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  1. 1POOF DOOF Halloween Ball 2026 SYDNEYEvent · ivy SydneySat, Oct 3110:00 PMMusic Dance/Electronic at ivy Sydney in Sydney.happening soon
  2. 2Behind The Curtain - A Paranormal InvestigationEvent · Anita's TheatreSat, Oct 316:00 PMApproximate Running Times: Doors - TBC Start - 6:00pm Finish - 7:30pm .happening soon
  3. 3The OrianaRestaurant · The RocksCircular Quay WestRegionalpopular right now
  4. 4The Colliflowers 'Unforgettable Love' TourEvent · WaywardsSat, Oct 317:00 PMMusic Pop at Waywards in Sydney.happening soon
  5. 5Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)Event · Capitol Theatre, SydneyFri, Oct 307:30 PMRunning Times: Doors - 30 minutes prior to start Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval Please note, all times are…happening soon
  6. 6Glengarry Castle HotelBar · RedfernLawson Street 182popular right now
  7. 7Chinese Laundry Residents | CLASS OF 2027 [GOING TILL 6AM] + OFFEvent · Chinese LaundrySat, Oct 319:00 PMMusic Dance/Electronic at Chinese Laundry in Sydney.happening soon
  8. 8Dance Poem - Great HarmonyEvent · State Theatre, SydneySun, Nov 17:00 PMApproximate Running Times: Foyer Doors - 6:00pm Auditorium Doors - 6:30pm Start - 7:00pm This dance poem - Great Harmony uses dance as a…happening soon
  9. 9DoylesRestaurant · Sydneypopular right now
  10. 10GANGgajangEvent · Felons Barrel RoomSun, Nov 17:00 PMMusic Rock at Felons Barrel Room in Sydney.happening soon
  11. 11Golden Eagle DayEvent · Royal Randwick RacecourseSat, Oct 3111:00 AMGolden Eagle Day features the $10 million race for four-year-olds that commands global attention. Be at Royal Randwick for a day of high…happening soon
  12. 12The Firehouse HotelBar · SydneySORAI's take: A reliable local for laid-back drinks and pub-style dining, offering a comfortable setting for various occasions.Casual drinksAfter-work catch-upsSimple, satisfying mealspopular right now
  13. 13Shonen KnifeEvent · Avalon RSL ClubSat, Oct 318:30 PMMusic Rock at Avalon RSL Club in Sydney.happening soon
  14. 14Kitty Flanagan: Glad GameEvent · State Theatre, SydneyFri, Oct 308:00 PMApproximate Running Times: Foyer Doors - 7:00pm Auditorium Doors - 7:30pm Start - 8:00pm Finish - 9:20pm This event is strictly for ages…happening soon
  15. 15The Abercrombie HotelBar · Sydneypopular right now
  16. 16Pacific Avenue presents The Little Night of HorrorsEvent · The VanguardSat, Oct 317:00 PMMusic Alternative at The Vanguard in Sydney.happening soon
  17. 17Newcastle Jets v Wellington PhoenixEvent · McDonald Jones StadiumSat, Oct 313:00 PMApproximate Running Times: Gates Open: 2:00pm Kick Off: 3:00pm Finish: Approx 2 hrs after start time .happening soon
  18. 18The Camperdown HotelBar · CamperdownParramatta Road 138popular right now
  19. 19Damien Leith - Australian Idol - The 20 Year Anniversary TourEvent · Foundry TheatreSat, Oct 318:00 PMApproximate Running Times: Doors - 7:30pm Start - 8:00pm .happening soon
  20. 20Newcastle Jets v Shanghai PortEvent · Newcastle StadiumTue, Nov 36:45 PMGates Open: 5:45pm Kick Off: 6:45pm .popular right now
  21. 21AlphaRestaurant · SydneyCastlereagh Street 238Breakfast Service - Monday to Friday 7:30am-10:30am (no reservations) Lunch Service - Monday to Sunday 12pm-3pm Dinner Service - Monday to…popular right now
  22. 22CassianEvent · Sydney Portugal Community ClubSat, Oct 312:00 PMApproxiamte Running Times: Start - 2pm Finish - 9:30pmhappening soon
  23. 23Harry Potter: The ExhibitionEvent · Fever PavilionFri, Oct 306:00 PMHarry Potter: The Exhibition is a touring experience that delights fans worldwide with authentic film props, exclusive behind-the-scenes…happening soon
  24. 24M Bar Thai EateryBar · Sydneypopular right now
  25. 25Decadence HalloweenEvent · Selina's at Coogee Bay HotelSat, Oct 313:00 PMMusic Dance/Electronic at Selina's at Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney.happening soon
  26. 26Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026 - Round 1 Pool AEvent · WIN Entertainment CentreFri, Oct 301:00 PMApproximate Running Times Gates - 12:00pm Start - 1:00pm Round 1 Pool A Game 1 - Ireland v USA Game 2 - England v Wales · runs 8 dates.happening soon
