Good morning, listeners, and welcome to "Things to do in Sydney" with your globe-trotting mate, Oly Bennet, broadcasting straight from the heart of Australia’s dazzling Harbour City! It’s Friday, September 19th, 2025, and let me tell you, Sydney is snapping into that classic spring swagger: blue skies, a vibrant buzz, and the kind of mild warmth that makes you want to cartwheel down Circular Quay. On the weather front—expect sunshine, mid-twenties, and just the right amount of breeze to keep those seagulls honest.
Sydney feels electric today, with major events and local curiosities sprinkled across every corner. For the fitness mad or aspiring strongmen, the AusFitness Expo is flexing at ICC Sydney—think epic demos, workout tips, and more Lycra than a superhero convention. Fans of strange and spectacular, the Sydney Fringe Festival is in full swing this month, treating you to over 450 events from wild comedy to avant-garde art across more than 70 venues—odds are, you’ll stumble into something delightfully weird just walking around Newtown.
Culture vultures, your talons are about to get busy. The Sydney Opera House is wrapping up a run of Carmen, the ultimate opera of love and jealousy, full of music so famous you’ll be humming it for days. Prefer your art with a dash of quirk? The Australian Museum’s RELICS exhibition smashes together vintage objects and LEGO® masterpieces, created by the legends who won LEGO® Masters, offering a nostalgic yet mind-blowing spectacle for all ages.
If you’re rolling with the fam, the Moon Festival at the Chinese Garden of Friendship awaits, complete with puppet shows, lantern making, and enough dumplings to fuel a dragon’s appetite. More of a night owl? Dive into Sydney’s nightlife with the legendary Sydney Bar Crawl: four top bars, international mates, and one epic night—no maps needed, just follow the laughter. And for a literal flight of fancy, catch the Darling Harbour Drone Show lighting up the night sky, blending tech, art, and that “woah!” factor.
Sydneysiders, take note of today’s big city scoop—the Light Rail extends from Circular Quay to Chinatown with new late-night services, so staying out past midnight just got way easier. Foodies, rejoice: The city centre just welcomed two hot new eateries. Keep an eye out for Nomad East, dishing out Middle Eastern street food with a vegan twist, and the much-hyped gelato bar, Sweet Wheels, making hand-whipped cones faster than you can say “two scoops, please.” And don’t forget, paper tickets are still out—tap-on cards only on public transit.
Your must-do Sydney move today? Get sailing in a kayak under the Harbour Bridge, wander the historic laneways of The Rocks for impromptu busker acts, and swing by YCK Laneways’ “Negroni Month”—it’s like a party, poured into a glass. For a hidden gem, check out the “Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds” exhibit at the State Library, where you can ogle sets and props from your favorite Korean films—perfect if you prefer your sightseeing with an indie spin.
Sydney says: always look up—both figuratively and literally! You might spot a rare black cockatoo perched above Darling Harbour. Local legend holds that if it squawks at you, you’re destined for a lucky weekend, so keep those ears open for some feathered fortune.
Tune in tomorrow for all the spring equinox action, including a midnight lantern parade, a live set by global DJ Mochakk, and the outrageously fun Japan Expo and International Kimono Competition at Sydney Town Hall. It’s set to be a wild ride, so don’t miss it.
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