Welcome to Things to Do in Sydney! I’m Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting, sports-loving cheerleader for all things quirky, wild, and wonderful. It’s Friday, October 31, 2025, and Sydney is absolutely buzzing—so strap in for a wild ride!

Today’s weather is classic Sydney spring: clear blue skies, warming up to a frolicking 26°C, and the city’s energy is off the charts thanks to Halloween fever and a wave of blockbuster events. Wherever you go, the city feels like it’s ready to party—think ghosts, costumes, music, and a hearty dash of that only-in-Sydney magic.

Sydney’s headline today is the Ghost in The Rocks Festival, which has taken over The Rocks and Circular Quay and is frankly spookier than a kangaroo on a trampoline. The city’s first-ever dedicated Halloween festival is in full swing, drawing massive crowds with free entertainment, live music, street performers, and a candlelit, fog-filled night market. Tonight, The House of Horrors turns a historic cottage into a multi-level haunted dance party with DJs spinning monster mashups till late. If you’ve dreamed of strutting your stuff in a 360° video booth and going full ghoul for the Sydney Halloween costume competition, your moment has arrived down at Reese’s Ghouls Gate.

Family in tow or just keen for daylight scares? The daytime market vibe at The Rocks morphs into a truly atmospheric, all-ages haunted bazaar come dusk, with magical trinkets, spooky snacks, and plenty of jump scares from “friendly” ghosts. Later tonight, the Ghost Cinema at Cadmans Cottage lights up the sky with horror classics, immersive soundscapes, and sneakily placed live performers guaranteed to make you shriek like you’ve just spotted a drop bear.

For the nightlife adventurers, check out the Ultimate Halloween Party at Arcade Bar & Club on O’Connell Street. Two levels of DJs, games, and costume contests are on the menu. If you want ‘fancy dress’ to mean ‘fancy mess,’ this is the party for you.

If you’re more about culture than creatures, the city’s loaded with options: The Book of Mormon is on at the Capitol Theatre for a musical with more plot twists than a footy match, and the Primavera exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art showcases Australia’s young artistic talent. Got aspiring artists or drag fans in the house? There’s a glow-in-the-dark Halloween Drawing Workshop with The Fabulous Wonder Mama at Surry Hills—because, in Sydney, we celebrate spooky with style.

Big news for travel buffs: Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas has made its grand Sydney Harbour debut today! That means cruises are about to be the hottest ticket on (and off) the water. Also, public transit remains on regular schedule, but expect busy platforms around Circular Quay and The Rocks thanks to festival turnout—jump on a ferry for killer harbour views and fewer crowds.

On the culinary front, Sydney’s Halloween-themed pop-up stalls at Poliakov’s Haunted Woods are winning rave reviews for their “freakishly delicious eats”—from gelato to bubble tea, all with a spooky twist. And if goblins aren’t your thing, nab a table at one of the new waterfront eateries near Barangaroo for a cocktail with that world-class skyline as your backdrop.

If you want to experience a true slice of local magic, head to George Street in The Rocks for the best view of tonight’s Halloween Parade—just get there by 6:30 pm if you want front-row action without elbowing through the crowd. Local tip: Sydney’s festival folk take costumes seriously, so come as a ghoul, wizard, or—my personal favorite—a cricket bat-wielding ghost, and you’ll instantly be adopted as one of our own.

Tomorrow’s looking just as epic, with the Sydney Zombie Walk taking over the CBD—thousands strong, raising funds for charity. And there’s more festival, more art, and more food than you can shake a vampire’s cape at. So tune in for your next fix of Sydney’s most unusual,...

G’day listeners, welcome to Things to do in Sydney—I’m Ollie Bennet, your roving guide to the planet’s quirkiest sports and wildest city adventures, and today’s date is Thursday, October 30th, 2025. Whether you’re a beach bum, a comedy nut, or a festival junkie, Sydney’s got more zest than a summer cricket final at the SCG!

Right now, Sydney’s sporting classic spring vibes—warm sunshine, blue skies, and just a whisper of mischievous evening breezes that say, “bring a jacket, mate!” The city’s feeling festive, energetic, and slightly spooky, thanks to a thrilling lineup of Halloween hijinks plus some cultural gems guaranteed to spark your curiosity.

