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Review: Shirley Valentine: Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s triumphant reinvention

First, the good news: Natalie Bassingthwaighte is utterly brilliant in this revival of the British stage classic Shirley Valentine. And now the bad: it’s only on in Sydney for four short nights before transferring to Brisbane. It’s a travesty to have such a magnificent performance snatched from local audiences so quickly — I suggest writing ...

Are these the best new restaurants in Sydney right now?

A Spanish tapas gem overlooking Bondi Beach, Chinese food done differently, a local edition of one of London’s best eateries, and a long overdue sister to Melbourne’s famous Lee Ho Fook. This is a snapshot of Sydney’s new restaurant scene as of October 2025. Sydney’s dynamic dining scene is constantly changing, and that has never ...

Silent discos in car parks and street fiestas: here’s what’s on at Parramatta Lanes

Parramatta Lanes kicks off this week for four days of Eats, Beats and Art. Here's what's on at the huge free street festival.
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Exclusive: Sydney’s nightlife tsar reveals plans as city comes alive with new venues 

Exclusive: Sydney’s nightlife tsar reveals plans as city comes alive with new venues 

Sydney is rapidly modernising and genuinely stepping up its lifestyle and hospitality offerings. Not since Carriageworks opened in 2007 has the city felt so profoundly different, willing and oh-so-able to…
Disney’s Snow White inspires The Grounds of Alexandria’s latest immersive experience

Disney’s Snow White inspires The Grounds of Alexandria’s latest immersive experience

Live action remakes have been all the rage for the past few years and Disney’s latest classic of choice is Snow White. The press coverage has been uncharacteristically quiet, with…
A new $9.5 million coastal walk has opened in Sydney

A new $9.5 million coastal walk has opened in Sydney

The Bondi to Manly coastal walk in Sydney is an epic 80km hike that takes in harbour views, world-famous landmarks, two of the city’s most famous surf beaches and a…
First time in Sydney? Do these things as soon as you arrive

First time in Sydney? Do these things as soon as you arrive

So you’ve stepped off the plane in Sydney, what do you do now? Here’s our guide to the perfect first time in Sydney. After travelling for so many hours to…
9 Best Lakemba Night Markets Food to try

9 Best Lakemba Night Markets Food to try

Lakemba Nights markets in south west Sydney are back every Thursday to Sunday until March 30. Haldon Street is being transformed into a global food bazaar every Thursday to Sunday…
I rode Luna Park’s Wild Mouse rollercoaster – here’s what it’s like

I rode Luna Park’s Wild Mouse rollercoaster – here’s what it’s like

Luna Park's Wild Mouse is back! See what the Sydney Travel Guide thought of the reopened ride.
5 Best Experience Tickets to Book at Vivid Sydney 2025

5 Best Experience Tickets to Book at Vivid Sydney 2025

There are several events at Vivid Sydney this year that will be mighty difficult to score tickets for if you aren’t diligent. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of art, creativity…
Over 75 per cent of the program is free at Vivid Sydney 2025

Over 75 per cent of the program is free at Vivid Sydney 2025

Destination NSW is working the cost-of-living crisis into the 15th annual Vivid Sydney this year. In a nod to accessibility, event organisers have made more than 75% of the program…