Isabelle James 
Vivid Sydney 2025 is in full swing and has transformed the CBD with events, installations and heaps of activities. All the fun of the festival makes for hungry work and tables will fill up fast, so you should plan where to eat at Vivid. Although Vivid Sydney is known to centre around art and light … Read more
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
Feeling the pinch? Welcome to your full guide to all the free things to do at Vivid Sydney 2025.
We got an exclusive sneak peek at the new experience, and survived the Upside Down to tell the tale.
On the corner of Darlinghurst Road and Victoria Street, a long line snakes round the bend, with eager queuers seemingly unfazed by the commotion. A confused onlooker walks past, muttering, “It’s just fried chicken, isn’t it?” No, sir, it’s not just fried chicken. This is the queue for Australia’s first-ever Wingstop. Wingstop’s arrival in Sydney … Read more
British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has announced he’ll be heading Down Under this November, fresh off the release of his highly acclaimed new album, People Watching, which became the fastest-selling UK album of the year so far. The rockstar shot to fame after the success of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles, and has been captivating the … Read more
Nigella Lawson has made her highly anticipated return to Sydney, and when she’s not gracing the front row at Australian Fashion Week, you’ll find her revisiting her favourite local dining spots. The world-famous British chef is in Sydney for Vivid 2025, where she will be curating three exclusive multi-sensory dinners in Martin Place’s pedestrian tunnel, … Read more
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
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
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
