Best shows to see in Sydney this October

Hamilton in Sydney

From lavish, cutting-edge productions to intimate one-person shows, Sydney has a great range of stage performances to see in October as we trudge towards the final few months of the year. We’ve rounded up some of the best shows we think you should be seeing in Sydney, as well as highlighting some of the more … Read more

Moo Deng’s great, but have you seen Lololi? Meet Taronga’s demure baby hippo

Lololi at Taronga Zoo

It’s the face that launched a thousand memes. Moo Deng (Thai for “bouncy pork”) is a two-month old pygmy hippo whose dewy skin, rosy cheeks and chaotic temperament has turned into a dopamine gold mine for social media, with millions turning their attention towards her home of Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand’s Chonburi province. … Read more

Things to do in Sydney for October 2024

Crowd at SXSW Sydney

We’re getting into the belly of spring now, with Sydney gearing up for a big October. Over the next 31 days, you’ll find an array of exciting things happening around town, from huge arena shows from international superstars to fear-inducing Halloween parties. As we round up the best things to do in Sydney this month, … Read more

30 of Sydney’s Greatest School Holiday hits for Spring

Sea life in Sydney

The spring NSW school holidays are here, beginning Monday, September 30 and ending on Friday, October 11. And as always, some of Sydney’s best experiences will be front and centre welcoming families with sunshine, entertainment and an irrepressible sense of fun. Sydney Travel Guide has trawled through the best school holidays activities in Sydney right … Read more

The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (September 27-29)

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Looking to make some last-minute plans for in Sydney this weekend? Whether you’re a local steaming towards the end of the work week or a family looking for the best kid-friendly activities in Sydney this weekend, the Sydney Travel Guide has your back. We’ve crawled through Sydney’s stacked list of events to bring you some … Read more

Theatre Royal gears up for Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’

A scene from a live production of Frankenstein

Shake & Stir Theatre Co and John Frost of Crossroads Live have adapted Mary Shelley’s legendary tale of Frankenstein for one of the most unique stage shows coming to Sydney in the tail-end of 2024. Running from September 28 through to October 13, the classic adaptation by director Nick Skubij  follows a legacy dating back … Read more

Titanique will float your boat as the funniest musical in Sydney

Titanique playing at the Grand Electric Surry Hills

It’s certainly overboard. And at times, skating on thin ice. But if you love slap-stick, camp musicals – and Celine Dion! – this show will definitely float your boat. It’s playing at the Grand Electric Theatre in Surry Hills  –  and we hope it finds another venue for a longer voyage. What is Titanique about? … Read more

5 best concerts to see in Sydney this September

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From pop to classical, and everything in between, Sydney has a healthy calendar of live music to help take us into the second half of 2024. Over the next few months, the city will welcome everyone from Travis Scott and Thom Yorke to Iron Maiden and Cold Chisel. Both large-scale and medium-sized concerts will fill … Read more

This North Sydney bar is doing all-you-can-eat fajitas every Friday

SoCal Neutral Bay is offering all-you-can-eat fajitas on Fridays.

Head to the other side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge every Friday for all-you-can-eat fajitas. You could even score some free tacos as well. Popular Neutral Bay bar SoCal is set to make taco night much more affordable (and fun) as it introduces Fijita Fridays to its weekly offering. The bar’s glitzy Southern Californian vibe … Read more