2025 is serving a massive lineup of events and activities in Sydney/Eora to keep your calendar absolutely loaded.
Expect a jam-packed May in Sydney with heaps of food-filled experiences, unique events, bustling markets, theatre shows, a banging roster of live music, and the return of Vivid Sydney 2025.
Here are OB真人视讯's picks for the best things to do in Sydney this week, the rest of May, and further into 2025.
- May 2025 Food Events And Markets
- May 2025 Art, Culture And Exhibitions
- May 2025 Music, Theatre And Film Events
- What's On And Coming Up Near Sydney
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May Food Events And Markets
Taco And Tequila Fiesta
SoCal, 1 Young Street, Neutral Bay | Saturday 3–Saturday 31 May
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Neutral Bay’s groovy Mexican joint SoCal is hosting its beloved month-long for a seventh spicy year. A boozy kicks things off on 3 May to celebrate the Cinco De Mayo weekend with flowing Flecha Azul margaritas, street-style tacos and live music all afternoon.
Then, SoCal’s cranking up the heat with a on 15 May. Enter to win a $200 SoCal voucher or watch on as things get hotter and hotter. If spice ain’t your thing, enter the on 22 May.
Plus, take advantage of like $4 taco Tuesdays, $10 wing Wednesdays, $35pp bottomless fajita Fridays and $99pp bottomless fiesta lunches Friday to Sunday. Check out more details and book a table
Savour Sydney
Opera Bar, Sydney Opera House, Lower Concourse Level, Sydney CBD | Saturday 3 May, 12pm–5pm
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Some of Sydney’s top restaurants are uniting for a day of exclusive eats under the sails of the iconic Opera House. Curated by chef Matt Moran, is a pop-up food event with dishes and drinks starring Australian native ingredients sourced by IndigiGrow, a First Nations native plant preservation social enterprise.
Savour Aria’s pine mushroom and smoked cheddar tart; North Bondi Fish’s snapper crudo with yuzu, taramasalata and salmon roe; Rekōdo’s spicy tuna tacos and strawberry gum sando; and finish with Chiswick’s cinnamon myrtle custard tart, plus lots more to try.
Wash it all down with drinks from PS40, Hey Rosey, and The Waratah, backgrounded by chill tunes. Plus, catch a live talk on sustainable Aussie dining with Matt Moran and IndigiGrow’s Peter Cooley at 2pm. You can purchase dishes individually from $15 or go all out with a $50 ticket for four dishes with a welcome drink.
OB真人视讯 x LA Tourism Takeover
Hollywood Quarter, Surry Hills | Thursday 1–Sunday 11 May
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We’ve teamed up with the legends at to take over the iconic—AKA Sydney’s ‘Little Hollywood’—for a massive 11-day party in the US(LA). Think celeb-worthy cocktails, Hollywood films, rock 'n' roll gigs and a wellness event epic enough to persuade Gwyneth to jump on the next red-eye.
Featuring six venues—including the schmick Ace Hotel Sydney and Golden Age Cinema—expect a calendar stacked with events, plus endless LA-themed tipples and limited-edition dishes. Kicking things off in style at the Ace Hotel with DJs, mezcal cocktails and roaming bites on Thursday 1 May, be sure to secure your place . Check out the full 11-day lineup here.
Fresh Harvest Beer Week
Frenchies Bistro and Brewery, 6/61–71 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery | Monday 5–Saturday 10 May
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The massive is taking over Frenchies Brewing with something on every day. Two new brews are launching on Monday: The Cool Kids Vol. 34—Ryefield WCIPA and Double Phresh IPA, a collaboration with Bemboka-based hop farm Ryefield Hops, and Australia’s first co-op brewery, Hopsters. It’ll be available with matching hop-heavy dishes from Tuesday to Saturday, that you can enjoy with a schooner for $49pp.
Then, a offers complimentary beers on Thursday, including the two new brews, alongside the Cryo Nelson Hazy IPA, Giant Sequoia Dark IPA, No Flower West Coast IPA, Pale Ale and Hazy XPA, with a beer quiz and prizes up for grabs.
An IPA tap takeover is shaking things up on Friday, pouring all the aforementioned IPAs from 12pm onwards. It all finishes with a from 7pm on Saturday, where guests can melt premium Swiss cheese on a raclette grill and pour over house-smoked saucisson and cured chorizo, cooked potatoes and pickles for $89pp, including a schooner of the new drop. Tickets are limited, book online
Amex Dessert Bar By Amaury Guichon
20 Martin Place, Sydney CBD | Thursday 8–Saturday 10 May, 10am–5pm
A seriously sweet is landing in the Sydney CBD for three days only. Viral sensation, world-class pastry chef and master chocolate sculptor Amaury Guichon (aka The Chocolate Guy) is slinging his jaw-dropping edible creations in Sydney for the first time ever.
