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This week 12 Oct–18 Oct 2026

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Tue13

6:30 pm Words on Art and Life with Charles Freyberg

Seminar Art and exhibitions

External Organisations Past Words on Art and Life with Charles Freyberg WhenTuesday 13 October 2026 · 6:30 pm–7:30 pm WhereKings Cross Library, 50–52 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point NSW 2011 Join poet and performer Charles Freyberg for a conversation about art and life, hosted by Danny Gardner. Free; book through the organiser. Registration closed View event →

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10:00 am Buy Rainbow 2026: LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair

Networking Event Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Buy Rainbow 2026: LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair WhenSaturday 17 October 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereRydges World Square, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (enter via Liverpool Street) Explore LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses, creative products and community connections at this free fair in central Sydney. No registration required View event →

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1:00 pm KOISS Newcastle End of Trimester Party

KOI Student Society Past KOISS Newcastle End of Trimester Party WhenThursday 1 October 2026 · 1:00 pm–5:00 pm WhereKing Edward Park, Newcastle NSW Celebrate the end of trimester with KOISS Newcastle at King Edward Park. Enjoy food, games and music with fellow students; registration is required. Registration closed View event →

Fri2

10:00 am Barangaroo Markets

Social Event / Party Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Barangaroo Markets WhenFriday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereWatermans Cove, Barangaroo South, Sydney NSW 2000 Explore waterfront stalls, local makers and street food at Barangaroo. Free entry; purchases are optional and paid separately. No registration required View event →

Sat3

8:00 am EQ Markets

Social Event / Party Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past EQ Markets WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 8:00 am–2:00 pm WhereThe Market Canopy, Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park NSW 2021 Browse fresh produce, artisan goods and gourmet food under the Market Canopy at Moore Park. Entry is free; purchases cost extra. No registration required View event →

8:00 am Maroubra Beach Markets

Social Event / Party Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Maroubra Beach Markets WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 8:00 am–2:00 pm WhereBroadarrow Reserve, 292 Fitzgerald Avenue, Maroubra NSW 2035 Explore local makers, fresh produce and food stalls near Maroubra Beach. Free entry, with optional food and shopping purchases. No registration required View event →

8:00 am Surry Hills Vintage Market

Social Event / Party Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Surry Hills Vintage Market WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 8:00 am–4:00 pm WhereShannon Reserve, corner Collins Street and Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 Discover second-hand, handmade and recycled finds at the Surry Hills community market. Free entry; stall purchases are paid separately. No registration required View event →

10:00 am Behind the Music: Creative Careers and Pathways

Seminar Music

External Organisations Past Behind the Music: Creative Careers and Pathways WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 am–11:30 am WhereRandwick Town Hall, 90 Avoca Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Explore music and creative career pathways with practising artists and industry professionals at this free panel and Q&A in Randwick. Registration closed View event →

10:00 am New Annual: Curtain Call — Strut Your Stuff

Cultural Celebration Fashion and styling

External Organisations Past New Annual: Curtain Call — Strut Your Stuff WhenSaturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm WhereMuseum Park, 430 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300; Sunday inside Newcastle Museum’s McIntyre Theatrette Join a free, drop-in fashion and textile experience in Newcastle. Saturday features runway fun; Sunday offers a relaxed sensory experience. No registration required View event →

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10:00 am New Annual: Curtain Call — Strut Your Stuff

Cultural Celebration Fashion and styling

External Organisations Past New Annual: Curtain Call — Strut Your Stuff WhenSunday 4 October 2026 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm WhereMuseum Park, 430 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300; Sunday inside Newcastle Museum’s McIntyre Theatrette Join a free, drop-in fashion and textile experience in Newcastle. Saturday features runway fun; Sunday offers a relaxed sensory experience. No registration required View event →

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9:30 am KOI Sportsfest 2026 Volleyball — Brighton Beach

Student Engagement Office Past KOI Sportsfest 2026 WhenTuesday 6 October 2026 · 9:30 am–12:00 pm WhereBrighton Beach (6 October); NCIE, Redfern (7 October) Join KOI Sportsfest 2026 on 6–7 October for volleyball at Brighton Beach and four more sports at NCIE, Redfern. Register by 2 October. Registration closed View event →

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9:30 am KOI Sportsfest 2026 Swimming, badminton, basketball and futsal — NCIE, Redfern

Student Engagement Office Past KOI Sportsfest 2026 WhenWednesday 7 October 2026 · 9:30 am–5:00 pm WhereBrighton Beach (6 October); NCIE, Redfern (7 October) Join KOI Sportsfest 2026 on 6–7 October for volleyball at Brighton Beach and four more sports at NCIE, Redfern. Register by 2 October. Registration closed View event →

