Entertainment
Explore Sydney's entertainment offerings, from concerts, to festivals to live theatre.
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.
Trending
Your ultimate guide to Western Sydney Airport
News
Western Sydney International Airport has welcomed its first passengers. Here’s everything you need to know about Sydney’s brand-new airport.
Review: Cirque du Soleil remains the King of the Big Top
Things to do
Cirque du Soleil has arrived in Sydney for an 11-week season at the Entertainment Quarter Kooza proves that despite plenty of pretenders, Cirque du Soleil is still king of the big top.
Your guide to a very merry Christmas in Sydney
News
Ho Ho Ho Sydney! It looks like Lord Mayor Clover Moore is donning a Santa hat this year, as the Government unveils plans for Christmas in Sydney 2026.
Latest
The must-see museum and gallery exhibitions of 2026
We've picked out some of the best upcoming exhibitions that will define Sydney's cultural calendar in 2026.
Sydney Festival Review: Ursula Yovich Sings Nina Simone
Some artists don’t just perform the work of others – they live it. Ursula Yovich Sings Nina Simone, presented as part of the Sydney Festival in its dying hours, is…
How to celebrate Indigenous culture in Sydney this Australia Day
When celebrating Australia Day, it’s important to acknowledge that the date holds profound and complex significance for First Nations Australians. For the traditional custodians of the land, Australia Day marks…
Hottest 100 parties Sydney: top spots for the triple j countdown
Sydney comes alive every January with the much-anticipated triple j Hottest 100 countdown, and this year’s lineup of listening parties promises something for everyone. It’s now been a few years…
Review: Wake up call – how the Irish love to celebrate life after death
What do you get when you cross Riverdance, the phenomenon which brought Irish dance to the global stage, with Cirque du Soleil?The answer: Wake, a heady mix of dance, camp…
Review: I must have seen Turandot a dozen times, but this is the first time I got the story
Opera Australia has opened a nine-week season of Turandot with a brand new production. Director Ann Yee has boldly broken the mould and gone for an almost-black and white set…
The world premiere of Mama Does Derby rolls into Sydney Town Hall
Never did I think I’d walk into the Sydney Town Hall, one of the city’s most historic buildings, at 136 years old, to hear the blaring lyrics of ‘Von Dutch’…
Official Government rundown of Australia Day 2026 events: What’s happening in Sydney?
Here are all the best events for Australia Day 2026: key events, where to eat and what are the family friendly options.
