What's On This Long Weekend in the Inner West: 5 - 8 June 2026

National Donut Day falls this Friday, 5 June, and there are four spots nearby giving away free donuts. Every offer is limited to one per customer while stocks last, and earlier in the day is the safer play.

Donut King: The Marrickville Metro store is handing out one free cinnamon donut per customer, no purchase required.
Address: Marrickville Metro, 20 Smidmore St, Marrickville

Brooklyn Donuts: The Broadway store is giving away a free Original Glazed on Friday this week. Download the Brooklyn Donuts app to claim it before heading in.
Address: Broadway Shopping Centre, Bay Street, Glebe

Miss Sina: Marrickville's vegan bakery is joining the National Donut Day celebrations with 100 free donuts on Saturday.
Address: 132 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville

Krispy Kreme: Walk in and pick any donut you like, one per person, in-shop only, no purchase required. The nearest store to the Inner West is at Central Station or Auburn.
Address: Shop 4, 2 Lee Street, Henry Deane Plaza, Haymarket

If you can’t make it out to claim your free donuts at any of the above spots, here are some honourable mentions from across the Inner West:

Donut Papi: Filipino-inspired and fried on-site, the donuts here run on ube, pandan and matcha glazes. The queue on weekends tells you the rest.
Address: 139 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville

Two Chaps: The from-scratch bakery on Chapel Street runs a rotating donut selection that sells out well before closing. Check their Instagram before heading over.
Address: 122 Chapel St, Marrickville

Grumpy Donuts: The dough here is genuinely light and fluffy, made US-style on Pyrmont Bridge Road. The Apple Fritter is my pick.
Address: 72 Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Camperdown

_THEATRE
MUSE: "Putting It Together": MUSE brings Stephen Sondheim's Putting It Together to The Factory Theatre. This concert-style production moves through relationships, ambition and the art of keeping life in order.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

_EXHIBITION
25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory: The 25th Biennale of Sydney is at White Bay Power Station all long weekend, with Rememory bringing together major international and Australian contemporary art inside a former industrial complex in Rozelle.
Hours: All weekend, 9am
Address: White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle
Entry: Free (some ticketed events)

_{EXHIBITION: OPENING WEEKEND}
Olfactophone: AirSpace Projects in Marrickville opens Olfactophone this Friday evening, a free exhibition that takes perfume as its primary medium and builds each work around it.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: AirSpace Projects, 10 Junction Street, Marrickville
Entry: Free

_THEATRE
연극 '유쾌한 유령' / Blithe Spirit: The Stage Theatre Production and Education presents a bilingual Korean-English production of Noël Coward's classic comic ghost story at a Strathfield venue.
Hours: Fri 5 June & Sat 6 June, various times
Address: 32 Parnell St, Strathfield
Entry: Ticketed

_{THEATRE: CLOSING WEEKEND}
The Birds: Belvoir's production of The Birds, a chilling one-woman show, closes this weekend, with Sunday 7 June the final performance of the season.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: Belvoir St Theatre, 18 Belvoir St, Surry Hills
Entry: Ticketed

_WELLNESS
MUAYTHAI 4 BADDIES: Community Muay Thai collective MUAYTHAI 4 BADDIES runs a free Friday morning session for beginners in Glebe, with all gear provided.
Hours: Fri 5 June, 8:30am
Address: Jubilee Park, Glebe
Entry: Free

_CREATIVE
Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop: The Fabulous Wonder Mama hosts a drawing workshop in Surry Hills this Friday, running through technique in a drag-hosted atmosphere where you’ll come away with a cool cat-themed drawing.
Hours: Fri 5 June, 6:30pm
Address: 507 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills
Entry: Ticketed

_COMMUNITY
Glebe Winter Warmers Singles Event (50-65): Merge dating hosts this winter-inspired event to meet fellow singles aged 50-65, with eggnog, mulled wine and a cosy winter menu to help get the sparks flying.
Hours: Fri 5 June, 7pm
Address: The Nags Head, 162 Saint Johns Road, Glebe
Entry: Ticketed

_MARKET
Surry Hills Vintage Market: The Surry Hills Vintage Market takes over Shannon Reserve this Saturday, with second-hand clothing, handmade goods and much more.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 8am
Address: Shannon Reserve, Collins St & Foveaux Street, Surry Hills
Entry: Free