And, American Express is sweetening the deal with complimentary desserts to the first 100 AmEx card holders between 10am and 11am each day. Check out all the details
Westside Vibe
Dural Lane, Hornsby | Friday 9 May, 4pm–9pm
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Hornsby’s Dural Lane is getting a huge makeover with colourful decor, over 15 international food trucks, family-friendly activities, and free live music by local artists over five hours for the festival. There’ll be a selection of global eats, including cheesy gozleme, plump dumplings, Chinese crepes, Japanese fried chicken, mochi doughnuts, African BBQ sandwiches, gourmet burgers and chilled drinks from a pop-up bar. And bring the kids along for face painting, fairy floss and snow cones. Check out more info
Cherry Bomb
Goros, 84-86 Mary Street, Surry Hills | Until Saturday 10 May
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returns to late-night hotspot Goros, bringing Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival to Sydney for six weeks, transforming the venue into a neon-lit, pink wonderland with Instagrammable sakura installations, glowing lanterns, and buzzing entertainment.
A limited-edition Cherry Bomb menu features pink-themed dishes like watermelon sashimi, tempura prawn bao and deep-fried strawberry ice cream, plus creative cocktails like a Momo Kitty mixing vodka, peach sake, yuzu and green apple.
There’ll also be free karaoke and DJ sets each night, plus the Goros Castle returns—a chaotic games night inspired by the popular Japanese game show Takeshi’s Castle, with wacky competitions, giant ramen-eating challenges, and sumo wrestling with prizes up for grabs.
Barangaroo Artisan Market
Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo | Saturday 10 May, 10am–3pm
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Over 60 are taking to Barangaroo’s waterfront streets, serving up everything from locally made jewellery and eco-friendly fashion to foodie-approved products, one-of-a-kind homewares and Mother’s Day gifts that’ll win you serious brownie points. Toss in free live tunes, roving performers, and a solid meal from one of Barangaroo’s 90+ eateries, and you’ve got yourself one cracking Saturday. Check out all the stallholders
Pyrmont Festival
Pirrama Park, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont | Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May
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is filling up Pirrama Park with gourmet food, over 100 NSW wines, artisan market stalls and live music across two festival stages. Feast on fresh seafood, fried chicken, dumplings, souvlaki, acai bowls and more from top vendors like Cheeky Naked Oysters and Mighty Bird. Sample vino from renowned winemakers like Petersons Wines and Savannah Estate, or try bold gins and real fruit-infused liqueurs from Scylla Distilling Co.
There’ll also be art classes, outdoor games and face painting to keep the kids busy. And don’t forget to bring your pup along, entry is free for all.
Naturellement
Galleria Ettalong Beach, 189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach | Saturday 17–18 May
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is a huge food and bev fest that’s heading to the Central Coast with over 120 wine, beer, spirit and non-alc tastings, one-off experiences, live talks, music and masterclasses. Pioneered by Mike Bennie (P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants) and Kristy Austin (We Are Neighbourgood), the two-day event brings together small-scale, local winemakers like Sabi Wabi and Majama Wines, plus award-winning chefs like Alanna Sapwell-Stone (Eltham Hotel, Saint Peter, ARC Dining), Matt Stone (You Beauty, Ciao Mate), Jake Kellie (Arkhe, Burnt Ends) and more, serving up limited-edition dishes.
Three-hour entry tickets are $60.50, or all-day sessions are $88, and include unlimited wine tastings, a PLUMM glass to take home. You can also add on a $22 masterclass with Mike Bennie, including an intro to natural wine or a pet nat party.
$2 Oysters
The Boathouse Group Venues | Throughout May
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Because of cozzie livs, oysters have become a luxe affair. But luckily for us, The Boathouse Group has partnered with Australia's leading producer of world-class Sydney Rocks, East 33, to serve ‘em up on a silver platter for just two bucks.
All month long you can grab from stunning waterfront venues like Manly Pavilion, The Mona Social, Barrenjoey House, The Boathouse Balmoral, The Boathouse Shelly Beach, The Boathouse Rose Bay (Restaurant only), The Boathouse Hotel Patonga and The Boathouse North Wollongong. View more info
May Art, Culture And Exhibitions
Sydney Comedy Festival
Various locations | Until Sunday 18 May
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Perusing the 270+ acts in the will have you feeling like a kid in a comedy store...
Catch Steph Broadbridge's in her musical tribute to controversial kangaroo RayGun, enjoy some hanky panky with up-and-comer who will break down 50 years of queer hanky codes, and will serve homegrown hilarity, or check out the together in one laugh-a-minute lineup at Bondi Pav.