Thu8

11:00 am International Student Career Expo 2026

Networking Event Career development

External Organisations Past International Student Career Expo 2026 WhenThursday 8 October 2026 · 11:00 am–4:00 pm WhereLower Town Hall, Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (enter via Druitt Street) Meet employers, explore graduate and internship opportunities, and hear career talks at this free Sydney expo for international students. Registration closed View event →

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Sat10

1:00 pm Artist-2-Artist: Crafting Sydney Through Hand and Clay

Workshop Pottery and ceramics

External Organisations Past Artist-2-Artist: Crafting Sydney Through Hand and Clay WhenSaturday 10 October 2026 · 1:00 pm–3:30 pm WhereCity of Sydney Creative Studios, 119 Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Experiment with clay hand-building and collaborative making with Wong Ching Yee (Jenny). Beginner-friendly; $25 general access, booking required. Registration closed View event →

4:00 pm In Conversation with Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran

Seminar Art and exhibitions

External Organisations Past In Conversation with Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran WhenSaturday 10 October 2026 · 4:00 pm–5:00 pm WhereLecture Theatre EG02, E Block, UNSW Art & Design, corner Oxford Street and Greens Road, Paddington NSW 2021 Hear artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran discuss creative practice and ceramics at UNSW Art & Design. Free, with advance booking required. Registration closed View event →

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6:30 pm Words on Art and Life with Charles Freyberg

Seminar Art and exhibitions

External Organisations Past Words on Art and Life with Charles Freyberg WhenTuesday 13 October 2026 · 6:30 pm–7:30 pm WhereKings Cross Library, 50–52 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point NSW 2011 Join poet and performer Charles Freyberg for a conversation about art and life, hosted by Danny Gardner. Free; book through the organiser. Registration closed View event →

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10:00 am Buy Rainbow 2026: LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair

Networking Event Markets and fairs

External Organisations Past Buy Rainbow 2026: LGBTQIA+ Small Business Fair WhenSaturday 17 October 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereRydges World Square, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (enter via Liverpool Street) Explore LGBTQIA+ owned small businesses, creative products and community connections at this free fair in central Sydney. No registration required View event →

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5:00 pm Spring Sessions: DEVAURA and salllvage

Performance / Showcase Music

External Organisations Upcoming Spring Sessions: DEVAURA and salllvage WhenWednesday 21 October 2026 · 5:00 pm–8:00 pm WhereMacquarie Street forecourt, State Library of NSW, Sydney NSW 2000 Enjoy an outdoor evening of live music with DEVAURA and DJ salllvage at the State Library. Free drop-in event; no booking required. No registration required View event →

Thu22

6:00 pm 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair

Cultural Celebration Books and literature

External Organisations Upcoming 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair WhenThursday 22 October 2026 · 6:00 pm–9:00 pm WhereThe Glasshouse, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Browse rare books, maps, prints and ephemera at the State Library of NSW. Free entry across three days; items are available to purchase. No registration required View event →

Fri23

10:00 am 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair

Cultural Celebration Books and literature

External Organisations Upcoming 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair WhenFriday 23 October 2026 · 10:00 am–5:00 pm WhereThe Glasshouse, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Browse rare books, maps, prints and ephemera at the State Library of NSW. Free entry across three days; items are available to purchase. No registration required View event →

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Sat 14 Nov

9:30 am Bush food discovery tour Morning tour

Industry Visit / Excursion Gardening and environment

External Organisations Upcoming Bush food discovery tour WhenSaturday 14 November 2026 · 9:30 am–11:00 am WhereSydney City Farm, 52 Barwon Park Road, St Peters NSW 2044 Explore bush foods at Sydney City Farm with Koori Kinnections educators, taste bush flavours and pot up a plant to take home. Choose a morning or midday session. Registration open View event →

Sat 14 Nov

12:00 pm Bush food discovery tour Midday tour

Industry Visit / Excursion Gardening and environment

External Organisations Upcoming Bush food discovery tour WhenSaturday 14 November 2026 · 12:00 pm–1:30 pm WhereSydney City Farm, 52 Barwon Park Road, St Peters NSW 2044 Explore bush foods at Sydney City Farm with Koori Kinnections educators, taste bush flavours and pot up a plant to take home. Choose a morning or midday session. Registration open View event →

Week 4

Thu 19 Nov

10:00 am Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair Thursday fair

Cultural Celebration Markets and fairs

External Organisations Upcoming Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair WhenThursday 19 November 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereLindesay, enter via Lindsay Avenue, Darling Point NSW 2027 Browse Christmas gifts, handmade wares and gourmet foods in the historic house and gardens at Lindesay, Darling Point. Entry supports the National Trust property. No registration required View event →

Fri 20 Nov

10:00 am Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair Friday fair

Cultural Celebration Markets and fairs

External Organisations Upcoming Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair WhenFriday 20 November 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereLindesay, enter via Lindsay Avenue, Darling Point NSW 2027 Browse Christmas gifts, handmade wares and gourmet foods in the historic house and gardens at Lindesay, Darling Point. Entry supports the National Trust property. No registration required View event →

