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Event Suggestions for September 2026

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Below you will find some event suggestions for September 2026. 


There are some great events happening around Sydney and the Central Coast next month.


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Please remember that the events listed below (except for our Gig Buddies social events) are not facilitated Gig Buddies events. 


This means Gig Buddies staff will not be attending these events or organising outings to these events.


These are just suggestions for things you and your buddy can do together.


Please chat with your Gig Buddy about these events if you are interested in attending.

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We have listed events for the following areas (you can click on a specific area):




Click on the images or the Event Name to check out more information and to register if needed.




Sydney CBD




Karaoke boat party poster with neon text, singing and dancing crowd at night, plus tagline Meet new people, sing on the seas!






WHEN: Saturday 5th September 2026, from 7:30pm WHERE: Leaving from King Street Wharf #3, 3 The Promenade, Sydney, NSW 2000


Join for karaoke whilst cruising through Sydney harbour! You can request any song and you will need a bunch of new people who also want to sing along.


There will also be DJs on a separate floor playing 80s, 90s and 2000s hits.

Tickets | from $17.19+BF






Crowd watches a man in a cowboy hat prepare food at a demo counter in a bright indoor market.






WHEN: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026, from 9:00am WHERE: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, NSW 2015

The Australian Native Food Festival is back, inviting you to be part of a movement that honours, educates and shares the oldest cuisine on earth. Curated by Sharon Winsor, proud Weilwan woman from North West NSW and founder of Indigiearth, the festival is dedicated to recognising Indigenous culture, knowledge, and culinary excellence while celebrating the rich heritage of native ingredients.

Tickets | free entry (but you need to register)






Metro Below tour poster beside an empty Sydney metro platform; text reads Only Here Tours and Discover What’s Beneath.







WHEN: Sunday 6th and 13th September 2026, 12:00pm - 2:00pm WHERE: Waterloo Metro Station, Waterloo, NSW 2017

Travel through six of Sydney’s newest Metro stations on a guided journey from Waterloo to Victoria Cross. Along the way, discover the engineering, archaeology, architecture, public art and human stories behind one of Australia’s largest transport projects.

Tickets | $30+BF






Woman poses beside a feathered dinosaur in a glowing forest at night, with warm string lights and a playful, surreal mood







WHEN: Saturday 26th September 2026, 6:30pm - 10:30pm WHERE: Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney, NSW 2010

Get ready for a spectacularly spooky night as Sydney's iconic Jurassic Lounge returns, with a gothic twist! With the full moon in the sky, explore the hallowed halls of Australia’s first museum as it crawls with DJs, artists, scientists and performers for a frightfully fun night.

Tickets | From $65 +BF






Inner West



Vintage concert poster with cartoon tiger and cheering bandmates; bold text: One Last Roar at Leichhardt Oval, Sat 19 Sep.







WHEN: Saturday 19th September 2026, 8:00pm WHERE: Leichhardt Oval, 68 Mary Street, Lilyfield, NSW 2040

Before Leichhardt Oval closes for its biggest transformation in decades, Inner West Council is throwing one final free party and inviting everyone in the community to rock out on the hallowed field.


One Last Roar will bring live music to the turf of Leichhardt Oval for the very first time, with Australian rock royalty The Angels and The Superjesus leading a huge free community celebration

Tickets | There is a waitlist and they will be releasing more tickets, so join the waitlist!






Rack of colorful billiard balls on a blue pool table in a dimly lit pool hall with several tables in the background







WHEN: Tuesdays in September 2026, 7:00pm WHERE: Newtown Hotel, 174 King Street, Newtown, NSW 2042

It's the Newtown Hotel pool competition! Get involved and play against other competitors.

Tickets | Free entry






Six performers wave on a concert stage under green lights, smiling in colorful outfits.







WHEN: Friday 4th September 2026, from 7:00pm

WHERE: The Vanguard, 42 King Street, Newtown, NSW 2042

Sydney's best Fleetwood Mac show which captures the band's sound from the legendary Rumours album and includes their hits from the early blues period to the contemporary hits.


Tickets | from $35.17+BF







Eastern Suburbs





Colorful Bingo Loco poster with crowd silhouettes, neon purple graphics, and text: SYDNEY ROUNDHOUSE, SAT, AUG 8TH, CRAZY PRIZES







WHEN: Sunday 20th September 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm WHERE: La Perouse Museum, 1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse, NSW 2036

The Blak Markets are an established, ethical Indigenous market and social enterprise that celebrates the work of First Nation small business owners.

