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Things to do TODAY in Sydney
Friday 8th May 2026
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Escape Hunt: Escape Rooms
Prepare for an unparalleled adventure at Escape Hunt Sydney!
Enter the ultimate escape game with your fantastic team of 2-4 players, immersing yourselves in an hour of heart-pounding e..
iFLY is open 7 days a week until late, including school holidays and public holidays.
iFLY Downunder in Penrith is the largest and most powerful indoor skydiving facility in the Souther..
Sunrise Kayaking On Sydney Harbour With Breakfast
Venue: North Wollongong Beach
Sunrise Kayaking on Sydney Harbour with Breakfast offers the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful sunrise..
Enjoy unbeatable views of Sydney with a must do Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb!
Venture to the top of this iconic landmark, and witness the stunning city skyline from a whole new perspect..
Head into the trees for some fun and adventure featuring flying foxes, zip lines & more with over 100 individual challenges at TreeTop Adventure Park Sydney!
Located in the forests of ..
Help make our world a kinder place and register for this year's Do It For Dolly Day on Friday 8th May 2026.
Dolly's Dream was started by Northern Territory couple Kate and Tick Everett..
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Bring the children to the Golden Ridge Animal Farm for hands on farm fun!
Hold baby chicks, ducklings and rabbits, milk the cow, bottle feed baby lambs and kid goats or have a pony ride..
Luna Park Sydney is open 7 days a week
Luna Park Sydney is a free entry Park, everyone wishing to go on rides and access attractions must have a valid Unlimited Rides Pass ticket for t..
Marlins Kids Club @ Nelson Bay Bowling & Recreation Club
Nelson Bay Bowling & Recreation Club hosts Kids Clubs, Friday nights.
The Kids Club is a free, fully supervised, fun-filled evening for children aged 3 - 10.
Held Every Friday, betwe..
The Magic Garden: MBF Foundation Healthy Kids Unit
Help your children learn about healthy eating and healthy activity and have fun with this self-contained interactive unit.
The Magic Garden is an imaginative environment, developed in ..
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE LAUGHTER IN OUR LIFE
WE'VE GOT THE COMEDIANS AND THEY'VE GOT THE LOLS.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND BOOK SOME TICKETS FOR GIGS IN YOUR FAVOURITE VENUES AROUND THE CO..
Unleash Laughter with "Comedy Untamed" at the iD Comedy Club!
Comedy Untamed is Australia's wildest comedy show guaranteed to have you in stitches from start to finish.
Enjoy a nigh..
If you're looking for an evening of side-splitting comedy iD Comedy Club is the place to be!
From the producers of Magic Mic Comedy Harry's Comedy Comedy Untamed comes a much-needed dos..
Kings of Comedy is Australia's original underground comedy club, a nationwide live stand-up network built for people who want something raw, hilarious and unmistakably local.
Operating..
Lawrence Mooney | Full Moon Party - The Concourse Chatswood
Moonman's back-and he's bringing the whole gang!
From The Front Bar to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival get ready for a comedy supernova featuring Dr Tyler Wall (AFL Mind Se..
Quick..Some Comedy, Quick is Australias fastest and funniest stand up comedy show on Fridays and Saturdays at Star Bar Comedy Theatre.
Comedy for lunch Fridays
Stand up Comedy Show
12..
Rohan Arneil: You Wouldn't Have Cut Me Off If I Wasn't So Sunburnt
Winona Winona presents
Very excited about the new jokes. I've been supervising some apprentices so I genuinely have a lot to get off my chest. I've been told I'm not their boss a bunch a..
The Sydney Comedy Festival is Sydney's biggest annual comedy event.
Hundreds of the finest Australian comedians, biggest international stars and most-promising emerging talent will tak..
Catch a Killer: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience - Sydney
The murder mystery game that everyone is talking about..
An outdoor escape game that offers an engaging new way to explore Sydney's secrets.
Follow riddling clues as you try to cat..
Step into the shoes of Sydneys best detective in Sydney Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows.
On a ghost tour gone wrong famous travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead. Was it he..
Frontier Touring are delighted to announce 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee and eight-time Grammy-winner Beck will perform two intimate and unique acoustic shows in Melbourne and Sydn..
Discover the secrets to cooking some South American favourites and uncover mind-blowing flavour combinations in this BBQ cooking class. Under the guidance of a professional chef you will g..
Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show - Sydney
Experience Peter Pan reimagined with Ballet of Lights!
Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and color.
Join Peter Pan, Tink..
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Sydney!
This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes.
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Drawing inspiration from V8 racing, rave culture, love, desire and feminine resilience, INDance 2026 features of four bold independent choreographers shaping contemporary Australian dance ..
Unlimited Dinner at SkyFeast Sydney Tower - Weekday - For 2
Dine on cloud nine at SkyFeast, located 82 floors above the city in the iconic Sydney Tower. Your guaranteed window seat affo..
