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.
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Sydney Opera Host to host sing-a-long showtunes version of ‘Rent’
Dress up in your finest bohemian garb, strut your cultured-self down to Sydney Opera House and belt out some of the most iconic showtunes in Broadway history with hundreds of other musical fanatics. That’s what the scene will be when the Joan Sutherland Theatre plays host to a special one-night-only sing-a-long performance of Jonathan Larson’s … Read more
Another blow to NIMBYs as The Squire’s Landing gets 24-hour licence
The NSW Government’s honourable attempt to make Sydney a genuine 24/7 city just had a major win as Squire’s Landing in The Rocks begins trading ’round the clock. One of the world’s most picturesque gastropubs, glass-fronted with dreamy, panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, will now trade continuously throughout the … Read more
Vivid Sydney 2025 Lineup: Sigur Ros, Portishead and More
Vivid Music, one of the four pillars of Vivid Sydney 2025, has today announced an extensive program of live music for the world-renowned festival. And once again, we’re looking at big international acts and a diverse roster of homegrown talents filing into Sydney’s best concert halls, including the Sydney Opera House, Carriageworks, and the first … Read more
Sydney Opera House: Things To Do At Sydney Opera House?
The Sydney Opera House is not just a venue for performance—it is an international cultural icon, a piece of architectural brilliance, and a symbol of Australia’s vibrant identity. Located at Bennelong Point on the edge of the Sydney Harbour, the building’s dramatic design, set against the sparkling waters and surrounded by the Royal Botanic Garden, … Read more
You can now buy a Sydney Opera House Single Malt Whisky
Sydney Opera House, Australia’s most recognised cultural institution and an endearing icon for Sydney, has been officially liquified. It’s legacy at least, inspiring two special edition single malt whiskies from Sydney’s beloved Archie Rose Distilling Co: the Classical Whisky and the Contemporary Whisky. The simple, limited-edition collection was released at the tail-end of last year, … Read more
Australia Day events: What’s happening in Sydney?
Australia Day in Sydney is right around the corner and Destination NSW has a number of events planned for Sunday, January 26. In 2025, Australia Day honours the theme of “Reflect, Respect and Celebrate” with tens of thousands of people expected to get involved in the series of free events and activities this year, from … Read more
New Openings Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Musicals & More
2024 was a banner year for Sydney. Not only did we finally get the futuristic next phase of Sydney Metro and the revival of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, but we also got an exhaustingly long list of high-profile food and drink openings from Olympus Dining and Neptune’s Grotto to Joji and Letra House. Other big things … Read more
Australia Day Live 2025 lineup confirmed for Sydney Opera House
With Australia Day coming up, thousands of Sydneysiders and visitors are expected to turn up at the Sydney Opera House for the annual Australia Day Live concert. Happening each year, Australia Day Live is a free ticketed concert staged on both land and water with the main stage being the Sydney Opera House forecourt. Live … Read more
NYE Parties in Sydney: 14 Best Places to Say Goodbye to 2024
We’re less than a month from “that” countdown, and it’s high time Sydneysiders and visitors start to shuffle their New Year’s Eve plans into place with the best NYE parties in Sydney. To help, Sydney Travel Guide has put together a round-up of Sydney’s best New Year’s Eve parties, from Sydney Opera House’s big end-of-year … Read more