This one-day Blak Markets event includes:

  • Indigenous-owned Market Stalls

  • Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony

  • Traditional Dance Performance

  • Singing Performance

  • Free Weaving Workshop for the public

  • Children’s Dancing and Workshop

Tickets | Free entry






Concert poster for One Hit Wonders with band photo, FREE LIVE BAND, Saturday 22 August 8PM, booking info and Easts logo.







WHEN: Saturday 5th September 2026, 8:00am - 2:00pm

WHERE: Broadarrow Reserve, 14 Broome Street, Maroubra, NSW 2035


Set right by the ocean at Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra Beach Markets bring together a curated mix of quality stalls featuring artisan food and gourmet treats, fashion and accessories, handmade homewares, art and design and gifts and specialty products.

Tickets | free entry






City of Ryde




Neon 80s poster with five stylish people in front of a purple city skyline, text reads Never Ending 80s Just Wanna Have Fun.







WHEN: Saturday 12th September 2026, 7:00pm

WHERE: The Governor Hotel, 9 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113


ANEVER ENDING 80s are Celebrating 10 incredible years of non-stop parties, Australia’s biggest 80s party is back — and it’s a DRESS UP PARTY!


Get ready to crank up the nostalgia, because there’s no party like an 80s party. 


Tickets | from $39.80+BF







North Sydney & Northern Beaches





Costumed group poses on a green-curtained stage with arms raised while someone films on a smartphone.







WHEN: Wednesday 30th September 2026, 6:00pm

WHERE: Pottery Lane Performance Space, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, NSW 2066


An original theatre offering inspired by Roman feast day Saturnalia, a reference for Shakespeare's 12th night, Different Degrees Theatre Ensemble shares what would happen if they were in charge...

In this performance, audiences experience the small but important changes that might make a difference in the lives of the accessible theatre ensemble members, as well as some raucous, fantastical visions for the future.


Tickets | free entry but you need to register






Speedboat racing at night on dark water, with large title THE JURY and red label Experience.







WHEN: Saturday 5th September 2026, 5:00pm

WHERE: Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace 380 Military Rd, Cremorne, NSW 2090


You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide… guilty or not guilty?


Tickets | From $45.50+BF





Indoor LEGO city display with a giant red Ferris wheel, model buildings, and tiny figures under a maroon ceiling.







WHEN: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026, from 10:30am

WHERE: Pittwater RSL, 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale, NSW 2103


Get ready, LEGO fans! Playwell Events is bringing their incredible Brick Show back to the Pittwater RSL.


The show promises a fantastic display of LEGO models covering a wide range of themes, including Architecture, Star Wars, Marvel, Pirates and much more!


Tickets | from $8+BF






Red jazz event poster with two cartoon musicians and notes; text says Jazz Jugs & Jams, First Thursday every month, 4 Pines Brew Pub Manly







WHEN: Thursday 3rd September 2026, 7:00pm

WHERE: 4 Pines Brew Pub, 43-45 East Esplanade, Manly, NSW 2095


Jazz, Jugs & Jams, a night of live music and great beer at the iconic 4 Pines Manly Brew Pub. A talented 3-piece jazz band will be laying down soulful grooves, setting the perfect tone to groove into Friday.


Tickets | Free entry






South Sydney




Crowded nighttime food market with string-lit trees, stalls for tacos and fresh lemonade, and people browsing under warm lights.








WHEN: Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September 2026, from 5:00pm

WHERE: Location TBC, Kirrawee, NSW 2232


Located in the heart of the Sutherland Shire, Eat Drink Nights brings together a carefully curated selection of food vendors, dessert makers, coffee, specialty drinks and artisan beverages, creating the perfect destination to enjoy a spring evening with family and friends.


Tickets | free entry






Blue Peter Powers poster with a portrait, yellow lightning, and text: Friday 25 September, tickets $40.







WHEN: Friday 25th September 2026, from 8:00am

WHERE: Club Central Hurstville, 2 Crofts Avenue, Hurstville, NSW 2220


Whether commanding sold-out theatre tours, creating unforgettable TV series like Celebrity Superpowers, The Power of One, Street Hypnosis, Peter Powers’ Payback, and Mesmerised, plus legendary appearances on Big Brother and The Footy Show, or helping clients break through personal barriers, Peter brings the same mischievous energy and profound skill to every hypnotism performance.


