Guinness and oyster festival on this Saturday is a match made in Irish heaven

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There’s special poetry to an Irish festival: the combination of good food, great drink, and the kind of atmosphere that has you jigging to Hibernian tunes one pint in. On Saturday, September 7, The Treehouse in North Sydney is planning exactly this type of craic with their Guinness and Oyster Festival. Kicking off at 11:30

Sunset Boulevard, the musical that brought the house down

Sunset Boulevard is playing at Sydney Opera House

According to The Financial Review, the artistic director of Opera Australia quit the august arts body because of this production of Sunset Boulevard.  And after attending the opening night in Sydney, we can see why it has proved to be controversial. The star, who plays ageing silent movie icon Norma Desmond, is Sarah Brightman, a

‘MJ: the Musical’ is startin’ somethin’ in Sydney

MJ the Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre, Michael Jackson musical, February 2025, Michael Jackson Dangerous World Tour, new things to do in sydney

It’s happening. MJ: the Musical, based on the undisputed—and controversial—King of Pop, is coming to Australia. February 2025 will see the Australian premiere of MJ: the Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. But if you’re thinking this is just another jukebox musical, stroll down memory lane, set to the tune of ‘Thriller’ and ‘Billie Jean’, you’re

6 excellent theatre shows to book in Sydney this September

Shaun Tan, CICADA. theatre tickets for Sydney this September.

Theatre in Sydney is coming out swinging this September, with excellent stage shows featuring heavy-hitters like Andrew Loyd Webber, Shaun Tan and Kip Williams. From psychological thrillers to sing-a-long cabarets, Sydney’s stages are curtain-to-cutrain with killer performances and twisty storylines. Here are our top six shows in Sydney this September. 1. Gaslight Before it was

Raise a glass to the past with Balmain and Rozelle’s epic Heritage Pub Trail

The Native Rose is on the Heritage Pub Trail of Balmain and Rozelle

Balmain pubs are some of the best and most storied in Sydney. This Heritage Pub Trail offers a unique blend of history, community, and top-notch tipple.  For those of us who like a side of culture with our day drinking, the iconic Balmain and Rozelle districts offer 19 local gems that keep the spirit of

Martin Place Plaza to feature 600 specialty stores as Sydney’s metro project rolls out

Sydney's metro line will bring a brand new shopping precinct to Martin Place.

Despite several false starts, it’s looking like the Sydney metro line is either a few weeks—or a few months—away from its first trial run. And with it, some brand new developments built to push this city further as a world-class destination for lifestyle, shopping, tourism, and events. One such development that we’ve been keeping a

Top film festivals in Sydney to catch this year

The best film festivals in Sydney

Welcome to the Sydney Film Festival Guide, your go-to for all the city’s cinematic celebrations. Explore the world and its culture through these international premieres from Palestine to Japan, short films and animations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy year-round. Whether you’re a film buff or just looking for a fun night out, our guide to

Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in Sydney

The Paris Olympics and where you can watch it in Sydney.

Get ready, Sydney! The Paris Olympics 2024 is almost here, and the city is buzzing with anticipation. Whether you’re a sports fanatic or just love the festive atmosphere, there are plenty of great spots to catch all the action live. The Games will take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024, with 10,500 athletes