Things to do
with your gig buddy
Suggestions of places to go and things to do with your gig buddy
* Gig Buddies staff do not attend any of the events below.
For staff hosted group events, go to our Whats On page
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
* Gig Buddies staff do not attend any of the events below.
For staff hosted group events, go to our Whats On page
Drag Bingo
DRAG BINGO
Drag Bingo with Felicity Frockaccino from 7:00pm every Wednesday
At the Salisbury Hotel Stanmore
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Salsa Wednesdays
Free Salsa lessons on Wednesdays at 7pm at The Ivanhoe Manly.
7-8pm lesson and 8pm the social dance starts.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Splatter Place
Splatter Paint Room is where you can unleash your inner child and let your creativity run wild. They believe that everyone is an artist, and our Splatter Painting experience allows you to express yourself without any rules or boundaries.
Art
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Aussie night markets
Aussie NightMarkets runs monthly Sydney-based NightMarkets and semi-annual Regional NSW 2 Day Festivals. Find an event close to you and book the date in!
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
La di Darts
Forget the sticky carpet at the sports bar. Instead, relax in your own private booth and play augmented darts complete with chaise lounges, feather boas, curated cocktails and some friendly competition - no matter how good you are at throwing a dart.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Holly R
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
The Pickled Possum
The Pickled Possum at Neutral Bay. Drinks and Karaoke
Food and Drink
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Sydney Bus Museum
Sydney Bus Museum is a not-for-profit transportation museum and education centre for public benefit located in the suburb of Leichhardt, in Sydney, Australia. The museum is open to the public on the first and third Sunday of each month.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Mega Mini Golf
Indoor Mini Golf at Campbeltown
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Volunteering... with your gig buddy
A great way to meet people, get to know your buddy and contribute to the community is to volunteer... with your buddy!
Here's a few ideas to get you started; Park Run (Saturday mornings), Oz Harvest, Local Festivals (VIVID, SYDFEST), Salvos/Vinnies..
Other
gig suggested by:
TG
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Dumaresq Street Cinema - Campbelltown
$8.50 Movies... All day... Every day... How good is this?!
Cheap snacks as well.
Access: Accessible entry through side courtyard. Sloping floor inside. No steps
Other
gig suggested by:
Tony
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Sydney Bushwalks
See this stunning city from a different perspective and roam its glorious bushwalking tracks. More than just a good ol’ walk, bushwalking offers sights, smells and sounds you can’t get walking the day-to-day footpath.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Tony
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Central Coast Bush Walks
In need of some bush medicine? Take a hike in the great outdoors of the Central Coast.
The NSW Central Coast is well known for its stunning coastal scenery and gloriously green bushland. What better way to experience the natural wonders of the region
Activity
gig suggested by:
Matt
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
List of Central Coast Markets
We all like a good market.
There are several markets on the NSW Central Coast, but below you’ll find the locals’ favourites.
The markets range from bric-a-brac to hand-sourced quality products.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Matt
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Sydney Markets
List of all Sydney Markets.
Sydney is an outdoor city, so it makes sense that market shopping is one of the big attractions. Why spend the day indoors when you can soak up the sunshine at markets all over the city?
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Party Saturdays - Free & Live - Penrith RSL
The heart of your city is the place to be every Saturday night as you tear up the dance floor with some of the most amazing live bands around, playing all your favourite current dance floor hits. People before Pokies.
Music
gig suggested by:
Tony
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Riverstone Food Markets - Monthly
Riverstone Food Markets is a vibrant food market taking place at Bambridge Lane and Market Steet, Riverstone each month.
Host to some of the best food trucks and stalls Sydney has to offer, it is a night out that the whole family will enjoy.
Food and Drink
gig suggested by:
Aylin
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Surry Hills - Vintage Market
The Markets have been an important part of the Surry Hills community since 1981. Originally set up so locals could trade in recycled, second-hand or handmade goods, and to provide an opportunity for local low-income earners to make some extra money.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Free Yoga in the Park - The Rocks SYD
Get fit and flexible every Sunday morning with free yoga in the park! in poses, the flow of the movements – it’s all an active meditation that can help clear the mind, quieten anxieties and strengthen your body. Our resident yoga instructor, will lead you through a full program of strength, mobility and flexibility to get your body moving on a Sunday morning.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Chelsea
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Side Bar - Karaoke Thursdays - FREE
Grab a mic and get ready to sing your heart out every Thursday at Sydney’s biggest karaoke party. FREE ENTRY - EPIC PRIZES UP FOR GRABS - FIRST 10 SINGERS GET A FREE DRINK - HAPPY HOUR 5 – 7PM - WALK-INS WELCOME.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Tony
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Event Cinemas - Half price Tuesdays
HALF PRICE TUESDAYS ARE HERE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
All day Tuesday, save 50%^ with Cinebuzz on all full-price adult tickets across every movie experience – Gold Class, V-Max, Boutique, 4DX and Original. Available at participating locations only.
Other
gig suggested by:
Tony
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
$10 Bowling at ZONE Bowling
Click "go to website" below to get $10 games.
Activity
gig suggested by:
TG
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
$12 Tuesdays - Dendy Newtown
Dendy does Tuesdays on a budget.
Tickets are available at $12 for standard sessions or $16 for our Dendy Lounge lounge sessions.
All Tuesday, every Tuesday. Huzzah!
Other
gig suggested by:
TG
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Long Jetty Markets
Last Saturday of the month 9am-2pm. Long Jetty Foreshore between Thompson St & Toowoon Bay Rd. 120+ market stalls.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Karen
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Sydney fish markets
Find fresh fish and chips for as little as $10 at the fish markets.
Food and Drink
gig suggested by:
Holly
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
VR Kingdom - Chatswood
VR Kingdom has accessible (Chatswood only) Virtual Reality games, plus other activities like pool tables and shuffleball. They have locations in Parramatta and Chatswood.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Tony
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
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.
Theatre
gig suggested by:
Aylin
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
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.
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
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
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
Birdies Min Golf Ryde
Birdies Mini Golf & Sports Bar is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced – we know you will love it!
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
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
Activity
gig suggested by:
Bec
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
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!
Music
gig suggested by:
Ashleigh
*This is not a Gig Buddies group event. It is only a suggested activity. No staff attending.
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.
Food and Drink