Theatre & Opera
Sydney offers world-class theatre and opera productions which are anchored by the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Sydney’s theatre scene needs a hit. Could Fiddler on the Roof be it?
The twice sold-out West End production of Fiddler on the Roof opens in Sydney this week, with an all-star Australian cast set to take to the stage. Could this be the revival that Sydney's theatre scene needs?
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Sydney Fringe Festival kicks off this Saturday with a huge street party
Free Activities
The 2026 Sydney Fringe Festival is coming in hot this Saturday, with a huge free street party set to take over Stanley Street this Saturday.
Where to celebrate the Sydney Marathon (even if you’re not running)
Things to do
The Sydney Marathon will take over the city on Sunday, August 30, bringing an inspiring day of resilience, hard work and fun to the streets. Here’s how to make the most of the action, even if you’re not taking on the 42 kilometres.
After a tough year for festivals, Sydney is getting a major new summer concert series
Gigs and Concerts
Centennial Park is set to welcome a brand-new open-air concert series in 2027, with major headliners set to soundtrack those long, summer evenings in February and March.
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Sydney’s theatre scene needs a hit. Could Fiddler on the Roof be it?
The twice sold-out West End production of Fiddler on the Roof opens in Sydney this week, with an all-star Australian cast set to take to the stage. Could this be…
Review: Pride & Prejudice (sort of) is the most hilarious show on the Sydney stage right now
Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice is one of the most revered romantic novels in English literature. Could it possibly be turned in to a musical comedy? This production says "Yes"…
Opera Australia’s hunt for new audiences takes to Sydney malls, and they are not alone
Marking the start of their winter season with a free lunchtime performance at the Queen Victoria Building, Opera Australia is looking to reach new audiences in its 70th year.
While Sydney’s theatre sector faces a crisis, smaller venues are stealing the spotlight
As Sydney's theatre industry reels from three failed productions in quick succession, these smaller venues are proving more resilient.
Inside Sydney’s State Theatre: secrets, stories and surprises
Famed for its lavish interiors, glittering chandeliers and eclectic events program, the State Theatre is not only one of Sydney's most recognisable landmarks, but also one of its most fascinating.
Review: Does Hair, the tribal love-rock musical that once shocked the world, still resonate?
Once a most revolutionary show dealing with sex, drugs and politics, Hair is back. Is it still as shocking? Peter Lynch finds out.
Preview: Can the musical Hair still speak to us in 2026? We’re about to find out
Nearly six decades after it first burst onto Broadway in 1968, and 57 years after it shocked Sydney audiences with its Australian premiere, the rock musical Hair is returning to…
Yve Blake’s Hannah Montana-inspired Macbeth mixes murder with low-rise jeans
What if Macbeth wasn't a Scottish king consumed by ambition, but a Disney Channel-style 13-year-old child star desperate to be famous? Yve Blake spills all about her new play, Mackenzie.
