What's On in the Inner West This Weekend: 29 - 31 May 2026

Leichhardt Oval is heading into a $40 million renovation, and in anticipation of this, Inner West Council has announced One Last Roar, a free live music concert at the ground in September. There’ll be major Australian acts playing on the field for the first time in the venue's history, and for Tigers fans, it’ll be their first chance to actually walk on the turf they've watched countless games on.

Mayor Darcy Byrne had been pushing for this since late 2024, when he first proposed trialling the Oval as a live music venue ahead of the rebuild.

The renovation design will ensure that music and live performance have a permanent place in what Leichhardt Oval becomes next. Acts and the date are still to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the IWC website.

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_COMMUNITY
Volunteer Working Bees: Working bees at Sydney City Farm are open to the community, with activities including watering, weeding, planting and harvesting at this Inner West urban agriculture project.
Hours: Fri 29 May & Sat 30 May, 10:00am
Address: Sydney City Farm, 52 Barwon Park Road, St Peters
Entry: Free

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La Ronde: La Ronde at The Grand Electric in Surry Hills brings international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc, blending acrobatics, glamour and theatrical spectacle in an intimate venue setting.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: The Grand Electric, 199 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills
Entry: Ticketed

_FESTIVAL
25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory: The 25th Biennale of Sydney continues its takeover of White Bay Power Station with Rememory, a free festival of contemporary art, filling one of the Inner West's most spectacular industrial buildings with large-scale international work.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle
Entry: Free (some ticketed events)

_THEATRE
To Kill a Mockingbird: The Genesian opens its production of Harper Lee's classic courtroom drama this weekend, with Friday and Saturday evening sessions at 7:30pm and a Sunday matinee at 4:30pm.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: Genesian Theatre, 2B Gordon Street, Rozelle
Entry: Ticketed

_THEATRE
Criptonite: This is the closing weekend for Criptonite at the Red Rattler, an immersive circus theatre production by artists with lived experience of disability that blends pole, aerial, live vocals and comedy.
Hours: Fri 29 May & Sat 30 May, 7:00pm
Address: The Red Rattler, 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

_THEATRE
Tootsie: The Australian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Tootsie is playing at the Italian Forum in Leichhardt. The production carries content warnings for strong language and adult themes.
Hours: Fri 29 May & Sat 30 May, various times
Address: Teatro at the Italian Forum, 30A/23 Norton St, Leichhardt
Entry: Ticketed

_EXHIBITION
Sustained Vision: Four artists working across painting, mosaics and ceramics come together for a group exhibition at a Glebe gallery on Glebe Point Road.
Hours: All weekend, 10:30am
Address: 112 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Entry: Free

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_WELLNESS
Goodgrips Climbing Workshop 2: Goodgrips runs a capped free beginner bouldering workshop at NOMAD in Annandale, with twelve spots only and a focus on building solid fundamentals.
Hours: Fri 29 May, 6:30pm
Address: Unit 7/12 Chester St, Annandale
Entry: Free

_GAMES
Poker Society: Beginners Workshop: Not-So Secret Society HQ in Glebe runs a beginner poker workshop covering the basics, terminology and the art of the bluff. No prior experience required.
Hours: Fri 29 May, 6:00pm
Address: Not-So Secret Society HQ, Level 1, 245 Broadway, Glebe
Entry: Ticketed

_FESTIVAL
HQ Street Eats Edition - Vivid Sydney: Surry Hills' Hollywood Quarter is turning itself into a free day-to-night street food festival on Saturday for Vivid, with the precinct's best restaurants and bars setting up outdoors alongside live music and a neighbouring creative laneway activation on Hunt Street.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 4:00pm
Address: Foster St / Hunt St, Surry Hills
Entry: Free

_NIGHTLIFE
Retro Social Club: The Polish Club in Ashfield hosts an 80s-themed social night with retro sounds and dancing until late.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 8:00pm
Address: Polish Club Ashfield, 182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

_CULTURAL
South Eveleigh Cultural Walking Tours: South Eveleigh is running Cultural Walking Tours during National Reconciliation Week, inviting visitors to stand with them in recognition of Country and culture.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 9:30am
Address: South Eveleigh, Cornwallis Street, Eveleigh
Entry: Ticketed

