The best things to do in Sydney this weekend

The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (April 18-21)

Looking for the best things to do in Sydney this weekend? We’ve got you covered with our weekly guide to the most exciting events happening around town.

Daisy the Cow and Farmer Ben

I loved milking Daisy the cow and patting chicks – but has the rest of the Easter Show become too expensive?

Todd McKenny, Mark Vincent and Leigh Archer have been announced as three stars in the Cats 40th anniversary cast. (Image supplied by IP Publicity).

TV talent show stars are among the cast announced for the CATS 40th anniversary performances

2025 Sydney Travel Guide

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Entertainment

Sydney Comedy Festival's Gala Night

Sydney Comedy Festival is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary

The Sydney Comedy Festival has been one of the city’s most beloved annual events since 2005, pulling over 120,000 attendees into the city’s best theatres to witness some of the world’s greatest comedians constantly rethinking the art of standup and showcasing new material. Festival director Jorge Menidis is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary … Read more

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour confirms Guys & Dolls for 2025 season

Things to do in Sydney in April 2025

April may be all about Easter and the Sydney Comedy Festival, but there are many things happening around town to help you string together a fun few weeks. Sydney Travel Guide has sifted through everything happening in Sydney during April … Read more
Lady Gaga live

Lady Gaga is shimmying down to Sydney this December

Lady Gaga will bring her Mayhem Ball tour to Australia’s east coast this year, with stops in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Announced today, the pioneer of new-age avant garde pop is packing in some stadium shows her “Down Under Monsters,” … Read more
Dua Lipa's Crypto Castle

Dua Lipa’s favourite things to do in Sydney

Everyone’s favourite pop disco diva is back in Sydney this weekend, performing three dates at Qudos Bank Arena as part of her colossal Radical Optimism tour. Given her general fabulousness, Lipa typically has a long trail of fans following her … Read more

Food & Drink

Hot cross buns at AP Bakery

The Best Hot Cross Buns in Sydney for Easter 2025

It’s time for Sydney’s best bakeries to shine as everyone competes to offer the best hot cross buns in Sydney. Easter means many different things to many different people. For some, it’s a time of great worship, and for others, it’s a glorious cluster of public holidays. For all, it’s a chance to eat soft, … Read more

IFTAR is one of the best new restaurants in Sydney

13 Best New Restaurants in Sydney (April 2025 Update)

Sydney’s dynamic dining scene is constantly changing and never has this been more obvious than in the past few years. After a swift recovery from the pandemic, the city started demanding more luxurious, world-class restaurants and was given a big … Read more
4 hospitality group owners mucho group in the new negroni bar

Another new negroni bar is opening in Sydney – are the days of spicy margs over?

Mucho Group are no stranger to funky bars and exciting cocktails. Their portfolio includes Sydney favourites Cantina OK!, Centro 86, Bar Planet and Tio’s Cerveceria. Having mastered the margarita at Centro, they’re setting their sights on the negroni. A move … Read more
Seasonal seafood is the star of the show at Glass Brasserie this Easter.

The best restaurants for a long Easter Sunday lunch

From fresh seafood and autumnal roasts to a Chinese banquet for the family to share, these are 14 of the best restaurants to book.

Sydney Guides

The best things to do in Sydney this weekend

The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (April 18-21)

Easter eggs on table

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Easter showbags

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Alice in Wonderland for kids

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A young man on a trampoline

17 best things to do in Sydney during the April school holidays in 2025

Hay St Market in Sydney's Haymarket is the city's hottest food destination. Image supplied.

Sydney Hay St Market: the ultimate guide

Sydney Royal Easter Show is one of the top things to do this Easter in Sydney

Best things to do in Sydney over Easter Weekend 2025

a courtyard with trees

New Sydney openings to get excited about in 2025: from bars to musicals

Essentials

A weathered stone lion sits beneath a vibrant red and gold Chinese archway; people stroll through a bustling Chinatown street

Chinatown

This area dates from the 1920s and offers a bustling array of shops and restaurants, plus bargain shopper heaven in Paddy’s Market and a Chinese Garden. 

Four cyclists, wearing helmets

Barangaroo

Named after Bennelong’s wife, an indigenous leader in colonial times, this new precinct showcases shops, restaurants, offices, the Crown resort and a harbour pool.
A coastal city is seen from above

Bondi Beach

A globally famous 1-kilometre stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets.
A jacaranda tree blooms purple in a park overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House

Royal Botanic Garden

Australia’s natural masterpiece and our oldest botanic garden, overlooks Sydney Harbour and embraced by The Domain, another urban oasis worth exploring.
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