Hay Street Market - Sydney's Biggest Foodie Market
Come explore a world of flavour, culture and good vibes at Hay St Market.
More than three years in the making and spanning 3,000 square metres of Paddy's Market, Hay St Market is Sydne..
Steakhouse Lunch with Wine - For 2 - Circular Quay
Enjoy a shared two-course lunch for two, featuring premium dishes paired with house-selected wine, beer, or soft drink.
A delightful dining experience in a beautiful setting, sure to s..
An intimate test-kitchen tasting where you'll be introduced to Tofu Monkey and help shape the future of plant-based eats.
What to Expect
This isn't a rushed tasting or a noisy launch..
Australia's premier whisky tasting experience discover exceptional whiskies masterclasses and our Rare&Old Bar.
Join us across Australia for unforgettable tastings from the world's fin..
Australian National Maritime Museum | Open Hours & Tickets
Navigate a full day of fun - here's everything you need to know.
The museum includes 14 vessels, multiple exhibitions, kids' activities* and a 3D cinema. Come early in the day to get th..
Australian National Maritime Museum: Open Hours & Tickets
Be enlightened, entertained, fascinated with these exhibitions @ Australian National Maritime Museum.
9.30am to 5.00 pm daily (6.00 pm in January). Closed 25 December (Christmas Day)
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We are open 9am-5pm everyday of the year, 7 days a week, except Christmas Day.
See some of Australia's famous wildlife in the flesh... and scales!
What's included
Admission to the A..
The Bradman Centre is located on St Jude Street Bowral in the NSW Southern Highlands.
The area includes the Bradman Museum, Bradman Oval, Memorial Garden and Glebe Park, featuring the ..
Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame
The famous Parkes observatory, as featured in the Australian movie The Dish, is a landmark radio telescope nearly 50 years old, yet still considered to be one of the best single dish radio..
@ Museum of Sydney
Daily 10am-5pm
Free entry
Head to our dig site, grab your tools and become an archaeologist at the Museum of Sydney.
Dig It! delivers a rich, multisensory, fa..
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday/Sunday & Public Holidays 10.00am - 4.00pm
The King's Castle is Australia's only chain of permanent exhibition of artefacts that were owned by E..
Open everyday (excluding Christmas Day) from 9-4pm.
A fun day out for the whole family awaits at Featherdale Wildlife Park!
Home to over 1, Australian native animals from more than..
Experience the glittering world of fame for a day at Madame Tussauds.
Start your journey on the red carpet and strike a pose for the paparazzi.
Move on to challenge your favourite ..
Madjeri (pronounced mud-jer-ee) is the Dharawal word for canoe or small floating vessel ...
... Dharawal Country extends from Sydney Harbour, down to the Shoalhaven, and as far west as..
We run daytime sessions for viewing the Sun and night sessions.
Mudgee Observatory has been a private observatory for the past ten years though is now open to school groups, organized t..
Take a fascinating and often macabre tour of the human body at the Museum of Human Disease.
Members of the general public can visit the Museum of Human Disease for a self-guided visit o..
Museum of Sydney is open daily 10am-5pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
A modern museum built over and around the remains of Australia's first Government House, the Museum of ..
Free permanent exhibitions at Museum of Sydney.
Open 7 days: 10am-5pm
Yura Nura: People & Country
First Fleet Ships
Yura Nura: People & Country
Yura Nura: People & Country pr..
Ocean Wonders @ Australian National Maritime Museum | Hours & Tickets
Australian National Maritime Museum
Dive into Australia's deep connection to the seas at the Australian Maritime Museum and immerse yourself in an ocean of incredible interactive exhib..
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary - Open Hours & Tickets
Open Daily 9am - 5pm.
Supporting the long-term preservation and conservation of koala in the wild.
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to see koalas in their ..
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - Open Hours | FREE entry
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is your oasis in the city!
Discover the fascinating history of the plants and people associated with Australia's oldest botanic garden.
Relax and ca..
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is an all-weather visitor attraction open 365 days a year.
Weekdays 10am - 4pm Weekends 9.30am - 5pm
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium takes you on an underwater jour..
Sydney Observatory is a museum and education centre set in gardens overlooking Sydney Harbour. The historic site commands some of the best views in Sydney.
Open daily 10am - 5pm
Closed..
Sydney Tower Eye is a must-do while in the city that takes you to the highest point above Sydney for breathtaking 360-degree views of our beautiful harbour city, including the Sydney Harbo..
Book your tickets online here to visit the Symbio Wildlife Park in South Sydney to meet and interact with Australian and exotic animals!
Just 40 minutes drive from Sydney Airport- Symb..
Sydney's Taronga Zoo is one of the nation's leading zoological gardens, featuring one of Australia's finest collections of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species.
