Barangaroo’s big new pavilion is made from over 400,000 oyster shells

Pier Pavilion in Barangaroo

The unveiling of Barangaroo’s impressive new Pier Pavilion is a shining example of how architects and designers are at their best when blending sustainability with a sense of place. Remarkably, more than 400,500 Sydney Rock Oysters shells were scrubbed, cleaned and air-dried before forming part of the new structure’s columns, seats, exterior walls and interior … Read more

Sydney’s Bastille Festival is going bigger and better this July

Bastille Festival in Sydney

If there’s any cultural food and wine festival that has grown at such an impressive rate over the past few years, it’s Bastille Festival. Last year’s massive surge of Francophiles down at Circular Quay was proof, pushing this yearly event from a small collection of fromage stalls and bakeries in front of Customs House to … Read more

Kate Cebrano leads the charge in a massive celebration of “Australian Made” music

Kate Cebrano

It’s time to look back and celebrate one of Australia’s most endearing musicians as Kate Cebrano announces a massive retrospective “Australian Made” tour across the country, kicking off in July and running all the way through to September with both regional and city stops. Given she’s one of the darlings of the Australian music scene, … Read more

Things to do in Manly: The ultimate guide

The sunset over Manly Beach

Looking for things to do in Manly? We don’t want you scrambling all over Google trying to piece together your perfect day out in Manly, so we’ve put together what we feel is your one-stop-shop of what to do when you find yourself exploring the gateway for Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Manly never used to be … Read more

Two of London’s best Michelin-starred chefs are coming to Vivid Sydney

Fine dining food in Sydney

Two of Sydney’s best restaurants, the long-established Ester and the fresh-faced Eleven Barrack, are handing over their respective kitchens to two of the world’s finest chefs this winter, as the Vivid Food program continues to grow ahead of Vivid Sydney. As per the previous three years, Vivid Food has grown to become a central part … Read more

Vivid Sydney Moonlight Sea Kayaking at the Maritime Museum

Kayaking in Darling Harbour

One of the more underrated projections during Vivid Sydney each year is found on the rooftop of the Australian National Maritime Museum. Much like the Sydney Opera House sails and the Museum of Contemporary Art, the facade of this historic waterside museum will be hosting an immersive blend of animation, sound and storytelling between Friday, … Read more

Vegemite and stale bread beer? GABS Festival brings bizarre brews to Sydney

Beers at GABS Festival Sydney

The annual Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular, now one of the world’s biggest beer festivals, has been known to get a bit wacky with experimental brews. Each year, breweries from around the world descend upon Australia’s major capitals for this travelling bastion of beer, which features the country’s longest pop-up bar with 120 taps all running … Read more

ANZAC Day Trading Hours in Sydney: Are Woolworths, Coles & Bunnings Open?

ANZAC Day trading restrictions have changed in 2025. Last year, the Retail Trading Amendment (ANZAC Day Trading Hours) was included so that “non-exempt” retail shops that were traditionally allowed to trade from 1pm will need to remain closed for the full day. Traditionally, the Retail Trading Act dictated to businesses were generally restricted from opening … Read more