St Mary's Cathedral Christmas lights during Sydney Christmas

Official program for Sydney Christmas 2025: city unwraps its biggest season

Ho Ho Ho Sydney! It looks like Premier Chris Minns is donning a Santa hat this year, as the Government unveils plans for the biggest Sydney Christmas celebrations ever.

Isabelle James

La Ronde at the Grand Electric

Review: La Ronde at The Grand Electric: The best 90 minutes of saucy fun in Sydney right now

Peter Lynch

Harries Bondi Rescue in front of the Sydney Opera House and harbour bridge

See a different side of Sydney on Fantasea’s new offshore cruise to Bondi

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St Mary's Cathedral Christmas lights during Sydney Christmas

Official program for Sydney Christmas 2025: city unwraps its biggest season

Ho Ho Ho Sydney! It looks like Premier Chris Minns is donning a Santa hat this year, as the Government unveils plans for the biggest Sydney Christmas celebrations ever.

Isabelle James

Salty Brine

Sydney Festival’s HUGE 50th anniversary program revealed

Sydney Festival, the city’s ultimate cultural takeover, returns in just two months, running from January 8 to 25.

Isabelle James

Sydney Dance Company

The Sydney Dance Company releases an empowering 2026 calendar

Next year is lining up to be a bold new year of ever evolving collaborations and choreography for The Sydney Dance Company. The official lineup of performances has been released and looks set to celebrate contemporary dance with an empowering …

Rose Kelly

Humpback Whales in Ocean

The Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition is officially open— don’t miss these stunning shots

From November 6, the museum will host the world premiere of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 exhibition, showcasing the finalists of the world’s leading competition for marine photography.

Isabelle James

Entertainment

La Ronde at the Grand Electric

Review: La Ronde at The Grand Electric: The best 90 minutes of saucy fun in Sydney right now

Our current edition of Sydney Travel Guide covers with a photograph of Diana Bondarenko, the spellbinding aerial artist and one of the stars of La Ronde, the latest Strut & Fret sensation that opened at The Grand Electric last week. Now that we’ve seen the show, we understand exactly why she made the cover. Diana, …

Peter Lynch

The Lovers Theatre Royal

Review: The Lovers – much ado about nothing

According to director Nick Skubij of The Lovers, now showing at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, “The Bard would be bopping in his grave knowing that his classic comedy has received a 21st century remix for the ages. And indeed, this …

Peter Lynch

Sydney Dance Company

The Sydney Dance Company releases an empowering 2026 calendar

Next year is lining up to be a bold new year of ever evolving collaborations and choreography for The Sydney Dance Company. The official lineup of performances has been released and looks set to celebrate contemporary dance with an empowering …

Rose Kelly

Oasis will perform at Accor Stadium on 7th and 8th November

Your Oasis concert guide for the ultimate comeback tour

The Oasis world tour 2025 is one of the most widely anticipated musical tours of all time. Not just because they are one of the best selling music artists of all time but because this world tour marks their first …

Rose Kelly

Food & Drink

Sails on Lavender Bay

Sails on Lavender Bay has the best harbour view in Sydney (and the food’s good too)

Sails on Lavender Bay does laidback luxury perfectly, with a spot that boasts one of the best harbour views in Sydney. Here’s why you should book that table.

Isabelle James

Breakfast for under at The Brother's Cafe, Darlinghurst

Sydney’s best breakfast for under $30

Gone are the days when a simple smashed avo on toast would be the norm at a brekkie spot. Now, it’s the gourmet menu item, and almost impossible to find for less than $30. Throw in some fresh coriander, a …

Rose Kelly

Rick and Sarah Stein are launching Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

Bookings are open for Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

Simply titled Rick Stein at Coogee Beach, this freshly announced addition to the Eastern Suburbs dining scene is set to hit the mark, launching in December.

Rose Kelly

The Old Fitz in Sydney

So Sydney: Premier and Lord Mayor battle over whether you can drink standing up outside a bar!

Sydney: It’s an argument that would have the city’s millions of foreign visitors – and many from Interstate – scratching their heads. Should you be allowed to drink standing up without a table? A long-standing drinking rule in Sydney has …

Chris Singh

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My Sydney Festival – Kris Nelson, the new director, on his first Sydney event

Sydney Festival’s new director has revealed his top ten picks for 2026. Canadian Kris Nelson, introducing his first festival this morning and talked about the importance of the 50th anniversary event, which starts on January 8th and runs until January 25th. Of course, there are already controversial newspaper headlines over an activist play starring British …

Peter Lynch

Reunion in Newtown is a top spot for secondhand shopping in Sydney

Chanel on a budget? This is the coolest way to shop in Sydney right now

The pre-loved fashion scene is thriving and it’s never been cooler (or easier) to find one-off vintage gems and designer faves for a fraction of the price. Whether you’re shopping on a small budget or have cash to splash, here’s your guide to curating an It Girl-approved wardrobe, no matter your budget.

Amy Hughes

a pub garden during edinburgh fringe festival

I’ve performed at the Edinburgh Fringe – here’s how I think Sydney Fringe Festival compares

Edinburgh Fringe Festival transforms the city each August and, as a fan (and performer), I was eager to discover Sydney Fringe and how it compares to its Scottish counterpart.

Isabelle James

best ramen bowl sydney

14 Best Ramen in Sydney: Where to Slurp Top Noodles

There’s nothing more soulful than sitting down to a big bowl of ramen during winter . Thankfully, there’s plenty of spots around Sydney where you can do just that, from Chinatown to Crows Nest. Each ramen institution has it’s own …

Chris Singh

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