If you're feeling too spoiled for choice, the presents the best of the fest wrapped up in a neat little package on the Enmore stage. See the fill lineup and get tickets
Free Aboriginal Weaving Workshops
Sea Wall Lawn, Barangaroo | Thursday 1 and 8 May, 10.30am–12pm
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Learn the ropes of Aboriginal weaving at a led by the talented women of Ngumpie Weaving. You’ll pick up traditional techniques, hear cultural stories and get to weave your own piece to take home. The 90-minute workshops are held at the beautiful Sea Wall Lawn at Barangaroo, overlooking Sydney Harbour. No need to sign up—just show up and get weaving.
Vivid Sydney 2025
Various locations in Sydney | Friday 23 May–Saturday 14 June
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Vivid Sydney returns for its 15th magical year of light shows, immersive art, live music, food and ideas, with the theme of dream. As per usual, vibrant light installations will cover iconic locations around the city, including Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, Barangaroo, and beyond, with the return of Martin Place (whose last Vivid stint was 2018), and all completely free to attend.
Major highlights include First Nations storytelling at , fiery feasts at the Vivid Fire Kitchen, concerts by Japanese Breakfast and Sigur Rós with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, thought-provoking panels featuring cooking queen Martha Stewart, curated dining experiences by Nigella Lawson, a Stranger Things experience at Luna Park and a 4-metre-long taking over The Goods Line with over 700 stars. Find out more here.
Australian Heritage Festival
Various locations | Until Sunday 18 May
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In its 45th year, the returns with a massive lineup of over 150 free and ticketed events to celebrate the theme Unearthed, through Australia’s natural, historic and Indigenous heritage. There are exhibitions, food experiences, walking tours, performances, and heaps more to check out across Sydney and beyond.
Highlights include the free family-friendly on 3 May, on Thursday 1, 8 and 15 May, the exhibition at Parramatta Park, around the Cadi Jam Ora garden at the Royal Botanic Garden every Thursday to Saturday, and spooky View the full event program
May Music, Theatre And Film Events
Young Henrys Presents Rock & Roll Circus
Vic on the Park, 2 Addison Road, Marrickville | Friday 9 May, 7pm
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Not only do Young Henrys serve us some of the best brews, but now they're serving an enviable lineup of Aussie musos performing classic covers. A relic of Frankie's Basement, Young Henrys has resuscitated the Rock & Roll Circus formula to give us a night of live music, drag and comedy.
Catch Ruby Fields, Pacific Avenue's Harry O'Brien, The Grates' Patience Hodgeson and many more performing that classic rock number that they've always wanted to sing, backed by the Young Henrys House Band, True Vibenation. It's no three-ring circus, but it will be a five-star Friday. to attend.
Red Bull Symphonic with RUEL
Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney | Friday 16 May, 7pm
Bringing together a modern musical artist, a classical music director and a symphonic orchestra sounds like a combination of ingredients that might not work. But if previous iterations of Red Bull Symphonic with Genesis Owusu and rapper Lisi are anything to go by, we can tell you now: it really does.
The latest artist to get the Red Bull Symphonic treatment is dance pop sensation RUEL. With billions of streams, platinum records, and a rap sheet of sold-out world tours, you can expect a performance that combines sonic, visual and conceptual brilliance. are available online.
In The Next Room, Or The Vibrator Play
New Theatre, 542 King Street, Newtown | Until Saturday 17 May
A new bill in Texas is poised to potentially make it harder to purchase an “obscene device” than a gun. It seems there’s still controversy around our bestie on the bedside table, as sexuality remains a prominent political playing chip. But where did all this buzz begin?
Head to the New this month for about the early cure for female “hysteria” and the role of personal massagers in male-centric medicine. Without giving too much away, actor Sarah Greenwood assures us: "it's definitely a vibe." from $25.
Various Characters
Flight Path Theatre, 9/142 Addison Road, Marrickville | Wednesday 7 May-Friday 17 May
Šime Knežević's Various Characters takes us back to western Sydney in 2003, a time that was culturally fraught, especially if you were trying to grow up and find your place in a shifting cultural climate.
Running with similar themes to Aussie favourites like Looking For Alibrandi, the play follows six emotionally isolated characters struggling with their own growing pains, giving us a complex coming-of-age drama that speaks to the lost soul in all of us. are on sale online.
Heaven
The Loading Dock Theatre, Qtopia Sydney, 301 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst | Wednesday 14-Saturday 31 May
Following sell-out seasons in Dublin, New York, Edinburgh and London, Eugene O'Brien's award-winning Heaven is set to follow suit in its Australian premiere season. A repressed queer desire in husband Mal threatens to unravel an already shaky marriage, and the return of 'the one who got away' prompts a soul-searching struggle for wife Mairead.