_NIGHTLIFE
Maze Manor at White Bay Power Station: Maze Manor takes over White Bay Power Station on Saturday evening with DJ sets from Alias Error and Command D alongside works from the Biennale's Rememory exhibition.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 7pm
Address: White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle
Entry: Ticketed

_THEATRE
We Didn't Start the Pyre: Odyssey Theatre runs an immersive medieval murder mystery at the HP Bowlo in Hurlstone Park on Saturday night, with audience members cast as suspicious townsfolk as witchcraft accusations escalate around them. Book ahead.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 7pm
Address: HP Bowlo, 6 Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park
Entry: Ticketed

_COMMUNITY
J F Laxton Reserve Playground: Official Opening: Inner West Council officially opens the upgraded J F Laxton Reserve playground in Dulwich Hill this Saturday morning.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 10am
Address: J F Laxton Reserve, Union Street, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Free

_WELLNESS
Sweat Saturday: HIIT with King Cuuntessa: Sweat with Pride runs a free community HIIT session at the Inner West Pride Centre in Newtown this Saturday morning. All levels welcome.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 10:30am
Address: Inner West Pride Centre, 1A Bedford St, Newtown
Entry: Free

_MARKET
The Witches Market: Phase II: The Witches Market returns to Petersham Town Hall for Phase II, with vendors gathering around mysticism, magic and community. It promises to be darker than the first.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 10am
Address: Petersham Town Hall, Petersham
Entry: Free

_MARKET
Memory Lane Markets: Part of the Biennale weekend program, Memory Lane Markets brings vendors and makers to White Bay Power Station on Saturday morning.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 10am
Address: White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle
Entry: Free

_CREATIVE
Inner West Play Reading Club: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll: The Inner West play reading club meets at Leichhardt Library this Saturday to read Ray Lawler's Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, one of the great Australian plays. No theatre experience needed.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 11am
Address: Leichhardt Library, The Italian Forum, 23 Norton Street, Leichhardt
Entry: Free

_COMMUNITY
Bookstores, Wine & Conversation: Newtown: This Saturday's Bookstores, Wine & Conversation is a curated literary walk through Newtown, visiting indie bookstores, cafés and food stops with author conversations along the way.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 11am
Address: Meet at Parliament on King, 632 King St, Erskineville
Entry: Ticketed

_MUSIC
ACR: SLAMDOWN: Eight bands play ACR: SLAMDOWN at Killa Boxing gym in Marrickville this Saturday afternoon, a DIY showcase that stages live music in an unusually good venue for it.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 4pm
Address: Killa Boxing Marrickville, 80 Maude Lane, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

_MARKETS
Flour Mill Markets: Flour Mill Markets returns to Summer Hill this Sunday, with fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade jewellery and baked goods from local growers and makers.
Hours: Sun 7 June, 9am
Address: Forecourt of the Mungo Scott Building, Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill
Entry: Free

_CREATIVE
Crafty Queers: Crafty Queers meets on the first Sunday of every month at Reverse Garbage in Marrickville, a drop-in craft social for queers and their peers with no experience needed.
Hours: Sun 7 June, 4pm
Address: Reverse Garbage, 30 Carrington Road, Marrickville
Entry: Free

_WORKSHOP
Glow In the Dark Drawing Workshop with Wonder Mama: The Fabulous Wonder Mama runs a Sunday evening drawing workshop in Surry Hills where participants create UV artworks using neon oil pastels under glow-in-the-dark conditions.
Hours: Sun 7 June, 6:30pm
Address: 507 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills
Entry: Ticketed

_HISTORY
Dark Tales of Callan Park: Dark Tales runs a 90-minute guided walk around Callan Park in Lilyfield this Sunday afternoon, covering true crime, ghost stories and the dark history of one of the Inner West's most significant heritage sites.
Hours: Sun 7 June, 2pm
Address: Writing NSW, Balmain Road, Lilyfield
Entry: Ticketed

_COMMUNITY
Sappho Asian x 852 Foodie Night: Sappho Asian and 852 Hong Kong Restaurant team up for a Sunday evening of queer community dining on King Street in Newtown, a long-weekend event celebrating queer Asian identity. Book ahead.
Hours: Sun 7 June, 6pm
Address: 852 Hong Kong Restaurant, 503 King St, Newtown
Entry: Ticketed

