Amy Hughes 
Sydney Beer Week burst on to the scene last year, bringing seven days of events, creative collaborations and unique brews to the city. Last year’s festival saw breweries teaming up with local distilleries and other businesses to deliver events that Sydney’s beer lovers couldn’t get enough of. The city turned out in force for tap … Read more
Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art introduced an admission fee in January, but is it worth paying for? For more than two decades the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) offered free access to the work of contemporary artists from Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. But as of January 31, visitors have had to pay a … Read more
If you’re visiting Sydney in May and love books, stories, or big ideas, you won’t want to miss the Sydney Writers Festival. Returning from May 19 until May 25, it’s one of Australia’s largest literary festivals, bringing together world-famous authors for a range of thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops that take place across the … Read more
Sydney’s nightlife culture is undergoing a revolution and there’s a brand-new initiative that’s rewarding the city’s night owls: Taco Bell has launched Encore Hours which will see select outlets across Australia open ’til late. The grand opening, however, will take place at Sydney’s Haymarket branch which will stay open after 10pm. And that’s not even … Read more
There might be rain forecast but that never dampens Sydney’s spirits, especially when there’s a Sydney Streets party to attend. Tomorrow it’s Redfern’s turn to up the ante as Redfern St is pedestrianised for the day. It’s an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their offerings with special offers and pop-ups, along with live music, … Read more
Vivid Sydney is a highlight of New South Wales’s cultural calendar, attracting visitors from across NSW, Australia and beyond. The 2024 festival saw around 142,000 people attend the opening night—the largest attendance on record—while the last Sunday of last year’s event welcomed the most attendees ever recorded in a single night. That’s just one of … Read more
Hay St Market, the brand-new food hub at the historic Paddy’s Markets, opens today. This expansion has been in the works for three years now, with Sydneysiders pleased to see the space being given a new lease of life. Hay St Market is part of the larger Market City precinct, known for its vibrant shopping … Read more
She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world last year and her third studio album, Radical Optimism, earned her a number two spot here in Australia. Dua Lipa’s career has been marked by significant milestones, including winning a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for her collaboration with Silk … Read more
A themed Easter high tea brings a touch of elegance and imagination to your dining experiences in Sydney. High tea never goes out of style, whether you keep it traditional or mix things up with a themed spread. With towering tiers of sweet and savoury treats, it’s already an exciting experience. Especially for Easter, however, … Read more
Venturing out to the south west Sydney suburb, here’s what I thought of my first visit to the Lakemba Nights Ramadan market. Like many Brits, I’ve found myself sucked into the ‘Bondi bubble,’ taken in by the lifestyle along Sydney’s Riviera, so the chance to venture out of the bubble and experience some “proper” culture … Read more
