Friends playing lawn bowls at The Greens in North Sydney

What’s open over the October Long Weekend 2024? Everything you need to know about Labour Day

We all love a public holiday but what exactly is the October long weekend all about? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There is significance to Labour Day in New South Wales and we’ve put together a handy guide to answer … Read more

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The International is Martin Place’s glamorous new mega-venue

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The Killers to perform two arena shows in Sydney this December

Straight from Nevada, glitzy indie rockers The Killers are returning to Sydney as part of a wider Australian tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album, Hot Fuss. The Killers are no strangers to this city but are always in such high demand when they come down. They will be performing two concerts … Read more

A four-storey haunted house rave is coming to The Rocks for Halloween

While the usual suspects plan their Halloween parties to celebrate another year of frightful fun, a new player has emerged with a devilishly different take on the occasion. The heritage-listed Old Merchant House in The Rocks will be transformed into … Read more

Experimental art takes over Carriagworks.

Experimental performance art is taking over Carriageworks this month

While Sydney Contemporary has come and gone for another year, Carriageworks isn’t yet done regarding large-scale art events in Sydney. Liveworks Festival, set for October 23 to 27, will again fill the unique space with a collection of performance art … Read more

Things to do in Sydney for October 2024

We’re getting into the belly of spring now, with Sydney gearing up for a big October. Over the next 31 days, you’ll find an array of exciting things happening around town, from huge arena shows from international superstars to fear-inducing … Read more

Food & Drink

The International is Martin Place’s glamorous new mega-venue

It’s only been a few years since The Point Group opened Shell House and the mega-venue has already been firmly established as a valuable player in Sydney’s upscale dining scene. Now, the team are back with another ambitious collection of three high-concept venues all built into The International at Martin Place. It’s another strong mark … Read more

Could Lune’s epic Tim Tam croissant be coming to Sydney?

Australia’s undying lust for unexpected “frankenfood” mash-ups appears to have no limits. We’ve already seen a viral ramen pie take over Sydney with massive waiting lists, and now Melbourne-born Lune Croissanterie has stepped up to the plate with a so-crazy-it-makes-sense … Read more

The six-in-one Prefecture 48 is an ambitious exploration of Japan

Four restaurants, a patisserie and a requisite whisky bar will all open at once as part of the ambitious new Prefecture 48, an exclusively Japanese mega-venue from the Azabu Group with some of Sydney’s top talent. Paying homage to Japan’s … Read more

A Rosé beach club has opened at this Rose Bay icon

Rose Bay and Rosé. You’d think the connection would have been made before, but this is the first time one of Sydney’s most picturesque suburbs has really given itself over to the famous—and famously pink—summer-ready wine. Sydney’s long-standing harbourside cafe, … Read more