Experiences

Pretzels and Lederhosen: Oktoberfest Lands at Hay Street Market
Sydney’s Paddy’s Markets are about to go full Bavarian this October, as Hay Street Market transforms into a frothy wonderland for Oktoberfest, running 17–19 October — and admission is free! Raise a stein and say prost! because this weekend promises ...
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Review: La Ronde at The Grand Electric: The best 90 minutes of saucy fun in Sydney right now
Our current edition of Sydney Travel Guide covers with a photograph of Diana Bondarenko, the spellbinding aerial artist and one of the stars of La Ronde, the latest Strut & Fret sensation that opened at The Grand Electric last week. Now that we’ve seen the show, we understand exactly why she made the cover. Diana, ...
Kesha locked in to headline Mighty Hoopla Sydney on Bondi Beach
Fuzzy’s returning New Year’s Eve festival isn’t the only large-scale music event set to take over Bondi Beach in the coming months, with the UK’s cult Mighty Hoopla festival pitching its Australian debut on Sydney’s most iconic sands. And they’re doing it in a big way, bringing none other than pop superstar and LGBTQI+ icon ...
First look: I went to Sculpture by the Sea 2025 and these are my favourites
I took the first peek at Sculpture by the Sea 2025. These are my favourite works of the exhibition so far, with most shifting position due to weather damage on the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.
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La Clique is a raunchy riot of fun – just don’t bring your nana or the kids
Mario, Queen of the Circus, had it right. In a world where everyone was trying to be the first to post to Instagram, he wagged his finger and said: “It's…

Blockbuster exhibition ‘Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru’ comes to Sydney
From Saturday 23 November The Australian Museum will host the cultural juggernaut, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, which brings with it 3,000 years of Peruvian history. Sydney…

Why Sydney fell for the fake Crumbl cookie caper
How the Crumbl Cookie Sydney pop-up exposed our city’s gullibility for viral foods, and gave us a masterclass in culinary scams. Sydney’s obsession with “social media famous” food has made…

Five fun food and wine festivals in Sydney this month
From wine-tasting in Wahroonga to smoky, flame-kissed feasts in Barangaroo, Sydney's food festivals this month are serving up tasty bites, wine from The Hunter, family fun and the wildest yum…

Celebrate Labour Day Long Weekend 2025: What’s Open & Things to Do
We all love a public holiday but what exactly is the October long weekend all about? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There is significance to Labour Day in New South…

Here are all the restaurants offering discounts during SXSW Sydney
With the 2nd annual SXSW Sydney just weeks away, the mega festival’s complicated and extensive program is starting to take shape as attendees dial in their “must-see” events. And you’ll…

All the labels on sale at Vogue Fashion’s Night Out 2024, this month
24 hours of exclusive shopping deals, beauty masterclasses, live performances, and a chance to win $10,000 at Vogue Fashion’s Night Out at Pitt Street Mall.

A four-storey haunted house rave is coming to The Rocks for Halloween
While the usual suspects plan their Halloween parties to celebrate another year of frightful fun, a new player has emerged with a devilishly different take on the occasion. The heritage-listed…