The seasons have officially turned, and Sydney is leaning into autumn with a heap of events to keep you entertained when the beaches aren’t delivering. This week, Neon Playground 2.0 has transformed Haymarket into a technicolour arts festival, Barangaroo's Golden Hours event series is bringing live entertainment and sunset delights to the harbourside precinct, and the Great Southern Nights gig series is lighting up stages across the city.
There’s a lot of theatrical fun going on in the Harbour City this week too, including the sparkly-as-anything Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour, Hadestown at the Theatre Royal, and the uniquely choose-your-own-adventure Dungeons and Dragons play showing at the Opera House until Saturday.
Keen to make the most of the longer days before Daylight Savings comes to an end? We’d suggest starting with a swim at one of the city’s best outdoor pools or secret swimming spots, lunching outside with a schooner at one of Sydney’s best beer gardens, then rounding out the day at one of Sydney’s best rooftop bars.
Keen to keep moving? These are the best running routes in Sydney, and these are the city’s best gyms if you’d rather work out in air-con. Want a work out with a view? The cult electrolyte drink Liquid I.V. has partnered with fitness studio Body by Berner for a free Pilates class at Icebergs this Thursday morning (with goodie bags packed with hydrating treats).
Scroll on for our full list of the best things to do in Sydney this week.
Mapping out your weekend? These are the best things to do in Sydney this weekend.