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Sydney Events — Saturday, 9 May 2026
Sydney Events — Saturday, 9 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. 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
5. Anastasia · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 7:30pm to 9:55pm
📍 Sydney Lyric Theatre, Sydney
Journey to the past.
6. Banksy Limitless · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 10am to 8pm
📍 The Rocks
Art without Boundaries
7. Cluedo The Play · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 12pm to 10pm
📍 Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney
A killer night out, literally!
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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.
11. 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
12. The Run Club at The Rocks · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 7am to 9am
📍 First Fleet Park, The Rocks
Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!
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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 Saturday, 9 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. 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
5. Anastasia · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 7:30pm to 9:55pm
📍 Sydney Lyric Theatre, Sydney
Journey to the past.
6. Banksy Limitless · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 10am to 8pm
📍 The Rocks
Art without Boundaries
7. Cluedo The Play · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 12pm to 10pm
📍 Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney
A killer night out, literally!
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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.
11. 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
12. The Run Club at The Rocks · Free
🕐 Fri 8 May, 7am to 9am
📍 First Fleet Park, The Rocks
Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It's a win-win!
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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 Saturday, 9 May 2026.
