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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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Sydney to host biggest Dragon Boat Festival in the Southern Hemisphere

Sydney to host biggest Dragon Boat Festival in the Southern Hemisphere

With Chinese New Year events locked in for the next 19 days (from Wednesday, January 29), Sydney is celebrating the Year of the Snake with all sorts of street festivals,…
New Openings Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Musicals & More

New Openings Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Musicals & More

2024 was a banner year for Sydney. Not only did we finally get the futuristic next phase of Sydney Metro and the revival of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, but we also…
Australia Day Live 2025 lineup confirmed for Sydney Opera House

Australia Day Live 2025 lineup confirmed for Sydney Opera House

With Australia Day coming up, thousands of Sydneysiders and visitors are expected to turn up at the Sydney Opera House for the annual Australia Day Live concert. Happening each year,…
A Model Murder – the best show in the Sydney Festival so far

A Model Murder – the best show in the Sydney Festival so far

It’s the story of a blonde mattress model who shot her cheating boyfriend at a Sydney King’s Cross nightclub in 1954. It made headlines every day and captivated a city.…
Review: Lord of the Rings musical has singing hobbits, giant spiders – but even they can’t save this show

Review: Lord of the Rings musical has singing hobbits, giant spiders – but even they can’t save this show

You’ve read the books. You’ve seen the movies. Do you know how Middle-earth and the world of Hobbits is a complex tale of fantasy. But setting all of this to…
10 Sydney Festival highlights to help start 2027 in style

10 Sydney Festival highlights to help start 2027 in style

As the first major event of 2025, Sydney Festival once again kicks off the new year by filling the city with music, theatre, pop-up art exhibitions and lifestyle activations from…
“Panly”: Sydney’s new Putney Beach opens to swimmers this week

“Panly”: Sydney’s new Putney Beach opens to swimmers this week

Sydney got its first new beach in years just over a year ago when Penrith Beach opened at the tail end of 2023. Now, there’s a new one on the…
How Sydney is celebrating the Australian Open

How Sydney is celebrating the Australian Open

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest annual sporting event may be further down the coast at Melbourne Park, but there are still a few ways Sydneysiders can get involved in the Australian…