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Entertainment

Arj Barker at Sydney Comedy Festival

Jimeoin, Arj Barker to headline Sydney Comedy Festival’s 20th anniversary

The Sydney Comedy Festival has just announced the first details for its milestone 20th anniversary, celebrating the hugely successful laugh-a-thon with big-ticket international and local performers. For two decades, Sydney Comedy Festival has brought some of the world’s most lauded comedians to our shores, showcased brilliant up-and-comers and celebrated the razor-sharp wit of local legends. … Read more

Les Misérables

The world’s longest running musical, Les Misérables, goes arena spectacular in Sydney

By the time it arrives at the ICC Theatre Sydney on 30 April 2025, it will be over 10 years since the musical was last seen in Australia.
Cats the musical

‘Cats’ returns to Theatre Royal for a 40th anniversary season

One of the longest running musicals of all time, Cats, has announced a return to Theatre Royal Sydney to celebrate 40 years in Australia. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical held its Australian premiere at the Theatre Royal Sydney on July … Read more
Oasis billboard

New Sydney show confirmed for massive Oasis reunion tour

“Australia Due to phenomenal demand, additional dates have been announced in both Melbourne and Sydney!” they said on social media. Fines of up to $110,000 for ticket scalping have also been announced. Oasis has added extra dates to the Australian leg … Read more

Food & Drink

Primavera Tacos

Everything to eat at the incredible Latin American festival happening this weekend

From October 25th to 27th, Macquarie Mall will transform into a hub of Latin American culture, for Primavera festival (Primavera means Spring in Spanish) giving Sydney the dose of joyful culture it desperately needs.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth's lobby

Sydney’s oldest luxury hotel becomes its newest sanctuary

The historic Sofitel Sydney Wentworth this week revealed the first phase of an impressive $70 million redevelopment project, transforming the age-old celebrity favourite into a modern masterpiece with brand new restaurants, a complete overhaul to all 436 rooms and suites, … Read more

From Berghain-inspired rave caves to slap dancing, here’s where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Sydney

It’s a bad year for Sober October, we’ll tell you that much. With the perfect storm of Sydney Beer Week and Oktoberfest Sydney happening in the same fortnight, here are 15 of the best Sydney venues putting on events.
Steak frites at The Winery in Surry Hills

You can now get bottomless steak frites at this Surry Hills favourite

In today’s economy, chasing various “bottomless” deals around town has become a game of absolute necessity for locals who want to eat well on a budget. Look around to some of the city’s best pubs and bars and you’ll spy … Read more

Essentials

Chinatown

This area dates from the 1920s and offers a bustling array of shops and restaurants, plus bargain shopper heaven in Paddy’s Market and a Chinese Garden. 

Barangaroo

Named after Bennelong’s wife, an indigenous leader in colonial times, this new precinct showcases shops, restaurants, offices, the Crown resort and a harbour pool.

Bondi Beach

A globally famous 1-kilometre stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets.

Royal Botanic Garden

Australia’s natural masterpiece and our oldest botanic garden, overlooks Sydney Harbour and embraced by The Domain, another urban oasis worth exploring.