🎖️ ANZAC Day 2026 in Sydney: Where to Reflect, Remember, and Play Two-Up

ANZAC Day, observed annually on April 25, is a significant day of remembrance in Australia, honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Unusually, for 2026 the NSW government has created a special public holiday on Monday 27th because this year's ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday.

In Sydney, the day begins with solemn dawn services and marches, followed by the traditional game of two-up, a unique Australian gambling game that's only legally played in public on this day.

🌅 Start with a Moment of Remembrance (📍CBD)

🕓 Dawn Service – Martin Place Cenotaph
Set your alarm and head to the city by 4:20AM on Sat 25th for a powerful service at the Martin Place Cenotaph. You’ll join thousands paying tribute in the heart of the CBD.

🎖️ ANZAC Day March – From 9AM
Line the streets to support veterans and their families. The march starts in the city and finishes with a special service at Hyde Park’s Pool of Remembrance. It includes a major RAAF flyover at about 9.15am.

Official Commemoration Service and Wreath-laying
This takes place at the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park South (12:30 pm)

Alternative Dawn Service options

• North Bondi RSL Dawn Service (6:00 am): Held directly on the beach, this is one of Sydney’s most iconic and scenic services.
• Coogee Beach Dawn Service (5:30 am): A popular Eastern Suburbs service held on the beach by the Coogee Diggers RSL.
• Cronulla RSL hosts major Anzac Day 2026 commemorations on Saturday, April 25, featuring a 5:30 am Dawn Service in Cronulla Park, a March Muster at 5:15 am, and a 10:45 am HARS warbird flypast over Bate Bay. The RSL opens from 4 am, offering breakfast, followed by traditional Two-Up on the Green from 12–4 pm and live music.
• North Sydney War Memorial (5:45 am): Located at 71–83 Ridge St, North Sydney, this traditional service brings together the North Shore community.
• Maroubra RSL Sub-branch (4:30 am): Held at their location at 946 Anzac Parade, featuring a dawn service in the local community.
• Mosman RSL Sub-branch (5:30 am): Held at the parade ground in Georges Heights, a very popular North Shore service.
• Chatswood Garden of Remembrance (4:45 am): A heavily attended dawn service on the North Shore

🎲 Then, It’s Time for Two-Up

Here’s where you can experience this iconic game:

🏆 Biggest Two-Up Rings

• Harbord Diggers (Freshwater) – Live music, BBQs, and two-up from 12PM–6PM
• Jacksons on George (Circular Quay) – Rooftop two-up, $7 schooners for Veterans all day, DJs from midday-1am, and donations proudly going to Legacy Australia.
• Public House Petersham – Grandstands, tap bars and food specials, as well as breakfast from 10am-12pm, with live music & DJs throughout the day.
• Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre (Marrickville) – Backyard two-up from 1pm on Saturday, Hawke’s beers flowing. Next door, Lucky Prawn will be serving Chinese-Australian classics and comfort food.

🎉 Student Hot Spots

• Cargo Bar (Darling Harbour) – Two-up from 12pm–6pm hosted by A-Shuffle & Jonnie S, with the party continuing 6pm–3am as DJs take over for the night.
• The Chippo (Chippendale) – Two-up from midday until sunset, followed by an ANZAC Day party across three levels with Sydney DJs and techno sets.
• Kings Cross Hotel (Potts Point) – Balcony two-up from 12pm, with all-day food specials, Anzac Day Cup screenings in the sports bar, and Legacy fundraising from every Karma Keg of Carlton Draught sold.
• Forrester’s (Surry Hills) – Two-up from 12pm until sundown, with live sets from local artists, the Roosters vs Dragons shown live from 4pm, and $9 schooners with $1 from each donated to Legacy.

🌊 Beachy & Chill

• Watsons Bay Hotel – Play two-up by the water, hit the BBQ, and stay for sunset DJs.
• The Golden Sheaf (Double Bay) – The East’s biggest two-up ring takes over the sunny beer garden from midday, with a 6pm DJ takeover and kick-ons continuing late into the night.

🍻 Bonus Picks for Brews & Bites

• The Erko (Erskineville) – 2UP from midday, with ice-cold tinnies and a dedicated ANZAC Day menu.
• The Royal Oak (Double Bay) – Phil’s Rooftop two-up from midday, with DJs from 5pm
• East Village Hotel (Darlinghurst) – Street two-up from 1pm, rooftop DJs from 3pm, plus live sport and a strong group-hang vibe

🏷️ Quick Tips

• Bring cash for two-up
• Get there early — these places fill up fast
• Respect the vibe — it’s a celebration and a commemoration

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