Sydney in April 2025 offers an exciting blend of major festivals, cultural performances, and family-friendly events. Here’s a detailed guide to what’s happening around the city:
Pop Culture, Markets and Community Events:
Concerts and Music:
Art and Exhibitions:
Festivals and Special Events:
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
Sporting Events:
Food, Drink and Fun:
Conferences and Expos:
Pop Culture and Community Events:
- ANZAC Day Commemorations
- Dates: April 25, 2025
- Where: Martin Place and various RSL Clubs across Sydney
- Details: Join dawn services and marches across Sydney to commemorate Australian and New Zealand military personnel.
Concerts and Music:
- Sunset Series: April Edition
- Dates: April 13, 2025
- Where: North Sydney Oval
- Details: Relaxed open-air concert series showcasing emerging local talent.
- Sydney Symphony Orchestra – Brahms & Dvořák
- Dates: April 18–20, 2025
- Where: Sydney Opera House
- Details: A classical celebration featuring works by Brahms and Dvořák, performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Art and Exhibitions:
- Sydney Contemporary Art Fair Preview
- Dates: April 10–14, 2025
- Where: Carriageworks
- Details: A preview to Sydney’s major art fair showcasing contemporary work by Australian and international artists.
Festivals and Special Events:
- Sydney Royal Easter Show
- Dates: April 11–22, 2025
- Where: Sydney Olympic Park
- Details: A family-friendly extravaganza featuring farm animals, carnival rides, food stalls, and entertainment.
- Sydney Family Show
- Dates: April 12–27, 2025
- Where: The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
- Details: Amusement rides, food trucks, showbags, and stage shows make this a great day out for families.
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
- Guys & Dolls – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
- Dates: April 4–21, 2025
- Where: Mrs Macquaries Point
- Details: Broadway classic reimagined in an open-air setting with stunning views of the Harbour.
- The Glass Menagerie
- Dates: Throughout April 2025
- Where: Sydney Theatre Company
- Details: A powerful production of Tennessee Williams’ celebrated drama.
Sporting Events:
- NRL Round Matches – Sydney Teams
- Dates: Throughout April 2025
- Where: Accor Stadium, Allianz Stadium, and suburban grounds
- Details: Catch Sydney’s top rugby league teams in action throughout the month.
Food, Drink and Fun:
- Night Noodle Markets Pop-Up
- Dates: April 5–21, 2025
- Where: Prince Alfred Park
- Details: Asian street food, live music, and family-friendly vibes under the stars.
Conferences and Expos:
- Mind Body Spirit Festival
- Dates: April 25–27, 2025
- Where: ICC Sydney
- Details: Australia’s largest wellness, health, and natural therapies event.
These events provide a well-rounded look at Sydney’s offerings in April and capture the cultural diversity and vibrancy of Sydney throughout 2025, with a blend of concerts, art, community events, and festivals.
For more events and details, you can explore the sites below.
Want more What’s On details?
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- Sydney Expert for a variety of cultural events, concerts, and performances.
- Songkick for detailed listings of concerts and music performances.
- Time Out for information on art exhibitions, markets, and festivals.
- New Idea for events such as candlelight concerts and other entertainment options.
- All Events for a wide range of events including expos, workshops, and parties.
- Sydney.com for a comprehensive overview of activities and attractions in Sydney.
- Sydney Point for information on the Sydney Science Festival and other educational events.
- Ellaslist for upcoming musicals and theatre productions.
- Headout for a summary of major events and festivals.
- Humantix for Eclectic, Community and Cultural events.
- Sydney Symphony Orchestra for Information about their performances.
- Dance Life for movement inspired cultural events.
These sources provide a comprehensive view of what to expect in Sydney throughout April 2025. The eclectic mix of events ensures there is something for everyone in Sydney in 2025.
Whether you’re into music, fashion, food, or art, the city’s vibrant scene has you covered.
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