Sydney is officially one of the world’s best cities for culture and arts
More than 18,500 people and a panel of culture experts have had their say and Sydney is Australia’s best city for arts and culture. Take a look at the top 20 list
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Catch a glimpse of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, opening this week
A mountaintop lynx, a curious leopard seal and Australia’s very own Easter Bunny, the bilby, are put under the lens at this world-famous exhibition that opens in Sydney this week.
‘It doesn’t get better than that’: The 2025 winners of the Archibald Wynne and Sulman Prize
Julie Fragar, Jude Rae and Gene A’Hern are the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize 2025 winners, as announced at the Art Gallery of NSW earlier today. Take a look at their work.
The Other Art Fair Sydney opens tonight: these are the six artists to watch
From this Thursday, May 8, The Other Art Fair Sydney will pitch up at White Bay Cruise Terminal. These are the artists to look out for. From Melbourne to London to Dallas, The Other Art Fair opens the elitist art industry up to the masses with Art Battles, tattooing, immersive installations, a ceramics edit (new
Exclusive: Sydney’s nightlife tsar reveals plans as city comes alive with new venues
Sydney is rapidly modernising and genuinely stepping up its lifestyle and hospitality offerings. Not since Carriageworks opened in 2007 has the city felt so profoundly different, willing and oh-so-able to fling us the into a new era for both locals and visitors. Nowhere is this more obvious than the frequently discussed “Night Time Economy,” as
5 Best Experience Tickets to Book at Vivid Sydney 2025
There are several events at Vivid Sydney this year that will be mighty difficult to score tickets for if you aren’t diligent. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of art, creativity and fun will once again transform Sydney into a surrealistic dreamscape of light, music, ideas and food as Vivid Sydney celebrates its 15th anniversary. Kicking
Over 75 per cent of the program is free at Vivid Sydney 2025
Destination NSW is working the cost-of-living crisis into the 15th annual Vivid Sydney this year. In a nod to accessibility, event organisers have made more than 75% of the program completely free for Sydneysiders and visitors hoping to fully immerse themselves in one of the world’s most prized arts and lifestyle festivals. “This year’s festival
International Women’s Day Events in Sydney 2025
Want to celebrate International Women’s Day in Sydney this year but have no idea where to start? We’ve put together a list of different events that champion female voices and recognise the power of womanhood. There are lots of incredible talks happening this week, with speakers including sporting stars, pioneers within the creative industry and
Australian Museum extends Machu Picchu exhibition due to huge demand
The Australian Museum has extended the runtime for its current Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru exhibition in response to soaring demand. Originally slated to end on February 23, the comprehensive collection of Peruvian artefacts, Andean gold and cutting-edge technology will now run through to Sunday, May 11. That’s plenty of time for
15 Romantic Things to do in Sydney for Couples
You’re in luck if you’re looking for the best couples activities in Sydney. While most people immediately think of Paris in any discussion on the world’s most romantic cities, it’s impossible to question Sydney’s uncanny ability to inspire feelings of love, affection and joy. That’s why there are plenty of romantic things to do in
