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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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Your ultimate guide to all the free events at SXSW Sydney for 2024

Your ultimate guide to all the free events at SXSW Sydney for 2024

With Sydney on the cusp of some big changes, it’s only right that the city keeps growing one of its major wins over the past few years. That being the…
Four of Australia’s top chefs will curate special dinners at Sydney Opera House this month

Four of Australia’s top chefs will curate special dinners at Sydney Opera House this month

Four of Australia’s top chefs have come together for Sydney Opera House’s winter dining series, ‘Chefs of the House.’ Taking place in the underused Yallamundi Rooms, which sit towards the…
5 big sales across Sydney in August: Afterpay Day, Vintage Kilo Warehouse and more

5 big sales across Sydney in August: Afterpay Day, Vintage Kilo Warehouse and more

Sydney will be a shopping mecca this August, not just because some of the city’s best shops are gearing up for Afterpay Day (August 15—18), but several big sales events…
Sydney’s game-changing metro line hit with another delay

Sydney’s game-changing metro line hit with another delay

Sydney’s new super-fast metro network was set to start carrying passengers this Sunday, August 4, but another slight delay has reared its head due to incomplete safety checks. As reported…
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour locks in ‘Guys & Dolls’ for 2025 season

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour locks in ‘Guys & Dolls’ for 2025 season

Opera Australia has today confirmed that long-running musical Guys & Dolls will be coming to Sydney’s picturesque Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2025. It appears Opera Australia enjoys the…
Sydney Contemporary is bringing over 85 galleries to Carriageworks this September

Sydney Contemporary is bringing over 85 galleries to Carriageworks this September

Sydney Contemporary will bring more than 85 of Australia’s best galleries to Carriageworks for an extensive showcase in early September. Each year, the wide-ranging arts event takes over the Eveleigh…
Top Film Festivals in Sydney to Catch This Year

Top Film Festivals in Sydney to Catch This Year

Welcome to the Sydney Film Festival Guide, your go-to for all the city’s cinematic celebrations. Explore the world and its culture through these international premieres from Palestine to Japan, short…
14 things to do in Sydney this August

14 things to do in Sydney this August

As Sydney heads into the last month of winter, we’re all looking forward to brighter and longer days. But August takes us into spring with a packed itinerary, from food…