r/SydneyScene Feb 23 '26

What’s on in Sydney in March 2026!

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Autumn kicks off with a packed calendar: major art festivals, big outdoor shows on the harbour, community celebrations, wellness expos, and stacked live music at the Opera House. Whether you’re throwing colour at Holi, going green for St Paddy’s, or wandering the Biennale, March in Sydney is full of energy.

Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s happening in March 2026. Let me know if there’s something I should add!

🎉 Festivals & Cultural Events

  • 🧹 Clean Up Australia Day (Sun 1 Mar) – Join local clean-ups across Sydney beaches, parks and streets.
  • 🎨 Biennale of Sydney: Rememory (14 Mar – 14 Jun) – Massive contemporary art festival across five venues (incl. White Bay Power Station, AGNSW + more).
  • 💡 Biennale “Lights On” Opening Concert (Fri 13 Mar) – Kick-off concert at White Bay Power Station.
  • ☘️ St Patrick’s Day Celebrations (12–17 Mar) – The Rocks goes green with Irish music, dancing, family fun and food.
  • 🎬 Sing Street Outdoor Cinema (free) (Thu 12 Mar) – Free screening as part of St Paddy’s celebrations in The Rocks.
  • 👩‍🎤 All About Women (Sun 8 Mar) – Opera House festival of talks and ideas around gender and equality (timed to International Women’s Day).
  • 🌏 Climate Action Week Sydney (9–15 Mar) – Nearly 300 community-run events: talks, workshops, art, screenings, tree planting, and more.
  • 🧩 CollectFest (14–15 Mar) – Australia’s big collectables festival at ICC Sydney (cards, memorabilia, trading, panels).
  • 🧘 MindBodySpirit Festival (19–22 Mar) – Wellness expo at ICC with 200+ exhibitors, workshops, tastings and experiences.
  • 🌙 Lakemba Nights (Ramadan Night Markets) (to 15 Mar, Thu–Sun nights) – Iconic food bazaar on Haldon St with 60+ stalls.
  • 🎨 Holi Festival of Colours (7–8 Mar) – Two days of colour, music, dancing and food at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour.

🎭 Arts, Opera & Theatre

  • 🎼 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: The Phantom of the Opera (27 Mar – 3 May) – Outdoor blockbuster at Fleet Steps with harbour views, pop-up dining and nightly fireworks.
  • 🏛️ Bell Shakespeare: Julius Caesar (7 Mar – 5 Apr) – Political drama staged at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House.
  • 🎧 Art After Dark: Chapter One (Fri 20 Mar & Fri 27 Mar) – Friday-night mix of experimental music, art + food markets at White Bay Power Station.

🎶 Music & Concerts

  • 🎤 Basement Jaxx (Thu 5 Mar) – Full live show on the Opera House Forecourt.
  • 🎸 Pulp (Fri 6 Mar & Sat 7 Mar) – Britpop legends return, Opera House Forecourt.
  • 🎻 Utzon Music: Åkervinda (Sun 1 Mar, 3pm & 7pm) – Swedish vocal quartet at the Opera House (Utzon Room).
  • 🎛️ Hear My Eyes: Terminator 2 (Live Score) (Sat 7 Mar) – T2 in 4K with a live techno/synth score at City Recital Hall.
  • 🎶 Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek (Thu 12 Mar, 9pm) – Anatolian psych-folk / funk vibes at the Opera House (Utzon Room).
  • 🎼 Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (Sun 15 Mar, 5pm) – Major international orchestra performs at the Opera House Concert Hall.
  • ✨ Magic Men Live (Every Saturday) – High-energy Saturday night show at Shark Hotel (CBD).

🎬 Film, Art & Exhibitions

  • 🛏️ MOV’IN BED Outdoor Cinema (runs through March to early April) – Watch movies at Barangaroo… from actual beds (pillows + blankets included).
  • 🇫🇷 Alliance Française French Film Festival (March–April) – French cinema season across multiple Sydney cinemas.
  • 🎞️ Serbian Film Festival (ends 1 Mar) – If you’re quick, catch the final sessions at HOYTS Entertainment Quarter.

