Our hugely popular Sydney Streets event series returns for spring and summer to some of the busiest village high streets.

Neighbourhoods become car-free zones over weekends from 21 September. The events bring festival vibes to 7 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, so get out and show them some love.

Come celebrate your favourite Sydney streets:

Saturday 21 September – Haymarket – parts of Dixon, Hay, Little Hay and Sussex streets, Haymarket

Enjoy live DJs and community performers like the Yunan Folk Art and the Chinese Senior Choir, and stay for the mahjong pop-up, dance battle or virtual reality walk of discovery. There'll also be a circus playground, facepainters and lion dancers.

Saturday 28 September – Potts Point – Macleay Street, between Greenknowe and Roslyn streets

Enjoy pop-up bars from The Roosevelt and Bloody Marys along with specials from local retailers like The Chocolate Box and Penny’s Cheese Shop. See local entertainers on stage including Alice Terry, Larger than Lions, Paula Terry and a performance by the cast of Titanique the Musical. See what the future holds with tarot card readings or your four-legged friends can get active on the dog agility course pop-up.

Saturday 12 October – Glebe – Glebe Point Road, between Parramatta and St Johns roads

Catch live music, food stalls from Kandi by Sri Lankan Bites, Fana’s Italian Kitchen and Banh Mi Dee along with drinks specials from your favourites. Expect a Latin dance performance and live music from Dispensary 1908. For the creative types enjoy a tie dye workshop from Blur & Blue or learn weaving techniques with Boomali.

Saturday 19 October – Darlinghurst – Stanley Street, between Yurong and Crown streets

Bars, restaurants and cafes rub shoulders for a busy festival-like atmosphere. Enjoy pop-up bars from The Long Goodbye and Verde Restaurant, Italian bites from Bar Reggio, Funkatello and Bill and Toni’s along with live music from Harry’s by Giuls and Lord Roberts Hotel. Get party ready at the glitter bar.

Saturday 2 November - Surry Hills – Crown Street, between Cleveland and Foveaux streets

The Clock Hotel and Tucano’s will wake up the northern end of the street closure with pop-up bars and live DJs. Down on the southern end Masala Theory will host a pop-up bar and food stall. Yo-Chi will provide its famous frozen yoghurt as well as fun games for kids. Balance out the day with a free spinal screening from Central to Health Chiropractic or get your furry friends active on the dog agility course pop-up.

Saturday 9 November – 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 enjoy a Zumba class. Don't miss pop-up bars from Elements Bar and Grill and outdoor dining at the Dunkirk Hotel and the Quarryman's Hotel.

Saturday 16 November – Redfern – Redfern Street, between Regent and Chalmers streets

Find food stalls from Wokman Redfern and Sweet Monster, pop-up bars and DJs from The Redfern. Paint your favourite rapper at a workshop from Hustle & Flow bar or skip the long waitlist and get a get a tatoo by a signature artist at Mark'd Tattoos returning flash day.

Join us

Each of the events run from 11am to 10pm, with surrounding areas closed to traffic from 9am to 11.30pm. Visit Live Traffic for more info about special event clearways and parking restrictions.

If you have a business in the area, check out how you can get involved in the event.