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Meetups
The Meetup
Free, open and easy. Bring your dog, meet the neighbourhood and make a few new friends on four legs.
Sydney, Autumn 2027
SydneyDogWeek. The city is going to the dogs.
The city is going
to the dogs.
A week-long cultural takeover for dogs and their people. Meetups, long lunches, movie nights and city adventures, hosted by Sydney’s best venues all across the city.
01 / The festival
Dogs take over the city
Sydney Dog Week is the festival your dog has been dreaming of. Feel the energy of a weekend off-leash with a curated programme of experiences dogs and their people enjoy together.
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The whole city is the venue
Explore unique spots and try new experiences for you and your dog.
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Hosted by the best in Sydney
Independent pet friendly venues and brands will bring you special events and exclusive benefits, just for the week.
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Free and paid, all week
Join a free meetup or treat yourself and your pup to one of our limited-spot events. One programme to discover it all.
02 / Programme inspiration
A week for your dog
More detail on SDW experiences to come soon.
Group walks
Group Walks
Walk the city’s best streets, parks and foreshores together, at a pace that suits every dog.
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Pool club
Dog Pool Club
Late-season sun, a pool with no rules about dogs, and a bar for the humans.
Dining
The Long Table
A long lunch for dogs and their people. One table, a whole street, nobody left under it.
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Movies
Movie Night
A dog-friendly screening with bean bags, low volume and an audience that won’t check its phone.
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Workshops
Workshops
Training, wellness and creative sessions led by people who know dogs best.
Portraits
The Portrait Studio
Studio light, black and white, a sitting worthy of a magazine cover. Bring your best angle.
03 / Early access
Be first through the door.
Join the list for the programme announcement, early booking windows and invitations before anything goes public.
04 / Host an experience
Your space.
Our stage.
Sydney Dog Week is built by the city’s venues, studios, trainers and makers. Pitch us an experience. Every submission is reviewed by our curators.
- Dog-first: the experience works for dogs, not just around them
- Something people will want to photograph and talk about
- Your venue, your team, your dog policy. We bring the audience
- Free or paid. Paid sessions will be booked through Etho, our booking partner
05 / FAQ
Good questions.
When is Sydney Dog Week?
Autumn 2027. Exact dates will be announced with the programme. Join early access to hear first.
Where does it happen?
All over Sydney. There’s no central venue. Experiences are hosted by participating venues across the city, and each listing will show its own location.
Is it free?
Both. The programme will include free experiences and paid, ticketed ones. Prices are set per experience and will be published with the programme.
Can my dog come to everything?
Most experiences are designed for dogs and their people, but suitability varies. Each listing will note size, age, temperament and venue rules so you can choose what suits your dog.
When do tickets go on sale?
Ticket dates are still to be confirmed. Early access members will hear before anyone else.
I run a venue or business. Can I take part?
Yes. Submit a concept through Host an experience. Hosting is curated, and we’ll be in touch about fit, timing and next steps.