Bondi’s Festival of the Winds kite extravaganza turns 45
Saturday, Sept 8, Bondi Beach will again be transformed into a canvas of colour and culture with Festival of the Winds.
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Sydney Festival is bringing a lick of Las Vegas magic to town
The 2025 Sydney Festival has announced its first major production, commissioning a stage show based on the extraordinary – and often unbelievable – lives of legendary Las Vegas performers Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn. Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera will play at Sydney Theatre Company from January 8-25. Director and co-writer Constantine Costi and … Read more
Experimental cinema returns to Newtown this September with Sydney Underground Film Festival
The three-day Sydney Underground Film Festival returns to Dendy Newtown this September, gearing up for another eccentric program of boundary-pushing cinema. Kicking off on September 12th, SUFF ’24 will continue a long legacy of showcasing experimental filmmaking and divisive stories, courting controversy with a small collection of independent films from local and international directors. Now … Read more
Hello Kitty comes to Auburn for the cherry on her birthday cake
The world’s famous cat is coming to Auburn to celebrate her 50th Birthday at the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival. But will we at last solve the massive mystery about her identity? Every year, Sydney’s iconic Cherry Blossom Festival brings a taste of Japan to Western Sydney. Held annually in Auburn Botanic Gardens, just a short … Read more
The Australian Women’s Film Festival returns for a third year in September
M&C Saatchi Group has announced the return of the relatively new Australian Women’s Film Festival (AWFF), back for its third year after a successful run in 2022 and 2023. The film festival was founded to support, encourage and foster the creativity of female storytellers and leaders within the industry, adding an essential platform to Sydney’s … Read more
Chinatown is throwing its own festival of light, music and food with Neon Playground 2.0
Did you miss Vivid Sydney earlier this year? Not to worry, Chinatown will have its own festival of light, music, art and entertainment in March 2025 with the return of Neon Playground 2.0. The multifaceted lifestyle and arts festival will return for its second year after a successful debut in 2022 saw Dixon Street washed … Read more
Your ultimate guide to all the free events at SXSW Sydney for 2024
With Sydney on the cusp of some big changes, it’s only right that the city keeps growing one of its major wins over the past few years. That being the enviable position as the hub of SXSW in the Southern Hemisphere with SXSW Sydney. Sydney is the first-ever city to host the iconic festival outside … Read more
Your guide to Sydney’s best film festivals
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 … Read more
12 Sydney Fringe Festival events that’ll steal the show in 2024
With over 400 shows, performances, activations and events throughout September, the annual Sydney Fringe Festival is gearing up for its most successful year since the event was founded in 2010. Sydney Festival adds colour and vibrancy to January – the Monday of each year – and Vivid Sydney dominates the city in the dead of … Read more