Hi..
OPENING HOURS
10am - 5pm daily
Except good Friday and Christmas Day.
ADMISSION Free
The Rocks Discovery Museum tells the story of The Rocks from pre-European days to the present.
..
@ Museum of Sydney
Daily 10am-5pm
Free entry
Even the most ordinary object has many stories to tell, depending on how you look at it.
Between 1983 and 1991, archaeologists excav..
Find yourself on an amazing animal adventure as you journey into Australia's most famous locations at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo!
9:30am - 5:00pm (last entry STRICTLY 4:00pm)
WILD LIFE Syd..
Firstdraft presents a diverse program of exhibitions and events throughout the year, all free and open to the public.
Opening hours
11am to 8pm Wednesday ..
Our 30th year, featuring everyone from Barnaby to Bob Irwin, 2026 is officially our biggest yet.
The Bald Archy is an Australian art prize, which parodies the prestigious portraiture ..
National Cartoon Gallery
Coffs Harbour,
The National Cartoon Gallery, 1 John Champion Way,
Forgotten Songs, by Michael Thomas Hill (completed 2011), a permanent installation at Angel Place, Sydney.
Forgotten Songs commemorates the songs of fifty birds once heard in central Sy..
Sky, Earth, Water
Rosalie Gascoigne
with
Lorraine Connelly-Northey
Janet Fieldhouse
Glenda Nicholls
Sky, Earth, Water explores Rosalie Gascoigne's deep connection to the mat..
Artbank Window
Featured artists: Benjamin Akuila, Mia Boe, Mark Maurangi Carrol, Michelle Coleman, Karla Dickens, Ken Done, Scott Duncan, Yvonne Koolmatrie, Dylan Mooney, Ryan Presley, ..
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel.
Leave the suitcases at home - these challenge rooms..
We are located in Market Square, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Rouse Hill NSW.
You can find us between the Metro and the Town Centre!
WORKING HOURS
Weekdays: 12pm to 6pm
Weekends: 10am ..
2 Night Hunter Valley Stay with Train Pass - Weekday - For 2
Hunter Valley departing from Sydney's Central railway station
Enjoy a relaxing two night stay in the Hunter Valley midweek ..
2 Night Hunter Valley Stay with Train Pass - Weekend - For 2
Hunter Valley departing from Sydney's Central railway station
Enjoy a relaxing two night stay in the Hunter Valley nestled..
The brand-new gaming concept has arrived in Sydney's Darling Harbour!
Step into a real-life video game and get ready to play together in this unique social gaming experience where your ..
Get ready for Mind Games - Art Alive! in Sydney with over 65 mind-bending installations by 15 artists that twist perception through light, sound, and motion.
Discover illusions, shifti..
Seaplane To Berowra Waters With 6 Course Lunch - For 2
Departs from - Rose Bay | In a pristine waterfront setting lies Sydney's most famous gastronomic destination the Berowra Waters Inn which is only accessible by boat or seaplane.
As you..
Departs from - Rose Bay | Take the flight of a lifetime over Sydney's Northern Beaches Ku-Ring-Gai National Park and Sydney Harbour. Your pilot will drop you off at Cottage Point Inn landi..
Thunder Jet: 30-Minute Thunder Thrill Ride
Circular Quay Eastern Pontoon Macquarie St NSW 2000 Sydney
Australia's most exciting jet boats can be seen spinning crazily around Sydney Ha..
Virtual Room Sydney: An Immersive 3D Team Experience
One of the world's best team-based virtual reality experiences has finally come to Sydney!
Blending the escape room concept with a full 3D cinematic experience the Virtual Room deliver..
The 2026 Australian Heritage Festival is a month-long celebration right across NSW from 18 April - 18 May, with more than 150 FREE and ticketed attractions to bring heritage to life for al..
Red Hot Summer Tour is heating up in 2026, headlined by Paul Kelly and with a spectacular line-up featuring Missy Higgins, The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers, and Jess Hitchcock..
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films
There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound.
Film reviews from Switch, imdb..
All the coolest things about a Sydney summer can be found at MOV'IN BED, the best cinema experience.
MOV'IN BED - OUTDOOR BED CINEMA EXPERIENCE - LOCATION : SYDNEY HARBOUR PARK BARANGA..
Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm
Market City, Hay Street, City
Paddy's has held a central place in Sydney's history for over 150 years. Paddy's Markets, Sydney's biggest markets have a ..
While the 1st January is the most popular choice for a new Australia Day, many Aussies like the 8th of May but said the American way.. May 8.
Why May 8 ? because it sounds like MAAAATE ..
The ABC Ultimo Centre brings together all aspects of the national broadcaster, including Television, Radio, New Media, Transmission and News and Current Affairs.
The guided tour is like..
Check out the new BagSmart BLAST series of Backpacks.