🍽️ Food & Drink

  • 🥂 Sparkling Wahroonga Food + Wine Festival (Sun 1 Mar) – Free entry, 30 NSW wineries + distilleries, food stalls and live music at Wahroonga Park.
  • 🥟 Mardi Cha (Sun 1 Mar & Mon 2 Mar) – Mardi Gras recovery yum cha party at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre (Chippendale).

🏆 Sports & Outdoor Fun

  • 🏉 Footy Season Kick-off (throughout March) – NRL + AFL seasons begin (Allianz, SCG, CommBank, Jubilee, Leichhardt, 4 Pines + more).
  • 🏍️ Australian Superbike Championship (Fri–Sat 27–28 Mar) – Including an illuminated ASBK Night Race at Sydney Motorsport Park.
  • ⚽ Women's Asia Cup (1 Mar – 21 Mar) – There are a few matches in Sydney, including AUS Vs KOR (Sun 8 Mar), and the final on Sat 21 March at Stadium Australia.

🚗 Worth the Day Trip (near Sydney)

  • 🎶 Blue Mountains Music Festival (13–15 Mar, Katoomba) – Folk/roots/blues across multiple venues.
  • 🐄 Camden City Show (20–21 Mar, Camden) – Classic country show: rides, woodchop, livestock and local competitions.

r/SydneyScene Jul 28 '25

📌 Welcome to r/SydneyScene – Let’s Build Something Local

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Hey everyone – welcome to r/SydneyScene, a new community for anyone living in, visiting, or just obsessed with Sydney 🇦🇺

This subreddit is here to be:

  • A space for local tips, real opinions, and open chats
  • A place to ask questions, vent, share news, or just see what’s happening around the city
  • A friendly community where no question is too basic and no suburb is too far west 😉

💬 How You Can Get Involved:

Ask a question – Big or small, we want to hear it.

Share a photo – Got a cool Sydney shot? Show us.

Post a recommendation – From hidden bars to underrated walks.

Join the daily/weekly threads – We’ll have rotating themes (rants, reviews, events, etc.)

Tell a story – Weirdest thing you’ve seen on public transport? Best memory from the city?

🔧 What This Sub is 

Not

 (Yet)

We’re new. That means YOU get to help shape this community. No politics-for-the-sake-of-it, no spammy real estate ads, no endless reposts. Let’s make this a fun and helpful place first.

🎯 Weekly Threads You’ll See:

  • Monday: Weekly Rant Thread (get it off your chest)
  • Wednesday: Local Recommendations
  • Friday: Weekend Plans / What’s On
  • Sunday: Photo Showcase

Got ideas or want to help mod? DM us!

Let’s make this a community Sydney actually deserves.

r/SydneyScene mod team


r/SydneyScene 16h ago

Cans of Sydney Harbeer

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Celebrating the stellar craft beer scene of Sydney. Thought I'd share here!


r/SydneyScene 29m ago

Blacken forever sep 12

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Please get tix on oztix they're nearly sold out and support the black wreath @pozible https://www.pozible.com/profile/the-black-wreath


r/SydneyScene 1h ago

31M in Sydney

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r/SydneyScene 1d ago

Good morning Cronulla

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r/SydneyScene 13h ago

Masked Men in Wetherill Park in broad daylight

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r/SydneyScene 12h ago

Afternoon walk #glebe #Sydney

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r/SydneyScene 16h ago

Well, that’s my late year sorted

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Hopefully gonna go to the imax near town hall to watch all these movies


r/SydneyScene 1d ago

Last days in Sydney, as I ran the Marathon on Sunday and traveling back home soon

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I need some tips for things to do in Sydney, and from where I can souvenirs / gifts? What's one thing I should try and eat in Sydney? Love Sydney and love the people ...thank you for being so welcoming


r/SydneyScene 1d ago

Thoughts on living in Macquarie Park?

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Im moving from Adelaide & my work is in Macquarie Park. Thought it might be easier to live close to work as I don’t know Sydney very well.

