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19 things to do this weekend in Sydney (August 22–24)
Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
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Bondi Beach NYE Festival: Fuzzy reveals first details on the “new Shore Thing”
Details about Fuzzy’s brand new Bondi Beach NYE festival have started to slowly trickle in, as we speed towards the tail-end of 2025. We first heard word about a new NYE festival coming back to Bondi Beach earlier this year, with locals immediately getting nostalgic about Fuzzy’s once-iconic Shore Thing, an end-of-year celebration that was ... Read more
Things to do in The Rocks & Circular Quay: where to eat, drink, play and stay
A globally famous stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets, this is your guide to Sydney’s most famous beach. All around the world, Bondi Beach is one of the top landmarks people associate with Sydney. It’s more than just a beach, though. ... Read more
Secure your seats for Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour as pre-sale starts tomorrow
Sydney’s most spectacular stage event is set to return in 2026 – and it’s a big one. The Phantom of the Opera will once again take over Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, bringing a milestone celebration to the city’s iconic floating stage. Here's how to get your tickets when pre-sale opens tomorrow morning.
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10 best free run clubs in Sydney
Whether you’re warming up to the Sydney Marathon or have caught the running bug while visiting, these are the best run clubs to join—and they’re free too! Running season is… Read more
Sydney Harbour Swimming Guide: Safe Spots, Fines & Local Tips
Our Harbour is an ecosystem wonderland, with over 3,000 marine species doing their thing in our waters. Swimming with that kind of biodiversity sounds cool, but finding the right spot… Read more
Sydney’s most photogenic festival will turn Auburn pink this weekend
One of Sydney’s most visually striking events is back in full bloom this August. Explore more than 200 cherry blossom trees, a packed cultural program and a huge lineup of… Read more
New exhibition at the Australian Museum features LEGO with a lesson
The word ‘LEGO’ stirs a wave of nostalgia in adults and sparks pure excitement in children. The yellow figurines are arguably the most iconic toys in the world, capturing imaginations… Read more
Rare Blood Moon to hang over Sydney in September
Sydney, get ready for a blood moon total lunar eclipse that’ll be visible on September 7, continuing an exciting year for cinematic celestial events like the double meteor shower that… Read more
Matt Moran loses Opera Bar after 24 years
Following what could have only been a ferocious competitive tender process, Sydney’s iconic Opera Bar is set for its biggest change since the venue first opened in 2001, shadowed by… Read more
Paddington’s new luxury hotel will be the largest and priciest on Oxford Street
In 2021, it was announced that the long-vacant space on Oxford Street, formerly home to the West Olympia Theatre and later the Grand Pacific Blue Room, would be transformed into… Read more
City2Surf 2025 Road Closures & Tips to Avoid the Crowds in Sydney
City2Surf is one of Sydney’s favourite events— if you’re running it. But if you live in the inner city or Eastern Suburbs and aren’t taking part, the widespread road closures… Read more
