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A huge party for Mardi Gras

30 best Sydney Mardi Gras events & parties 2025

Welcome to our Sydney Mardi Gras guide, where we’ve given you the the low down on all the best events, parties and performances that will pepper Sydney’s streets with pride from February 14 to March 2, 2025. This year’s Sydney Mardi Gras events are anchored by the theme of “Free To Be,” which plays on … Read more

Sunset Variations in Sydney

Sunset Variations is the most unique thing to do in Sydney right now

The iconic Sydney Observatory sits atop the steepest hill in the city, drawing much of its value from a shockingly beautiful vista stretching from one side of Sydney Harbour to the other. Since 1788, this heritage-listed meteorological station and science … Read more
The Lion King musical

Six-time Tony winning musical ‘The Lion King’ set for Sydney

Although we’re well off from go time, Disney Theatrical Group has already confirmed that the world’s top musical, six-time-Tony-winning The Lion King is bound for a Sydney season at Capitol Theatre, starting from April 2026. This will be the third … Read more
Sydney Mardi Gras parade

Sydney Mardi Gras Parade Route: Viewing areas, road closures and more

Looking for the Mardi Gras parade route? You’re in the right place with our ultimate guide to planning your night for the big Sydney Mardi Gras Parade, which starts at 6:30pm on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The world-famous 47th annual … Read more

Food & Drink

A red dish from Nel restaurant

This fine dining experience is inspired by… cannibalism

Chef Nelly Robinson has built up a solid reputation for doing things differently, sometimes channeling his boundless culinary wizardry into vibrant Disney-inspired degustation menus, while at other times playfully elevating fast food staples like a KFC-inspired fine dining menu. This time, his Surry Hills bunker restaurant, Nel, is getting dark. Very dark. In partnership with … Read more

Cakes by Black Star Pastry

Black Star Pastry’s bespoke Valentine’s Day cakes redefine indulgence

Cult-favourite bakery Black Star Pastry and QT Hotels & Resorts are getting onboard with Valentine’s Day indulgence this month, nodding to the neologisms of modern dating with two bespoke cakes, The Love Bomb and The Ghost. The creators of the … Read more
Breakfast at Saint Peter

Is Saint Peter doing the best breakfast in Sydney right now?

It’s been exactly one month since Josh and Julie Niland revealed The Grand National Hotel, their ambitious revamp of a neighbourly Paddington pub dating back to 1890. With the couple’s experimental seafood restaurant now marked as one of the world’s … Read more
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The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (February 14-16)

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.

Essentials

A weathered stone lion sits beneath a vibrant red and gold Chinese archway; people stroll through a bustling Chinatown street

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. 

Four cyclists, wearing helmets

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.
A coastal city is seen from above

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.
A jacaranda tree blooms purple in a park overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House

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.