_MARKET
Artisans in the Park: Local makers gather at the Tramsheds in Forest Lodge to sell their handmade wares.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 10:00am
Address: Tramsheds Harold Park, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge
Entry: Free

_CREATIVE
Map Art with Jean Kropper: Jean Kropper leads a mindful map art workshop at Burwood Library, using cartographic materials to create your own hand-drawn maps from memory.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 12:00pm
Address: Burwood Library, 2 Conder St, Burwood
Entry: Free

_EDUCATIONAL
Seasonal Guided Walk at Sydney City Farm: The seasonal guided walk at Sydney City Farm takes visitors through the farm's current produce and activities in a relaxed, informative tour through a working inner-city food system.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 1:00pm
Address: Sydney City Farm, 52 Barwon Park Road, St Peters
Entry: Free

_WELLNESS
Try-a-Bike and Bike Tune-Up: Johnson Park in Dulwich Hill hosts a try-a-bike session alongside free bike tune-ups from volunteer mechanics on Saturday morning, both running simultaneously.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 9:00am
Address: Johnson Park, Constitution Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Free

_WORKSHOP
Small Space Edible Gardening Workshop: The Darlington Activity Centre runs a practical workshop on growing produce in small urban spaces, covering balconies, courtyards and narrow gardens.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 10:00am
Address: Darlington Activity Centre, 132–134 Shepherd St, Darlington
Entry: Ticketed

WORKSHOP
Monthly Mending at RePlace: Monthly Mending at RePlace brings people together to repair clothing and textiles at the Summer Hill sustainability hub, running on the last Saturday of the month.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 10:30am
Address: RePlace @ Inner West Sustainability Hub, 7 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill
Entry: Ticketed

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Dub Diplomacy: Petersham Town Hall hosts a distinctive cross-cultural afternoon combining a dub soundsystem set by Peoplemover Soundsystem from midday until sunset, alongside two international documentary screenings from Hungary and Mexico.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 12:00pm
Address: Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal St, Petersham
Entry: Ticketed

_COMMUNITY
Black Queens Friends Making Event: The Vic on the Park in Marrickville hosts a social connection evening for Black women in Sydney, centred on making new friendships over drinks.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 5:00pm
Address: The Vic on the Park, 2 Addison Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

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BYO Táncház: Kengugró & The Transylvaniacs play for a táncház evening at Annandale Community Centre's upstairs hall, a Hungarian folk dance tradition where dances are taught on the spot and no prior experience is needed.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 6:30pm
Address: Annandale Community Centre, 79 Johnston St, Annandale
Entry: Ticketed

_COMMUNITY
True Crime and Wine Society: The True Crime and Wine Society meets monthly at Not-So Secret Society HQ in Glebe, where attendees bring their research on a selected case and discuss it over wine.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 7:00pm
Address: Not-So Secret Society HQ, Level 1, 245 Broadway, Glebe
Entry: Ticketed

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Mystery and Mayhem - Inner West Concert Band: The Inner West Concert Band presents a themed afternoon concert of orchestral music centred on intrigue, suspense and drama at Leichhardt Town Hall.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 4:00pm
Address: Leichhardt Town Hall, 107 Norton Street, Leichhardt
Entry: Ticketed

_WORKSHOP
One Day Choir: Bohemian Rhapsody Special: Attendees learn Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody from scratch at this one-day choir workshop at St Peters Town Hall, harmonies and all, then perform it together as a group at the session's end.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 1:00pm
Address: St Peters Town Hall, Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham
Entry: Free

_CREATIVE
Art in the Park: Blackwattle Bay: Artists of all levels gather at the Glebe foreshore for a casual outdoor plein air painting session at Blackwattle Bay.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 10:00am
Address: Glebe Foreshore, Glebe Point Road, Glebe Entry: Free

_NIGHTLIFE
Awesome Black Block Party: Carriageworks hosts a one-night outdoor celebration of Blak music, culture and community, bringing together First Nations artists for an evening of performance and connection in the Eveleigh precinct.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 4:30pm
Address: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
Entry: Free

_EDUCATIONAL
Redfern Architecture Walk: This architecture walk departs from Redfern Street and explores the transformation of the suburb's built environment through a historically informed lens. Hours: Sun 31 May, 10:00am Address: 119 Redfern Street, Redfern Entry: Ticketed