Curious what’s popping today? For art lovers, the annual Primavera Exhibition is dazzling audiences at the Museum of Contemporary Art, showcasing the sharpest talents of young Australian artists. If you fancy your margaritas with a side of flair, Cantina OK! is running hands-on Margarita Masterclasses—perfect for shaking up your Thursday with world-class cocktail wizardry.

Jazz fans, hold onto your hats—the Leah Berry Quartet is at St Stephen’s Uniting Church, bringing the smooth sounds of Betty Carter right into the heart of the city. And families, here’s a treat: Spookfest at Paddy’s Markets is in full swing in Haymarket, with free entry, treasure hunts, trick-or-treat antics, and selfie spots so good even your gran will look scary. By nightfall, Barangaroo Reserve transforms into Stargazer Cinema—a free outdoor movie experience with stunning harbour views. Want something seriously quirky? Hit up Harvey Comedy @ Fortress Sydney in Chippendale, where some of the country’s funniest comedians serve up games, prizes, and secret raffles that’ll have you laughing all the way to Circular Quay.

If you’re here for something a bit daring, the Ghost Festival kicks off in The Rocks, with haunted feasts, supernatural storytelling, and a Halloween parade that turns historic streets into a fun-tastic phantom’s playground—imagine tentacles wriggling from windows and “zombies” moonwalking past heritage pubs!

Fresh scoop on the local beat: Sydney is entering a live music boom, with iconic venues like Royal Randwick now hosting major concerts and festivals—thanks to lifted event caps, expect more outdoor music and culture extravaganzas than you can shake a boomerang at. Transport-wise, trains and ferries are running like clockwork but check for brief delays in peak hours due to Halloween festivities. Foodies, take note—new openings like The Grounds of Alexandria are mixing edible flowers with some of the city’s top pastries, and North Sydney’s just welcomed a secret gin den rumored to hand out trivia questions with every martini.

For must-do experiences today, grab a basketball and join a casual shootaround at Pyrmont’s Maybanke Courts, or get your spooky fix with a Pumpkin Carving Workshop in Surry Hills—bonus points if your Jack-o’-lantern has the opera house on it! If you fancy nature with a twist, sneak away to Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden in Lavender Bay, a labyrinth of hidden pathways, art installations, and downright magical picnic spots.

Here’s your local tip: Sydneysiders swear by Tap-and-Go payments on transport (don’t be the one fumbling for coins!), and if you’re ordering coffee, ask for a “flat white” and you’ll get a creamy taste of Aussie morning magic. Fun fact—Sydney’s bats outnumber its opera singers, so if you hear squeaking while you walk at dusk, you’re probably witnessing a nightly bat commute!

Tomorrow, get set for The Ultimate Halloween Boat Party on the Harbour, Throwback Thursdays at Shelbourne Hotel, and more citywide concerts as Sydney kicks off the party season. There’s no snooze button on adventure here, so subscribe for more of Ollie’s offbeat discoveries, wild tales, and maybe even a guide to cheese-rolling or backyard cricket in the inner suburbs.

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Welcome, listeners, to Things to do in Sydney! It’s Sunday, October 26, 2025, and the Harbour City is positively buzzing—think clear blue skies, a balmy spring breeze, and a crowd of locals and visitors sipping their morning brews, plotting out a packed day of fun. Sydney today is a kaleidoscope of energy: sun dancing off the water, laughter echoing from beach to laneway, and a lineup of events so wild your grandma’s flip-flops might just join in.

Right out of the gate, let’s zap through some of today’s top happenings. For all you country music connoisseurs, the Ridin’ Hearts Festival gallops into Sydney Showground, boots and hats optional but highly encouraged. Frontier Touring says the lineup's stacked, so expect toe-tapping tunes, heartstring-tugging ballads, and maybe a line dance or two. Got youngsters or just love bubble science? Adventure awaits at Bubble Planet Sydney inside Olympic Park—a multi-sensory bonanza of gigantic bubbles, interactive rooms, and a hot air balloon simulator. Can you handle this level of bubbly brilliance?

