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.
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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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Olivia Dean announces one-off Sydney show – tickets go on sale next week
Our day has been made: Olivia Dean is coming back Down Under for a one-night-only, open-air show overlooking Sydney Harbour. It doesn’t get much better. She headlined Laneway Festival back…
Lorde Australia 2026: dates, tickets and everything you need to know
After a string of surprise appearances and a brand-new album drop, the alt-pop icon is officially back – and she's bringing her signature ethereal energy to Australian stages in early…
I’ve performed at the Edinburgh Fringe – here’s how I think Sydney Fringe Festival compares
Edinburgh Fringe Festival transforms the city each August and, as a fan (and performer), I was eager to discover Sydney Fringe and how it compares to its Scottish counterpart.
From stuffy to steamy: Is Opera Australia entering its raunchy new era?
Curious about the mysterious world of opera? Soprano Nicole Car makes the case for opera as the most intimate, immersive art form of all, ahead of her return to Sydney…
Usher can’t Get Wit It: why his tour cancellation won’t rock Australia’s boat
The Australian music scene is never dull, and this November and December will see an extraordinary parade of global superstars. Our very own rock titans, AC/DC, are not just selling…
Sabrina Carpenter Australia tour: what Sydney fans need to know
Pop music's It Girl of the moment has been all over our feeds since starting her Short n' Sweet Tour last year, and rumours of an Australia announcement are swirling.…
Lewis Capaldi Sydney 2025: singer announces Australian tour hot off the heels of his Glastonbury comeback
In the words of the man himself: "My name is Lewis Capaldi and I'm [expletive] back, baby." The Scottish singer-songwriter has announced a number of tour dates and Sydney's one…
A new era of nightlife: Manly and Cronulla join Sydney’s after-dark renaissance
Sydney's nightlife revival continues with the announcement of two more Special Entertainment Precincts. Want to explore them already? Here are five of the best venues in each suburb.
