Experience the Excitement of SXSW Sydney
This October, the massive tech, music, gaming, and film festival is bringing its free public program to Darling Harbour and Tumbalong Park. From a towering three-story vending machine to a thrilling Fortnite competition, there’s something for everyone, along with groundbreaking tech displays and plenty of live music.
SXSW Sydney is an annual convergence of innovators, thought leaders, and rising stars from across the Asia-Pacific.
The week-long schedule features over 1,000 events and networking opportunities spanning Tech & Innovation, Gaming, Music, and Screen. It’s a dynamic fusion of art and entrepreneurship, showcasing cutting-edge advancements and fostering a collaborative space for idea-sharing and partnership-building.
October 14–20
Make, marvel and create at Sydney Craft Week
Celebrate creativity and handmade items with markets, workshops, exhibitions and open studio events throughout Sydney Craft Week. Don’t miss the Sydney Ceramics Markets, where you can meet, support and shop from talented local ceramicists, potters and artists.
11 to 20 October
Dress up for fashion’s biggest night out
Step out in style for Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out. A glamourous day and night of free runway shows, beauty masterclasses and live music, plus plenty of offers from your favourite fashion stores.
Thursday 17 October
Spring into Green Square
Meet your neighbours at Tote Park in Green Square at this community celebration. Learn how to line dance, screen print or crochet. Enjoy a barbecue by the Lions Club, while the kids enjoy games, storytime and craft activities.
Saturday 12 October
Spend school holidays in the city
Try a workshop from the City of Sydney libraries school holiday program or get outdoors at Barangaroo Reserve and learn all about Australian native bees. There’s something different happening every day for teens with our Youth in the City program. Find more things to do these school holidays.
Various dates
Eat, shop and play at Sydney Streets
Get down to Glebe and Darlinghurst for a day of live music, alfresco dining, shopping and entertainment.
Glebe: Saturday 12 October
Darlinghurst: Saturday 19 October
Clean out your leftover chemicals
Spring cleaning your home, shed or garage? Take your unwanted paints, solvents, pesticides and cleaning products to our Household Chemical Cleanout at Alexandra Canal Depot. It’s the safe and correct way to dispose of leftover household chemicals.
Monday 16 October to Sunday 22 October
Find new ways to mind your mental health
Darling Square Library teams up with Sydney University’s Brain and Mind Centre for Mental Health Month. Learn how to care for youth mental health in a digital world, teach an old brain new tricks or take home a book from the mental health reading list. Find out what else is on this Mental Health Month.
Various dates in October
Take a peek into the archives
Explore some of the quirkiest historical gems in the City of Sydney’s archives collectionthis Rare Book Week. Our archivists will show you through whimsical marginalia, rare albums and more.
Thursday 24 October
