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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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Twilight at Taronga 2026 will feature The Preatures, Bliss N Eso and more
Heavy on Aussie nostalgia with shows from The Preatures, Cloud Control and Sons of the East, the super popular series will also have Bjorn Again, Xavier Rudd and - possibly the biggest act to hit the stage - Emma Memma
Sydney Opera House confirms all-star cast for New Year’s Eve Opera Gala
Is it already that time of year? Nothing signals the approaching holiday season than watching our cultural institutions prepare for the New Year. Sydney Opera House has started looking to 2025’s home stretch by locking in a star-studded line-up for its annual New Year’s Eve Opera Gala in the Concert Hall. Hosted by Australian actor ...
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 ...
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Is Hay Street Market worth it? At $7 a prawn, it may be hard to stomach
We’re sitting at Little Midden in Hay Street Market, Sydney’s new foodie market in the middle of Paddy’s Market in Chinatown. Beside us, a Malaysian lady and her Australian partner…
Sydney Streets Redfern Street is here to save your weekend
There might be rain forecast but that never dampens Sydney’s spirits, especially when there’s a Sydney Streets party to attend. Tomorrow it’s Redfern’s turn to up the ante as Redfern…
Annie in Sydney includes an OG Wiggle, a Broadway star and a legacy
Annie is back in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre in Haymarket. Directed by Karen Johnson Mortime, the story of the orphan and the billionaire features a talented cast, including Broadway…
Sydney Airport is giving away $1 million to shoppers
Next time you’re heading through Sydney Airport, just know that you could walk (or fly) away a millionaire. Announced this week, Sydney Airport has ponied up $1 million and will…
Techno legend Darude tells us his favourite things about Sydney
There’s a sandstorm coming for Sydney, emerging in the form of Finland’s most endearing musical export, Darude. Yes, the So Fresh-era techno maestro is gearing up for a few shows…
The best Easter high tea to sink your teeth into in Sydney
A themed Easter high tea brings a touch of elegance and imagination to your dining experiences in Sydney. High tea never goes out of style, whether you keep it traditional…
Bondi Beach NYE festival is back, as council fights NIMBY residents
Waverley Council have passed a motion to bring a New Year’s Eve Festival back to Bondi Beach.
I went to Lakemba Nights for the first time – this is what I thought
Venturing out to the south west Sydney suburb, here’s what I thought of my first visit to the Lakemba Nights Ramadan market. Like many Brits, I’ve found myself sucked into…
