The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (November 22-24)

November sydney things to do

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.

Massenet’s elegant Cinderella is coming to Sydney Opera House

Cinderella in Sydney

Sydneysiders and locals will be able to kick the new year off with style as Laurent Pelly’s elegant staging of Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella) arrives at the Sydney Opera House’s Joan Sutherland Theatre for a whimsical run until March. From January 2, Opera Australia will stage a total of 20 performances for the acclaimed French opera, … Read more

2025 Sydney Festival ticketing computer crashes as demand soars – here is all you need to know

Dark Noon Sydney Festival

It was billed as a way to give festival goers a cost-of-living break to ensure they didn’t make the January event part of their budget cuts. So when tickets for the 2025 Sydney Festival went on sale, some were priced at $49 until December 2, 2024. But organisers needn’t have worried. So many fans hit … Read more

Sydney Opera House reveals big New Year’s Eve plans

The Sydney Opera House is planning two big performances for New Year's Eve.

Sydney already puts on one of the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve fireworks displays each year, but now Opera Australia and Sydney Opera House are stepping things up with a festive double-bill. Anyone who wants to spend NYE inside one of the world’s most iconic buildings have two options to choose from this year. … Read more

5 best concerts to see in Sydney this November

Coldplay live in Sydney

Sydney’s live music scene is picking up as we dig into the tail-end of 2024, bringing in a huge amount of big-ticket shows from musicians like Thom Yorke, Coldplay and Troy Sivan. While October was overflowing with sold-out performances from international stars like The Weeknd and Travis Scott, November will be even more a mixed … Read more

10 best shows to see in Sydney this November

La Clique, Cabaret

Some of the biggest musicals and theatre shows that have been running over the past few months are finally winding down at the tail-end of October, wiping the slate clean for a fresh batch of productions popping up in this year’s penultimate month. Hamilton, Sister Act and Sunset Boulevard are all on their way out, … Read more

You can do your own Royal Tour of Sydney and retrace the steps of King Charles & Queen Camilla

Royal tour of Australia.

With a trail of fans—and protestors—behind them, King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the midst of a whirlwind five-day tour that has seen them jump from Canberra to Sydney with a packed itinerary that includes the Australian War Memorial, Kirribilli, Parramatta and the Sydney Opera House. Supporters have been scrambling to trace the royal … Read more

30 of Sydney’s Greatest School Holiday hits for Spring

Sea life in Sydney

The spring NSW school holidays are here, beginning Monday, September 30 and ending on Friday, October 11. And as always, some of Sydney’s best experiences will be front and centre welcoming families with sunshine, entertainment and an irrepressible sense of fun. Sydney Travel Guide has trawled through the best school holidays activities in Sydney right … Read more

Best free things to do in Sydney this October

Ghost in the Rocks, Halloween Festival

Our round-up of all the best free things to do in Sydney this October. Every month Sydney puts on a roster of festivals, shows, events and experiences to enjoy without spending a cent, you just need to know where to look. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there are unique cultural, artistic, and wellness … Read more