The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (November 22-24)
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.
Darling Harbour
Can you swim in Sydney Harbour? Everything you need to know
Our Harbour is an ecosystem wonderland, with over 3,000 marine species doing their thing in our waters. Swimming with that kind of biodiversity sounds cool, but finding the right spot can be tricky.
The Gatsby mansion is opening up as an ultra luxe day-club for this weekend only
Iconic Sydney mansion, Ovata House, is letting in the common people for a one-weekend-only party from tomorrow.
SXSW Sydney adds a big First Nations showcase to its free program
With SXSW Sydney fast approaching, the festival has locked in a major showcase of First Nations talent, playing right into the heart of the event’s overarching purpose. Much like the Austin original, SXSW Sydney lives and thrives on its adventurous spirit. As much as the festival is all about networking and fascinating keynotes, the event … Read more
Your ultimate guide to all the free events at SXSW Sydney for 2024
With Sydney on the cusp of some big changes, it’s only right that the city keeps growing one of its major wins over the past few years. That being the enviable position as the hub of SXSW in the Southern Hemisphere with SXSW Sydney. Sydney is the first-ever city to host the iconic festival outside … Read more
Darling Harbour’s historic vintage carousel reopens after eight years
Although it sat gathering dust for nearly a decade, Darling Harbour’s iconic vintage carousel—only the second-oldest in Australia—has reopened with the harbourside area’s Olympics live site. The highly ornate fairground carousel is a small piece of heritage-listed beauty in that part of Sydney, adding a tremendous amount of character to the site, which is set … Read more
Darling Harbour is getting a huge new craft beer festival in December
Sydney has been a major stop for GABS, one of the world’s biggest and most unique beer festivals, for the past few years. Now the city is about to get a brand new celebration of craft beer with the inaugural edition of BeerFest Sydney popping up in Darling Harbour in early December. Scheduled for the … Read more
The best things to do Sydney this July
Whales begin their migration, Darling Harbour gets a magical winter makeover, and an ice-rink pops up at Bondi Beach. These are the best things to do in Sydney this July. NAIDOC Week A week is hardly long enough to celebrate the culture, achievements and history of Australia’s First Nations people – but it’s a start. … Read more
How to explore Vivid Sydney in 2024
Vivid Sydney has unveiled its 2024 program which promises 23 nights of unforgettable experiences, exploring the theme of ‘Humanity’ through Light, Music, Ideas and Food. This year the Southern Hemisphere’s largest multi-artform festival will take place from May 24 to June 15, and will transform Sydney with dozens of mesmerising light installations and 3D projections … Read more
Barangaroo & Darling Harbour
It’s all about good times by the water in these buzzy suburbs, tucked just inside the inner harbour to the west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney’s newest harbourside precinct, Barangaroo, is known for its glittering skyscrapers, stylish restaurants and leafy parkland. Formerly an industrial area and shipping terminal, the huge redevelopment began in 2012 … Read more
