Your guide to Sydney’s best events this October
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What’s on in Sydney.
When it comes to the best events happening in Melbourne, we’ve got boots on the ground and our eyes constantly on the lookout. With a seemingly endless buffet of fashion pop ups, art exhibitions, film festivals, and clothing swaps, we’re spoiled for choice.
However, looking a little further north, Sydney has just as much on offer. Over the next few weeks, Hawkeye Vintage is set to host two pop ups for fans of pre-loved fashion and K-Beauty alike, while Xchange Markets returns for another community event uplifting small businesses. What’s not to love?
Stay updated on the latest fashion and design events at FJ’s Events section.
For those looking for more hands-on creation, there’s the 10th annual Sydney Craft Week, which will celebrate local makers while hosting workshops on lace-making, basket-weaving and more, plus another DIY Daisy workshop on upcycled necklaces. Find our list of the best things to do in Sydney this month below.
Archive Fusion 2000s Pop Up
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When: October 8 to 11
Archive Fusion, known for its collection of ’90s and 2000s vintage clothing, is hosting a pop-up in Sydney. For four days only, you can shop and try on a range of summer styles.
Find out more here.
Sydney Craft Week
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When: October 9 to 18
Sydney Craft Week is back for its 10th year, with a full program packed with exhibitions, workshops and markets. Shop pieces crafted by local makers, explore the world through the lens of culturally diverse artists or try your hand at a new medium like clay or glass.
Find out more here.
Arcaa Sydney Pop Up
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When: October 13 to 18
Womenswear label Arcaa is hosting a six-day pop-up in Sydney. Shop unreleased styles, new arrivals, and Sydney-exclusive pieces in person. Plus, you’ll be able to view works from Formed: Women in Art.
Find out more here.
Not Sew New
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When: October 17
Shop Not Sew New’s collection of upcycled clothing and accessories, made using surplus, waste and pre-existing textiles.
Find out more here.
Making and Archiving Feminist Zines
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When: October 22 to 23
Join an array of scholars, educators, artists, practitioners and activists to learn the art of zine-making. Explore the possibilities of zines, how they serve as creative practice and make space for unheard voices.
Find out more here.
Hawkeye Vintage Designer and K-Beauty Sydney Pop Up
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When: October 22 to 25
Hawkeye Vintage is bringing a four-day pop-up in Sydney, showcasing a curated edit of luxury handbags, accessories and more from brands like Gucci and Fendi. The pop-up also expands to beauty, with a selection of cosmetics and beauty products sourced from Korea available to shop.
DIY Daisy Upcycled Beaded Necklace Workshop
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When: October 24
DIY Daisy is returning to Sydney with her beginner-friendly necklace-making workshop. All tools will be provided, including a collection of secondhand beads sourced from op shops, markets and donations. Designed as a communal activity, this workshop is perfect to attend with a friend or go solo.
Find out more here.
Xchange Vintage Fashion Market
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When: October 25
Find over 70 stalls of Sydney’s best vintage and small businesses under one roof at this ticketed event by Xchange, with free tattoos and free tarot readings to boot.
Find out more here.
Avatar: Forms of Vishnu
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When: Ends October 5
On until October, this exhibition brings together centuries of art and storytelling from South and Southeast Asia, celebrating Vishnu, the Hindu deity who preserves order in the universe. Expect to see exceptional historical and contemporary art from renowned collections in Australia, India, Cambodia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, as well as an illustrated publication penned by a cohort of international writers.
Find out more here.
Powerhouse Museum Future Fashion
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When: Ends December 6
Returning for another year, Future Fashion’s 2026 program is currently showcasing the final-year collections of four Sydney fashion graduates. This exhibition is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in what the next generation of Australian designers has to offer.
Find out more here.
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