Welcome listeners to Things to do in Sydney, coming at you live on Friday, November 21, 2025. It’s your mate Oly Bennet here—globe-trotting sports buff, unearther of the world’s wildest events, and possibly the most enthusiastic Sydneysider not technically born here! Sydney today is sparkling under blue skies with a balmy breeze—perfect for soaking up culture, fresh tunes, festive feasts, and plenty of action. With summer peeking around the corner and the Christmas spirit sneaking into shop windows, the city is buzzing with holiday anticipation.

Dive into today's picks: For music lovers, tonight is absolutely pulsing with energy as GRAMMY-winning local legends RÜFÜS DU SOL blast the Qudos Bank Arena on their Inhale / Exhale World Tour. Expect heart-thumping beats and visuals that’ll set your senses spinning—bring your best dance moves and a shirt you don’t mind getting sweaty! If you’re craving another kind of sonic time warp, Hot Dub Time Machine explodes onto Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point for “Hot Dub on the Harbour.” Dancing across decades of hits with waterfront fireworks—history has never been this much fun.

Feeling festive? Swing by ICC Sydney for the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market, where more than 150 producers showcase everything from artisan cheeses to top-notch local wines and Christmas treats. Try to resist the gingerbread… I dare you. Families will love Darling Harbour’s Christmas Festival: roaming performers, sparkling carollers, and—brace yourself—the big guy in red himself, Santa. Get your jingle on!

Culture vultures are spoiled for choice: The Shiralee at Sydney Opera House transforms an outback classic into epic theatre; over at Customs House, “The Model Makers” exhibition lets you geek out over tiny Sydney landscapes—a literal miniature city! If you fancy getting hands-on, Centra 86 Spicy Margarita Masterclass invites you to craft the drink Sydneysiders argue is “the best in town.” Tell Aunt Margie you’re learning culinary skills, not just sampling tequila…

For Sydneysiders on the prowl for new flavors, Bridge Street Social just launched a pop-up outdoor drinks hub in the CBD—cocktails, cold beers, and classic pub snacks served with end-of-year cheer. According to Man of Many, it’s already fast becoming the after-work hang-out for city dwellers winding down.

Oly’s top tip: Get around Sydney by ferry today! Not only is the Harbour a killer backdrop for selfies, but the public transit boat system is an absolute gem for avoiding city traffic. Want to feel like a local? Tap your Opal card and scoot across sparkling waters—bonus points for enjoying summer’s first mango ice cream along the way.

Looking at tomorrow, you haven’t seen quirky sports until you’ve sampled a beachside Maroubra surf lesson (no wipeouts, just belly laughs), or started your Christmas countdown at Darling Harbour’s Filipino Christmas Festival—food, parades, and wildly enthusiastic carol singers primed for maximum holiday spirit.

Tune in tomorrow for more epic Sydney discoveries—unique festivals, bizarre competitions, and maybe, just maybe, the city’s weirdest sporting event. You know Oly loves a wild contest. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.

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