28/08/2026
What’s On in Sydney – September 2026 🌸🎉
Sydney is welcoming spring this September with major festivals, live music, blockbuster exhibitions, theatre, family-friendly experiences, food and drink events, and plenty of things to do across the city. 🌸✨
🎭 The arts take centre stage with major performances and experiences at the Sydney Opera House, including Carnival of the Animals, Wild Things — International Kids Festival, ZOOOM, Handa’s Surprise and SWING.
🎶 Music lovers have plenty to look forward to, with Kodaline, Bury Tomorrow, Electric Callboy & Ice Nine Kills, The Damned, Violent Soho, Belle and Sebastian, Suzanne Vega, Ashnikko, Jason Derulo, Shinedown & Bush, Macy Gray and Agnes Obel performing across Sydney throughout September.
🌸 Spring arrives with the Festival of the Winds at Bondi Beach, bringing colourful kites and a spectacular day by the water.
🖼️ Art and exhibitions continue across the city, including Harry Potter: The Exhibition at Sydney Olympic Park, Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires at the Australian Museum and Primavera 2026: Young Australian Artists at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
🍸 September also brings exciting food, drink and lifestyle experiences, including Suntory House, the -196 Double Apple launch and other limited-time experiences around Sydney.
👨👩👧 Families can enjoy a huge lineup of school-holiday activities from late September, including Wild Things, ZOOOM, Handa’s Surprise, Fang-tastic School Holiday Fun and other interactive experiences across the city.
🌿 Spring is also the perfect time to get outdoors, explore Sydney’s beaches, parks, markets and harbour, and enjoy the warmer weather as the city comes alive again.
📍 From the CBD and Bondi to Sydney Olympic Park, The Rocks, Darlinghurst and beyond, there’s something happening almost every week this September.
⚠️ Always check the official event website before attending for the latest dates, times, ticketing information and any schedule changes.
