Best Things To Do In Sydney This Month
July 2026
Winter in Sydney is hitting its stride. Here's what to do this month.
Bastille Festival
Bastille Festival takes over East Circular Quay from 16th to 19th July with French food, wine and art steps from the Opera House. The Vin De France wine bar runs guided tastings and three daily masterclasses, including wine and cheese pairings and cocktail making, all from $15 to $39. Free to enter.
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney is bringing Singapore's hawker scene to Martin Place from 17th July to 8th August. Senior Sous Chef Christopher Chia takes over The Place kitchen for The Singapore Table, serving Hainanese Chicken Rice, Char Kway Teow, Laksa and Chilli Crab Lala. Lunch from $69.96 per person.
A flat, fast 10km and 5km through Sydney Harbour on 26th July, with an afterparty at Cruise Bar. Sydney's run clubs are already in.
Snow falls hourly, there's an ice rink running until 19th July, and the Thursday night Off Campus Party brings DJs, cheerleaders and $8 beers until 2nd August. Free entry, Haymarket.
Anchorage Hotel & Spa Port Stephens is the luxury coastal escape you need this winter, with 2 nights from $599. Just a short 2.5-hour drive from Sydney will instantly activate holiday mode. With its effortless Hamptons luxury and unrivalled natural surroundings, a stay at The Anchorage will have you forgetting those winter blues, and at…
25hours Hotel The Olympia is screening cult films every Wednesday from 15th July in its intimate cinema room. Lost in Translation kicks things off, followed by The Gentlemen, Widow Clicquot, Casino Royale and more. Dinner at The Palomar beforehand, cocktails and mortadella sandwiches during. Bookings required.
Archie Rose Triple Smoked lands at Cell Block Theatre on 17th July, one night only. Live fire cooking by Carolina Smoke, smoked cocktails and the first taste of the new Triple Smoked Single Malt before anyone else.
Beers and Braids is back. Dads, father figures and carers learn practical kids hair styling from professional stylists at BrewDog South Eveleigh on 5th July and Henley's on 19th July. $45 per person, beer included.
The free live music event returns to Newtown on 12th July, with The Bank Hotel and The Marly hosting emerging and established artists across multiple stages from 12pm. One of Sydney's best free days out.
Christmas in July Festival brings the Fire Pit Cinema back to Cadman's Cottage in The Rocks from 10th to 19th July. Outdoor films by the fire pit, marshmallows, mulled wine and blankets under the stars. Most sessions are sold out, but a handful of tickets remain. Move fast.
