Welcome, listeners, to Things to do in Sydney for Monday, November 24, 2025! It’s your adventure-loving, sports-obsessed pal Oly Bennet, ready to launch another epic Sydney safari through the city’s quirkiest events, must-dos, and absolute gems. Today’s mood? Sydney is vibing with balmy late spring feels, with the weather delivering highs near 25°C and a delicious breeze—ideal for exploring, dancing, or just a casual stroll with a gelato, mate!

The city’s energy is pure fizz this week. Darling Harbour is already buzzing ahead of the upcoming PASKO Philippine Christmas Festival, but today it’s the anticipation that’s infectious. Locals and travelers are gearing up for a stacked week, and the heartbeat of Sydney is set to max volume. AC/DC fever is surging—the legendary band preps for their epic Power Up Tour encore at Accor Stadium tomorrow. But today, the pre-party scene is just as electric: head to Mothership Studios in Marrickville for the AC/DC PWR/UP pop-up, snag limited edition vinyl, and load up on rock ‘n’ roll merch!

Cultural thrill-seekers, the Art Gallery of NSW is serving up a time-travel treat with Dangerously Modern, spotlighting trailblazing Australian women artists who stormed the European art world before most of us could spell ‘cubism.’ With over 200 works tracing wild creative journeys from Paris to Ireland and back, it’s a feast for your brain and eyeballs. Even more wild? Margaret Preston and Nora Heysen’s work could inspire your own late-night doodling binge.

For families and adventure junkies, Sydney’s experiences today are equally inviting. Book a Taronga Zoo ticket with a ferry ride for close-up animal action, or opt for the bravest leap—tandem skydiving over Wollongong Beach. Less daredevil, more discovery? Take The Rocks History Walking Tour and unlock 90 minutes of local legends, ghost stories, and surprises around every cobblestone corner. If you’re the reptile-loving sort, get up close at the Australian Reptile Park, which is open till 5pm.

If nightlife is your game, warm up for the big AC/DC bash with a Laneway Festival pre-party brunch at Since I Left You on Kent Street. Only 100 tickets, so if you’re fast, you and your mates get a club-level brunch, DJs, festival glitter station, and a drag queen host who’s got more laughs than a kangaroo in a bounce-off.

Now, in today’s local news: Sydney trains and buses are stepping up service ahead of tomorrow’s stadium rush, so don’t even think about driving—public transport is the true MVP. Large Mirage is set to hit Accor Stadium as a local support act, giving Sydneysiders extra home-team bragging rights. There are whispers of new restaurants popping up in Potts Point this week, from Japanese izakaya-style bars to vegan burger joints, so keep an eye out if your stomach’s feeling adventurous.

Must-do tips for the day: Wander Circular Quay for street performers and the classic Harbour Bridge selfie, but detour through hidden laneways like Angel Place for magical birdcage art installations overhead. Locals know: always carry a refillable water bottle—Sydney’s public fountains are top notch and eco-cool, and you’ll thank yourself at a festival or bushwalk.

Fun fact to drop in conversation? The world’s longest distance sailed by a Class40 boat—over 8,400 nautical miles—was set by competitors heading to Sydney for the GLOBE40 race, which hits the harbour soon. Sydney’s waters aren’t just pretty—they’re world-record territory!

And don’t even think this week’s fun stops here. Tomorrow is set for rock ‘n’ roll history as AC/DC electrifies the stadium, and Saturday will bring the Hypersonic Festival and the Filipino Christmas bonanza. Stay hyped, Sydney, because you never know when a dance party will break out over your morning coffee.

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