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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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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…

‘A Succulent Chinese Musical’ manifests its way to Sydney Fringe Festival
We’ve already seen a musical based on that Australian breakdancer who went viral for doing embarrassing things in Paris, with comedian Steph Broadbridge pew-pewing at everyone’s least favourite, and most…

What’s on in Sydney this August: City2Surf, Drag Bingo, Cherry Blossom Festival and more
From iconic fun runs to hilarious musicals, foodie experiences and community street festivals, Sydney is buzzing with activities this August. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, craving some family fun, or simply…

Good Things 2025 Sydney bucks the dying festival trend
While an official line-up is still weeks away, Good Things Festival have announced venues for this year’s touring festival, showing significant growth for the event. It’s rare to see good…