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This year’s Vivid Food Program to be “largest yet” with huge takeover of iconic Sydney mall

This year, Vivid Sydney is dialling things up, unveiling what Destination NSW is calling its "biggest food program yet". At the heart of it is one standout event set to transform one of the city's most iconic retail landmarks, the historic Strand Arcade, into an intimate long-table dining experience.

I was arrested in Sydney last night. My punishment was four cocktails

Last night, I donned an orange jumpsuit and was thrown behind bars with two of my friends. Our crimes? Bootlegging, smuggling and inciting revolution. Our punishment? Four expertly shaken cocktails.

Sink your teeth into the Australian Museum’s bloodthirsty new exhibition

Looking for a bloody good time these school holidays? The Australian Museum has you covered, thanks to its globally acclaimed, award-winning new exhibition, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires.
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Laneway Festival sold out in under an hour. Are music festivals coming back?

Laneway Festival sold out in under an hour. Are music festivals coming back?

Picture New South Wales in the early 2010s and you would think its the most festive state in the world. Field Day, Laneway Festival, Big Day Out, Parklife, Future Music…
Where to watch the AFL Grand Final in Sydney: drink deals, giveaways and more

Where to watch the AFL Grand Final in Sydney: drink deals, giveaways and more

We've rounded up the best venues in Sydney to watch the AFL Grand Final, including all the food and drink deals they'll be offering, how to get money off your…
Sydney gets a double header with two massive Moon Festivals this weekend

Sydney gets a double header with two massive Moon Festivals this weekend

For more than 20 years, the Western Sydney suburb of Cabramatta has been a source of boundless energy, life and laughter in early October. That’s for the Cabarramatta Moon Festival,…
My top picks for the 2025 October Long Weekend in Sydney

My top picks for the 2025 October Long Weekend in Sydney

While the start of the year is peppered with public holidays, the second half stretch is fairly quiet until we hit the Christmas holiday break. And that’s why the October…
Things to do at the Royal Botanic Garden: where to eat, drink and play

Things to do at the Royal Botanic Garden: where to eat, drink and play

A lush oasis boasting stunning waterfront views and a rich array of native Australian flora, Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the city. One of…
Review: Scientology The Musical — see it before the lawyers move in

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…
The Big Design Market is a shopper’s dream – here’s how to make sense of the chaos

The Big Design Market is a shopper’s dream – here’s how to make sense of the chaos

Come September, Carriageworks is full of big, unwieldy things. Just this past weekend saw the enormous Sydney Contemporary attempt to stitch together every conceivable thread of the arts into one…
Flying from Sydney Airport in 2045: You’ll be at your gate in 15 minutes

Flying from Sydney Airport in 2045: You’ll be at your gate in 15 minutes

Sydney Airport is aiming to make your journey through the airport faster, easier, and far less stressful. A newly released Master Plan 2045 promises to transform how millions of passengers…