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Isabelle JamesIsabelle James

There’s nothing like a fresh pair of eyes to show you a new way of seeing a city. And that’s exactly what Isabelle brought with her when she moved to Sydney from London in 2023. Looking at the city through the lens of both a traveller and a local, Isabelle, a writer on arts and culture for more than three years, knows the best way to spend time in Sydney. Covering everything from hidden ocean pools and vintage markets to gallery openings and the best new bars, Isabelle writes from firsthand experience. Her curated local guides are up to date and thoroughly researched.

A free music festival hits Marrickville this weekend — here’s everything you need to know

October 10, 2025 by Isabelle James
Marrickville Music Festival

The Marrickville Music Festival returns this Sunday, filling the Inner West suburb with live music, creative market stalls and mouth-watering food trucks.

Categories News Tags Concerts, Festivals, Inner West, Marrickville, Marrickville Music Festival

Calling all boaties: We’re giving away 10 double passes to the Sydney International Boat Show

October 16, 2025October 9, 2025 by Isabelle James
Sydney International Boat Show

The Sydney International On-Water Boat Show returns to Darling Harbour from November 13 to 16, and you can be there free with our ticket giveaway.

Categories News Tags Darling Harbour, Festivals, sydney boat show

It’s your last chance to catch mermaids, tigers and a seal show at Taronga After Dark

October 16, 2025October 9, 2025 by Isabelle James
Taronga After Dark Platypus

Taronga After Dark takes visiting the zoo to new levels, showing it in a striking new light by illuminating the grounds with vibrant colours and huge wildlife-themed lanterns.

Categories Things to do Tags Festivals, Mosman, Taronga Zoo, zoo

Broadway sensation WAITRESS will make its Australian debut in 2026

October 16, 2025October 8, 2025 by Isabelle James
Waitress Sydney

Broadway’s smash-hit musical WAITRESS will make its long-awaited Australian debut at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026.

Categories Entertainment, News Tags Sydney Lyric Theatre, Theatre, Waitress

Taronga’s school holiday program makes me want to be a kid again

November 26, 2025October 3, 2025 by Isabelle James
Taronga Zoo Sydney

With a jam-packed school holiday program, exciting new arrivals and an incredible lineup of beautiful animals, we couldn’t resist hopping on the ferry and spending the day at the iconic Taronga zoo.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment Tags Mosman, Sydney, Taronga Zoo

Phar Lap The Musical gallops into Hayes Theatre, and we got a sneak peek

October 16, 2025September 30, 2025 by Isabelle James
Phar Lap Full Cast

Written by award-winning music director and composer Steven Kramer, this musical comedy explores the life of Phar Lap, Australia’s most famous racehorse, in what Kramer calls “the true underdog story”.

Categories News, Entertainment Tags Hayes Theatre, Sydney, Theatre

A huge new sculpture has been unveiled in Circular Quay — and there’s more to come

October 16, 2025September 26, 2025 by Isabelle James
Anicent Feelings Circular Quay

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) have unveiled Ancient Feelings, a major new public artwork by acclaimed British artist Thomas J Price.

Categories News Tags Art, circular quay, MCA, Sydney

22 Things to do in Sydney in October

December 15, 2025September 25, 2025 by Isabelle James
Taronga After Dark Sydney

We’ve hand-picked 20 must-see events, festivals, sports fixtures, family adventures, and more to help you fill your October calendar with unforgettable experiences.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment, What to do Tags Concerts, families, Festivals, Oktoberfest, Sculpture by the Sea, Sydney, sydney opera house, Taronga Zoo

Hit Broadway show RENT is coming to Sydney this week — here’s everything you need to know

October 16, 2025September 24, 2025 by Isabelle James
Rent being performed on stage

This Saturday, the hit Broadway show RENT will make its Sydney Opera House debut, taking the Joan Sutherland Theatre by storm for a thrilling five-week run.

Categories Entertainment Tags Rent, sydney opera house, Theatre

Where to watch the AFL Grand Final in Sydney: drink deals, giveaways and more

October 16, 2025September 23, 2025 by Isabelle James
where to watch the AFL grand final sydney

We’ve rounded up the best venues in Sydney to watch the AFL Grand Final, including all the food and drink deals they’ll be offering, how to get money off your tab and where to go for your chance to win various AFL-themed competitions and giveaways.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment Tags AFL, AFL Grand Final, bars, restaurants, Sport, Sydney
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