_THEATRE
A Very Very Very Dark Matter: Martin McDonagh's Australian debut lands at Flight Path Theatre, a dark comedy in which Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales turn out to be the work of a Congolese woman he keeps prisoner in his attic. From the writer of In Bruges and The Lieutenant of Inishmore, it arrives trailing five-star reviews.
Hours: From Thu 23 July, 7:30pm
Address: Flight Path Theatre, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

_WORKSHOP
Art Kintsugi: Beginners Workshop: Sydney Community College in Rozelle runs a one-day beginner Kintsugi workshop, teaching the Japanese art of repairing ceramics with gold in a mindful, hands-on format.
Hours: Saturday 1 Aug, 10am
Address: Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle
Entry: Ticketed

_CREATIVE
Space Play: Box of Birds turns Carriageworks into a 360-degree interactive outer space for the school holidays, with planets, moons and meteors you can actually move through. Free, all ages, each cycle runs 30 minutes.
Hours: From 4 July, various times
Address: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Entry: Free

Hearthe, a quaint neighbourhood corner cafe opposite Stanmore station, is the brainchild of Christopher Thé, the former owner of Black Star Pastry. Its menu is built on native Australian ingredients, honest seasonal cooking, and a neighbourhood intimacy Black Star never really had room for. Since day one, it’s been a breakfast and lunch affair, but that’s about to change.

Starting Friday 19 June, for exactly one month, Thé will be opening Hearthe up for dinner service as he returns to his fine dining roots. His kitchen résumé spans Bel Mondo, Claudes and Quay, so you know you’re in for a treat.

Tables are set to book out quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot to avoid disappointment.

BOOK A TABLE

_KIDS
Skate!: Carriageworks in Eveleigh hosts a free all-day skating event, with workshops, jam sessions and demonstrations from professional skaters. All skill levels welcome.
Hours: Sat 6 June, various times
Address: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Entry: Free

_YOUTH
Mindful Drawing and Book Binding with Olivia Arnold: Local artist Olivia Arnold runs a mindful drawing and book-binding workshop for ages 12 and up.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 10am
Address: Chrissie Cotter Gallery, 31A Pidcock St, Camperdown
Entry: Ticketed

_KIDS
Family Tales at IWC Libraries: Inner West Council's Family Tales program runs at seven library branches across the long weekend, a free weekly storytime for children aged 0–5 and their parents.
Hours: Sat 6 & Sun 7 June, various times
Address: Multiple IWC library branches
Entry: Free

_FAMILY
Family Day with FLENK Collective: The 25th Biennale of Sydney hosts a dedicated family day at White Bay Power Station this Saturday, with FLENK Collective running art-making activities and imaginative experiences for all ages.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 10am
Address: White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle
Entry: Free

_KIDS
Balance Bike Clinics: Balance bike skills clinics at Sydney Park Cycling Centre in Alexandria run this Saturday for children aged 3 to 8, helping young riders build confidence in a purpose-built environment.
Hours: Sat 6 June, 9am
Address: Sydney Park Cycling Centre, 410-416 Sydney Park Road, Alexandria
Entry: Free

_YOUTH
HSC Visual Arts: Written Exam Workshop: Inner West Council runs a free Sunday morning workshop at Marrickville Library for Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts students and teachers, covering written exam technique and essentials.
Hours: Sun 7 June, 11am
Address: Marrickville Library, 313 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Free

_FAMILY
Family Fun Day: A community family day at Tempe Recreation Reserve brings children and families together on Sunday for activities, games and connection.
Hours: Sun 7 June, 10am
Address: Tempe Recreation Reserve, Holbeach Ave, Tempe
Entry: Ticketed

_KIDS
Bunnings Kids Workshops: Free drop-in kids workshops at Rozelle and Ashfield Bunnings every Saturday.
Hours: Sat 6 Jun, 11am
Address: Multiple venues
Entry: Free

