5 best concerts to see in Sydney this September

J Balvin

From pop to classical, and everything in between, Sydney has a healthy calendar of live music to help take us into the second half of 2024. Over the next few months, the city will welcome everyone from Travis Scott and Thom Yorke to Iron Maiden and Cold Chisel. Both large-scale and medium-sized concerts will fill … Read more

Sunset Boulevard, the musical that brought the house down

Sunset Boulevard is playing at Sydney Opera House

According to The Financial Review, the artistic director of Opera Australia quit the august arts body because of this production of Sunset Boulevard.  And after attending the opening night in Sydney, we can see why it has proved to be controversial. The star, who plays ageing silent movie icon Norma Desmond, is Sarah Brightman, a … Read more

6 excellent theatre shows to book in Sydney this September

Shaun Tan, CICADA. theatre tickets for Sydney this September.

Theatre in Sydney is coming out swinging this September, with excellent stage shows featuring heavy-hitters like Andrew Loyd Webber, Shaun Tan and Kip Williams. From psychological thrillers to sing-a-long cabarets, Sydney’s stages are curtain-to-cutrain with killer performances and twisty storylines. Here are our top six shows in Sydney this September. 1. Gaslight Before it was … Read more

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ is coming to Sydney Opera House

Sunset Boulevard makes its debut at Sydney Opera House in August 2024.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony-winning musical, Sunset Boulevard, will begin its debut season at the Sydney Opera House this month. From Wednesday, August 28, Sydney’s most iconic venue will welcome the dazzling production for the first time. Transforming the Joan Sutherland Theatre into a glamorous ode to the Golden Age of Hollywood, Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of … Read more

Four of Australia’s top chefs will curate special dinners at Sydney Opera House this month

Sydney Opera House has brought back its winter dining series, Chefs of the House.

Four of Australia’s top chefs have come together for Sydney Opera House’s winter dining series, ‘Chefs of the House.’ Taking place in the underused Yallamundi Rooms, which sit towards the back of the Sydney Opera House, the winter dining series is scheduled for Thursday and Friday nights throughout August, each edition bringing in a new … Read more

14 things to do in Sydney this August

Ghostly Garden Tour at Sydney Royal Botanic Garden

As Sydney heads into the last month of winter, we’re all looking forward to brighter and longer days. But August takes us into spring with a packed itinerary, from food street festivals to musical performances and international boat shows. Sydney Travel Guide has rounded up a boatload of things for you to do over the … Read more

How to explore Vivid Sydney in 2024

How to explore Vivid Sydney 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

Sydney’s 24th Biennale opens at White Bay

24th Biennale Kaylene Whiskey

Sydney will come alive in a burst of colour, movement and creative works with the 24th Biennale of Sydney, titled Ten Thousand Suns, at seven major locations across the harbour city.   This international art festival is the largest contemporary art event of its kind in Australia. It can be seen at Art Gallery of New … Read more

The 7 best summer things to do in Sydney

Sydney during summer

Sydney is one of the world’s most famous destinations to visit, especially during the summer months. Its breath-taking harbour views, stunning parks and open spaces, and the seemingly endless sunshine are reasons enough to lure visitors and even locals.  During the summer season, Sydney caters to different tastes and interests from outdoor concerts and al … Read more

See the hot Malevo drummers

malevo drumming drummers opera house

Hot Argentinian dance and drumming sensation Malevo are heading to the Sydney Opera House this month. The 17-strong all-male ensemble will be making their Australian debut, offering a contemporary take on the traditional Argentinian folkloric, Malambo; a folk dance originally performed by gauchos (the South American equivalent of cowboys) of the Pampas region.  Created by … Read more