Ben Folds returns to Sydney in February 2027 with the Sydney Symphony, reimagining two decades of songs for orchestra at Hordern Pavilion. …

The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize returns to Double Bay from 2 October, marking 25 years with 49 finalists exploring memory, nature, materials and place. …

Family Day returns to Rosebery Plaza on 26 September, bringing circus performers, creative activities, pony rides and local food to Rosebery. …

Rip Curl GromSearch brings 16 of the world's best under-16 surfers to Narrabeen from 7 to 10 November, returning the international final to Australia. …

Avalon Groove Festival 2026 brings two days of live blues, soul, jazz and groove to Avalon Beach across the October long weekend, with music, food and the village itself part of the experience. …

At 23, Joey Alexander brings his trio to Sydney for two intimate October performances, connecting an extraordinary international career with a deeply personal new musical chapter. …

Let’s Go Greek Festival 2026 fills Parramatta with Greek food, music, dance and family life on Sunday 13 September, from 11am to 9.30pm. …

The Plateia Festival brings Earlwood to life on 19 September with Mediterranean food, music, culture, markets and family entertainment from 11am to 5pm. …

Heartland Festival brings new theatre, emerging artists and stories of place, identity and belonging to Parramatta from 25 November to 5 December 2026. …

Japanese-inspired popups arrive at The Galeries this spring, bringing bespoke fragrance, Japanese design and Sydney retail culture together from 29 September. …