What's On
From cocktails to culture-fests

What's On

There’s always something exciting going on at Darling Harbour. Whip out your diary and get ready to pencil in some of Sydney’s most exciting events, from art exhibitions and concerts to boat shows and film festivals.
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Every Wednesday
Rhythm n Bubs
Head to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, the free music-filled play session for your little ones.
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20
Feb
Fri 20 Feb
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
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Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Australia with an interactive screening of the classic Murder She Wrote episode, A Fashionable Way to Die.
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13
Feb
01
Mar
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Darling Harbour is turning up the colour for the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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17
Feb
01
Mar
Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with thrilling jet pack shows, lion dances, dragon boat races and Lunar feasts.
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17
Feb
01
Mar
Chinese New Year in the Chinese Garden
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with the Garden's Chinese New Year celebrations including kids crafts, tranquil live tunes, zodiac readings and more.
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06
Mar
07
Mar
Fri 6 - Sat 7 Mar, 2026
The Italian Divorce
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When Pino gets kicked out by his wife, he does what any good Italian son would do - moves back in with his parents... BIG MISTAKE! After sellout seasons in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, the hit comedy show is back!
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14
Mar
Sat 14 Mar
Sacred Earth
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Experience the magic of Sacred Earth, Australia’s internationally acclaimed Mantra artists, Penny and Jethro Williams.
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04
Apr
19
Apr
Autumn School Holidays
Break free from the usual these school holidays
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01
Mar
03
May
Culture Alive Festivals
Darling Harbour proudly celebrates Sydney’s diverse multi-cultural community with a host of vibrant cultural festivals that will take you on a trip around the globe throughout the year.
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10
May
Mother's Day
What better way to show our Mums just how much we love them than a day in Darling Harbour!
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20
May
23
May
Wed 20 - Sat 23 May, 2026
Romeo & Juliet - Come you spirits
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This production of Romeo & Juliet returns in 2026. Can passion, hope, and the dream of a new world heal a city torn by ancient rivalries? Immerse yourself in a dangerous world where even the moon holds secrets and love dares to defy tradition.
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Aug
29
Aug
Wed 26 - Sat 29 Aug, 2026
Macbeth- Come you spirits
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Following the 2025 season of sold-out performances, this production hailed as the Macbeth for our times: raw, relentless, and deeply human (Sydney Arts Guide) returns in 2026 to ignite audiences once again.
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05
Sep
Sat 5 Sep
BRON LEWIS - CHAOS
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Bron Lewis returns with a sharp, chaotic hour about juggling kids, a puppy, and a booming comedy career. Relatable, messy, and laugh‑out‑loud funny — perfect for anyone wondering, “What was I thinking?”
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06
Sep
Father's Day
Celebrate the incredible dads and father figures with memorable experiences and discover dining deals for the whole family!
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18
Nov
21
Nov
Wed 18 - Sat 21 Nov, 2026
Othello - Come you spirits
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Set in the transformative landscape of early colonial Australia. This adaptation reframes Shakespeare’s most searing tragedy, Othello, within a world of first encounters, shifting power, and cultural collision.
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10
Jan
18
Dec
Fridays at 10.30am & 11.30am
Kids Yoga at Darling Quarter
Time to get bendy! Let out your inner mini-yogi at weekly FREE kids yoga.
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31
Dec
31
Dec
Fireworks
Fire up the fun with a spectacular fireworks display in Cockle Bay.
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31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Darling Harbour is your ultimate family friendly destination to ring in the new year. Say hello to 2027 with spectacular fireworks at 9PM and midnight over Cockle Bay!
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