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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