_FESTIVAL
Seascapes at Sydney Fish Market: The Sydney Fish Market in Pyrmont hosts Seascapes, a multidisciplinary arts program featuring 14 artist-led projects including foghorn orchestras, oyster shucking, printmaking, dance and hands-on workshops.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 11:00am
Address: Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont
Entry: Free

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Late Night Tales: Late Night Tales launches a new literary club at Casablanca Vintage Store on Illawarra Road in Marrickville, blending live readings, ambient music and community in the store's atmospheric setting.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 6:00pm
Address: Casablanca Vintage Store, 330 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

_WORKSHOP
Craft Society: Art and Tote Takeaway: Not-So Secret Society HQ in Glebe hosts a mixed-media creative session in partnership with Micador, where participants explore art materials and customise a tote bag. Hours: Sun 31 May, 1:00pm Address: Not-So Secret Society HQ, Level 1, 245 Broadway, Glebe Entry: Ticketed

COMMUNITY
Matriarch Circle x Women's Library: The Women's Library in Newtown hosts a circle gathering to honour matriarchs and older women through collective remembrance and shared stories. Children and babies are welcome.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 4:30pm
Address: The Women's Library, 8–10 Brown St, Newtown
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
Basics to Kitchen Refurb: The Bower in Summer Hill runs a full-day workshop teaching participants how to plan, dismantle and refurbish a kitchen using sustainable DIY methods, no prior experience required.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 10:00am
Address: Inner West Sustainability Hub (The Bower), 7 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
The Art of Resin Workshop: Participants create their own resin art pieces in this guided workshop in Marrickville, with all materials provided.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 10:00am
Address: 7 Sydney St, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
Plant Doctor Workshops: The Plant Doctor's Forest Lodge makerspace runs three concurrent Sunday afternoon workshops at 2pm: Indoor House Plants 101, Kokedama Moss Balls and Rainforest Terrarium. Check the website to book each session separately.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 2:00pm
Address: 189b St Johns Rd, Forest Lodge
Entry: Ticketed

MUSIC
DUTTY Outdoor Day Party: The Lady Hampshire in Camperdown hosts an outdoor day party featuring Afrobeats, Dancehall and related genres across two rooms.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 3:00pm
Address: The Lady Hampshire, 91 Parramatta Road, Camperdown
Entry: Ticketed

Mutiara Sucipto began baking pastries from home during the pandemic, building a following on Instagram alongside her partner and fellow baker Hari Wibowo. After finding a space on Parramatta Road in Stanmore, they became an instant success with scores of patient foodies lining up to try out their creative pastry-making.

Inside, you’ll find cathedral ceilings with off-white beams, and a large circular display table in the middle of the room where the day's pastries are laid out for you to work around before you order.

Their menu draws on Sucipto's Chinese-Indonesian heritage and changes regularly, but the signatures worth knowing are: the brochi, a brownie-mochi hybrid that earns every bit of its reputation, a beef rendang & potato hand pie, kimchi and cheese focaccia, and the pandan buns. They also use Stitch coffee beans, so you’re guaranteed a good brew.

FOLLOW THEIR JOURNEY

_FAMILY
Toy Swap with Joy of Giving: The Inner West Sustainability Hub hosts a toy swap with Joy of Giving this Saturday, where families can bring pre-loved toys, swap them for something new-to-you and connect with neighbours doing the same.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 10:00am
Address: RePlace @ Inner West Sustainability Hub, 7 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill
Entry: Free

_KIDS
Tabletop Games: D&D One-Shot: Ashfield Library runs a self-contained Dungeons & Dragons adventure on Saturday afternoon, suitable for ages 13-18 and open to all skill levels.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 1:30pm
Address: Ashfield Library, Level 3/260 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
Entry: Free

_KIDS
Family Tales - Saturday Storytime: IWC's weekend storytime program for children aged 0–5 runs at five branches this Saturday: Haberfield, Stanmore, ETC Library in Dulwich Hill, St Peters/Sydenham and Balmain. Sessions are free, drop-in and start at 10:30am.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 10:30am
Address: Multiple IWC library branches
Entry: Free

_KIDS
Family Tales - Sunday Storytime: Three more branches run the Sunday storytime session for children aged 0–5: Leichhardt, Ashfield and Marrickville. Same format, same 10:30am start.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 10:30am
Address: Leichhardt, Ashfield and Marrickville libraries
Entry: Free

