What's on this Easter Weekend
Written by Ria Bairstow
Wednesday 16 April 2025

🎉 Parties & Seshes
💃 I Remember House – Good Friday Party
Friday, April 18 | 1:30PM | Ivy Precinct
House music, disco anthems, and big feel-good energy. This iconic queer-friendly party brings the sparkle, the nostalgia, and the floor-fillers. If you know, you know—and if you don’t, now’s your moment.
🏝️ Easter Sunday on The Island
Sunday, April 20 | From 2PM | Sydney Harbour
A floating day party with DJs, cocktails, and serious Instagram clout. Dance, sip, and soak up Sydney Harbour’s finest views. You’ll need a water taxi just to get there—extra.
🧺 Wholesome & Chill
🐣 Q Station Easter Egg-stravaganza
Sunday, April 20 | From 11AM | North Head, Manly
An Easter egg hunt at a historic quarantine station (yes, the haunted one 👻). There’s face painting, craft, and chocolate-fuelled fun—plus sweeping harbour views. Cute for dates, kids, or your inner child.
🔔 Easter Sunday Carillon Recital
Sunday, April 20 | 1PM | University of Sydney Quadrangle
Lie on the lawn while 54 giant bells ring out across the sandstone buildings. It’s free, it’s peaceful, and it’s ideal picnic-core. BYO blanket and snacks.
🛍️ Markets & Makers
🛍️ The Rocks Market
Friday to Sunday, April 18–20 | The Rocks
Cobblestone lanes filled with artisan stalls, street eats, and live tunes. Perfect for a chill arvo browse, a first date, or grabbing a one-of-a-kind pressie for Mum.
🎶 Culture Vultures
🎻 The Rite of Spring – The Orchestra Project
Sunday, April 20| 2:30PM | Seymour Centre
Brace yourself for Stravinsky’s wild, intense masterpiece—the one that caused a riot in 1913. It’s big sound, bold energy, and a must-see if you love live music with drama.
🏉 Sporty Vibes
🐎 All Aged Stakes Day – Royal Randwick
Saturday, April 19 | Royal Randwick Racecourse
Fashion, fascinators, and a flutter. This isn’t your average raceday—it’s one of the last big events of the Autumn Racing Carnival. Whether you're in it for the horses or the champagne garden selfies, Randwick will be buzzing.
🏉 Sydney Swans AFL Match
Sunday, April 20| Sydney Cricket Ground
Grab your red and white and head to the SCG for a Good Friday showdown. Whether you're a Swans fan or just here for the pies and vibes, it’s always a good time.
💸 Free & Cheap Picks
- Carillon Recital – Free chill-out music at USyd
- The Rocks Market – Totally free to wander and window shop
- Student tickets available for The Rite of Spring – check the Seymour Centre website
🐰 TL;DR
Good Friday footy and disco, Saturday night symphonies, Sunday floating dance floors, egg hunts, and bell concerts. Your only job? Pick your vibe.
📸 Out and about? Tag us @CityQuokka and show us your Sydney Easter style.
Experience the vibrant after-hours atmosphere at the Sydney Royal Easter Show (April 11–22, 2025). As the sun sets, the Showground transforms into a lively hub of entertainment, featuring illuminated carnival rides, diverse food stalls, fireworks and more.
