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How to survive the sweat and sequins of Mardi Gras 2026 – and the 12 best events
The 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival is lining up to be a colourful explosion of events, tied together by a wild, proud and utterly unstoppable energy. The 48th year will be titled ECSTATICA and is “an act of euphoric rebellion… ...
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How to survive the sweat and sequins of Mardi Gras 2026 – and the 12 best events
The 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival is lining up to be a colourful explosion of events, tied together by a wild, proud and utterly unstoppable energy. The 48th year will be titled ECSTATICA and is “an act of euphoric rebellion… a collision of glamour, grit, and raw joy that burns brighter when we stand together.” ...
The Sydney Dance Company releases an empowering 2026 calendar
Next year is lining up to be a bold new year of ever evolving collaborations and choreography for The Sydney Dance Company. The official lineup of performances has been released and looks set to celebrate contemporary dance with an empowering theme. Here’s the guide. Season 1 Season One will launch in June with a ...
The Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition opens this Thursday— don’t miss these stunning shots
From November 6, the museum will host the world premiere of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 exhibition, showcasing the finalists of the world’s leading competition for marine photography.
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New exhibition at the Australian Museum features LEGO with a lesson
The word ‘LEGO’ stirs a wave of nostalgia in adults and sparks pure excitement in children. The yellow figurines are arguably the most iconic toys in the world, capturing imaginations…
Matt Moran loses Opera Bar after 24 years
Following what could have only been a ferocious competitive tender process, Sydney’s iconic Opera Bar is set for its biggest change since the venue first opened in 2001, shadowed by…
Paddington’s new luxury hotel will be the largest and priciest on Oxford Street
In 2021, it was announced that the long-vacant space on Oxford Street, formerly home to the West Olympia Theatre and later the Grand Pacific Blue Room, would be transformed into…
City2Surf 2025 Road Closures & Tips to Avoid the Crowds in Sydney
City2Surf is one of Sydney’s favourite events— if you’re running it. But if you live in the inner city or Eastern Suburbs and aren’t taking part, the widespread road closures…
Western Sydney is getting a massive $700 million indoor snow resort
For Sydneysiders who don’t regularly climb over to Perisher and Thredbo during ski season, it’s easy to forget snow exists. We get none of the fluffy stuff out this way,…
Does Potts Point have the best cafe scene in Sydney right now?
Potts Point’s effervescent village vibe sets the perfect scene for Sydney’s best cafes to rally local community and experiment with bold flavours. Though Macleay Street is its main artery, the…
The winning portrait of the Archibald’s People’s Choice was painted without a brush
The people have spoken: Loribelle Spirovski is the winner of the 2025 Archibald People’s Choice Award for her piece Finger Painting of William Barton. Her portrait of William Barton, a…
Last chance to catch the British & Irish Lions in Sydney — here’s how to score the final tickets
It’s the final game of the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia, which has seen nine matches played out across the course of a month. The final Test match…