If you’re craving a little culture, head over to the Royal Botanic Garden where Artisans in the Gardens has transformed the lawns into an outdoor gallery, showcasing over 3,000 handcrafted works from local makers. According to CityHub, you can even meet artists working live, so there’s plenty of inspiration leafing its way through the gardens. For live music, CommBank Stadium brings you Diljit Dosanjh’s AURA Tour tonight—a record-breaking stadium show that’s guaranteed to set the crowd alight with anthems and visuals. If musicals are your jam, Sydney Opera House hosts “Rent” all week, delivering Broadway magic with Harbour views and a champagne in hand.

The family front is thriving too: The Cancer Council NSW's 7 Bridges Walk encourages Sydneysiders to lace up and stroll through the city, raising funds for cancer research—so whether you walk for the views or the cause, you win either way. In the Rocks, Sydney’s Halloween shenanigans are in full swing with Australia’s Biggest Trick or Treat and Ghost in the Rocks turning the cobble-stoned streets into a spooky playground that’s as fun for adults as it is enchanting for kids.

On the nightlife radar, the Paragon Hotel Rooftop is throwing its No Monday Bluez Summer Day Party, headlined by disco legend Late Nite Tuff Guy. The only blues allowed will be the sky above as the rooftop grooves on for nine sun-soaked hours. Limited tickets at the door, and Eventbrite swears this is the party where you’ll wish Monday never comes.

Now for the local scoop: Sydney’s food scene is firing with The Grounds of Alexandria buzzing and new street eats popping up in Parramatta Lanes, fresh off their four-night festival. Public transit’s running on schedule, but expect light traffic near stadiums and the city centre—especially for tonight’s events.

Today’s must-dos? Soak up the sun on Botany Bay’s secluded beaches for a family picnic or solo recharge. Glide down Parramatta River for an eco-adventure with bird-watching; glide past ever-curious kookaburras and maybe a mudskipper staging its own aquatic Olympics. While near Lavender Bay, sneak into Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden—Sydney’s most beloved “hidden” oasis—to read, stroll, or find a quiet table for artful contemplation. If it’s your first time, pro tip: Aussies love a “flat white” coffee and will chat footy, weather, or the best dumpling shop with anyone who’ll listen—so strike up a conversation and unlock a local secret.

If you can keep your party shoes polished and your curiosity on tap, tomorrow brings even more: K-pop icons TWICE arrive at Qudos Bank Arena, and Barangaroo’s Stargazer Cinema offers free outdoor movies with dazzling harbour views. Listen in tomorrow for the scoop!

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G'day listeners and welcome to Things to Do in Sydney with your mate Oly Bennet! Today is Saturday, October 25th, 2025—and let me tell you, Sydney is absolutely buzzing right now. The morning’s kicked off with that classic spring feeling: blue skies, a gentle breeze, and just enough sunshine to have the beachgoers and café sitters sharing weather updates like they're their own personal meteorologists.

What's setting the tone today? Sydney’s energy is off the charts, thanks to a wild variety of events scattered across town. Whether you fancy a family outing, artsy adventure, a foodie frenzy, or a show that’ll leave you grinning, Sydney’s dialed it up to eleven.

First up—Parramatta Lanes is closing out four wild nights of street food, pop-up bars, disco lights, and live music acts all over Parramatta’s CBD. If you like your festivals with a dash of viral snacks and cheeky rooftop hangs, this is Sydney’s answer to turning a car park into an adult playground. It’s free, it’s sprawling, and there’s even glow-in-the-dark food—now that’s a party trick! Don’t forget to check for car park closures and jump on public transport unless your spirit animal is a traffic cone.

For my artsy listeners, Sculpture by the Sea is back, stretching from Bondi to Tamarama. It’s like a treasure hunt with giant sculptures—some weird, some wonderful, and all perfect for those “look mum I’m cultured” selfies. And don’t miss the Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition at the State Library of NSW—it’s totally free and wraps you up in the city’s story from the ground up.

For the music heads, tonight’s a treat at the Sydney Opera House: Daniel Müller-Schott, one of the world’s top cellists, is serving up Tchaikovsky with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. That’s some high-voltage drama—for the ears! If you’re more of a musical theatre legend, Rent is running at the Opera House, ready to belt out hits and pull your heartstrings like a tug-of-war at a country fair.

