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19 things to do this weekend in Sydney (August 22–24)
Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
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The 10 best shows at Sydney Fringe Festival 2025
The daring, dazzling and at times dangerous Sydney Fringe Festival is back for another year of eccentricity, oddball mayhem, playfully slick performances, and alt-comedy. Sydney is the midst of great chance, investing heavily in its longstanding arts festivals and really leaning on creatives to help move this city into the next phase, beyond its beauty ... Read more
19 things to do this weekend in Sydney (August 22–24)
Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Lebanese Film Festival 2025
For the past thirteen years, the Lebanese Film Festival (LFF) has brought powerful stories to Australian screens, celebrating the country’s people, culture and traditions while providing a vibrant platform for filmmakers and storytellers to shine. This year, the festival presents a diverse and dynamic film program, featuring everything from compelling documentaries and thought-provoking short films ... Read more
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10 best free run clubs in Sydney
Whether you’re warming up to the Sydney Marathon or have caught the running bug while visiting, these are the best run clubs to join—and they’re free too! Running season is… Read more
Sydney Harbour Swimming Guide: Safe Spots, Fines & Local Tips
Our Harbour is an ecosystem wonderland, with over 3,000 marine species doing their thing in our waters. Swimming with that kind of biodiversity sounds cool, but finding the right spot… Read more
Sydney’s most photogenic festival will turn Auburn pink this weekend
One of Sydney’s most visually striking events is back in full bloom this August. Explore more than 200 cherry blossom trees, a packed cultural program and a huge lineup of… Read more
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… Read more
Rare Blood Moon to hang over Sydney in September
Sydney, get ready for a blood moon total lunar eclipse that’ll be visible on September 7, continuing an exciting year for cinematic celestial events like the double meteor shower that… Read more
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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more