Top things to do in Sydney this week (May 12-18)
Liven up your week with Sydney Travel Guide’s list of the best things to do this week, from Monday through to Sunday.
Isabelle James
Best kids-friendly Vivid Sydney events in 2025
Vivid Sydney can be a magical place for kids, allowing them to explore art, music and food, all while being inspired by the bright lights around them. We’ve found the best kid-friendly activities and attractions on offer at Vivid 2025, to help your youngsters get the most out of their experience. This year, the festival … Read more
Natalie Bassingthwaighte will lead Shirley Valentine in its limited four-day run in Sydney
Willy Russell’s heartwarming and hilarious one-woman play Shirley Valentine has been a hit with audiences ever since it premiered in Liverpool in 1986. Since then, it’s gone on to play on Broadway and the West End, has won numerous Olivier Awards and Tonys, and was even adapted for the big screen. It’s a one-character performance … Read more
First look: The Archibald Prize 2025 Finalists and Packing Room Prize Winner have been announced
More than 2,390 artists entered their creations into this year’s Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize and, today, we were among the first to see the incredible artworks hand-picked by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW. The 57 Archibald finalists have been announced, along with the winner of the highly-anticipated Packing Room Prize. The … Read more
The best things to do in Sydney in May 2025
Forget summer, Sydney is at its absolute best in May. Vivid lights up the city, the Sydney Comedy Festival keeps the laughs coming, and the Archibald Prize puts Australian talent in the spotlight. We’ve rounded up a list of the best things to do in Sydney in May, including French markets, new restaurant openings and … Read more
The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney
Sydney knows how to do high tea. The perfect treat for Mum, here are the best limited edition Mother’s Day high teas to help you plan an afternoon as special her. From 19th-century mansions in Vaucluse to Sydney harbour cruises and opera-themed lunches, Sydney is not short of incredible high tea experiences. Whether you take … Read more
Top 12 places for Mother’s Day lunches in Sydney to treat Mum
Skip the flowers and chocolates this year and treat Mum to a memorable meal you can enjoy together.
All aboard! Ride a vintage steam train this autumn school holiday
NSW Rail Museum is inviting train enthusiasts to step back in time this autumn school holiday. They are offering visitors the opportunity to ride in stunning vintage carriages, pulled by century-old steam locomotives. These trains once operated on Sydney’s suburban lines and regional routes, as well as transporting people from rural NSW to the city. … Read more
A $1.4 million adult playground has opened in Parramatta
Underneath one of Sydney’s major motorways now lies an urban park, with space to play table tennis and basketball, dance, skate and even do parkour. Junction Street Plaza officially opened on April 10, transforming 1,000 square metres of underused space under the M4 motorway. The exciting thing about this playground? It’s not aimed at children. … Read more
Is the Sydney Easter Show Still About the Country—Or Just About Cash?
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual ticketed event, and it’s 102 years old. Read on to hear our review of the event.
