THIS WEEK · 2–8 NOVEMBER 2026
Sydney This Week.
Community festivals, books and photography, Friday-night football and World Cup semi-finals.
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One-off · festival
Nepal Festival
Sat 7 Nov · 10am–10pm
Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Free entry · purchases extraNepalese music, dance, food and family activities fill a full day in Darling Harbour. All ages welcome.
One-off · community open day
University of Sydney Community Festival
Sat 7 Nov · 11am–4pm
University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue & Quadrangle, Camperdown campus
Free · registration encouragedDiscover the campus through talks, tours, performances and hands-on activities. Family-friendly with a broad programme for newcomers and returning alumni. Check individual session booking requirements.
One-off · community festival
Jannali Moonrise Festival
Sat 7 Nov · 2–8pm
Box Road & Town Centre Car Park, Jannali
Free entry · purchases extraLive music, cultural performances, workshops, artisan stalls and children’s entertainment across two festival spaces. All ages; the bar area is separately licensed. Public transport is recommended because parking is limited.
Annual book fair
Book Fair Australia
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Nov · 10am–5pm
Exhibition Hall 5, Sydney Showground, 1 Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park
Adult full day $38 · weekend $70 · afternoon $30Meet authors, browse book stalls and join panels and children’s activities. Ages 6–12: $5 per day or $10 weekend; ages 0–5 free. All children aged 0–12 must attend with a paying adult. Afternoon tickets cover 1–4pm.
One-off · festival market
Head On Photobook & Zine Market
Sun 8 Nov · noon–5pm
Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach
Free entry · purchases extraMeet independent photographers, publishers and editors and buy photobooks and zines directly from their creators. No ticket required; no age restriction is stated. Part of Head On Photo Festival.
New in Friday review · one-off football
Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
Fri 6 Nov · gates 6:30pm; kick-off 7:40pm; finish about 9:30pm
Allianz Stadium, Driver Avenue, Moore Park
Ticketed · check current prices and seating availabilityFriday-night A-League football at Moore Park. Match tickets include public transport within the published network; airport station access fees are extra. Prices and child ticket conditions are not published on the transport event page: check the linked venue before booking. City Circle trackwork begins at 10:40pm.
Recurring market
Carriageworks Farmers Market
Sat 7 Nov · 8am–1pm
Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
Free entry · purchases extraShop seasonal NSW produce, flowers, baked goods and brunch. Family-friendly weekly market; the organiser publishes the final stallholder list on Friday.
One-off · international sport
Rugby League World Cup: Sydney Semi-finals
Sun 8 Nov · gates 4pm; women 5:45pm; men 8:05pm
Allianz Stadium, Driver Avenue, Moore Park
Advertised semi-final tickets from $19 adult / $49 family; check remaining categoriesAustralia’s Jillaroos meet Fiji, followed by the Kangaroos against Samoa. A PDRL final is scheduled for 4:15pm. Family ticket options are offered; confirm child age bands with the ticket seller. Match tickets include public transport.