What’s On in Sydney: November 6 – 13-Your Guide to Sydney’s Best Events
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Edited and Posted in Sydney / Thursday 06 November,2025
Compiled by Sydney Times Staff using Gemini AI to format/ Fact checking and event verification by Editor
Sydney is uncorking a phenomenal week of events as summer approaches, with a calendar packed from Thursday, November 6, to Thursday, November 13. Wine aficionados will flock to The Rocks for a massive open-air festival, while rock ‘n’ roll fans have a final opportunity to view an exclusive exhibition. Grab your diary—here is the best of what’s on in the Harbour City.
The Affordable Art Fair Sydney is a very popular and significant event for the city’s art lovers!
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Art Galleries: New Openings and Contemporary Highlights
Sydney’s premier art institutions offer a mix of thought-provoking contemporary works and globally significant collections this week.
Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW)
This week marks the opening of a significant new exhibition celebrating cultural diversity in contemporary Australian art.
- Exhibition Highlight: And Still I Rise
- Opens: Saturday, November 8, 20251
- Details: This exhibition widens the horizons of contemporary Australian art by showcasing the work of a culturally diverse group of women artists.2 It features pieces from the AGNSW collection alongside new commissions, celebrating making and materiality through various mediums including textiles, painting, metalwork, installation, and video.3
- Opens: Saturday, November 8, 20251
- The Collection: Beyond the temporary exhibitions, entry to the main gallery spaces is free, allowing visitors to explore the extensive collections of Australian art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, European masters, and Asian art.4
| Detail | Information |
| Location | Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000 |
| Hours | 10am–5pm Daily |
| Admission | Free for general entry |
| Website | Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA)
The MCA continues its focus on cutting-edge artistic practices and ideas, perfectly situated on the harbour at Circular Quay.
- Exhibition Highlight: Primavera 2025: Young Australian Artists
- Dates: Currently showing (September 5, 2025 – March 8, 2026)7
- Details: The 34th iteration of this influential annual exhibition features five early-career artists who consider the nature of making things in a digital and post-industrial age.8 The exhibition explores their intimate relationship with materials and production processes.
- Dates: Currently showing (September 5, 2025 – March 8, 2026)7
- Also Showing: The permanent MCA Collection is on display, alongside current touring exhibitions such as Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise, an acclaimed photographic series by the artist.
| Detail | Information |
| Location | 140 George St, The Rocks, Sydney 2000 (Tallawoladah, Gadigal Country) |
| Hours | 10am–5pm (Closed Tuesdays) |
| Admission | Museum entry is ticketed (Free for MCA Members and under 18s) |
| Website | MCA Australia |
Sydney’s premier art institutions offer a mix of thought-provoking contemporary works and globally significant collections this week.
A Last Chance for Oasis
This week marks the final days to catch a rare glimpse into the history of one of the UK’s most iconic bands.
- Oasis: Definitely Maybe Photography Exhibition
- Dates: Until Sunday, November 9 (Last chance!)
- Location: 17 Oxford Street, Paddington NSW 2021
- Details: An exclusive collection of photography by Chris Floyd, Kevin Cummins, and Scarlet Page, showcasing candid backstage moments, live performances, and portraits that chronicle Oasis’s illustrious career. Entry is Free.
- Hyde Park History Walk and Art Workshop
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 12, 1pm – 2:30pm
- Location: Hyde Park North (Meet at Busby’s Bore Fountain)
- Details: Combine history and creativity! Guided by artists and a city historian, explore the stories behind Hyde Park’s beautiful water features while learning to create your own unique site-specific texture relief print artist book.
- Affordable Art Fair Sydney
- Dates: Until Sunday, November 9
- Location: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015
- Details: Browse and buy original contemporary art from over 65 local and international galleries, with prices designed to suit every budget.
Event Highlights
-Sydney Cellar Door
The city’s premier wine festival returns this weekend, transforming one of Sydney’s most historic precincts into an expansive vineyard tasting room.
- Sydney Cellar Door
- Dates: Saturday, November 8 (12pm – 7:30pm) & Sunday, November 9 (12pm – 6:30pm)
- Location: First Fleet Park & Tallawoladah Lawn, The Rocks, NSW 2000
- Details: This two-day festival gathers 40 premium wineries from 16 different NSW wine regions. Discover new vintages, connect directly with local producers, and enjoy a glass with breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House.
- Access: Entry is Free. Wine tasting can be purchased by tokens ($5 per taste) or by the glass ($10+).
Sydney Cellar Door returns this November, transforming The Rocks into NSW’s largest open-air cellar door and wine tasting experience.
Taking place in The Rocks at First Fleet Park and Tallawoladah Lawn, this two-day wine festival brings together 40 premium wineries from across 16 different NSW wine regions.
Discover the extraordinary range of NSW wines without leaving the city.
Connect directly with passionate local producers, sample their wines, and soak up the atmosphere with a glass in hand while taking in breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House.
FREE TO ENTER
🍷 Taste the range ($5)
🍷 Buy by the glass ($10 +)
🍷 Take a bottle home to enjoy later with friends & family
Providore and Markets: Street Eats After Dark
Whether you are stocking up on fresh produce or looking for a vibrant Friday night out, Sydney’s markets are ready to trade.
- Oxford Street Night Market
- Date & Time: Friday, November 7, 5pm – 10pm
- Location: Taylor Square North, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
- Details: Experience the heart of Sydney’s iconic precinct after dark. The market features delicious street eats, unique goods from local designers and makers, and a lively atmosphere with music and performances. The event also includes a licensed area courtesy of the Oxford Hotel. Operates rain or shine.
- Carriageworks Farmers Market
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 8, 8am – 1pm
- Location: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015
- Details: Start your weekend right with fresh, seasonal produce, specialty foods, and gourmet items from NSW’s finest farmers and producers.
The Sydney Times acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area.
What’s On in Sydney: November 6 – 13
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