What's On in the Inner West This Weekend: 24-27 April 2026

If you've been on the fence about going electric, living in the Inner West just made that decision a lot easier. Inner West Council (with the help of NSW Government grants) has quietly built out more public EV charging infrastructure than any other community in Australia, with 146 ports already live and another 40 due before the end of June. That's close to 190 public chargers across kerbsides and council car parks, operating 24/7, with outputs ranging from 7kW to 22kW depending on location.

EV sales are at record highs nationally, and the pitch for switching has never been stronger on paper, making it easier for those living in apartments and shared living to charge away from home. At a time when petrol prices keep finding new ways to go up, this is a genuine infrastructure win for the community.

What are your thoughts on this move? Hit reply and let me know.

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_THEATRE
Dancing at Lughnasa: Brian Friel's masterpiece gets a full season at New Theatre in Newtown. It tells the story of five sisters in rural Ireland, a summer of fragile joys and the pagan drumbeat of Lughnasa building underneath it.
Hours: Various days & times
Address: New Theatre, 542 King St, Newtown
Entry: Ticketed

_MUSICAL
The Prom: A joyful, big-hearted Broadway musical about belonging and acceptance. Running at Teatro inside the Italian Forum in Leichhardt. Recommended for ages 10+.
Hours: Various days & times
Address: Teatro at the Italian Forum, 23 Norton St, Leichhardt
Entry: Ticketed

_COMEDY
Sydney Comedy Festival: One of the best things on the Sydney calendar right now is running until 17 May. Find a show at the Factory or Enmore Theatre.
Hours: Friday 24 April–Monday 18 May
Address: Various Inner West venues
Entry: Ticketed

_THEATRE
The Admirable Crichton: J.M. Barrie's wickedly funny Edwardian comedy about a butler who quietly outclasses his aristocratic employers the moment the social order gets inverted on a desert island.
Hours: Various days & times
Address: Genesian Theatre, 2B Gordon St, Rozelle
Entry: Ticketed

_EXHIBITION
An Exhibition of Historic Architecture: Three Inner West illustrators exhibiting original prints that capture the neighbourhood landmarks most locals walk past every day without properly stopping to look.
Hours: Friday 24th April – Tuesday 28th April, 10am – 2pm
Address: The Corner Gallery, cnr Percival Rd & Myrtle St, Stanmore
Entry: Free

_FESTIVAL
Art After Dark: Inner West Music Series: The Biennale of Sydney's Friday night series returns to White Bay Power Station, pairing Inner West musicians with the immersive surroundings of one of the most extraordinary heritage buildings in Sydney.
Hours: Friday 24 April, 6pm-9:30pm
Address: White Bay Power Station, 1 Smail St, Rozelle
Entry: Ticketed

_FOOD
Camperdown Cook-Up: Addi Road's free Cook-Up is back in Camperdown with a live cooking demo, free lunch, and everyone goes home with a cooking kit. No booking needed.
Hours: Friday 24 April, 11:30am-2:30pm
Address: 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Common Ground Courtyard, Camperdown
Entry: Free

_COMMUNITY
Anzac Day Dawn Services: ANZAC Day dawn services will take place across Sydney’s Inner West, with commemorations at Balmain’s Loyalty Square, Petersham RSL and Club Five Dock RSL in Drummoyne.
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 6am sharp
Address: Various locations
Entry: Free

_NIGHTLIFE
Anzac Day Two-Up: Two-Up games will be kicking off across the Inner West from 12pm on Anzac Day. If you’re feeling undecided on where to go to get a piece of the action, I’ve done the hard work for you and written this guide.
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 12pm–late
Address: Various locations
Entry: Free

_NIGHTLIFE
House of Party at Buddy's Bar: Buddy's Bar runs its Saturday DJ night from 8pm. No tickets, no fuss, just show up. A low-key Newtown nightlife option for the long weekend.
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 8pm–12am
Address: Buddy's Bar, 391 King St, Newtown
Entry: Free

_MARKET
Memory Lane Markets: Sample a mix of flavours in this food market spanning Pakistani, Palestinian, Lebanese, Persian, East African, Chinese and South-East Asian cuisines.
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 10am-5pm
Address: White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle
Entry: Free

