A four-storey haunted house rave is coming to The Rocks for Halloween

House of Horrors in The Rocks

While the usual suspects plan their Halloween parties to celebrate another year of frightful fun, a new player has emerged with a devilishly different take on the occasion. The heritage-listed Old Merchant House in The Rocks will be transformed into The House of Horrors from October 31 to November 2. Billed as several nights of … Read more

Party in Sydney’s oldest power station this weeked at Power Up Festival

White Bay Power Station is hosting Power Up Festival in September

One of Sydney’s most exciting new cultural and lifestyle spaces is the White Bay Power Station in Rozelle, but up until now, it’s never been used to its full potential. It’s the kind of space that you’d find in Helsinki or Bushwick, reviving a remnant of Sydney’s industrial revolution with a carnivorous factory space that’s … Read more

Sydney Opera House reveals big New Year’s Eve plans

The Sydney Opera House is planning two big performances for New Year's Eve.

Opera Australia and Sydney Opera House will be going all out to celebrate New Year’s Eve as 2024 switches into 2025. Sydney already puts on one of the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve fireworks displays each year, but now Opera Australia and Sydney Opera House are stepping things up with a festive double-bill. Anyone … Read more

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 … Read more

Cargo is celebrating its 24th birthday with a huge two-day party

Cargo Bar nightclub in Sydney

King Street Wharf’s nightlife mecca, Cargo, is turning 24 this weekend and celebrating with an epic two-day party. For over two decades, Cargo Bar has been one of the prime spots for late-night dancing backed by the picturesque Darling Harbour. Some of Sydney’s top DJs have come through to help the multi-floor venue turn into … Read more

Where to party in Sydney: the city’s best nightclubs and bars

Sydney's nightlife is coming back in a big way

Where are the best places to party in Sydney?  A common question for visitors to our beautiful city. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get several vastly different answers. Some say Sydney no longer has world-class nightlife. But we disagree completely. Below, you’ll find over 50 of the best places to party in Sydney, whether … Read more