10 Things to do this long weekend in Sydney

Happy June long weekend Sydney-siders! After some horrific weather last weekend, we’re sure that you are chomping at the bit to get out and about for the long weekend. Here’s a list of our top 10 picks to make your three days off all that more special.


 

Come Together at Big Top, Luna Park

Saturday 11 June

Sydney’s favourite hip-hop event is back this weekend. The Come Together Festival will feature the very best of Australian hip-hop over six non-stop hours. Performers featuring at the festival include Drapht, Tuka, Spit Syndicate and Dylan Joel.

 

VIVID Live 2016 at Sydney Opera House

Monday 13 June

Showcasing some of the very best of popular music, VIVID Live is a must-see for your long weekend. On Monday 13 June, catch the Wayne Short Quartet live in the Concert Hall for some classic jazz.

 

Sydney Film Festival

All weekend

Get out the popcorn and chocolate because the 2016 Sydney Film Festival is upon us! With 244 movies, shorts, and documentaries from 60 different countries, this year’s festival has shaped up to be one of the biggest editions yet!  

 

Winter Weekender at Oxford Art Factory

All weekend

Over the June long weekend, the Oxford Art Factory are hosting a BBE curated line-up set to drive everyone to the dance floor as a part of the Vivid festival.

 

All My Sons at Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Theatre

Season starts Friday 10 June

A gripping, timeless classic by a master playwright.  All My Sons by Arthur Miller is a mid-century American success story – he runs the business into the ground, she runs the home and the son stands to inherit it all. Staring great Australian actors like; John Howard and Robyn Nevin, this is a performance not to be missed.

 

Also don’t miss…

International Animation Showcase at Event Cinemas George Street - Saturday 11 June

Curve Ball at The Carriageworks - Saturday 11 June

Last Dinosaurs – Miracle Methods Tour – Friday 10 June

Philadelphia Grand Jury at Brighton Up Bar, Darlinghurst - Friday 10 June

XIAMENAIR Australian Badminton Open 2016, Sydney Olympic Park – Finishes Sunday 12 June