How Sydney is celebrating the Australian Open

A bottle of Champagne being poured into a glass that sits on a tennis racket

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest annual sporting event may be further down the coast at Melbourne Park, but there are still a few ways Sydneysiders can get involved in the Australian Open. Below you will find three summery pop-ups that have sprung up in Sydney. Two of them are specially designed for the Australian Open, with … Read more

Things to do in Sydney for January 2025

People watching a movie in Bondi Beach.

As New Year’s hangovers wear off, Sydney starts to slip into its prime months. Summer is kind of our thing, and you’ll see the city at its very best over the next few weeks. We know January can sometimes feel like the Monday of the year, but there’s plenty of action to help keep the … Read more

11 great restaurant specials running during Sydney Festival

A spread of dim sum and dumplings in Sydney.

Help take the pressure off the finances this Sydney Festival with these exclusive restaurant deals. With Sydney Festival currently underway for yet another year, a number of restaurants have popped up offering specials to help punters eat well for less. There are a total of eleven restaurants forming part of Sydney Festival’s “Festival Feasts” program, … Read more

10 Sydney Festival highlights to help start 2025 in style

A greek tragedy for the 21st Century at Sydney Festival

As the first major event of 2025, Sydney Festival once again kicks off the new year by filling the city with music, theatre, pop-up art exhibitions and lifestyle activations from some of the world’s finest talents. Over 130 performances and events are scheduled in for the 24-day festival, which runs until Sunday, January 26 and … Read more

The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (January 10-12)

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Looking for the best things to do in Sydney this weekend? We’ve got you covered with our weekly guide to the most exciting events happening around town.

The best Christmas lights in Sydney for 2024

Martin Place Christmas tree in Sydney

Looking for Christmas lights in Sydney? We’ve rounded up the best Xmas displays in each of Sydney’s major areas, from the giant trees of Sydney CBD to the many homes dotted around suburban highlights like Kirawee and Quakers Hill. Read on for the best Sydney Christmas lights Sydney has to offer. As you’ll see, there’s … Read more

Sydney celebrates as Shark Beach reopens after three long years

Shark Beach in Nielsen Park, Sydney

Sydneysiders have let out a sigh of relief as the beloved Shark Beach at Nielsen Park in Vaucluse officially reopened on Thursday, December 12. The popular harbour beach, defined by its placid, protected waters and gentle shores, was inaccessible for the past three summers, shuttered in 2022 by the National Parks and Wildlife Service after … Read more

22 best Christmas markets in Sydney 2024

Le Jolly Christmas Market near Central Station in Sydney

The best Christmas markets Sydney has to offer are transportive. They’ve been curated to a specific atmosphere, feeling like festive time capsules that blanket you in holiday cheer. Sydney Travel Guide has done some due diligence and presents you with a handy list of the best Christmas markets in Sydney for 2024 so you can … Read more

Things to do in Sydney for December 2024

The Christmas tree in Martin Place

Wondering what to do in Sydney in December? There’s more than just festive fun to be had over the next 31 days, from immersive art exhibitions showcasing ancient Peruvian culture to pedal boats on Darling Harbour and the gorgeous world-building magic of Cirque du Soliel. Best things to do in Sydney this December 1. Art: … Read more

5 Christmas musicals in Sydney you need to see in 2024

Home Alone being played with a full orchestra live in concert.

There’s nothing as infectiously upbeat and whimsical as a musical on any day of the year. Come Christmas, however, and these singing, dancing, show-stopping productions are the heavy-lifters of holiday cheer. A Christmas musical is a way to tear through the chaos of the holiday period and just sit, relax, and let dozens of the … Read more