Tickets | from $40 entry






Hornsby Shire and Castle Hill




Drag Bingo poster with Charlamagne in a yellow dress on a purple background, featuring glittery pink LEVEL ONE text.







WHEN: Wednesday 9th September 2026, from 6:00pm

WHERE: Level One - Hornsby RSL, 4 High Street, Hornsby, NSW 2077


Hosted by Sydney Drag Queen, join Charlamaine on the second Wednesday of every month for a night of laughs, shows & Drag Bingo on Level One!


Entry fee includes a complimentary cocktail on arrival, five Bingo Games and your chance to win a range of prizes including vouchers and complimentary drinks!


Tickets | from $10+BF






Hands assemble a jigsaw puzzle beside a yellow poster reading Puzzle Hour, $70, Wednesday 12th August, 6:30pm.







WHEN: Saturday 19th September 2026, from 12:00pm

WHERE: Hills Offroad RC Club, Caterson Drive, Castle Hill, NSW 2154


A meeting for everyone who loves 540 Buggy and Trucks.

There are qualifying and competing rounds for you to take a look at.


Tickets | TBC need to check with the event organisers






Classic cars parked outside a Supercheap Auto store as people gather at a sunny car meet.








WHEN: Sunday 20th September 2026, 6:30am - 9:00am WHERE: Supercheap Auto, 4 Commercial Road, Rouse Hill, NSW 2155


At Supercheap Rouse Hill every third Sunday morning of each month, You can check out pre-1992 Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Super Cars & Bikes.


Tickets | free entry






Western Sydney



Crowd gathers at night by lit food trucks on a city street, people looking up and chatting under trees.







WHEN: Saturday 12th September 2026, from 5:00pm

WHERE: Paul Keating Reserve, 69 The Mall, Bankstown NSW 2200


Held at Paul Keating Reserve, the market will transform the space into a vibrant evening destination filled with street food, community atmosphere and cuisines from around the world.

Tickets | free entry






Poster reading Girls of Rock, with female artists across 6 decades under glowing purple lights and portraits along the bottom






WHEN: Saturday 26th September 2026, 8:00pm

WHERE: Liverpool Catholic Club, 424-458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons, NSW 2170


Incredible singers who will perform the best songs from legendary female artists like Pink, Madonna, Avril Lavigne, ABBA, Eurythmics, Taylor Swift and Tina Turner.


Tickets | cost tbc, check website for details






People browsing a sunny market behind a Crossroads Markets banner with logo and small sponsor text.







WHEN: Sunday 27th September 2026, from 9:00am - 2:00pm

WHERE: Crossroads Centre, Camden Valley Way, Casula, NSW 2170


This is a brand new monthly community market at Crossroads Centre! It will be on the last Sunday of every month, filled with local makers & small businesses, unique handmade goods, gifts, fashion & homewares, delicious sweet treats, Community vibes + supporting local!

Tickets | free entry






Neon karaoke and DJ night poster at Penrith Hotel Motel, Fridays 10pm-2am, with $7 house spirits and a glowing microphone and turntable.







WHEN: Fridays in September 2026, from 10:00pm

WHERE: Penrith Hotel Motel, 303 High Street, Penrith, NSW 2750


Penrith Hotel Motel is turning up the volume with their new Karaoke & DJ Night every Friday from 10pm.

Grab the mic, sing your heart out, hit the dance floor, and kick off the weekend


Tickets | free entry






Two smiling rock singers share a microphone onstage; one shakes a red-white-blue maraca under warm lights, with a red logo backdrop.







WHEN: Saturday 5th September 2026, from 7:00pm

WHERE: Blacktown Workers Club, 55 Campbell Street, Blacktown, NSW 2148


Rolling Stones Revival have been paying their respects to the greatest rock and roll band in the world since 2012. The band pay tribute to all eras of The Rolling Stones long and successful career that spans 29 studio albums and 250 million records sold.

Tickets | Tickets TBC






Close-up of hands strumming a reddish acoustic guitar onstage, with a microphone stand and blurred band gear in warm light.







WHEN: Wednesday 30th September 2026, from 7:00pm

WHERE: Albion Hotel, 135 George Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150


This is a night to discover musicians and more of Western Sydney's hidden talent! Their live house band will be in for a jam.