_{ESTABLISHED: ONE TO TRY}
Superfreak: Founded by Soulmate's Michael Ico and Dan Harrison, Superfreak is nestled next to Scout Studios on Enmore Road and has a winter menu that will definitely hit the spot. I made time to visit last week and indulged in the Autumn toast, which combines fennel and onion jam, prosciutto, whipped ricotta, roasted pecans, pear and parmigiano reggiano. To say it was delicious is a massive understatement. Their marketplace platter is worth trying too.
Address: Shop 2/333a Enmore Rd, Marrickville

_{NEW-ISH OPENING}
Greedy Civet: The team behind hatted Darlinghurst sake bar Amuro has opened an Indonesian brunch cafe on Purkis Street in Camperdown. The Karonese grilled pork belly sandwich with cassava leaf pesto and coconut mornay should be your go-to order, though the Gulai chicken burger and the Soda Gembira, an Indonesian float of condensed milk, pandan syrup and vanilla ice cream, are good reasons to come back.
Address: Shop 1/18-22 Purkis Street, Camperdown

The Riverview Hotel: Rebekka Neville Trio, 6:30pm.
Address: 29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
Entry: Free

The Lansdowne: Tahlia Catts, 7pm.
Address: 2–6 City Rd, Chippendale
Entry: Free

Marrickville Bowling Club: Dave Graney and the mistLY (album launch, Laburnum of the Mind), 7:30pm.
Address: 91 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

White Bay Power Station: Elsy Wameyo with anaiis, 6:30pm.
Address: Robert St, Rozelle
Entry: Ticketed

Lazy Thinking: Anti Itch Cream, 6pm.
Address: 380 New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

The Vanguard: The Veil with Cruciform, Hekate and Oar, 7pm.
Address: 42 King St, Newtown
Entry: Ticketed

Lazybones Lounge: Candela, 7pm.
Address: 294 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Gasoline Pony: David Delves & The Welcome Strangers, 7pm.
Address: 117 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Camelot Lounge: MARSALA (Balkan party night - Gypsy, Tango, Salsa, Samba, French Rap, Italian Jazz), 7pm.
Address: 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

The Living Room Theatre: Laurence Pike Trio with Ken Allars, 7:30pm.
Address: 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: Luison & The Cuban Groove, 8pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

Carriageworks: Ella Mai with KAIIT, 7pm.
Address: 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Entry: Ticketed

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

Gasoline Pony: Jude Pascal with Mid-Air Station and Griffin Ford, 3pm.
Address: 117 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: Lightning Ground Blues Band, 3pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

Waywards Ballroom (Bank Hotel): Caligula (Bloodlines album launch), 7pm.
Address: 320 King St, Newtown
Entry: Free

Camelot Lounge: From ABBA to Mamma Mia to FABBA!, 7pm.
Address: 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Marrickville Bowling Club: Greening Out presents Balkan Grill, Los Cuervos & All Her Years (Solo), 7pm.
Address: 91 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Petersham Bowling Club: REBEL YELL (single launch) + COLLECTOR (LP launch) with Perfect Actress and Verna Bloom, 7pm.
Address: 77 Brighton St, Petersham
Entry: Ticketed

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Blues Collective, 8pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

MoshPit Bar: Skin Thief with Soma Plume and Amammoth, 8pm.
Address: 642A King St, Erskineville
Entry: Free

Carriageworks: Alison Wonderland - Wonderland Warehouse Project, 5pm.
Address: 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Entry: Ticketed

The Vanguard: CURE presents DJ Nico, 10pm.
Address: 42 King St, Newtown
Entry: Ticketed

Chuck & Sons Brewing Co: Sam Green, 3pm.
Address: Unit 3E-3F/1-7 Unwins Bridge Rd, St Peters
Entry: Free

Marrickville Bowling Club: Matt Morrison & The Tremolomen, 4:30pm.
Address: 91 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Free

Duke of Enmore Hotel: Blues & BBQ ft Matt Ross Trio, 2pm.
Address: 148 Enmore Rd, Enmore
Entry: Free

Unity Hall Hotel: Damon Poppleton Orchestra ft Liz Player, 3pm.
Address: L2/292 Darling St, Balmain
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: Gervais Koffi & The African Diaspora, 7pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

The Lord Gladstone Hotel: Bands for Humanity (multi-band charity gig), 4pm.
Address: 115 Regent St, Chippendale
Entry: Ticketed

Soda Factory: Sambaroots (Brazilian samba/pagode), 6pm.
Address: 16 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills
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,