The Blast Roller Backpack takes travel in stride-on wheels on foot or on your terms.
Designed for carry-on compliance with maxi..
We are excited to share the Autumn Spend & Save promotion is NOW LIVE!
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Onebed Max
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Spicers Retreats | Autumn Extras - Book Now and Get extra deals
Spicers Retreats is a curated collection of luxury lodges boutique hotels and private eco-retreats located in New South Wales and Queensland.
Each destination offers a unique blend of ..
Welcome to Round #9 of the 2026 AFL Toyota Premiership Season.
Round eight kicks off with a ripper top of the table clash between Fremantle and Hawthorn at Optus Stadium in Perth.
AF..
Are you ready Australia Freestyle Kings' adrenaline-pumping family fun event is returning in 2026!
The Freestyle Kings Live is heading across Australia in the 2026 "World Tour".
Th..
Guaranteed access to THREE HOME GAMES and an EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE PACK*, saving you over $20!
To be collected at Ocean Protect Stadium
Sharks 3 Game Super Pass
Cronulla Sharks v ..
ANASTASIA - the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film!
Rising star Georgina Hopson leads the cast as Anya, alongside international stage sensation Rober..
From the creators of Beetlejuice: The Musical, comes the Broadway smash hit Gutenberg! The Musical! - a love letter to the underdog, and to music theatre itself.
This joyously funny an..
La Ronde: A Lavish Cocktail of Circus, Cabaret & Comedy
Step into the round and surrender to La Ronde - a lavish cocktail of circus, cabaret, and comedy from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO.
Experience a brave, twisted spectacle wh..
Disney Presents The Lion King at Capitol Theatre, Sydney
It is time!
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap.
The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the ..
Make the most of your trip to the Australian Museum with our free volunteer-led introductory tours of our permanent galleries.
Gain deeper insight into the Australian Museum's vast cul..
What's the best way to take in the sublime natural splendor of New South Wales?
Hop aboard a Blue Mountains Explorer Bus and get ferried from one mesmerizing locale to the next - all i..
Blue Mountains: Tour from Sydney + Zig Zag Railway, Scenic World & Ferry Ride
Enjoy mountain views, scenic train rides, and a rainforest walk
Take a day tour by bus to the Blue Mountains, guided by an experienced guide.
Start with a 06:40 pickup from a centra..
Australian Museum
Sydney,
Starting point: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium - 1-5 Wheat Road,
Drag Queen Walking Tour through Sydney's LGBT District
Dive into the heart of LGBT Sydney with the fabulous Wonder Mama (you might know her as Wilma!) for a thrilling 3-hour journey!
Explore the coolest LGBT hotspots, from The Stonewall Ho..
A range of programs and events are scheduled throughout the year for the public to engage with the workings of the parliament.
These events are designed for families and adults, and ca..
Join in a guided tour of this magnificent and unique building and discover why it's known as the Palace of Dreams.
Since its opening in 1929, The State Theatre Sydney has captivated th..
Indulge in the Sydney Chocolate Tours, in exquisite chocolate, enjoying the finest coffee and tea, then walk it all off in a couple of hours, all the time soaking up the historical atmosph..
Behind the Scenes at the Market
Ever wanted to know where your seafood comes from? What the Australian seafood industry does to ensure your seafood is sustainable? Or where the top-leve..
The Sydney Harbour was made for cruising with these hop on hop off ferry passes.
Book your ticket online here to see the Sydney must-see sights such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge ..
Go behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House for a fascinating look at this Sydney icon.
Your knowledgeable guide leads you through the World Heritage-listed building on a walking to..
Ride the heritage railway with Zig Zag Railway and travel through the Blue Mountains seven days a week.
Step aboard a heritage rail experience through the Blue Mountains - a nostalgic j..
Time for Trivia are a team of professional trivia and bingo hosts specialising in weekly pub trivia, corporate events, themed nights, fundraisers and kids bingo!
Are you looking for a f..
We just love the footy.
And it's all LIVE and FREE on Seven.
Seven has announced its AFL commentary team and football shows for 2026.
Programs include Agenda Setters, Unfiltered,..
Fox Footy is Australia's only dedicated 24/7 AFL channel on 504 and KAYO.
FOX FOOTY is the ultimate place to experience all the action of every round of the Toyota AFL Premiership Seaso..
Join the experts at Art Masterclass and unleash your inner artist in this fun-filled workshop.
Discover the techniques to decorate your lamp using a variety of coloured tiles to design..
Take a special Aboriginal wildlife tour at Taronga Zoo, showcasing the strong link between aboriginal people, their culture and wildlife.
Developed with Aboriginal people, and led by an..
With over 3sq km of wild and wonderful bushland and animals, Taronga Western Plains Zoo offers a safari adventure right in the heart of NSW.
Find yourself surrounded by magnificent wi..