  27. 27ComoRestaurant · SydneyItalianpopular right now
  28. 28When Chai Met Toast - Joy Rooms Tour - Australia 2026Event · Oxford Art FactorySun, Nov 17:00 PMMusic Pop at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney.happening soon
  29. 29Lassù ParramattaEvent · Rosehill Gardens RacecourseFri, Oct 307:30 PMArts & Theatre Variety at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney · runs 11 dates.happening soon
  30. 30The Bat & Ball HotelBar · SydneySORAI's take: A reliable neighborhood pub for a laid-back time, especially if you're looking to catch a game or enjoy a classic pub feed.Casual drinksWatching sportsPub diningpopular right now
  31. 31Nikos Oikonomopoulos - 20 Year Anniversary TourEvent · Sydney LyricSat, Oct 318:30 PMRunning Times*: Doors - 7:30 PM Start - 8:30 PM All ages. This performance contains strobe lighting. *Please note, all times are…happening soon
  32. 32GWS Giants v GC Suns - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11Event · Henson ParkSun, Nov 112:35 PMCurtain Closer: Women's Australian Defence Force v Australian Emergency Services Stick around after the final siren for a match between…happening soon
  33. 33Thai La OngRestaurant · Sydney$7 lunch specials!popular right now
  34. 34NEVER DULL [USAEvent · Heaps Normal Health ClubSat, Oct 314:00 PMMusic Dance/Electronic at Heaps Normal Health Club in Sydney.happening soon
  35. 35Palace of Dreams Guided ToursEvent · State Theatre, SydneyMon, Nov 210:00 AMPLEASE NOTE: On rare occasions it may be necessary to cancel State Theatre Venue Tours. On these occasions we will endeavour to re-book…happening soon
  36. 36Lord Wolseley HotelBar · SydneyLocal · Terracepopular right now
  37. 37ODETTE ‘BLINK’ TOUR 2026Event · Oxford Art FactoryThu, Nov 57:00 PMMusic Rock at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney.popular right now
  38. 38Lawrence Mooney: Full Moon PartyEvent · State Theatre, SydneyFri, Nov 68:00 PMApproximate Running Times: Foyer Doors - 7:00pm Auditorium Doors - 7:30pm Start - 8:00pm Finish - 9:20pm Moonman's new show is a carnival…popular right now
  39. 39Observer HotelBar · Sydneypopular right now
  40. 40The World Is Against You (NZ): Sore Horse Sideshow w/ Juno EclipEvent · La La La'sWed, Nov 47:30 PMMusic Alternative at La La La's in Sydney.popular right now
  41. 41Wundrful World Of ChristmasEvent · Wundr StoreFri, Nov 67:00 PMMiscellaneous Family at Wundr Store in Sydney · runs 6 dates.popular right now
  42. 42Bar BroadwayBar · SydneyBroadway 2-6popular right now
  43. 43Andres Cepeda - Bogota: La GiraEvent · State Theatre, SydneyThu, Nov 58:00 PMApproximate Running Times: Start - 8:00pm The price of each ticket includes a $1.50 Restoration Levy. Colombian singer-songwriter Andrés…popular right now
  44. 442026/27 A-League Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners FCEvent · Allianz StadiumFri, Nov 67:40 PMSports Soccer at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.popular right now
  45. 45Empire HotelBar · Sydneypopular right now
  46. 46END OF DAYS 2026 - SYDNEY feat. SHOCKONE b2b ÆON:MODEEvent · Manning BarFri, Nov 66:00 PMMusic Dance/Electronic at Manning Bar in Sydney.popular right now
  47. 47RLWC26 - M: Tonga v Samoa & Lebanon v France | W: Australia v WaEvent · CommBank StadiumSun, Nov 13:40 PMJunior: Children aged 4-15 as at the day of the match are eligible to purchase a child ticket. 3 and under free on the knee Concession…happening soon
  48. 48121BCBar · SydneyHolt Street 50Enter via Gladstone Streetpopular right now
  49. 49Hands Like Houses w/ Earl Gray // Was PermanentEvent · WavesFri, Nov 67:00 PMMusic Rock at Waves in Sydney.popular right now
  50. 50The Big Dance on Cup DayEvent · Royal Randwick RacecourseTue, Nov 310:30 AMRoyal Randwick is the only place in Sydney to experience live racing on Cup Day. Be here as country champions collide in a race that…popular right now

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