What's On This Long Weekend (24-28 April)
Written by Xiaopeng Zhou, Davianne Dharma and Laura Baquero Arcila
Wednesday 22 April 2026
This year NSW has been gifted an extra public holiday (this Monday). Hooray!
Here are City Quokka's top recommendations for how to spend it...
This weekend is an important opportunity to reflect about the sacrifices made by others, with events happening all across Sydney.
Some of the highlights are:
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
If you want the traditional side of the weekend, the official Sydney Dawn Service is one of the key events on Saturday 25 April in Martin Place Cenotaph
Sydney CBD ANZAC March
The official Sydney CBD March also takes place on Saturday 25 April, followed by the Hyde Park commemoration service from 12:30pm.
Visit the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park
The memorial is open on 25 April, so it’s a good option if you want to mark the day in a quieter and more reflective way.
You can only play Two Up this weekend (it's illegal the rest of the year!). Sydney is full of venues hosting Two Up 'rings'. Our top pick is:
The Old Fitz on Saturday
A classic pub-style ANZAC Day plan if you want tradition, community and a few classic pub rituals in Woolloomooloo.
The Sydney Comedy Festival is running from 13 April to 17 May 2026 across venues including Enmore Theatre, Factory Theatre, The Comedy Store and Metro Theatre, offering everything from big-name headliners to budget-friendly showcase nights. With options like Tiffany Haddish, Best Of The Fest, and student-friendly emerging-comedian programs such as FRESH 2026, it is a flexible and entertaining way for uni students to take a break from assignments and enjoy a fun night out with friends.
Picnic Under The Bridge🧺
A low-key activity. Someone lovely has left comfy cushions and picnic blankets near the Harbour Bridge for anyone to enjoy an iconic picnic.
⏰ Weekends, 10am to 5pm
Saturday 10 January to Sunday 20 December
📍 Parbury Lane, Dawes Point
💰 Free
New Night Market launching!
Epping is getting its very own night market, launching this Friday night. The market will include delicious street food, live music, craft and artisanal goods, and will take place on the last Friday of every month for at least the next 12 months!
⏰ Last Friday of the month, 5pm to 9pm
📍 Boronia Park, Epping
💰 Free
UTS Gordon vs Randwick (Rugby Union)
Come and support UTS rugby players as they take on local rivals Randwick.
⏰ Saturday 25 April, 3pm to 4.30pm
📍 Chatswood Oval, Albert Ave & Orchard Rd, Chatswood
💰 $15
Glass Island Red Room Cruise
Red Room is back on board Glass Island for a night cruise of non-stop Old School Vibes surrounded by the Harbour & City lights - R&B/HipHop, dancefloor and a harbour sunset.
⏰ Saturday 25 April, 6pm (for 6.45 departure) to 10.15pm
📍 Wharf 9, Darling Harbour
💰 $50
Pelicano Fridays
We've been waiting for this for a while. It's the grand opening night this Friday - guaranteed packed venue, good music and house party vibes. An ideal pre spot.
⏰ Fridays, from 10pm
📍 Pelicano, Potts Point
💰 $50