1 October 2025
Enjoy a curated selection of must see Chinese movies to celebrate Moon Festival. The Orpheum is screening To Live, Farewell My Concubine and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.
This month’s line up includes Billy D’Arcy, a masterful MC who has sold out Sydney & Melbourne Comedy Festivals. Andrew Wolfe is WA’s madman of comedy, always hilarious. Jackie Loeb, Aussie-born and LA-honed, is a musical prodigy with a sharp, silly, and lovable comedic mind. Anisa Nandaula is an award-winning poet and comic, seen on Channel 10’s Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen and one of Australia’s most celebrated artists. Rohan Arneil is a laidback killer taking Sydney by storm with his laconic style. Stella Wu is a RAW Comedy National Finalist 2024 and a real Sydney up-and-comer. Jamal Abdul is a Sydney Comedy Store regular, with a great self-deprecating humor.
Polish Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the art of filmmaking by showcasing the best of contemporary Polish cinema. The Orpheum is joining in the festivities with the screening of Off We Go!, Vinci, Photosensitive, Skrzyozowanie and Vinici 2. Head to https://www.orpheum.com.au/polish-film-festival for details on tickets and show times.
Get ready to be transported to step back in time with NEVER ENDING 80s, Australia’s #1 80s band! This totally rad night is packed with the biggest hits from music legends like Prince, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, INXS, Bon Jovi, Huey Lewis & The News, Whitney Houston, and many more. You’ll be singing, dancing, and living it up like it’s the 80s all over again!
This month’s line up includes Joel Ozborn is a world-touring comedian, opening for Arj Barker, Ahn Do, and Akmal, and ‘Street Performer of the Year’ at the Sydney Opera House. Haiti-born, Miami-raised Ashley Fils-Aime has toured Europe and Australia, opened for Pablo Francisco, and appeared on MTV, SiTV, and in How I Became A Vegetarian. Brett Nicholls, known for versatility, ad-libbing, and ‘clever’ and ‘rude’ humor, has performed on The Footy Show and Stand Up Australia, entertained troops, and was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He also warms up audiences for shows like Ready Steady Cook! and Top Gear Australia. Emma Leonard is a Sydney comedy regular, performs at Improv Theatre Sydney, and debuted at the Sydney Comedy Festival.
American cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins, acclaimed for her “hypnotic lyricism” (The New Yorker) and unique cello techniques (The Democrat and Chronicle), debuts at Hayes Street Studio. She will perform Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 and, with flautist Rosie Gallagher and pianist Lee Dionne, Kaija Saariaho’s Cendres and Fanny Mendelssohn’s Trio in D minor, Op. 11.
Inspired by a true story, Fly Girl embarks on Deborah Lawrie’s turbulent journey to becoming Australia’s first female commercial airline pilot.
Join Geoff and Ben Robertson, your delightful and witty hosts, for a nostalgic evening dedicated to the musical legends of the 1960s. They’ll be paying homage to iconic artists such as The Beatles, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, The Hollies, Bee Gees, and The Everly Brothers.
Crows Nest Mainstreet is gearing up to host its largest festival yet, transforming Crows Nest into a vibrant hub of “Connection, Culture & Creativity.” This free, family-friendly event promises a day packed with lively entertainment, delectable food, and one-of-a-kind market treasures.
Read about the festival here: https://northsydneysun.com.au/out-and-about/plans-revealed-for-biggest-crows-nest-festival-ever/
Cricket season kicks off with a women’s double header at the iconic North Sydney Oval. Up fist the Sydney Sixers will take on the Hobart Hurricanes, followed by Sydney Thunder vs ACT Meteors.
From London to Sydney, it’s time for a day party takeover with some of the hottest DJs in the business. This session’s line up includes Andy Finn, Cordax, DJs XYZ, E-one-5, Jorge, Rozo, Sean Hewlett, Venuto and Will Dez.
Sydney’s biggest Halloween festival returns in 2025. Step into a wonderful world of frights and join us on a terrifying adventure at the iconic Luna Park Sydney.