05 Aug 2025

What's on in September

Your official guide on the best things to see, eat and do this month at Darling Harbour.
What's on in September
As Spring begins to blossom, Darling Harbour is coming alive with energy and excitement. Get swept up in nostalgia at the ICC, experience the fabulous mayhem of the Sydney Fringe Festival, spoil dad with a delicious meal for Father's Day, plan an exciting spring school holiday for the kids, see Sydney's best dancers battle it out at Beat Breakdown or dance the night away at Latin Nights by the Bay - Sydney's ultimate outdoor Latin dance event.

See Cockle Bay light up with drone shows

Experience the magic of Darling Harbour as a dazzling drone show lights up the night sky! Watch as Darling Harbour is transformed into a canvas of light, celebrating the vibrant energy of spring, for month-long trial​. The 10-minute show will light up the sky every Saturday in September. It's the same vibrant spring-themed display each week, so you can choose the date that's most convenient for you.

Get swept up in nostalgia at the ICC

This month at the ICC, prepare to be swept up in a wave of nostalgia. From the return of Michael Flatley’s global dance sensation Lord of the Dance — back in Australia for the first time since 2015 — to the timeless romance of Dirty Dancing in Concert, a film-to-stage experience that brings the beloved classic to life. Relive the anthems of a generation with Queen Anthems by Candlelight, and welcome back Billy Ocean, the Grammy-winning hitmaker behind global chart-toppers, as he returns to perform the songs that defined an era.

Experience the fabulous mayhem of Sydney Fringe Festival

Bringing explosive performances and fabulous mayhem to Darling Harbour, Sydney Fringe Festival is set to dazzle with a jam-packed program of drag delights, circus acts, cabaret, comedy, music and more. Expect bold talent, big energy and unmissable moments.

Spoil dad for Father's Day
Make this Father's Day one to remember with a feast fit for a king. Whether he loves seafood by the water, a perfectly cooked steak, or a long, lazy brunch, you’ll find the ultimate way to treat him right here. Delicious memories guaranteed.
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Celebrate special occasions or catch up with friends and family in a stylish setting with stunning water views from this iconic rooftop location.
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Reclaim your confidence at SOLO BAILA

Created and performed by acclaimed flamenco dancer Lauren Majarrés, “SOLO Baila!” is a raw and intimate flamenco performance about reclaiming confidence, silencing self-doubt, and rediscovering the pure love of dance. Through rhythm, emotion, and tradition, the show explores the experience of losing your way—and the fierce beauty of finding it again.

Watch Sydney's best dancers at Beat Breakdown

Sydney's most energetic dance battle is back! Witness incredible hip-hop, locking, voguing and more. Experience a different style of dance every Thursday night, a vibrant atmosphere with renowned DJs, MCs, and hosts.

Join Sydney’s ultimate outdoor Latin dance event

Every Friday night, Palm Grove transforms into Sydney’s ultimate Latin dance hotspot. Latin Nights by the Bay brings together the city’s top dance schools, electrifying DJs, live music, and a passionate community ready to dance the night away.
Looking for more?
The fun doesn't stop here! There is so much more happening this month in Darling Harbour - and plenty of time to check it all out!