_EXHIBITION
PACT Residency Showing: Amit German: A one-off public showing of Amit German's two-week residency at PACT in Erskineville. In the artist’s words, it’s "a site of queer futurity, digital ritual and soft protest."
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 4pm–6pm
Address: PACT Centre for Emerging Artists, 107 Railway Parade, Erskineville
Entry: Free

_HEALTH
Kitty Yoga: A beginner-friendly yoga session alongside some furry friends. You’ll also have plenty of time after to get to know them.
Hours: Sunday 26 April, 4pm-5:10pm
Address: Five Dock (location shared at booking)
Entry: Ticketed

_CREATIVE
Design a Tote Bag: Design your own tote bag using brush markers, watercolours, pastels and aqua painters.
Hours: Sunday 26 April, 10:00am–12:30pm
Address: Not-So Secret Society HQ, Level 1, 245 Broadway, Glebe
Entry: Ticketed

_COMMUNITY
Autumn Book Swap: Connect with fellow Inner West book-lovers and swap what you’ve already read for some pre-loved treasures.
Hours: Sunday 26 April, 11am-1pm
Address: Rose of Australia, 1 Swanson St, Erskineville
Entry: Free

_POETRY
Spoken Word and Poetry Open Mic: Bring something to perform or just come to listen. All experience levels welcome, and it's one of those nights that tends to surprise you.
Hours: Sunday 26 April, 2pm-5pm
Address: We Three Bar, 329 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Free

_MARKET
Yulli’s Brews Flea Market: Another weekend, another thrifters’ dream come true. Browse for vintage treasure, then stay for a beer at the on-site brewery.
Hours: Sunday 26 April, 10am-2pm
Address: Yulli’s Brews, 75A Burrows Rd, Alexandria
Entry: Free

_HEALTH
Tai Chi: A short Tai Chi session to ease into the week - covering space, alignment, breath, and flow.
Hours: Monday 27 April, 9:15am-9:45am
Address: Mungo Scott Plaza, 16 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill
Entry: Free

_HEALTH
Mum & Bubs Yoga: A yoga session for new mums. Gentle movement, fresh air and a chance to connect with others in the same boat.
Hours: Monday 27 April, 10am-10:45am
Address: Mungo Scott Plaza, 16 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill
Entry: Free

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There's a Victorian terrace on Crown Street that, depending on the time of day, is either feeding people who have nowhere else to go or feeding people who want to do something good on a Wednesday night. Technically, it's in the City of Sydney LGA, but it’s close enough that we can claim it.

Refettorio OzHarvest is a collaboration between OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn and Italian chef Massimo Bottura, and the concept is simple. By day, free three-course vegetarian lunches go out to anyone experiencing hardship. Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the doors open to the public for Pay It Forward dinners. It’s the same kitchen, same chefs, same food, except you pay, and every ticket covers four daytime meals for the people who need them most.

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Chuck & Sons Parents Group: The weekly Friday parents drop-in at Chuck & Sons is a great community resource for Inner West families to connect and relax.
Hours: Friday 24 April, 12pm onwards
Address: Chuck & Sons Brewing Co, Unit 3E-3F/1-7 Unwins Bridge Rd, St Peters
Entry: Free

Family Tales: Saturday storytime at St Peters Library in Sydenham, part of Inner West Council's library program for families with young children.
Hours: Saturday 25 April 10:30am-11am
Address: St Peters/Sydenham Library, St Peters Town Hall, Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham
Entry: Free

Bunnings Kids Workshop: Free drop-in kids' DIY workshops with different activities running each week.
Hours: Sunday 26 April, 12pm-1pm
Address: 24-32 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
Entry: Free

Chuck & Sons Family Buffet: Sunday buffet with over 30 dishes and best of all, kids eat for free.
Hours: Sunday 26 April, 5pm
Address: Chuck & Sons Brewing Co, Unit 3E-3F/1-7 Unwins Bridge Rd, St Peters
Entry: $45 per person, kids eat free

