Gig Guide
Suggestions of places to go and things to do with your gig buddy
Welcome to Gig Buddies Sydney's interactive Gig Guide.
Please add your ideas for great places to go and things to do with friends or a gig buddy
Theatre
Candlelight Concerts in Sydney
Enjoy a host of concerts illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of the most iconic venues in Sydney.
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Activity
The Fluid Project
The Fluid Project! The ultimate creative space to re-awaken your inner child..
Come and paint a bear, banter with our hosts and snap pics in a vibe like no other.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Other
Micromobility Expo
A new expo for electric micro-vehicles - the Micromobility Conference & Expo - will be held at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November 2022.
Test out and buy the latest and best e-transport options.
gig suggested by:
Ryan
Food and Drink
Park Sounds
On now until 30 November, Park Sounds features brand new events, a musical line-up featuring Australian talent including big name artists and a program of emerging musicians, plus street food in outdoor locations, bars and restaurants.
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Sydney Olympic Park Authority
Music
Sydney Masonic Centre
This evening program is a neo-romantic meditation on the compounding impact of the Black Summer bushfires and COVID-19
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Music in The Sky - Hope
Music
Sydney Masonic Centre
A soundtrack for the first years of many babies’ lives, from their time in utero, to the delivery room, to their evening sleep routine, this inclusive music event program provides a safe space for expectant mums, families with young infants and child
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Music in The Sky - Lullabies
Activity
Dubbo Dream Festival
Experience an amazing regional light and cultural festival at Dubbo Dream Festival. From lights, lanterns, music, markets, art sessions and more; the festival captures the imagination of those who attend.
gig suggested by:
Ryan
Activity
Music Training & Mentoring: Auburn Youth Centre
LEARN MUSIC and RECORDING INFORMATION SESSION
August 31, 2022 - 4:00 -5:30pm
Learn how to play instruments, record music, make beats and understand the music industry.
Please call 96462122 to book
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Activity
Jamberoo Water Park - Auburn Youth Centre
EXPLORE NSW SAFELY – JAMBEROO WATER PARK
October 7, 2022 - 9:00 am
WHO: 18- 24
COST: FREE
LEAVE: 9AM (please be at Centre by 8.45)
BOOKINGS ONLINE ON OUR WEBSITE OR BY CALLING AYC on 96462122.
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Activity
Auburn Youth Centre
EXPLORE NSW SAFELY – SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS HORSE RIDING
Going to the beautiful Southern Highlands and having a picnic. For those more adventurous people, you can go horse riding.
Age: 18 – 24
Cost: Free
Contact: 96462122
Bookings essential.
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Other
Auburn Youth Centre
Bread Making & Baking With Chef Kate
September 26, 2022 at 10:30 am
Age: 18-24 years old.
We will be making:
-dough and baking Bread. 10.30am – 12.30pm.
-banana bred from 12.30 – 2.30pm.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Activity
Auburn Youth Club
Explore NSW Safely Excursion - Australian Reptile Park
This excursion is for young people under the age of 20. We will be travelling by bus to the Central Coast to visit the reptile park.
Date: Friday, September 23
Cost: Free
Be at Centre: 8:30am
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Music
Pride & Joy Sydney
We're coming out in style! With a three-night dance party extravaganza at Sydney's Iconic Hordern Pavilion between 3 - 5 March 2023. Sizzle this summer with a huge line up of international DJs alongside many local favourites.
gig suggested by:
Ryan
Other
Runway Supermodel Australia
The search is on for Australia’s next top model and star! Runway Supermodel Australia is holding a competition in Sydney, at The Science Theatre on the 16 October - and you’re invited to participate.
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Tyrah
Activity
Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival at Auburn Botanical Gardens
When:
-Saturday 20 August to Sunday 28 August 2022, from 9am to 5pm.
Cost:
-Entry is FREE for Cumberland City Residents, Children 16 and Under and Companion Card Holders.
-All other attendees please book General Admission ticket for ~$11.75.
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Activity
Waterfront Whale Tales
Waterfront Whale Tales allows you to discover a part of the city that offers the best of Sydney’s quintessential experiences in just the time and space it takes to be dazzled by 30 Tails and 30 Tales.
Earn Rewards!
11 Aug 2022 - 24 Sep 2022
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New Sydney Waterfront
Activity
Surly's American Tavern
Everybody’s favourite all-American Tavern, opened in 2015, offering Sydney an authentic slice of Nashville. Located in the beating heart of Surry Hills.
Trivia 7:30pm Tuesdays
Live Music Wednesdays 7-9pm
Drag bingo 7:30pm Thursdays
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Birdies Min Golf Ryde
Birdies Mini Golf & Sports Bar is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced – we know you will love it!
