Sydney’s summer music scene this year is seriously strong, but if you’re keen to get your live music fix outside of the city, we’ve got good news. This November, a brand-new festival is bringing four days of art, live music, immersive performances and nature-based fun to the Blue Mountains. Here’s what we know.
The brand new festival, Superposition, will run from November 26-29, 2026, across Dharug and Gundungurra Country – with programming spanning Penrith, Katoomba, Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Medlow Bath and Wentworth Falls. Conceived specifically for the Blue Mountains, the multi-disciplinary fesi will bring together local, national and international artists for a program inspired by the region's landscapes, communities and contemporary culture.
One of the biggest drawcards is Block Party, a street party curated by Mountains-born electronic pop group Hermitude and Haiku Hands, featuring Jamaica Moana, Vv Pete, TOAH and DJ Charlie Villas.
Elsewhere, Homo House will transform Katoomba's Victoria and Albert Guesthouse into an immersive queer arts space, with installations, performances and music. High Tea Dance promises a garden party spanning the guesthouse's grounds and stables, with performances by Dykes on Bikes, Lesbionica, Justin Shoulder and Betty Apple, alongside DJs and live acts. Fun.
There's a whole lot beyond the headline events, too. Visitors can wander through Ace Mart, an art-filled convenience store and community hub, catch a Welcome to Country and...
November is shaping up to be a good one, Sydney (the last month of spring! Hello, purple jacarandas!).
Head to the Head On Photo Festival (Nov 6-29), which returns for its 17th year with 93 free exhibitions showcasing more than 700 photographers from over 30 countries.
Garage Sale Trail – Australia’s biggest second-hand treasure hunt – is back for two massive weekends (Nov 7-8 and 14-15). Cash in on your unwanted records and stock up on vintage finds.
Love beer, delicious food and live music? Head to the Inner West for Made in the Inner West (Nov 6-15), a 10-day neighbourhood party bringing together 13 breweries and 13 local businesses for exclusive beer collabs, food pairings and live music.
There’s also Diwali in Harris Park on Nov 7, a free street party celebrating the Festival of Lights with food, music, cultural performances and market stalls.
The same day, the long-awaited Powerhouse Parramatta opens its doors, kicking off a 23-day festival of talks, workshops, food, music and performances.
Art lovers, meanwhile, can check out the Affordable Art Fair at Carriageworks (Nov 5-8), featuring thousands of original artworks, or step inside the immersive world of David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), also at Carriageworks and running until January 24.
There's plenty for foodies and market-lovers, too. The Good Food & Wine Show: Christmas edition is taking over the ICC from Nov 20-22, while The Finders Keepers Market returns to Carriageworks from Nov 13-15, bringing together more than 170 independent designers and makers with plenty of gift-worthy finds.
Sydney Cellar Door is popping up at First Fleet Park in The Rocks from Nov 13-15, bringing together more than 35 NSW wineries and 200-plus wines for a big three-day celebration of local drops. Entry is free, with tasting packs available to purchase.
And for a big dose of Aussie music nostalgia, Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical opens at the Roslyn Packer Theatre on Nov 15, with a season running until January 3. Can't wait.
Hope you have a 11/10 month.
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