Sydney Events — Friday, 8 May 2026
What's on in Sydney today, via City of Sydney:

1. Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires · Free
🕐 Thu 7 May, 12am to 11:59pm
📍 Australian Museum, Sydney
From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.

2. Mabel Creek: The Resilience of Being · Free
🕐 Thu 7 May, 11am to 5pm
📍 Paddington
Solo exhibition of paintings by Pearl Austin

3. Mitch Cairns: Artist’s Mouth · Free
🕐 Thu 7 May, 11am to 5pm
📍 Darlinghurst
The National Art School Gallery and Institute of Modern Art present an exhibition of work by Sydney-based painter and Archibald Prize winner Mitch Cairns

4. Painting Fundamentals: From Representation to Expression · Free
🕐 Thu 7 May, 6pm to 9pm
📍 National Art School, Darlinghurst
Are you new to painting or looking to expand your practice?

5. Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 11am to 12pm
📍 The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour

6. Anastasia · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 7:30pm to 9:55pm
📍 Sydney Lyric Theatre, Sydney
Journey to the past.

7. Banksy Limitless · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 10am to 8pm
📍 The Rocks
Art without Boundaries

8. Cluedo The Play · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 12pm to 10pm
📍 Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney
A killer night out, literally!

9. Disney's The Lion King · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 7:30pm to 10pm
📍 Capitol Theatre, Haymarket
The world’s #1 musical is now playing at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.

10. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 10am to 5pm
📍 Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW

11. The Library That Made Me – Exhibition · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 12am to 12:59am
📍 State Library of NSW, Sydney
A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.

12. 2026 Australian Heritage Festival NSW · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 12am to 11:59pm
📍 Millers Point
The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 46th year of celebrating heritage

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Events sourced from City of Sydney What's On. Links may expire after the event date. This post is a historical record of events listed on Friday, 8 May 2026.

☀️ Sydney Weather — Friday, 8 May 2026
Now: Clear sky, 10°C (feels like 6°C)
Today: 10°–19°C
💨 Wind: 22 km/h ↓W, gusts 45 km/h
🌡️ UV Index: 4.45 (Moderate)
🌅 Sunrise: 6:34am 🌇 Sunset: 5:08pm


🌊 Ocean & Surf Conditions
Swell: 1.6m from S, 8.4s period
Wave height: 2.1m, 8.3s period
Sea surface temp: 20.9°C
Surf: 🏄 Good


3-Day Forecast
☀️ Tomorrow: Clear sky, 12°–20°C
⛅ Sunday: Partly cloudy, 11°–21°C


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Weather data: Open-Meteo. Marine data: Open-Meteo Marine. Historical record for Friday, 8 May 2026.