If you want flavours that’ll take your taste buds globetrotting, the St George the Minor BBQ is lighting up Rose Bay with Greek roasts, octopus on the grill, and drinks that’ll turn your “Opa!” into an opera. Up for a drive? Rockdale hosts a massive Diwali: Festival of Light bash this evening—think fairy lights, sizzling food, dazzling performances, and the kind of festive spirit that could light up the Southern Hemisphere.

Car lovers and thrill seekers, don’t snooze on the United Festival and Tuned X Launch Party at Sydney Motorsport Park tonight. It’s a five-hour drift-a-thon with giveaways, rides, a car meet, and enough high-speed revving to make your FitBit do a victory lap.

For local news, Sydney’s restaurant scene is stirring things up with new openings popping up like spring flowers. If you’re heading to Parramatta Lanes or Sculpture by the Sea, keep an eye out for pop-ups and fusion eats—because Sydney chefs are in attack mode. Public transit’s running smooth, but expect some extra action near festival zones, so be ready to tap on and ride the rails in true local style.

If you want the classic Sydney experience, visit Circular Quay and let the Opera House and Harbour Bridge flex for your travel photos. Feeling cheeky? Sneak over to Glebe for the annual art show at Tramsheds—real local vibes with coffee on the side. The Royal Botanic Garden’s Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour offers history, beauty, and enough wild stories to make you wish plants could talk.

Here’s my Oly Bennet insider tip: Every café has its own take on flat white, but ask for a “magic” and you’ll get a short, strong coffee beloved by the locals—a secret handshake in a cup!

Tomorrow, keep your eyes peeled for the Wahroonga Food & Wine Festival and the bustle of Bondi as Sculpture by the Sea rolls another day. Plus, there’s a stack of art exhibitions, Sunday workshops, and more local music ready to kick off. Tune in...

Welcome, listeners, to Things to do in Sydney! The date is Friday, October 24, 2025, and I’m Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut—so buckle up as we dive into the heart of Sydney’s Friday action. Right now, Sydney is humming with a spring buzz: the sun’s doing its thing with blue skies and a pleasant breeze, inviting everyone outdoors. The city’s alive from Circular Quay to Newtown, and events are popping off like kangaroos at a trampoline convention.

Let’s kick things off with a lightning round of must-see events today! Culture lovers, the Head On Photo Festival launches today at Bondi Beach. You’ll find mind-blowing art, music, and photography in a creative explosion on the sand—perfect for getting those Instagram bragging rights. Meanwhile, over at the Enmore Theatre, local heavyweights Broken Earth take the stage at 7:30 pm for a high-voltage gig that promises riffs and rambunctious crowds. If you’re more for sophisticated sounds, Italian legend Al Bano is in concert at the ICC Sydney Darling Harbour Theatre tonight, serenading fans with classics—who says you can’t mix rock and ravioli? For those hunting nightlife, don’t miss Groove Armada’s epic afterparty at Calypso Nightclub from 10 pm, with six hours of electronic music magic. That’s enough beat-dropping to power the Harbour Bridge for a week. Families and foodies, head to Parramatta Lanes from 5 to 10:30 pm—a sprawling festival with street eats, music stages, art installations, and glowing food pop-ups. Entry’s free, but energy and appetite required!

And here’s Sydney’s hot-off-the-press scoop—Randwick Racecourse just up-leveled the city’s event game! The government lifted the cap on major gatherings, so now Randwick can host up to 10 monster events yearly. That means more mega concerts, sports showdowns, and communal carrot-eating competitions (okay, maybe not that last one, but never say never in Sydney!). Food fanatics, listen up: new restaurants are sprouting up in Surry Hills and Barangaroo, including Japanese-inspired street food and a secret late-night dessert bar. Public transit’s running smoothly, but expect detours near Parramatta Lanes—leave the car, catch the train, or ride a rented e-bike. You’ll look effortlessly cool and dodge the parking circus.

