Welcome, intrepid listeners, to Things to Do in Sydney with your globe-trotting sports buff Oly Bennet! It’s Saturday, September 20, 2025, and your guide to today’s epic Sydney shenanigans with all the quirks, laughs, and wild facts you crave!
Sydney is positively buzzing this morning. The weather is doing its best impression of a spring picnicker’s dream—clear skies, a gentle breeze, and the kind of sunshine that makes you want to race your mates in thongs across the sand just because you can. There’s electric energy about, thanks to a tidal wave of events splashing across all corners of the city.
Culture vultures, gather round! The Sydney Fringe Festival is unleashing a glitter bomb of creativity citywide, with hundreds of shows, secret venues, and more surprises than a kangaroo on a trampoline. Expect everything from cutting-edge theatre to pop-up gigs and mind-bending immersive experiences.
Music lovers, prepare to be swept away. St Stephen’s Uniting Church is hosting a candlelight tribute to piano legend Ludovico Einaudi tonight at 6:30 PM. Imagine the stirring notes echoing through candlelit pews—pure magic for date night, family fun, or solo serenity. Tickets start at $40, well worth the ethereal buzz.
Foodies, I hope you stretched your stomachs, because Australia’s biggest AusFitness Expo is powering up at ICC Sydney all weekend. Whether you want to watch competitive deadlifting, check out nutrition hacks, or snag freebies from every fitness brand under the sun, this is the place to see rippling biceps and heroic snacks.
For families and the fun-committed, the Sydney Opera House is hosting a matinee of La Bohème at 12:30 PM. If you fancy classic opera with your lunch and legendary views under those iconic sails, you’ll be humming Puccini all afternoon.
If you’re a fan of all things mysterious and delicious, keep your eyes peeled for the Yarra Persian Food Festival tomorrow at Bradfield Park. Smells, spices, and the chance to say you’ve tried Persian kabab in the shadow of the Harbour Bridge. Talk about a culinary world tour on home turf!
Swinging into local scoops, there are whispers of a new rooftop bar opening in Surrey Hills—the kind with frozen cocktails and city panoramas that’ll make your Insta feed sizzle. Public transport’s running smoothly post-works, but tap that Opal card early if heading to Darling Harbour, as event crowds may bring Olympic-level jostling. Pro tip: walk the Pyrmont Bridge at sunset for skyline selfies sans the photobombs.
A must-do today, you ask? Embrace Sydney’s quirky side at the Fringe, or, if you’re feeling brave, try the city’s urban kayaking tours—where you can paddle under world-famous landmarks and feel like an action hero in cardio mode. For a hidden gem, swing by Glebe markets for vintage finds, local eats, and the sort of street music that turns any Saturday into a soundtrack.
And here’s a wild Sydney nugget: The city’s athletic pride is off the charts—where else do you find ocean swimming races cheekily called “The Big Swim,” where competitors sometimes dress as everything from seagulls to superheroes? Sydney loves a laugh and a race, making it a true home of offbeat adventure.
Tomorrow’s forecast promises a Greek Festival in Parramatta—imagine a sea of souvlaki, dancing, and plate smashing that rivals any sporting final for noise and joy. Don’t forget to tune in for the full dish on Sydney’s cultural feasts and more strange sports, straight from your pal Oly Bennet!
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