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It’s time: Mariah Carey is coming to Australia for the first time in 12 years

It’s tiiiiime. Everyone’s favourite Christmas songstress has announced her first Australian tour in more than a decade. The Queen of Christmas is coming Down Under for the first time in more than 12 years. As if that wasn’t big enough news, she’ll headline Fridays festival alongside Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull. So if you spot an ... Read more

Vivid just got Stranger: a first look at Luna Park’s new Stranger Things experience

We got an exclusive sneak peek at the new experience, and survived the Upside Down to tell the tale.

Trains are free on Monday โ€“ here are 10 of the best train journeys in Sydney

Trains and Metro lines will be fare-free on Monday, so climb aboard some of the best train journeys in Sydney to make the most of the day. Sydney’s trains were thrown into disarray on Tuesday when a live wire came down onto the roof of a train. You might’ve been caught in the chaos. Well, ... Read more
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Vivid Sydney Trading Hours Extended: NSW Government Boosts Nightlife for May & June

The NSW Government have today announced extended trading hours for businesses around the major precincts of Vivid Sydney. From Sunday, May 25 to June 8, eligible hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants, breweries and performing arts venues in around the event’s five ... Read more
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Dom Dolla set for special one-off show at Allianz Stadium in December

World-dominating Australian DJ Dom Dolla is coming to Sydney for his biggest show to date, at none other than Allianz Stadium. With a capacity of 45,500, the Moore Park stadium is one of the biggest concert venues in Australia, marking ... Read more
Sydney all lit up for Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney 2025 Program: From Nigella Lawson to Stranger Things

For the first time in its 15-year history, the iconic Vivid Sydney will connect Sydney like never before, leaning heavily on the fresh-faced Sydney Metro system to connect five zones, each with events from all four of the festival’s pillars: ... Read more
Sam Fender performing

Just announced: Sam Fender is coming to Sydney for one night only

British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has announced he’ll be heading Down Under this November, fresh off the release of his highly acclaimed new album, People Watching, which became the fastest-selling UK album of the year so far. The rockstar shot to ... Read more
The Lansdowne in Chippendale

The Lansdowne celebrates 100th anniversary with month-long party this June

The Lansdowne has always been the prototypical example of an Aussie pub. Sweaty, rowdy, completely lacking any shred of pretentiousness, and stubbornly dedicated to supporting local live music. Since first opening in 1925, the deathless venue has proven that it’s ... Read more

Best Spots to View Vivid Sydney Fireworks & Lights in 2025

The blinding lights and mesmerising projections that make up the Vivid Light Walk are so impressive that it’s always worth seeing them from multiple angles. From below, from above, from the side. These light works only come in once a ... Read more
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Should Usher and Lady Gaga have Australian support acts? New live music rule explained

Are we going to start seeing more live Australian music at big-name international concerts when they arrive in Sydney? That’s certainly the hopes of the NSW Government as they introduce a new live music rule set to shape what our ... Read more
Usher in Sydney tickets on sale now

Usher’s Sydney tour 2025: Dates, Tickets, Venue & Set List

Usher Raymond, the architect of modern R&B, is coming to Sydney to perform four shows as part of his wider Past Present Future global tour. It’s an ostensible victory run for the legendary artist, who has been steaming up the ... Read more

Last laugh: the best shows at the last week of the Sydney Comedy Festival

Time is running out to join the fun at Sydney’s biggest celebration of comedy at it enters its last week. To help you decide what to book, we’ve selected the best shows on during the last week of the Sydney ... Read more
The Vivid LIVE 2025 lineup has been revealed

Vivid Sydney 2025 Lineup: Sigur Ros, Portishead and More

Vivid Music, one of the four pillars of Vivid Sydney 2025, has today announced an extensive program of live music for the world-renowned festival. And once again, we’re looking at big international acts and a diverse roster of homegrown talents ... Read more