Amy Hughes 
If you’re visiting Sydney in May and love books, stories, or big ideas, you won’t want to miss the Sydney Writers Festival. Returning from May 19 until May 25, it’s one of Australia’s largest literary festivals, bringing together world-famous authors for a range of thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops that take place across the
Sydney’s nightlife culture is undergoing a revolution and there’s a brand-new initiative that’s rewarding the city’s night owls: Taco Bell has launched Encore Hours which will see select outlets across Australia open ’til late. The grand opening, however, will take place at Sydney’s Haymarket branch which will stay open after 10pm. And that’s not even
There might be rain forecast but that never dampens Sydney’s spirits, especially when there’s a Sydney Streets party to attend. Tomorrow it’s Redfern’s turn to up the ante as Redfern St is pedestrianised for the day. It’s an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their offerings with special offers and pop-ups, along with live music,
Vivid Sydney is a highlight of New South Wales’s cultural calendar, attracting visitors from across NSW, Australia and beyond. The 2024 festival saw around 142,000 people attend the opening night—the largest attendance on record—while the last Sunday of last year’s event welcomed the most attendees ever recorded in a single night. That’s just one of
Hay St Market, the brand-new food hub at the historic Paddy’s Markets, opens today. This expansion has been in the works for three years now, with Sydneysiders pleased to see the space being given a new lease of life. Hay St Market is part of the larger Market City precinct, known for its vibrant shopping
She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world last year and her third studio album, Radical Optimism, earned her a number two spot here in Australia. Dua Lipa’s career has been marked by significant milestones, including winning a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for her collaboration with Silk
A themed Easter high tea brings a touch of elegance and imagination to your dining experiences in Sydney. High tea never goes out of style, whether you keep it traditional or mix things up with a themed spread. With towering tiers of sweet and savoury treats, it’s already an exciting experience. Especially for Easter, however,
Venturing out to the south west Sydney suburb, here’s what I thought of my first visit to the Lakemba Nights Ramadan market. Like many Brits, I’ve found myself sucked into the ‘Bondi bubble,’ taken in by the lifestyle along Sydney’s Riviera, so the chance to venture out of the bubble and experience some “proper” culture
Great Southern Nights has played a vital part in helping the live music, entertainment and hospitality sectors to recover from the pandemic, since it was launched in November 2020. Returning for its fifth iteration this year, more than 330 live gigs are expected across New South Wales during the next 16 days. As well as
The nine-time Tony Award, four-time Olivier Award and Grammy Award-winning production, The Book of Mormon, is making a long-awaited return to Sydney this winter. It played at Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2018 but is set to run at Capitol Theatre from July, for at least 15 weeks this time around. Trey Parker and Matt Stone,
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