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Sydney Streets brings food, shopping and fun outdoors

Your favourite neighbourhoods come to life with alfresco dining, entertainment and live music.

Chris Southwood

Sydney Streets is back this summer.

The events bring festival vibes to inner-city streets with plenty of live music, entertainment, kids activities and alfresco dining. Local businesses will bring their best with great deals, games and more. It's the perfect time to get out, explore, and show some love to your favourite local spots.

Come celebrate your favourite Sydney streets:

Sydney Streets in Redfern
Sydney Streets in Redfern

Saturday 7 March, 11am to 10pm – Redfern – Redfern Street, between Regent and Chalmers streets

Find food stalls from Wokman Redfern, Sweet Monster and Apera Island Foodz, plus pop-up bar from the Woolpack Hotel. Check out the pinball competition and PacMan challenge at Beercade, and turn photos into magenets in minutes with The Memory Vault Keepsakes. Kids can enjoy the Circus Playground and Garden Games, while adults can snag a tattoo from Mark'd Tattoos’ signature flash day — no booking required.

Summer Streets Stanley Photo Katherine Griffiths
Summer Streets Stanley Photo Katherine Griffiths

Saturday 21 March, 11am to 10pm - Darlinghurst – Stanley Street, between Yurong Street and Crown Street

Soak up the sun and good vibes on Stanley Street, one of Sydney’s best spots for al fresco dining. Expect lots of Italian bites from Verde, Bill and Toni’s and Funkatello. Enjoy live music and Aperols from Harry’s by Giuls, while The Lord Roberts Hotel and La Farmacia keep the beats going. Expect lively roving entertainment throughout the day.

Summer Streets on Harris Street in January 2022
Summer Streets on Harris Street in January 2022

Saturday 28 March, 11am to 8pm – Pyrmont – Harris Street, between Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street

This event is a great morning or afternoon out for all the family. Take some time out in Ultimo Public School Parents & Citizens Association's reading corner, or get active with Sense of Power Pilates. Treat yourself to drinks from pop-up bars by Dunkirk Hotel and Quarryman's Hotel, and enjoy wine tastings from Gallon. Messina will also be bringing their famous ice-cream van for the festivities.

Get involved

If you’re a local business, find out how you can join the festivities and make the most of this vibrant community event.

Published 26 September 2025, updated 3 February 2026