October has arrived, and with it comes that sweet spot between the tail end of winter’s chill and the first real warmth of spring. It’s the month of longer evenings, blooming gardens and live music.
Whether you’re craving new sounds to soundtrack your hot girl stroll, a new beach read or live events, there’s plenty to see and do. So, if you’re looking for an excuse to get out of the house (or simply to pad your social calendar), here’s your guide to what’s on this October.
Griffin Dunne: Coming of Age in Hollywood
If you tore through Griffin Dunne’s novel The Friday Afternoon Club, then don’t miss the opportunity to see him live. This month, as part of The Sydney Writers Festival, the author sits down with Benjamin Law to explore his upbringing in the glare of Hollywood royalty—born to Dominick Dunne and Ellen Griffin and nephew to Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne—and trace how those storied roots shaped him.
Secure your tickets here.
Britpop
If Robbie Williams’ songs “Let Me Entertain You” and “Rock DJ” never fail to get you on the dance floor, you’re in for a treat. His latest album, Britpop, promises a triumphant return to his mid-’90s sound with a modern flair.
Listen from October 10.
Seed By Bri Lee
From Bri Lee, the bestselling author of Eggshell Skull and The Work, comes Seed, a luminous philosophical thriller set in an Antarctic seed vault. Fans of climate fiction will enjoy this suspenseful read.
Seed by Bri Lee (Simon & Schuster, $34.99), is out now.
Nobody Wants This Season Two
Season 2 of Nobody Wants This throws Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody) straight into the deep end. Their whirlwind romance was fun—now comes the messy part. Joanne, a fearless sex podcaster, and Noah, the rabbi no one saw coming, juggle clashing families, career chaos, and one looming decision that could upend everything.
It’s sharper, funnier, and riskier than ever, with the show leaning into the idea that falling in love isn’t just complicated—it’s terrifying. This season, the real monster isn’t under the bed; it’s what happens when happily-ever-after meets real life.
Stream it on Netflix on October 23.
Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour
It’s been two decades since Britain’s James Blunt soundtracked heartbreaks around the world with his multi-platinum album Back To Bedlam. Now, the singer is reliving its greatest hits, including “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover”, on his Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour. The tour kicks off at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 23, then hits Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
Visit jamesblunt.com.
South by Southwest
South by Southwest (SXSW) is returning to Sydney with a fresh lineup of music, film, technology and gaming events over a week-long celebration. Our pick? The gripping documentary Arrest the Midwife.
Set against the backdrop of America’s regression in women’s reproductive rights, the film chronicles the arrest of three midwives serving Amish and Mennonite communities in upstate
New York. Don’t miss this urgent call to protect every woman’s rights.
SXSW is on October 13–19. Browse the full catalogue of films and events at sxswsydney.com.
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