The 2025 Sydney Festival has announced its first major production, commissioning a stage show based on the extraordinary – and often unbelievable – lives of legendary Las Vegas performers Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn. Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera will play at Sydney Theatre Company from January 8-25. Director and co-writer Constantine Costi and … Read more
Sydney Contemporary will bring more than 85 of Australia’s best galleries to Carriageworks for an extensive showcase in early September. Each year, the wide-ranging arts event takes over the Eveleigh institution with a dynamic and extensive program designed to showcase what’s new, hot and trending in the local art scene. In addition to giving prospective … Read more
Emma Rice’s celebrated Wuthering Heights is arriving in Sydney for a limited run from January 2025. The highly acclaimed musical, adapting Emily Brontë’s classic gothic novel about love, revenge and a yearning for redemption, will be shaped for the stage at Walsh Bay’s Roslyn Packer Theatre. Given Rice’s reputation for ingenious storytelling (Tristan & Yseult, … Read more
While beauty is most certainly in the eye of the beholder, we have to admit that the best burgers are objectively quite ugly. But “ugly” isn’t necessarily a pejorative. Especially when it comes to food. While perfectly formed patties, just the right amount of salad, and glossy brioche buns are nice to look at, sometimes … Read more
Sydney’s most picturesque lighthouse now shines brighter following an extensive 12-month major restoration by Port Authority of NSW. Hornby Lighthouse has long been an icon of South Head, signalling the unmatched beauty of Watsons Bay and serving as an important part of Sydney’s working maritime heritage. The structure has been standing tall since 1858, sticking … Read more
Ever felt like your love life is a joke without a punchline? At this live Sydney singles comedy show, unlucky-in-love punters hit the stage for blind dates adjudicated by comedian matchmakers. Since we’ve all but completely handed the practice of meeting a love interest over to the apps, outsourcing is really nothing new. But having … Read more
Andrew Beecher and Maurice Terzini are two of Sydney’s most ambitious restaurateurs, having spent years elevating Sydney with world-class restaurants and bars. The two haven’t teamed up, but separately both are betting big on the next phase of Sydney’s nightlife. And what they have planned will completely pull Kings Cross into a new era with … Read more
Sake it to me, Sydney. The signature drink of Japanese hospitality has given rise to the third annual Sake Festival, which takes over Carriageworks for two delicious days at the end of September. Sydney is packed with wine festivals year-round, but now we finally have two days dedicated entirely to Japanese sake. The unique beverage, … Read more
Over 200 independent brands will come together at Carriageworks for the return of the three-day Big Design Market. The yearly shopping event, popping up towards the end of September, has now become one of the most anticipated of the year with a fresh lineup of boutique homewares, art prints, ceramics, locally-made fashion, jewellery and just … Read more
Sydney’s famously picturesque Opera Bar is bringing back its popular 10-day wine festival with Rosé All Day. All things rosé (including its icey cousin, frosé) will take over the popular harbourside bar, which sits in the shadows of the Sydney Opera House and has long been an emblem of Sydney’s peerless beauty. Each year, Opera … Read more