Anyone lived or live there that could let me know if it’s good or bad?


r/SydneyScene 1d ago

Pizza Hut's Bid to Stay Open Until 3am in Surry Hills Knocked Back Again by Sydney City Council

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maybe this is why we dont have much of a sydney nightlife?


r/SydneyScene 1d ago

New things to try in Sydney

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Going for attend a wedding on September. I’ve been to Sydney about 7 times now (last Ive been was March of this year). Keen to try new things, I’ve pretty much crossed off all touristy sights and activities. Any reco? Will be staying in Eastwood and CBD for about a week each. Thanks!


r/SydneyScene 1d ago

ideas please and thank you :)

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Im currently staying in Darlinghurst, and will be here for another week what activities is there to do iv already been to the zoo and museum if you could give me some ideas that would be awesome please and thank you 😄


r/SydneyScene 2d ago

Okay folks, it’s time to head back in the time-machine

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Before the RTA there was the Department of Main Roads New South Wales.
Here is one of their stories.


r/SydneyScene 2d ago

Trains down on the blue mountains due to wiring

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r/SydneyScene 2d ago

Solo Sydney Escape Room?

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Hello! I’m going to visit Sydney soon and I wanna do an escape room, but I’m traveling solo and have no team…

Are there any places you guys know that has solo plays or allows me to join a group?

Thank you!


r/SydneyScene 2d ago

50th birthday in Sydney – dining, activities & road trip ideas?

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Hi everyone,

I'm turning 50 in a few months and my family is flying out Sydney, Australia to celebrate with me. They will be here for about 7 days, just parents, siblings and three children.

I'd love suggestions for:

  • Must-try restaurants or food experiences
  • Activities or sights we shouldn't miss
  • Day trips or road trips within easy reach

I am currently open to anything. No particular budget constraints / looking for a mix of casual and splurge.

Thanks in advance!


r/SydneyScene 2d ago

Return of the godz - Sydney Fringe festival

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I highly recommend checking out return of the godz for Sydney fringe festival if you like a good acrobatics show.

I've got this spreadsheet of the schedule that you can copy: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D3Ho9EBssA41F1xrMvGuBbIz4qkmepvPUMPkb9z91D0/edit?usp=drivesdk

I'm also planning on seeing: * Radiohead uncovered - 5th September * Interior motives - 6th September * Bubble cabaret - 13th September * The Red Room - 18th September * Something wicked - 20th of September * Rocky horror sing along - 26th September * Adults only magic show - 3rd October


r/SydneyScene 2d ago

Any romantic spot recommendations in darling harbour area

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Me and my partner will be spending some time in darling harbour together this year and I am planning on giving her a ring. I was wondering if anyone knew of any nice locations I could do this as she’s not really a fan of sentimental stuff happening around a lot of people but I didn’t want to just do it in the hotel room any recommendations are greatly appreciated!!


r/SydneyScene 2d ago

21st Venues Sydney City

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Hiii!

I'm turning 21 in two months and need venue inspiration!

Ideally, I would have a house party, but I'm inviting friends from all over Sydney and my home is not super accessible. So I'm planning something in the city as it is easier to access. I'm thinking somewhere we can have dinner, and stay for drinks as well.

My criteria for a venue:

- rooftop

- can accommodate 20-30 people (potentially more...)

- semi-private

- not super expensive (considering doing a bar tab)

- aesthetically pleasing for my IG feed xx

- bonus if said venue plays good music haha

Does anyone know of anywhere in Sydney that would suit?? Please give me suggestions!!

Thank u in advance xxx


r/SydneyScene 4d ago

Free-range or cage raised children? What’s your preference?

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r/SydneyScene 4d ago

Wonder if old mate tapped on for the ride?

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r/SydneyScene 3d ago

Is it true that Jackie O is 3rd cousins with Mark Zuckerberg? They have the same eyes 👀

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r/SydneyScene 4d ago

Any stores displaying gaming handheld consoles for trying out feeling the controllers

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So just went to Penrith JB hi Fi to find out they don't have any gaming handheld consoles on standby to test out or even feel out the store employee was extremely helpful and knowledgeable but couldn't think where else I could go to physically hold the current gaming handheld consoles such as Lenovo Legion go s or Xbox Ally rog or otherwise.

So I'm wondering does anyone know any specific stores i can go to to physically hold and fiddle around with some gaming handheld consoles.

With the new rog Xbox Ally X coming out in October this year I'm thinking I might get into gaming handheld soon especially since my gaming PC doesn't usually play nice during the Australian summer.

So anyone know where to go to physically try these Handhelds out?

Bonus points if anyone knows where one can try out some ar gaming glasses as the new Ally X20 has a bundle with some and now it got me curious to try them.

Thanks hopefully the weather is not too bad for y'all.