_FAMILY
Chuck & Sons Brewing Co Parents' Group: The weekly free drop-in for parents and caregivers runs every Friday from midday at Chuck & Sons in St Peters. No agenda, kids welcome.
Hours: Fri 29 May, 12:00pm
Address: Chuck & Sons Brewing Co, Unit 3E-3F/1-7 Unwins Bridge Rd, St Peters
Entry: Free

_BABY
Mums and Bubs Fitness: A postpartum-friendly outdoor fitness session for mothers with babies from three months up, with free childcare provided on site during the session.
Hours: Fri 29 May, 9:30am
Address: 400 Sydney Park Road, Alexandria
Entry: Free

_KIDS
Balance Bike Clinics: Skills-focused balance bike sessions for children aged 3–8 at the Sydney Park Cycling Centre, building confidence on two wheels in a safe outdoor setting.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 9:00am
Address: Sydney Park Cycling Centre, 410–416 Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria
Entry: Free

_KIDS
The Gift of Intuition - Kids' Intro Session: A free introductory session for children aged 5–7 exploring intuition and self-trust, held in Rhodes.
Hours: Sun 31 May, 6:00pm
Address: The Connection Meeting Space, Rhodes
Entry: Free

_KIDS
Bunnings Kids Workshops: Free drop-in kids workshops at Rozelle and Ashfield Bunnings every Saturday.
Hours: Sat 30 May, 11am
Address: Multiple venues
Entry: Free

_{NEW-ISH OPENING}
Osteria Mucca: The Paisano & Daughters group has opened an old-school Italian osteria inside a former Newtown butcher shop, with the original tiles and worn edges kept intact to honour the building's history. The menu leans on cherished family recipes and regional Italian classics, paired with hard-to-find wines from small family-run vineyards and a selection of aperitivo and digestivo cocktails.
Address: 212 Australia St, Newtown

_{ESTABLISHED: ONE TO TRY}
End of King: A Newtown classic on the south end of King Street, End of King earns its stripes for being home to one of the best fish burgers in Sydney. For $28, you’ll get two barramundi fillets inside a fluffy potato bun with their signature house-made salmon-egg tartare sauce, melted cheese, and tangy pickled onions, with a side of fries. Other dishes on the menu worthy of a shout out include their prawn pasta and steak and eggs. Be sure to get in early because this spot can get busy and only accepts walk-ins.
Address: 609–611 King St, Newtown

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Headlands Coffee: Headlands roasts its own beans on site inside the heritage Mungo Scott Building at the Flour Mill precinct in Summer Hill. The space is raw and industrial and a great spot to get some work done on a weekday in a relaxing environment. Pastries are out of the oven at 9:30am, and the honey and sea salt croissants are a personal favourite of mine. Get there early because they sell out quickly.
Address: Mungo Scott Building, 18 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill

The Merton Hotel: Blanchie's Blues Ensemble, 8pm.
Address: 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
Entry: Free

Camelot Lounge: Strange Rooster Presents: Soul Power, 7pm.
Address: 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: Richard Ortega's Cuban Social Club, 8pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Ray Beadle, Clayton Doley & Andrew Dickeson, 8pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

The Albert Palais: The Jazz Room Concert, 8:30pm.
Address: 2 Catherine St, Leichhardt
Entry: Ticketed

Church St Studios: Lucy Burke (EP launch), 7:30pm.
Address: 62–68 Church St, Camperdown
Entry: Ticketed

Camelot Lounge: Monsieur Camembert, 7pm.
Address: 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: Santa Ana Rodeo (US), 8pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

The Merton Hotel: El Caminos Band, 8pm.
Address: 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
Entry: Free

The Living Room Theatre: Ten Part Invention, 7pm.
Address: 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Simon Kinny-Lewis Band, 8pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

The Duke of Enmore: Rose Carleo, 10pm.
Address: 148 Enmore Rd, Enmore
Entry: Free

The Vanguard: Kast Vol II, 11pm.
Address: 42 King St, Newtown
Entry: Ticketed

The Merton Hotel: Walking Cane Band, 6pm.
Address: 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
Entry: Free

Bald Rock Hotel: Matt Morrison & The Tremolomen, 4pm.
Address: 15 Mansfield St, Rozelle
Entry: Free

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

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Adam Pringle Band, 7pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
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,