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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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21 Things to do in Sydney this weekend (October 24-26)
Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
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!…
Sydney lights up for Diwali, but celebrations are thin
The Sydney Opera House sails have become a year-round canvas to celebrate the city’s multiculturalism, and just this week they’ve gone gold in honour of our large South Asian community.…
After 3 years and $12 million of taxpayer funding, SXSW Sydney is still a mystery to most punters
SXSW Sydney was sold as an international cultural event making Sydney a regional leader. The jury is very much out on its success.
Sydney’s new seafood theme park: Sydney Fish Market opens January 19
After decades of planning, the brand-new Sydney Fish Market at Blackwattle Bay will open its doors on Sunday 19 January 2026, marking a spectacular new era for Sydney’s waterfront. This…
It’s your last chance to catch mermaids, tigers and a seal show at Taronga After Dark
Taronga After Dark takes visiting the zoo to new levels, showing it in a striking new light by illuminating the grounds with vibrant colours and huge wildlife-themed lanterns.
Jaaks at Kyle Bay: A Greek Island Escape on Sydney’s Shores
Jaaks at Kyle Bay is the latest to ride the Aegean culinary wave, in a location that is a Sydney gem.
Best Halloween Parties & Events in Sydney 2025
Halloween is no longer an afterthought in Sydney. While the traditionally American holiday has always been a bit flat in Australia, the Harbour City is waving the gas lantern high…
