Sydney Comedy Festival is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary

Sydney Comedy Festival's Gala Night

The Sydney Comedy Festival has been one of the city’s most beloved annual events since 2005, pulling over 120,000 attendees into the city’s best theatres to witness some of the world’s greatest comedians constantly rethinking the art of standup and showcasing new material. Festival director Jorge Menidis is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary … Read more

A luxurious lounge bar is now hidden above Rockpool Bar & Grill

Rockpool Bar

Few things scream “special occasion” in Sydney as loud as walking into Rockpool Bar & Grill. Hunter St Hospitality’s world-famous steakhouse has long been regarded as one of the city’s most opulent dining experiences, anchored by its grand main dining room and, to the side, a New York-style bar. But there’s now a third element … Read more

Global Irish music festival, MISNEACH, arriving in Sydney for St Patrick’s Day

Kneecap

One of the most recognisable Irish singers of our time, Dermot Kennedy, arrives in Sydney this weekend to debut a brand-new annual global music festival that’s focused entirely on celebrating Ireland’s rich musical heritage. And it’s perfect timing too, with the Sydney music festival coinciding with St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Dubbed the MISNEACH (pronounced mish-nyah, … Read more

Will Nigella Lawson’s Vivid Sydney dinners be worth the $340 price tag?

Nigella Lawson will host three exclusive dining experiences at Vivid Sydney 2025

We’ve all heard the news by now: one of the biggest drawcards for Vivid Sydney this year is none other than the charismatic queen of food herself, Nigella Lawson, who will be curating three exclusive multi-sensory dinners in Martin Place’s tech-forward pedestrian tunnel, Muru Giligu. And a big talking point has been the cost of … Read more

5 Best Experience Tickets to Book at Vivid Sydney 2025

Vivid Sydney on the harbour

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 … Read more

Over 75 per cent of the program is free at Vivid Sydney 2025

Romance Was Born's projections for Customs House

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 … Read more

Barangaroo worships the sunset with new Golden Hour festival

Two people having a drink during sunset.

Haymarket isn’t the only precinct surging to life over March and April. While Neon Playground will take over Chinatown, Barangaroo is getting its own three-week-long series of sunset sessions with all sorts of food specials and live entertainment timed for late afternoons. Golden Hours Barangaroo will thrive each day from 3pm to 7pm from Thursday, … Read more

Neon Playground: Chinatown’s massive three week festival reveals big plans for March

Neon Playground in Chinatown, Sydney

Did you think Lunar New Year was it for Haymarket’s festive calendar? Think again. Neon Playground 2.0, the city’s latest Asian-Australian cultural arts festival, will kick off in the heart of Chinatown on Saturday, March 15 with festivities running through to Sunday, April 6. Given Neon Playground has become a staple for the Haymarket precinct, … Read more