Director Kate Gaul says of this complicated portrayal, "I was struck not only by its compassion and laugh-out-loud humour but the dignity with which it presents the lives of people over a certain age…it’s an edge-of-your-seat adventure as the wine and Guinness starts flowing". are on sale online.
Snarky Puppy
State Theatre, 49 Market Street, Sydney | Friday 16 May, 7:30pm
Five-time Grammy-winning jazz collective Snarky Puppy are celebrating the 10th anniversary of We Like It Here. Amassing over 160 million streams since its release, it's obvious that it's not just a cute name - everyone really likes to hear their unique blend of rhythm & blues, gospel and jazz.
From their formation as a group of friends studying jazz at the University of Texas, to becoming major players at the world's best jazz and blues festivals, the chart-topping troupe has grown into a puppy everyone wants to play with. So grab your tickets early, this will surely be a sell-out sensation. are available online.
Manon
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney | Until Saturday 17 May
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Choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan during his tenure as artistic director of The Royal Ballet, Manon is based on Abbé Prévost's 1731 novel about desire, love and betrayal.
Giving this ballet the lavish treatment it deserves, this production features The Australian Ballet's full company and the Opera Australia Orchestra in a feat of technical mastery, opulent staging and raw emotion. Despite critics of the original production decrying its controversial themes, Manon remained a favourite with audiences since its inception, and there's no doubt this latest production will have the same effect on the Sydney/Eora stage. are available online.
Kofi Stone
Oxford Art Factory, 38/46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst | Friday 30 May, 7:30pm
Inspired by his grandad's poetry and taking cues from hip hop greats like Lupe Fiasco, UK rapper Kofi Stone has been freestyling since way before his breakthrough 2019 album, Nobody Cares Till Everybody Does.
Now, Stone is stopping in Sydney/Eora as part of his first ever global tour. Audiences at his These Years Are Golden Tour will be treated to tracks from his latest and most vulnerable album, A Man After God's Own Heart. The album has cemented Stone as a storyteller to watch, weaving in themes of love, race, fear and faith. are available online.
The Wrong Gods
Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills | Saturday 3 May-Sunday 1 June
Off the back of the overwhelming success of Counting And Cracking, the world premiere of S. Shakthidharan's The Wrong Gods belongs on everyone's 'must-see' list.
Examining the effects of capitalism and the uncomfortable collision of old and new worlds, The Wrong Gods tells the story of a young girl seeking to leave her village, the arrival of a stranger, and familial bonds under pressure. Though epic in its proportions and the issues it tackles, this play uses only four actors and ninety minutes of stage time, condensing world-shifting themes but losing none of the nuance. are on sale online.
The Lover & The Dumb Waiter
Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli | Friday 2 May-Saturday 7 June
Step into a world that blurs the lines between memory and reality, tinged with suspense and a shot of dark humour from Nobel Prize-winning writer, Harold Pinter.
The Lover is a psychological drama that gives conventional marriage a reality check as a couple attempt to reignite their passions. To cleanse the palate, The Dumb Waiter tells the story of two men who can't get their work done because of extravagant demands that come from on high. Together, this double bill of one-act works will be the perfect double dose of Pinter's trademark humour, tension and intrigue. are available online.
MJ The Musical
Sydney Lyric Theatre, 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont | Until Sunday 22 June
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Legendary king of pop, Michael Jackson, is brought back to life in the four-time Tony Award-winning . After mesmerising audiences on Broadway the musical finally arrives at Sydney Lyric Theatre, where MJ’s moves and vocals are flawlessly captured by theatre star Roman Banks in an incredible depiction of the 1992 Dangerous World tour on and off-stage.
Packed with hits like Thriller, Smooth Criminal and Billie Jean—plus plenty of moonwalking and hehes—the musical feels like attending an actual Michael Jackson concert. With tickets starting from $70, you just can’t beat it.
What's Coming Up In And Near Sydney In 2025
Spilt Milk
Various locations
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Mega Australian music festival has just announced its highly anticipated return in summer 2025. After taking a year off in 2024, the music festival is back with a bang—hitting Ballarat (6 December), Perth (7 December) and Canberra (13 December) before wrapping up on 14 December on the Gold Coast.
And the lineup? We got you. Spilt Milk will bring hip-hop luminary Kendrick Lamar, Billboard Woman of the Year Doechii, heavyweight American DJ Sara Landry, singer/songwriter Dominic Fike and rap legend ScHoolboy Q to all four locations. These global heavyweights will be appearing alongside d4vd, Nessa Barrett, Sofia Isella, Skin On Skin, sombr, Club Angel, The Rions, South Summit and more. Mark your calendars—Spilt Milk season is on. Sign up to secure a ticket when they go on sale.
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