Australia’s most beautiful harbourside city comes alive when the weather warms up and there’s no better time to soak up the energy.
Don’t be silly this season! Make sure you catch the fantastic events on offer in this big, glorious sunny city. It’s a packed calendar, but we’ve whittled it down to a short list of absolute must-dos, and there’s something here for all tastes and budgets. Let’s get festive!
Saturdays’ on The Jackson
📍 Sydney Harbour
This season, The Jackson superyacht is turning up the heat with a stellar lineup of luxury events on Sydney Harbour.
Start your weekend with the iconic Chandon Harbour Long Lunch, where you’ll indulge in a leisurely afternoon filled with sparkling Chandon, mouth-watering dishes, and stunning harbour views. And when the sun is shining, there’s no better way to celebrate than with Veuve Clicquot in the Sun. Dance the day away to the beats of Sydney’s hottest DJs, enjoy Clicquot-inspired canapés, and toast to the good life with champagne in hand.
Secure your spot aboard Sydney’s most talked-about superyacht and let the celebrations begin.
Book your tickets here: thejackson.com.au/ticketed-events/
Clontarf Cottage Ghost Hunt
📍 4 Wallace St, Balmain
📅 Sat, Feb 1, 7 - 9pm
Step into the eerie past of Clontarf Cottage, one of Balmain’s oldest surviving residences, for an unforgettable ghost hunt.
Built in 1844 by Robert Blake, a former soldier and Sydney’s first speculative builder, Clontarf Cottage stands as a testament to early colonial life on the Balmain Peninsula. Named after the site of a famous Irish battle, this cottage has witnessed nearly two centuries of triumph, tragedy, and mystery.
Now, you have the chance to explore the dark corners of Clontarf Cottage with seasoned paranormal investigators. Using advanced ghost-hunting equipment, you’ll search for lingering spirits of the Blake family and uncover the stories etched in this historic house.
Book your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/clontarf-cottage-ghost-hunt
Natasha Rai in conversation with Emily Maguire
📍The Royal Oak
📅 6 March, 7 - 8:30pm
An Onslaught of Light is a luminous novel about the people we were, the people we are, and the people we could be … if only we’re brave enough to try.
Hosted by Roaring Stories Bookshop at The Royal Oak, Balmain, join Natasha Rai in conversation with Emily Maguire. Copies of The Onslaught of Light will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Rai signing copies after the discussion.
Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
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Prix Fixe Lunch & Early Dinner
📍Chez Blue, 599 Darling St, Rozelle
📅 Wed - Fri 5-6pm | Sat & Sun 12 - 3pm & 5 - 6pm
The perfect opportunity to treat yourself to bistrot favourites from the à la carte menu. Chez Blue Prix Fixe menu features some of their fan favourites, at only $55 per person for two courses, and $65 for three!
Ministry of Sound - Sydney 00s Session
📍White Bay Power Station
📅 April 5
After incredible sold-out tours in 2023 & 2024, the Ministry of Sound is journeying back to the underground in April 2025 with the biggest TESTAMENT tour yet.
With an incredible lineup of the most significant global names of the era, Testament dives deep into the music, the people, the places & the crews who made the 90s & 00s such an iconic era for all of us who know what 'proper clubbing' really means.
This event is currently sold out - keep an eye out on genuine ticket resale sites, we recommend Tixel.com.au
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