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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.
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27 things to do in Sydney this weekend (October 30-November 1)
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Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
Your ultimate guide to Western Sydney Airport
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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
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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.
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Snoop Dogg set to pop up all around Sydney this weekend, with multiple DJ sets planned
Hip hop legend Snoop Dogg has been to Australia many times before, but you’d be mistaken for thinking its the Doggfather’s first time down under given the controversy that keeps…
Review: Scientology The Musical — see it before the lawyers move in
When a show has "see it before we get sued" in its performance description, it's hard not to be intrigued. But this show is about Scientology, the so-called religion better…
What’s on for the 2025 spring school holidays in Sydney?
Family time is right around the corner as we steam towards the spring school holidays (Monday, September 29 to Friday, October 10), bringing Sydney to life with all-ages activities that…
The best of Sydney Theatre 2026 – and how to reserve your seats
All Sydney’s major theatre companies have announced their 2026 line up, bringing blockbuster musicals, first-time playwrights and Australian icons to the most famous stages in the city.
Darling Harbour introduces free weekly drone shows
Sydney was once a city obsessed with fireworks, but now we’re following the rest of the world and moving towards drone shows. Controversial? Sure. Drone shows have been contentious in…
Review: ‘A Succulent Chinese Musical?!’ puts meme humour in a headlock
Turning memes into musicals is a pointed comment on how absurd life has been since “going viral” became a household phrase. And yet here we are, at the Sydney Fringe…
Review: I went into Here You Come Again a Dolly Parton fan – now I can never listen to Jolene again
Here You Come Again, a show about Dolly Parton and a second rate stand-up comic, is on at the Theatre Royal Sydney. It's only for the most Parton fans.
SXSW Sydney Screen program locks in Bruce Springsteen biopic premiere
With SXSW Sydney coming up next month, we’ve now got an idea of what the 2025 Screen Festival will look like as it’s threaded amongst the music, brand activations, parties…