Tickets | free entry






Central Coast




People reading in a cozy bookstore library, with large Silent Book Club text and a Literary banner over bookshelves.







WHEN: Saturday 26th September 2026, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

WHERE: FunHaus Factory, 141 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW 2250


Silent Book Club is a global movement of over 1,500 chapters in 54 countries, bringing together readers of all kinds in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Unlike traditional book clubs, there’s no assigned reading, no deadlines, and definitely no need to have something clever to say. Just bring whatever you're reading—ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, you name it—and settle in.


Tickets | tickets from $1+BF






Neon concert poster in a club crowd, reading Bed by 10pm, 30+ Daytime Clubbing, AUS & NZ Tour 2026, Sat 19 Sept.







WHEN: Saturday 19th September 2026, from 4:00pm - 9:00pm

WHERE: Woodies, 207 The Entrance Road, Erina NSW 2250


Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day?

Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene! Expect crazy visuals, confetti showers, Co2 cannons and more as our resident DJ spins all the club classics


Tickets | $45+BF






Cartoon poster reading Link & Pin Outta Space Weekend Rock & Roll Party, with astronauts and a dancing woman by the sea.







WHEN: Friday 4th to Sunday 5th September 2026, from 6:00pm

WHERE: Link and Pin, 18 Railway Street, Woy Woy NSW 2256


Link & Pin’s mighty Outtaspace Weekender is crash-landing for its FIFTH year, bringing three huge shows and 20 bands and DJs to their ZANY corner of the universe.


It’s three days of wild rock & roll, garage, punk, power pop, blues and CLASSIFIED noise.


Tickets | from $15+BF





Two drag performers on a pink leopard-print poster reading Kath & Kim DRAG BINGO, with the tagline It’s Nice, It’s Different, It’s Unusual







WHEN: Friday 11th September 2026, 7:00pm

WHERE: The Entrance Leagues Club, 3 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay, NSW 2261


It’s noice, it’s different, it’s bingo!

Hoi Hornbags! Kath & Kim Drag Bingo is coming to the Entrance Leagues hosted by Sydney Drag Queen’s foxiest moron: Prada Clutch & friends!


Tickets | from $47.50+BF






Music Events & Festivals


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You can find a current list of upcoming music gigs around Sydney here:


You can find a current list of upcoming Music Festivals here: https://musicfestivalsaustralia.com/tour-dates





Musicals & Theatre 2026/2027


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You can find a list of upcoming Theatre shows here:


You can find a list of upcoming musicals here:





Gig Buddies Events


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Check out our upcoming Gig Buddies socials here:





More ideas


Other websites to check for more ideas:


Secret Sydney - a list of things to do around Sydney

- Whats On Sydney - events around City of Sydney area

- Eventbrite - events around Sydney & Central Coast

- Companion Card - here's a list of place that accept the companion card

- Facebook Events - lots of events that you can search for in your area




Don't forget we have more things to do on our Gig Buddies Gig Guide and you can suggest ideas. Click the image below:


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Underneath this paragraph, there is more text that reads 'Gig Buddies staff do not attend any of the events below. For staff hosted group events, go to our Whats On Page'.

Please remember to reach out to the Gig Buddies team if you have any questions or need any support. 


We hope to see you at a social soon.




Shared third party information in this post is offered as suggestions for your monthly catch up with your Gig Buddy. Suggesting these events holds no economic benefit to ACL Disability Services or Gig Buddies.


Unless stated as a Gig Buddies facilitated social, the events suggested are main stream events that are happening within the community. No Gig Buddies staff will be present. 


All information is correct at time of posting.




Get in touch:


Matthew: Central Coast Coordinator (inc. Hornsby Shire and Ku-ring-gai): 0402 708 814

Carol: CEO: 02 9419 6951

Chelsea: NDIS Coordinator: 0412 145 819

Tony: Inner West Coordinator / Funding and Sponsorship Coordinator: 02 9419 6951

Bec: Project Officer, Sydney & South Sydney: 0411 252 228

Aylin: Western Sydney Coordinator: 0466 389 961 (on maternity leave until 2027)

Lara: Western Sydney & Greater Western Sydney Coordinator: 0478 045 121

Charlotte: Northern Beaches Coordinator (inc. Willoughby, Mosman, North Sydney and Lane Cove): 0403 184 404


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