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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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Plan ahead: Christmas comes early for Sydney with these annual events
Christmas events in Sydney for 2025 are now starting to pop up. Halloween marks more than the spooky season around the world, but it’s about this time that major cities start to plan their holiday season. Sydney is no different this year, already kickstarting what should be an exciting December as sketches of our Christmas ...
Less than 60 sleeps to go: Sydney prepares for epic New Year’s Eve fireworks display
Few New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world can compete with Sydney on December 31. Our New Year’s Eve fireworks display is magnificent, and it’s still improving each year with more launch points, a wider scope and even more vantage points than ever before. Two epic NYE fireworks displays make full use of Sydney Harbour’s ...
So Sydney: Premier and Lord Mayor battle over whether you can drink standing up outside a bar!
Sydney: It’s an argument that would have the city’s millions of foreign visitors – and many from Interstate – scratching their heads. Should you be allowed to drink standing up without a table? A long-standing drinking rule in Sydney has punters not knowing whether they should sit down or stand up. Now Premier Chris Minns ...
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Review: Opera Australia’s Carmen resonates with today’s women – that’s why it’s attracting more young ticket buyers than ever
Before Andrew Lloyd-Webber, there was Georges Bizet. His great opera Carmen is 150 years old this year, and remains amongst the world’s most performed works. Yet when it opened on…
I’ve performed at the Edinburgh Fringe – here’s how I think Sydney Fringe Festival compares
Edinburgh Fringe Festival transforms the city each August and, as a fan (and performer), I was eager to discover Sydney Fringe and how it compares to its Scottish counterpart.
Best whale watching spots and tours in Sydney 2025
The waters just outside Sydney Harbour are a humpback highway, as whale watching season is well underway. These are the best viewing spots and tours — including exclusive discount codes.
When Is Full Buck Moon in July 2025 in Sydney
From July’s Full Buck Moon to December’s Cold Moon, here’s your month-by-month guide to every full moon lighting up Sydney’s sky this year. There’s something magical about watching a full…
Christmas in July Sydney 2025: dates, snow lane and festive fun
Sydney’s winter festivals continue with the return of Christmas in July this Friday, July 11 until Sunday, July 20. Here’s everything you need to know. A must-see free event for…
How to get freebies from Sydney’s best chocolatiers this World Chocolate Day
Forget the Sunday scaries, Monday's looking sweet thanks to World Chocolate Day on July 7. Look out for treats across the city, including free hot chocolate and big discounts.
Paddington restaurant’s viral closure sparks debate about big venue dominance of Sydney food
Sicilian restaurant Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea in Paddington has gone viral this week, after posting a reel to their Instagram announcing their closure. In the candid video, owner Isobel Galloway, who…
Best Indigenous experiences: our guide to NAIDOC Week 2025
The 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week kicks off this Sunday, July 6, with celebrations taking place across the city. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you plan your week,…
