HEART OF SURRY HILLS

Mouth-watering morsels to sample and savour, speciality cocktails, gorgeous character-filled streets and live music and DJ talent for all to enjoy – you’ll want for nothing this November when you immerse yourself in the Heart of Surry Hills.

For four exciting weeks, from 01 to 30 November, the Heart of Surry Hills will bring together the area’s renowned and unique culinary flavours and experiences in one all-encompassing showcase.

The month-long program of food and beverage, art, markets and music includes a community art project, bespoke and signature beverage and dining menus, walking tours, and a free showcase event in Shannon Reserve featuring live music and DJ’s, food and beverage celebrating local brewers and distillers.

City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said, “The gorgeous character-filled streets Surry Hills will come alive this November with delicious bites, and entertainment for everyone – as part of the Heart of Surry Hills celebration.

“The City of Sydney is proud to support the month-long program of food, art, and music that concludes with a spectacular weekend event at Shannon Reserve.

“This activation for the month of November highlights the very best of our world-class hospitality venues, distilleries, and breweries as well as connecting communities through art and music.”

EASTSIDE UNLOCKED

EASTSIDE UNLOCKED is an epic four-week festival celebrating the very best of Sydney’s inner-east creative precinct, with drag, art, food, music, performance and more for the entire month of October.

Sydneysiders are invited to rediscover the Harbour city’s liveliest suburbs Potts Point, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Woolloomooloo, through over 80 colourful and diverse events at 35 venues across the precinct.

Eastside Sydney has so much to offer when it comes to culture, live performance, food, drink and more. We’re inviting Sydney to rediscover Eastside’s world-class restaurants, art galleries, cosy cocktail bars and iconic nightlife venues.

Festival program highlights include a Caribbean Festival at Rosie Campbell's, life drawing at Ching-a-Lings, a Natural Beer Festival at Bitter Phew, Murder Mystery nights at Grove Bar, a Fashion Feast at EZRA and a Rosé Festival at the Winery. Plus, an extensive lineup of comedy nights, poetry, DJ sets, trivia, live music, drag shows and more! 

For those looking to embrace the spooky season, Eastside Unlocked will also see a series of Halloween events take place on the final weekend of the festival. 

This includes Hotel Hollywood’s Horror Hotel Immersive Experience, Halloween Hijinks at Soda Factory, a Haunted House party with Burlesque Entertainment at Surly’s American Tavern, Spooky Halloween Queer Cabaret at Dulcie's Kings Cross, La Vampire Du Nuit at Claire's Kitchen at le Salon, Halloween Drag Brunch at Bar Nina and a special Halloween in the Honky Tonk event at Shady Pines. 

In addition, Sydneysiders will be able to experience undiscovered parts of the precinct, with an immersive augmented reality art walk designed as a treasure hunt. Artworks will come alive through digital animation and sound via the free EyeJack app.

Throughout the precinct, there will be 15 artworks to discover, created by leading artists, animators and sound designers from around the planet.

Eastside Unlocked is proudly funded by the NSW Government as part of the CBDs Revitalisation Program. With a range of free and ticketed events on offer, bookings are strongly recommended to secure your spot.

To learn more about Eastside Unlocked, or for the full program of free and ticketed events, please visit: eastsidesydney.com