Hello, thrill-seekers and Sydney sideline superstars! This is Oly Bennet spinning you into another episode of “Things to do in Sydney.” It’s Thursday, November 20, 2025, and the Emerald City is buzzing more than a cricket during the Boxing Day test. Whether you’re a lifer, a backpacker, or just lost your boomerang in Circular Quay, pull on your fun socks—there’s a buffet of bonkers experiences ahead!

Let’s kick things off with today’s city vibe: We’re looking at classic Sydney sunshine to keep Bondi popping and cafés brimming. The city’s feeling lively after last night’s ARIA Awards at Hordern Pavilion—congrats to Andrea Lam, Lucy Clifford, Amyl & the Sniffers, Ninajirachi, and all the music makers who rocked the house. There’s still a post-party glow, and everyone’s talking about the music, the fashions, and who actually wore those “off the wall” shoes Limelight magazine couldn’t stop describing.

But you want action, not just accolades! Here’s what you can catch today:

AC/DC fans—get those devil horns ready! The legends are igniting stages at Accor Stadium, and let’s face it, every Sydneysider is pretending they know all the lyrics when the opening riff hits, as Time Out Sydney lays out all the details for ticket-holders.

For a mysterious night out, try Sydney’s Murder Mystery: A Deadly Dating Game. Happening downtown at George Street and Alfred Street, it’s part theatre, part whodunnit, all fun—bring your clue-finding A-game, because nothing says “date night” like slightly suspicious glances.

Feel like stretching your tastebuds rather than your little grey cells? Barangaroo is alive with Golden Hours, a festival of Aperol Spritz specials, exclusive menus, live DJs, and a roaming parade that could see you dancing off dinner—all with a bay breeze and, if you get lucky, a trip to Italy up for grabs, as reported by Sydney Times.

Art lovers, don’t swap your paintbrush for a meat pie just yet. Desert Colours 2025 lights up the Northern Beaches at Curl Curl Creative Space. This dazzling Aboriginal art exhibition celebrates the epic palette of Central Australia and brings a rainbow of Indigenous storytelling straight to Sydney’s doorstep, as Honey Ant Gallery confirms.

And music lovers, crank up the decibels for Onslaught at The Underground tonight—a metal gig guaranteed to raise your heart rate and, according to Concerts-Metal.com, possibly your eyebrows.

Around the city, there’s a little extra sparkle with boutique shopping at the Double Bay Christmas Festival, and foodie frolics for all at the Good Food & Wine Show’s Christmas Market kicking off tomorrow at ICC Sydney. Big news for restaurant hoppers: several new eatery openings have locals queuing around the block at Barangaroo, so book ahead or befriend someone with inside info!

Getting around is a breeze with all major train and light rail services operating normally. If you’re planning to party into the evening, extra late-night buses are rolling out from central hubs thanks to today’s influx of event goers.

If you’re looking for classic Sydney, never skip the Opera House steps. But for those who crave quirky, find a local surf club hosting a “Thong Throwing” contest—yes, it’s an actual sport and the perfect photo op.

Handy Sydney tip: if you lose your bearings, follow the smell of flat whites or the sound of cockatoos—one leads to caffeine, the other to chaos, but both will deliver you somewhere memorable.

Tomorrow promises a feast for the senses: AC/DC rocks again, festive shopping rolls on, and the Bondi Head On Photo Festival keeps art buffs busy until the weekend. Tune in tomorrow to hear about rooftop yoga, the wildest Christmas pop-ups, and maybe a story about the legendary “emu race” at a secret city pub.

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