Let’s take a wild guess: you’ve just finished your exams and now you’re left wondering what to do with all your spare time. Lucky for you, we’ve searched far and wide to find the best ways to spend your break in Sydney that (surprisingly) won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Whether you're looking to soak up the sun, explore more of Sydney or celebrate the end of semester, we've got you covered! Ready to make this your best summer yet?
🎄 Roam the Martin Place Christmas Markets
🗓️ 28 November - 21 December 2024
What better way to get into the festive spirit than by exploring Christmas markets! Step into a holiday wonderland filled with artisanal crafts, unique gifts, and of course, plenty of delicious food. With stalls open every Thursday to Saturday leading up to Christmas, there’s loads of time to soak up the festive vibes and pick up some last-minute gifts!
For more info, click here.
📸 Benjamin Sow
🎥 Experience the Moonlight Cinema
🗓️ 22 November 2024 – 30 March 2025
Take your movie nights to the next level at Sydney’s greatest outdoor cinema. Grab your friends, stock up on popcorn and watch your favourite flicks (or something new) under the stars. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy a movie – fresh air, good company and the best night sky Sydney has to offer.
To check out this seasons program, click here.
📸 Moonlight Cinema
🌊 Discover Sydney's Ocean Baths
🗓️ Open all year
Fancy a swim? We all know summer in Sydney can get HOT, but the great thing is there’s always an ocean bath nearby to cool down in. If you’re not a fan of sand or waves and rely on public transport, these are perfect for you! Some of our top picks are the Bronte Baths, Bondi Icebergs, Wylie’s Baths in Coogee and the Balmain Dawn Fraser Baths.
Click here to learn more.
📸 Icebergs
🪅 Dive into the Sydney Festival
🗓️ 4 - 26 January 2025
From live music to circus extravaganzas, Sydney Festival has it all! Running from 4 – 26 January, with over 130 free and ticketed events, it’s the best way to make the most of your uni break. You won’t be bored, that’s for sure.
To see what's on, visit their page here.
📸 Sydney Festival
🖼️ Check Out Art Gallery of NSW's Latest Exhibition
🗓️ 30 November 2024 - 13 April 2025
When the heat gets a little too much, escape to the Art Gallery of NSW to wander around and take in some incredible pieces. Make sure to check out their latest exhibition My City is Yours by contemporary artist Cao Fei, that explores surreal humour and cyber futurism through film, photography and installation. You won’t want to miss this!
For more info, click here.
📸 Cao Fei
🕺Dance the Summer Away at Manning Summer Sessions
🗓️ 12 October 2024 - 16 February 2025
Manning Open-Air is the spot to have a boogie this summer. With 4 huge events coming up from now until February, it’s the perfect excuse to gather your mates and dance to the best of techno and house beats as the sun sets over campus. This one is a bit more on the pricier side, but we promise it’s 100% worth it!
To grab tickets, click here.
📸 Michael Media