Australia has a string of hit shows for 2026 – here’s how Back to the Future’s New Year closure could affect them
Back to the Future will close prematurely on 25 Jan 2026, siting high costs and ticket sales as the reason.
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Review: Byblos Lebanese Restaurant, Bondi, is up there with the best in Middle Eastern cuisine
As I was leaving Byblos Lebanese in Bondi after a long, joy-filled family dinner, co-owner Roger clasped my hand, looked me in the eye: “Call me anytime — you’re family now.”Anywhere else that might have seemed strange, every scary. But at Byblos Lebanese Cuisine in Bondi, it just seemed like friendly. Byblos is not just
Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: High Tea at the QT Sydney, with Adriano Zumbo
If Sydney ever had a wonderland, it would be hidden behind the doors of the QT Sydney. And inside that wonderland? You’ll find QTea by Adriano Zumbo – a high tea experience that’s equal parts theatrical, delicious, and delightfully eccentric. I’ve had my fair share of teas across the city, but this one? This one’s
Review: La Ronde at The Grand Electric: The best 90 minutes of saucy fun in Sydney right now
Our current edition of Sydney Travel Guide covers with a photograph of Diana Bondarenko, the spellbinding aerial artist and one of the stars of La Ronde, the latest Strut & Fret sensation that opened at The Grand Electric last week. Now that we’ve seen the show, we understand exactly why she made the cover. Diana,
Review: The Lovers – much ado about nothing
According to director Nick Skubij of The Lovers, now showing at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, “The Bard would be bopping in his grave knowing that his classic comedy has received a 21st century remix for the ages. And indeed, this musical with a live rock band and a cast of six, promises so much. A
My Sydney Festival – Kris Nelson, the new director, on his first Sydney event
Sydney Festival’s new director has revealed his top ten picks for 2026. Canadian Kris Nelson, introducing his first festival this morning and talked about the importance of the 50th anniversary event, which starts on January 8th and runs until January 25th. Of course, there are already controversial newspaper headlines over an activist play starring British
Review: Shirley Valentine: Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s triumphant reinvention
First, the good news: Natalie Bassingthwaighte is utterly brilliant in this revival of the British stage classic Shirley Valentine. And now the bad: it’s only on in Sydney for four short nights before transferring to Brisbane. It’s a travesty to have such a magnificent performance snatched from local audiences so quickly — I suggest writing
Sydney Festival is about to kick off – here’s what to watch out for
January’s Sydney Festival for 2026 is going to be one of the biggest parties the city has ever seen – so stand by for a stunning array of things to do and see. Running from 8 to 26 January 2026, Sydney Festival’s golden year promises to transform the city into a playground of creativity, connection,
Pretzels and Lederhosen: Oktoberfest Lands at Hay Street Market
Sydney’s Paddy’s Markets are about to go full Bavarian this October, as Hay Street Market transforms into a frothy wonderland for Oktoberfest, running 17–19 October — and admission is free! Raise a stein and say prost! because this weekend promises German beer, wurst galore, and a soundtrack of oompah joy. Expect stalls serving bratwurst and
Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026 will be a joy to behold
Sydney is about to shimmer even brighter. The city’s most dazzling festival — the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026 — has officially set the mood for 2026, unveiling a theme that sounds like a spell, feels like a rhythm, and invites everyone to dance in technicolour: ECSTATICA. Yes, say it out loud —