For must-dos today, paddle out at Manly Beach—October seas are sparkling! Take a stroll through the Australian Museum for the Nature Photographer Exhibition, where you’ll spot dazzling wildlife moments caught in pixels. Later, check out live street music on King Street Wharf—six incredible acts battling for $6,000, the only time a saxophone duel might outshine the rugby on telly. For a hidden gem, try the candle-making workshop in Surry Hills: you’ll leave with a handmade candle in a Japanese ceramic, ideal for romantic dinner light or mood-boosting selfie.

Here’s a wild Sydney fact for my trivia lovers: if you spot a bin chicken (the noble ibis) raiding a snack—take heart! In the 2020s, it became the city’s unofficial mascot. That’s right; in Sydney we celebrate eccentricity, whether feathered, human, or globally acclaimed podcaster.

Tomorrow promises even more fun—indie gigs at Oxford Art Factory, the Italian street festival in Leichhardt, and art workshops popping up all over town. So don’t touch that dial! Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.

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G’day, listeners! You’re tuned into Things to Do in Sydney with Oly Bennet—the only guide who’s corner-flagged every oddball event from ferret legging to underwater hockey. It’s Thursday, October 23, 2025, and Sydney is absolutely buzzing. The sky is showing off that classic spring blue, there’s just a whiff of ocean on the breeze, and the cafes are already cranking out flat whites faster than a Wallaby on the break.

Today, the city’s energy is riding high—between sun-drenched afternoons and a jam-packed lineup of cultural, musical, and quirky adventures. According to ArtsHub Australia, this week Sydney’s in full festival mode, with everything from Beethoven to improv comedy filling our theatres and parks.

If you fancy a symphonic thrill, the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra is unleashing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Chatswood—a total goosebumps moment for classical buffs. Meanwhile, the Improv Comedy Festival at Improv Theatre Sydney is promising rapid-fire wit, belly laughs, and probably at least one Spiderman impression before the evening’s out. For families, the Australian Museum is a top pick with free dino-riffic adventures, glittering megafauna displays, and hands-on science fun designed to unleash your little one’s inner Indiana Jones.

Art lovers—don’t blink or you’ll miss Sculpture by the Sea, the world’s most spectacular outdoor sculpture exhibition stretching along those famous Bondi clifftops. It’s a sea breeze-powered gallery with a sunrise side of wow, as artists from around the globe transform rock ledges into an epic sculpture hunt, running all the way through November.

For Korean rock fans, the iconic Boohwal band is rocking City Recital Hall. Their 40th anniversary show is set to deliver powerhouse vocals and nostalgia by the bucket load. Over at Café Del Mar, you can groove to summer anthems as Talum Australia returns—think Afro House beats, cocktails, and Darling Harbour fireworks. There’s even a Diwali Festival of Lights competition bringing some luminous family fun to Parramatta Lanes, mixing food, art, music, and lantern-lit joy across the evening.

Speaking of good news, Sydney’s food scene just got even spicier—several new eateries have flung open their doors this week in Surry Hills and Newtown, and the Aussie burger wars are hotter than a Bondi beach BBQ. City Transit has announced express light rail services to major venues tonight, so leave your car behind and thank me later when you breeze past the gridlock. Also, there’s a new pop-up vintage market outside Town Hall for those with treasure-hunting tendencies.

Craving a must-do? You can’t beat the classic Bondi scavenger hunt—start at the Icebergs pool, follow cryptic clues along the coastal path, and unlock Sydney secrets between sun-kissed surf stops. If it’s tranquility you’re seeking, detour to Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden, a hidden Lavender Bay oasis where fairy tales and local legend bloom behind every turn. Or for something seasonally Sydney, take a sunset stroll and see if you can spot a sausage sizzle at any of the harbourside parks—I guarantee there’s one somewhere.

Here’s a local tip: if you want to avoid the caffeine queues, duck into a corner bakery instead of the big-name cafes. You’ll find the best flat white this side of the equator and learn the true meaning of “morning tea”—with a lamington on the side.

Before I sign off, mark tomorrow’s calendar for Pillow Talk Bondi Beach Club’s marathon sundown party, pop-up jazz in the Botanic Garden, and the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award kicking off with some of the city’s brightest creative sparks. Keep your sneakers by the door and your sense of adventure fully charged, because Sydney never chills for long!

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