Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea 2025: How to make the most of the art walk

Sculpture by the Sea is one of Sydney’s premier springtime activities, turning the iconic Bondi to Tamarama cliff walk into a string of site-specific art installations. It’s one of the world’s most unique and picturesque outdoor galleries, bringing together art …

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An underground art park? Art Gallery of NSW’s inventive new exhibition arrives

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Laneway Festival drops 21st anniversary lineup, led by Chappell Roan

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Laneway Festival drops 21st anniversary lineup, led by Chappell Roan

After almost instantly selling out by shelling out for apex hyperpop star Charli XCX last year, Laneway Festival is doubling down on Gen Z’s role models with none other than Chappell Roan for its 21st anniversary lineup. The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer will headline Laneway Festival 2026, bringing her latest tour down under while the …

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Chinatown just scored a colourful new boutique hotel

When it comes to Sydney, big hotel openings are usually clustered around the CBD and tourist magnets like Darling Harbour and Circular Quay. This trend has changed in recent years, with strong examples being The Eve Hotel, tugging at the …
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Darling Harbour introduces free weekly drone shows

Sydney was once a city obsessed with fireworks, but now we’re following the rest of the world and moving towards drone shows. Controversial? Sure. Drone shows have been contentious in the past. Vivid Sydney famously had to cancel their drone …
Bell Shakespeare 2026 Program

Bell Shakespeare announces its 2026 program, featuring a “camp reimagining” of Macbeth

The Bell Shakespeare 2026 program has been unveiled, and the lineup is looking better than ever, featuring iconic Shakespearean works alongside a “camp reimagining” of Macbeth.

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Chappell Roan

Laneway Festival drops 21st anniversary lineup, led by Chappell Roan

After almost instantly selling out by shelling out for apex hyperpop star Charli XCX last year, Laneway Festival is doubling down on Gen Z’s role models with none other than Chappell Roan for its 21st anniversary lineup. The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer will headline Laneway Festival 2026, bringing her latest tour down under while the …

George Glass Scientology the Musical

Review: Scientology The Musical — see it before the lawyers move in

When a show has “see it before we get sued” in its performance description, it’s hard not to be intrigued. But this show is about Scientology, the so-called religion better known for its Hollywood A-list members… and for litigation. George …
Peppa Pig at Sydney Zoo

What’s on for the 2025 spring school holidays in Sydney?

Family time is right around the corner as we steam towards the spring school holidays (Monday, September 29 to Friday, October 10), bringing Sydney to life with all-ages activities that cleverly mix education with entertainment. Keep scrolling for a curated …
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The best of Sydney Theatre 2026 – and how to reserve your seats

All Sydney’s major theatre companies have announced their 2026 line up, bringing blockbuster musicals, first-time playwrights and Australian icons to the most famous stages in the city.

Food & Drink

Golden Chocolate Bar

This golden chocolate bar oozes with $50,000 worth of prizes

Luke Mangan is having his Willy Wonka moment. One of Sydney’s most bankable celebrity chefs has just created a fantastical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-inspired dessert, steeped in pure imagination, for a limited-edition experience at several of his restaurants, including Luke’s Kitchen at Kimpton Margot and Luc-San in Potts Point. The Golden Chocolate Bar, a …

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Nobu, a’Mare and Woodcut to unite for exclusive dinner at Crown Sydney

Although its opening was marred with controversy and delays, Crown Sydney has successfully built up an insular dining precinct worth that Sydney can be proud of. Favourites like Woodcut, a’Mare, Golden Century and Nobu have all been widely celebrated by …
Moon Festival

Where to celebrate Moon Festival 2025 in Sydney

For more than 20 years, the Western Sydney suburb of Cabramatta has been a source of boundless energy, life and laughter in early October. That’s for the Cabarramatta Moon Festival, one of the most colourful, delicious and vigorous celebrations in …
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Sydney Airport’s T3 Terminal just scored Icebergs, Loulou and more

Sydney Airport’s T3 dining precinct has now been fully revealed, and it’s even more exciting than we expected. Qantas’ domestic terminal began drip-feeding news of a complete overhaul to its retail and dining offerings in August, announcing the arrival of …

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