10 things to do this weekend

School holiday’s are coming to an end but Sydney still has plenty on offer. Here’s the top 10 picks for this weekend!


Behind the Lines at amBUSH Gallery

6:00pm Friday 15 July 

With the opening night on Friday, Behind the Lines is a fascinating exhibition that showcases the world of tattoo art  spanning across three cultures: Japanese, Polynesian and Western featuring the work of leading tattoo artists in their fields.

Witches of Wicked at the Sydney Opera House

8:00pm Friday 15 July and 2:00pm Saturday 16 July 

Australia your two favourite witches are back, accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the ladies behind the witches in the hit musical ‘Wicked’ are coming together for a concert in a night of spellbinding entertainment and music.

Be a Farmer for a Day at Golden Ridge Farm

10:00am All weekend

Spend a day out on the farm with the kids! With plenty of activities such as a gum boot toss, egg and spoon racing, and the opportunity meet all the farm animals and even cuddle some of the cute ones.

Newtown Markets

10:00am Saturday 16 July 

Fundraising for the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, the Newtown market is around every Saturday to deliver bargains in the way of music, arts, crafts and second hand goodies. 

Dappled Cities ‘That Sound’ Album Launch Show at Oxford Arts Factor

8:00pm Saturday 16 July 

One of Australia’s best indie-rock outfits, Dappled Cities are back at it with their fifth album coming in October this year. To celebrate the new album and single That Sound they’ve announced a mini tour to give fans a taste of what’s to come.

Havana Brown at the Star

10:00pm Saturday 16 July 

One of the biggest female DJ’s in Australia, Havana Brown, is returning to the Marquee Club for Havana nights: a beat fuelled party all night long.

Laugh Mob Sunday’s at World Bar

7:30pm Sunday 17 July 

Head to World Bar for a Sunday sesh complete with a laugh - showcasing local and international comedic talent.

Disney on Ice at QUDOS Bank Arena

All Weekend

Disney on Ice is back with another magical performance showcasing some of the most enchanting moments across the Magic Kingdom.

Paramatta Winterlight Festival 

(featured in image captured by Jay La Photography) 

All weekend

Back again in 2016, Sydney’s biggest open air rink is back with all of your favourites. There’s plenty of activities for the kids to do as well as hot food and drink to warm up.

Bastille Day BBR French Festival

All weekend

With Bastille day kicking off on Thursday, Circular Quay is transforming into a French festival for a weekend full of celebrating France’s national day. There will be plenty of markets, food, live entertainment as well as European food market showcasing cuisine from nine countries.