Gay-friendly Sydney: Does the Divine Playhouse raise an uncomfortable question?
Rainbow crossings, Mardi Gras and a global reputation for inclusivity have helped cement Sydney as a queer capital. But the closure of the Divine Playhouse suggests the city’s commitment to LGBTQIA+ culture may not extend beyond the mainstream.
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The best City2Surf kick-ons for the ultimate post-run party
What’s City2Surf without a Bondi kick-on and a well-earned schooner to rehydrate? The beach will be busy, but we’ve got you covered with the best places for a post-run party, plus all the deals and freebies you’ll want to make the most of.
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Welcome to the summer edition of the Sydney Travel Guide where the city comes alive with frivolous fun and festivities. It’s the best time to explore the city’s natural wonders – we have a guide to the best beaches, summer activities for the kids and a calendar full of events.
From music concerts and sporting events, to outdoor cinemas and new gallery exhibitions – there is something for everyone.
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Vivid Sydney announces next year’s dates — here’s how you could be part of it
Less than a week after the end of Vivid Sydney 2026, Destination NSW has revealed when next year’s festival will take place.
All Vivid Sydney drone shows grounded after dramatic crashes
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Enjoy Vivid Sydney without actually doing Vivid – and avoid the crowds
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Sydney Fringe Festival 2026 program includes a free street party
New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival returns this August, bringing more than a month of theatre, comedy, music, dance, cabaret, circus and more to Sydney.
Sydney’s theatre scene faces a reckoning – our tourism industry will pay the price
Vivid Sydney 2026, the festival of lights marred by the downing of drones, ends on a high
