Experience for Babies Comes to Bondi

08/07/2026

Looking for a truly special activity to enjoy with your little one? This winter, families with babies can experience An Uncertain Time – a beautiful, award-winning sensory theatre performance created especially for babies aged 0 to 18 months and their carers. Unlike traditional children’s shows, An Uncertain Time is an intimate, immersive experience that invites babies to explore a magical world of music, movement, light and sound while giving parents and carers a rare opportunity to slow down, connect and share a memorable moment together. A Gentle Journey Through Sound, Movement and Wonder Created specifically for babies during the most…

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See Bondi From a Whole New Perspective on the Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel

06/07/2026

One of the most iconic attractions of Bondi Festival is back for 2026! The much-loved Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel has returned, giving visitors the chance to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Bondi Beach, the sparkling Pacific Ocean and Sydney’s spectacular coastline. Whether you’re visiting with the kids during the day, planning a romantic sunset ride or looking to experience Bondi lit up at night, the Ferris Wheel offers a completely different perspective of one of Australia’s most famous beaches. A Bondi Festival Favourite Every year, the Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel becomes one of the festival’s biggest attractions. Rising high above…

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Events, Free

Light Up Bondi Festival at the Free Spark Workshop & Fire Spirit Parade

06/07/2026

Looking for a magical way to wrap up the school holidays? Head to Bondi Pavilion on Saturday 18 July for Spark, a free family event that combines creativity, giant illuminated puppets and an unforgettable sunset procession to Bondi Beach. Perfect for children and families, Spark begins with a hands-on puppet-making workshop before transforming into a spectacular outdoor performance that will light up Bondi’s winter evening. Create Your Own Spark Puppet The afternoon kicks off with the Spark Workshop, where children can unleash their creativity by designing and building their own unique “Spark” puppet. During the workshop, young creators will also…

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Smooth sound of Jazz Sessions returns to The Rocks with inspired new program

15/06/2026

One of Sydney’s best free live music experiences returns to The Rocks from 7 May until 24 September, as Jazz Sessions in The Rocks is back for its third year. With a smooth new program, the sessions will turn Thursday evenings into a relaxed, open-air celebration of live jazz in the heart of Sydney’s most iconic precinct. From global stages to late-night playlists, jazz is being reinvented by contemporary artists, and it’s found a new home at The Rocks Square. Set amongst cobblestone laneways and historic buildings, the sessions are the destination for Sydneysiders to experience jazz in an intimate, social setting. Curated…

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Art, Events, Free

Enjoy Free Live Music Across Randwick City with the Amplify Music Program

13/06/2026

Looking for a free and family-friendly way to spend your Saturday? Randwick City Council’s Amplify Music Programis bringing live music, community spirit and a vibrant atmosphere to streets, beaches and town centres across Randwick City. Formerly known as Summer Sounds, Amplify showcases talented local musicians performing in some of the area’s most popular outdoor locations. The program runs fortnightly until 27 June 2026, with free performances taking place on Saturdays from 11am–2pm and 6pm–9pm. A Great Day Out for Families For mums and families, Amplify offers the perfect excuse to get outdoors and enjoy quality time together without spending a…

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Events, Free, School holidays

Christmas in July Festival Returns to The Rocks in 2026 with Snowfalls, Fairy Lights and Festive Winter Magic

12/06/2026

Get ready to dust off your winter coats, scarves and Christmas jumpers because Sydney’s much-loved Christmas in July Festival is returning to The Rocks from 10–19 July 2026. Following the huge success of last year’s event, the free-entry festival will once again transform Sydney’s historic precinct into a magical European-style winter wonderland, complete with snowfalls, twinkling fairy lights, festive entertainment, artisan markets and delicious winter treats. For ten enchanting nights, visitors can experience the charm of a traditional European Christmas market without leaving Sydney. The cobblestone laneways and sandstone buildings of The Rocks will be illuminated by kilometres of fairy…

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Art, Events, Free

A Free Underground Art Park for Families

07/06/2026

If you’re looking for a free family outing that combines adventure, creativity and play, the Art Gallery of NSW has just unveiled one of Sydney’s most unique experiences. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat transforms the Art Gallery’s remarkable underground exhibition space, the Nelson Packer Tank, into an interactive art park where visitors are encouraged to explore, climb, create, relax and connect. Created by internationally acclaimed artist Mike Hewson, the installation blurs the boundaries between artwork, playground and community gathering space. It’s an experience unlike anything else currently on offer in Sydney and one that families will be talking…

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