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The best theatre shows coming to Sydney in 2026 and 2027
A strong lineup of productions will light up Sydney's stages over the coming months and well into 2027. Here's what's on.
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All aboard! Here are the best eats, drinks and hidden gems along Sydney’s new Metro extension
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With 10 new Metro stops to explore, there's never been a better time to hop on the sleek new carriages and discover Sydney's under-the-radar suburbs that suddenly find themselves wonderfully connected.
Diana Ross to headline Sydney concert on the eve of 2027 Mardi Gras Parade
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Legendary performer Diana Ross will headline a huge outdoor concert on the evening of next year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
Grab your popcorn: Sydney’s best outdoor cinemas are back for summer
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Grab a picnic blanket and a mandatory bucket of popcorn - outdoor cinema season is nearly upon us!
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The best theatre shows coming to Sydney in 2026 and 2027
A strong lineup of productions will light up Sydney's stages over the coming months and well into 2027. Here's what's on.
More than a feast for the eyes, David Hockney’s immersive exhibition is a lesson in living
We enter the mind of David Hockney as his state-of-the-art, immersive exhibition makes its Australian debut at Carriageworks.
Everything you need to know about Sydney Theatre Company’s 2027 season
Sydney Theatre Company (STC) Artistic Director Mitchell Butel is approaching his second season at the helm, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down, bringing 13 productions to the city…
The Odyssey made me fall in love with Sydney’s IMAX – but some seats would make even Zeus angry
There are movies you can comfortably watch at home. Then there are movies such as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which remind you that cinema can still be an event.
Our top picks from the Sydney Fringe Festival 2026 program
Sydney Fringe Festival has is back with a jam-packed 2026 program. We've rounded up all the weirdest, wackiest (and very Fringe shows) that should be on your radar this week.
What do Nigella Lawson and George Orwell have in common? Sydney Fringe, apparently
We chatted to two of this year’s Fringe performers bringing their brilliantly bold (and very Fringe) shows to Sydney’s stages
Can Tax Offsets, The Musical save Sydney’s theatres
Sydney’s theatres are under pressure, with industry leaders calling on Canberra to help save the city’s struggling live-performance sector.
After a tough year for festivals, Sydney is getting a major new summer concert series
Centennial Park is set to welcome a brand-new open-air concert series in 2027, with major headliners set to soundtrack those long, summer evenings in February and March.
