Best Things to do in Sydney this Weekend (14 – 16 March)

Things to do all weekend

1. Pretty Woman: The Musical

Head to Hollywood with the dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time… Pretty Woman: The Musical.

Bursting with glamour, charm, and all the iconic moments you know and love, this joyous musical hit is now playing at Theatre Royal Sydney until Sunday 29 March.

Featuring direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Hairspray), an electrifying original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (‘Summer of ’69’, ‘Heaven’), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton, this sensation brings a Hollywood classic to life like never before.

Vivian and Edward are unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other – and themselves. Brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and Broadway, Pretty Woman: The Musical is a guaranteed big night out that will lift your spirits and light up your heart.

• When: 1 March – 29 March
• Where: Theatre Royal, King Street, Sydney
• Cost: From $69
• More: northshoremums.com.au/events

2. Evil Dead: The Musical

From the producers of The Play That Goes Wrong comes Evil Dead: The Musical, a hilariously gory, blood-soaked rock musical based on the iconic 80’s Evil Dead cult film franchise.

When five college students venture to an abandoned cabin in the woods, they accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s up to Ash, a housewares clerk turned chainsaw-wielding hero, to save the day! With blood flying, limbs dismembered, demons cracking bad jokes, and killer musical numbers, this show is a laugh-out-loud romp from start to finish.

Sydney’s intimate Reginald Theatre at the Seymour Centre and Melbourne’s iconic Chapel Off Chapel will be hilariously wrecked, uh, transformed, into ramshackle, not-so-demon-proof cabins in the woods, putting you smack-bang in the middle of the bloody chaos. For true horror fans seeking a fully immersive experience, audience members in the Splatter Zone should prepare to be absolutely drenched in fake blood… seriously, you’ve been warned!

Whether you’re a die-hard horror enthusiast, a musical theatre lover, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, Evil Dead: The Musical is a wild ride like nothing you’ve ever seen. It’s part comedy, part carnage, and all parts GROOVY!!!.

• When: 1 March – 21 March
• Where: Seymour Centre, Cleveland Street, Chippendale
• Cost: From $79
• More: northshoremums.com.au/events

3. Mind Games – Art Alive

Prepare for your reality to be brilliantly twisted at Mind Games – Art Alive!. This mind-bending experience features over 10 immersive rooms and 60+ interactive exhibits created by 17 visionary artists who’ve mastered the art of illusion.

Watch as walls shift, colours dance, and rooms transform through clever combinations of light, sound, and motion. Every exhibit invites you to touch, explore, and question what you’re seeing – from optical illusions to living art installations that respond to movement.

Perfect for curious kids and adults alike, it’s the kind of outing where you’ll be as captivated as the children, and everyone leaves with their minds delightfully boggled.

• When: 6 February – 15 March
• Where: 154-160 Broadway, Chippendale
• Cost: Child $30 | Adult $39
• More: northshoremums.com.au/events

4. Manly Markets

Manly Markets transforms the Corso and Sydney Road into a vibrant arts and crafts showcase every Saturday and Sunday, just 50 metres from iconic Manly Beach.

This popular weekend market features quality artisan products from passionate stallholders, including handcrafted jewellery, original art, eco-friendly items, vintage apparel and unique imports. The variety and quality set it apart as one of Sydney’s best craft markets.

Easily accessible by ferry, bus or car (with two hours free council parking), the markets sit in the heart of Manly, surrounded by boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and bars – perfect for a full day out by the beach.

• When: Every Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 5pm
• Where: The Corso, Manly
• More: northshoremums.com.au/events

5. Chatswood Mall Market

Chatswood Mall Markets bring a vibrant, multicultural fiesta to Victoria Avenue every Thursday to Saturday.

Nestled in the heart of Chatswood’s bustling CBD, the market attracts around 40,000 passers‑by daily—part of the 60,000 people flowing through Chatswood Mall.

With around 25 stalls, it’s a must‑visit for lovers of global street food: Japanese, Malaysian, Greek, Turkish, Mexican and more. Expect fresh produce, arts and crafts, live music, and a laid‑back communal atmosphere.

Launched over a decade ago, the market continues to support locals and budding stallholders, enhancing community life.

• When: Thursday – Sunday
• Where: Chatswood Mall Market, Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
• Cost: Free
• More: northshoremums.com.au/events