Piqu: Newtown has just gained another treasure as Piqu opens its doors to the public. Its modern South-East Asian flavours have been curated by the creative minds that brought us Momofuku and Osteria di Russo & Russo Alumni. Bold, complex flavours and creative cocktails from a team that clearly knows what it's doing.
Address: 194 King Street, Newtown

Pacho’s Burger Truck: A new smash burger truck parked beside a Rozelle petrol station. Broadsheet has already flagged it, and it's made its way onto my list.
Address: 127 Victoria Road, Rozelle

Goode Manors: Badde Manors, a Glebe Point Road institution that served up vegetarian goodies for decades, has been reborn as Goode Manors under a sibling team with Bar Coluzzi heritage. The decision to add meat to the menu has been a bit controversial, but don’t let that dissuade you.
Address: 37 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Glebe Markets: Vintage clothing, records, jewellery, art and a crowd that represents the full cross-section of Inner West life. Arrive early for the best finds.
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 10am–4pm
Address: Glebe Public School, Glebe Point Rd, Glebe

Carriageworks Farmers Market: The benchmark farmers market for the Inner West. Seasonal produce, small-scale growers and excellent coffee.
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 8am–1pm
Address: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh

Orange Grove Market: Still the best organic Saturday morning option in the Inner West. Certified organic produce, gourmet goods, flowers, crafts, and eco products.
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 8am–1pm
Address: Orange Grove Public School, 2–8 Perry St, Lilyfield

Rozelle Collectors Market: Bric-a-brac, antiques, second-hand finds and the occasional genuine treasure at Rozelle Public School.
Hours: Saturday 25 April, 9am-3pm
Address: Rozelle Public School, Darling St, Rozelle

Tramsheds Growers & Artisan Market: Fresh produce, local makers and artisan food producers at the Tramsheds precinct in Harold Park.
Hours: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 9am–3pm
Address: Harold Park, Forest Lodge

Marrickville Organic Market: The Inner West's Sunday morning institution. Organic and biodynamic produce, fresh bread and great coffee.
Hours: Sunday 26 April, 8am–1pm
Address: Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville

Burwood Chinatown Night Markets: Neon-lit hawker-style night markets running through the full long weekend. Over 50 stalls of Asian street food, cuisines and retail from 5pm.
Hours: Friday 24 – Monday 27 April, 5pm–10pm
Address: Clarendon Place, Burwood

Curious Grace Drop-In: A community drop-in space at St Brendan's Memorial Hall in Annandale. A place to come, connect and be curious.
Hours: Sunday 26 April 11am-1pm
Address: St Brendan's Memorial Hall, 49 Johnston St, Annandale

YourSay: Draft Parking Strategy: Inner West Council is seeking community feedback on a new Draft Parking Strategy and revised Public Domain Parking Policy.
Hours: Online consultation until 25 May

YourSay: Safer School Journeys: Inner West Council is gathering input on making school routes safer for kids being driven to school, walking, cycling or scooting. Share your experiences and help shape the outcome.
Hours: Online consultation until 5 July

Lazybones Lounge: Fairtrade Narcotics, 7pm. Also: Tipsey & The Tonics in the Level 1 Bar, 8pm.
Address: 294 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: David Adams Band, 8pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Wes Pudsey's Radium Club Trio, 8pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

The Riverview Hotel: Rebekka Neville Trio, 7:30pm.
Address: 29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: The Bitter End, 3pm. Also: Richard Ortega & Cuban Social Club, 8pm
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Jan Preston's Boogie Circus, 4pm–7pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

The Merton Hotel: Bonnie Kay & The Sweet Patooties, 8pm.
Address: 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
Entry: Free

Botany View Hotel: Geoff Bull & The Finer Cuts, 4pm–7pm.
Address: 597 King St, Newtown
Entry: Free

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Casey Golden Duo, 4pm–6:30pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

The Native Rose Hotel: Django Blackheart, 7pm.
Address: 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
Entry: Free

Church St Studios: Justine Bradley, 7pm.
Address: 62–68 Church St, Camperdown
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: The Golf Daddies (Nowra), 7pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

Public transport disruptions are constantly changing. Below is a guide based on available information at the time of publishing, and specifically for impacted transport in the Inner West. Stay up to date at Transport NSW.

See you next week,