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Sydney Tramway Museum
The Sydney Tramway Museum began life in 1950. From 1957 the Museum operated from a large corrugated iron shed alongside what is now today the Parklink tramline, on the opposite side of the Princes Highway from the current site. This location had had
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
The Australian Taiko Academy
Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Taiko is a great creative exercise that everyone can enjoy. Have fun and meet like-minded peers. Classes available for all ages. Beginners welcome!
gig suggested by:
Ashleigh
Music
BOOM! INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PERCUSSION
BOOM! INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PERCUSSION celebrates all percussion in all its many styles from around the world. 1 - 8 October at the Seymour Centre.
gig suggested by:
Ashleigh
Food and Drink
New Brighton Hotel
Located on beautiful Manly Beach in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the New Brighton Hotel has four floors of dining, bars and entertainment
Great food, live sports , Trivia Wednesdays and live music on Sundays.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Taikoz: Coming Together
Coming Together will Japanese taiko drums, new percussion works and more. Be prepared to be thrilled by this electrifying, yet uplifting, performance.
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Ashleigh Ho
Music
West Campbelltown
It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes, gather a group of mates and come along to Wests on Friday & Saturday nights from 9.30pm to 12.30am.
Resident DJs will be featured on Fridays for a late night boogie + Local musicians on Saturday nights.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Food and Drink
The Bob Hawke beer and leisure centre
Very cool venue it is like stepping back into the 80's.
You can enjoy beer and some old school Chinese food.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Dee Why Hotel
Free live music playing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
Thursday: 7pm-10pm; Friday 8pm-Midnight; Saturday 6pm-9pm & 9pm-Midnight.
Venue open till 3am.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Food and Drink
Karen's Diner
Rude staff but great burgers. You must be ready and warned to take a joke!
Now until December 2022 @World Square, 644 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Bronte markets
Browse over 50 market stalls each month, ranging from arts & crafts, vintage clothes, food, home wares, pet products, jewellery and much much more.
When/Where are the markets?
Held once a month At Bronte Surf Life Saving Club.
8am - 1pm
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
DOOLEYS Lidcombe
Free event!
Join DOOLEYS Lidcombe at the all new Upper Quarter every Monday and Thursday from 11.30am - 1.30pm.
You could WIN:
-$25 Food & Beverage vouchers
-Grocery hampers
-$5 drink vouchers
-Lucky draw prize
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Activity
DOOLEYS Lidcombe
Join DOOLEYS Lidcombe at the all new Upper Quarter every Monday and Thursday from 11.30am - 1.30pm.
You could WIN:
-$25 Food & Beverage vouchers
-Grocery hampers
-$5 drink vouchers
-Lucky draw prize
Note: Bingo will NOT be held on Public Holidays
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Music
Avalon Bowlo
Free live music at the bowlo most Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Other
Bankstown Poetry Slam
Get set for the largest poetry slam in Australia!
Bankstown Poetry Slam is a community platform which empowers people to express themselves through spoken word poetry. BPS has featured renowned local and international artists.
gig suggested by:
Aylin
Activity
YUMIAO cat cafe
Similar to Catmosphere Cat Cafe (in the list), only difference is that they're based in Waterloo. They also have different owners and younger cats compared to Catmosphere. The cats are willing to play with you and sit in your lap. Great atmosphere.
gig suggested by:
Kiara
Food and Drink
South Eveleigh Precinct
Industrial warehouses between Redfern Station and the train tracks that has transformed into Sydneys newest dining/arts/culture precinct. Restaurants, Cafes, public art, gardens, fitness, wellbeing, shops, events and more!
gig suggested by:
Chelsea
Activity
La Di Darts
Augmented darts use a specially designed dart board and a projected image across a larger playing area to create an interactive game.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Miss Celie's
Miss Celie’s is a local community Bar & Kitchen featuring Live Music up to 5 nights a week. Specialising in the Jazz & the Blues (other genres may be accepted sometimes too) 😂 its a broad church after all…
gig suggested by:
Bec
Food and Drink
The Ambravale Hotel
Live acoustic soloist in the Brewery every Friday night!🎵🎵
Playing all your fav genres from pop, classics, R’n’B, soul, and everything else in between to help you groove into the weekend.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Mary's Underground
Mary's Underground is a restaurant and jazz bar in the space formerly occupied by live music venue The Basement, which entertained Sydney for 45 years.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
The Great City challenge
This amazing experience will have you unleashing your competitive spirit at arcade games, electronic darts, scavenger hunts, VR and more as you earn points along the way and battle it out against each other in the hope of being hailed the Winner!
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Zenn Stream - Live and Streamed Gigs
Zenn hosts live music events in a bunch of Sydney venues. Check out their upcoming events by clicking the link. You have the option to live stream or go to the gig.
gig suggested by:
Tony
Music
Opera Bar, Sydney
Every day at Opera Bar, Sydney's finest musicians take to the stage to provide the soundtrack to your Spring days and nights.
Find out who is performing harbourside at the link here...
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