Sat 21 Nov

10:00 am Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair Saturday fair

Cultural Celebration Markets and fairs

External Organisations Upcoming Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair WhenSaturday 21 November 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereLindesay, enter via Lindsay Avenue, Darling Point NSW 2027 Browse Christmas gifts, handmade wares and gourmet foods in the historic house and gardens at Lindesay, Darling Point. Entry supports the National Trust property. No registration required View event →

Week 6

Sun 6 Dec

5:30 pm Pyrmont Christmas Concert

Performance / Showcase Music

External Organisations Upcoming Pyrmont Christmas Concert WhenSunday 6 December 2026 · 5:30 pm–8:30 pm WherePirrama Park, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009 Enjoy a free outdoor Christmas concert at Pirrama Park, with live performances, games and craft activities. Bring a picnic rug; food and drinks are available to purchase. No registration required View event →

Week 7

Fri 11 Dec

8:00 pm Handel’s Messiah Friday performance

Performance / Showcase Music

External Organisations Upcoming Handel’s Messiah WhenFriday 11 December 2026 · 8:00 pm–10:15 pm WhereConcert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000 Hear Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and orchestra perform Handel’s Messiah in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. Three performances are offered, with concession and under-30 pricing. Registration open View event →

Sat 12 Dec

1:00 pm Handel’s Messiah Saturday performance

Performance / Showcase Music

External Organisations Upcoming Handel’s Messiah WhenSaturday 12 December 2026 · 1:00 pm–3:15 pm WhereConcert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000 Hear Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and orchestra perform Handel’s Messiah in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. Three performances are offered, with concession and under-30 pricing. Registration open View event →

Sun 13 Dec

1:00 pm Handel’s Messiah Sunday performance

Performance / Showcase Music

External Organisations Upcoming Handel’s Messiah WhenSunday 13 December 2026 · 1:00 pm–3:15 pm WhereConcert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000 Hear Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and orchestra perform Handel’s Messiah in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. Three performances are offered, with concession and under-30 pricing. Registration open View event →

Week 9

Sun 10 Jan

2:10 pm Community Round | Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers

Sports Activity Cricket

External Organisations Upcoming Community Round | Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers WhenSunday 10 January 2027 · 2:10 pm–5:25 pm WhereSydney Cricket Ground, Driver Avenue, Moore Park NSW 2021 Watch the Sydney Sixers take on Perth Scorchers at the SCG during Community Round, celebrating local cricket with fan activities, live music and match-day entertainment. Registration open View event →

Week 10

Fri 15 Jan

7:15 pm Sydney Smash | Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder

Sports Activity Cricket

External Organisations Upcoming Sydney Smash | Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder WhenFriday 15 January 2027 · 7:15 pm–9:35 pm WhereSydney Cricket Ground, Driver Avenue, Moore Park NSW 2021 Watch the Sydney Sixers face cross-town rivals Sydney Thunder at the SCG, with live entertainment, fan activities and a summer evening of Big Bash cricket. Registration open View event →

Other dates

Wed 21 Oct

5:00 pm Spring Sessions: DEVAURA and salllvage

Performance / Showcase Music

External Organisations Upcoming Spring Sessions: DEVAURA and salllvage WhenWednesday 21 October 2026 · 5:00 pm–8:00 pm WhereMacquarie Street forecourt, State Library of NSW, Sydney NSW 2000 Enjoy an outdoor evening of live music with DEVAURA and DJ salllvage at the State Library. Free drop-in event; no booking required. No registration required View event →

Thu 22 Oct

6:00 pm 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair

Cultural Celebration Books and literature

External Organisations Upcoming 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair WhenThursday 22 October 2026 · 6:00 pm–9:00 pm WhereThe Glasshouse, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Browse rare books, maps, prints and ephemera at the State Library of NSW. Free entry across three days; items are available to purchase. No registration required View event →

Fri 23 Oct

10:00 am 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair

Cultural Celebration Books and literature

External Organisations Upcoming 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair WhenFriday 23 October 2026 · 10:00 am–5:00 pm WhereThe Glasshouse, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Browse rare books, maps, prints and ephemera at the State Library of NSW. Free entry across three days; items are available to purchase. No registration required View event →

Sat 24 Oct

10:00 am 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair

Cultural Celebration Books and literature

External Organisations Upcoming 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair WhenSaturday 24 October 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm WhereThe Glasshouse, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Browse rare books, maps, prints and ephemera at the State Library of NSW. Free entry across three days; items are available to purchase. No registration required View event →

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KOI Student Society acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where our Sydney community learns, works and connects, and the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, Traditional Custodians of the lands of our Newcastle community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their continuing connection to Country.

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