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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Experimental performance art is taking over Carriageworks this month
While Sydney Contemporary has come and gone for another year, Carriageworks isn’t yet done regarding large-scale art events in Sydney. Liveworks Festival, set for October 23 to 27, will again…
Best shows to see in Sydney this October
From lavish, cutting-edge productions to intimate one-person shows, Sydney has a great range of stage performances to see in October as we trudge towards the final few months of the…
Moo Deng’s great, but have you seen Lololi? Meet Taronga’s demure hippo calf
It's the face that launched a thousand memes. Moo Deng (Thai for "bouncy pork") is a two-month old pygmy hippo whose dewy skin, rosy cheeks and chaotic temperament has turned…
Things to do in Sydney for October 2024
We’re getting into the belly of spring now, with Sydney gearing up for a big October. Over the next 31 days, you’ll find an array of exciting things happening around…
Best free things to do in Sydney this October
Our round-up of all the best free things to do in Sydney this October. Every month Sydney puts on a roster of festivals, shows, events and experiences to enjoy without…
5 best concerts to see in Sydney this October
Sydney’s constant influx of live music goes into overdrive across the month of October, with big-tickets shows from the likes of The Weeknd and Empire of the Sun, as well…
Top 10 kid-friendly cafes in Sydney that parents love too
The best kid-friendly cafes in Sydney make eating great food, a family-friendly vibe, and finishing an entire almond-milk latte while it's still warm, seem possible.
Sydney just hosted one of its most successful exhibitions in history
Sydney’s cultural scene has never been more diverse. As it turns out, it’s never been more important either. The runaway success of The Australian Museum’s Ramses and the Gold of…
