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Sydney has a thriving cultural scene that is anchored by permanent collections to temporary exhibitions

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This new Sydney exhibition is putting real human bodies under the microscope

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Just a short stroll from Circular Quay, you'll find an exhibition guaranteed to be unlike anything you've ever seen before.

Everything you need to know about Sydney Theatre Company’s 2027 season

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Sydney Theatre Company (STC) Artistic Director Mitchell Butel is approaching his second season at the helm, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down, bringing 13 productions to the city next year

The best free art exhibitions to see in Sydney right now

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We've rounded up the best free art exhibitions currently showing across Sydney, from works by iconic Australian painters to major photography retrospectives and cutting-edge contemporary Chinese art.
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The iconic Brett Whiteley Studio is back: here’s a look inside

The iconic Brett Whiteley Studio is back: here’s a look inside

After more than two years of building upgrades, the Brett Whiteley Studio reopens this Saturday, and we were among the first to step inside.
Parramatta is giving you the keys to its most impressive buildings for one day only

Parramatta is giving you the keys to its most impressive buildings for one day only

Sydney Open, the city's biggest architecture and design event, is heading west this August, unlocking some of Parramatta's most significant buildings and hidden spaces for one day only.
“A space for art that breaks all the rules”: Inside Sydney’s best free art gallery

“A space for art that breaks all the rules”: Inside Sydney’s best free art gallery

As admission prices rise across Sydney's biggest cultural institutions, one independent gallery refuses to charge an entry fee. We chatted with the White Rabbit Gallery team about accessibility, exhibitions and…
The Incognito Art Show returns – here’s how to buy an Archibald Prize-winner’s work for 0

The Incognito Art Show returns – here’s how to buy an Archibald Prize-winner’s work for $100

Tired of elitist art shows? Welcome to Australia's biggest and most inclusive art show, where every piece is sold for just $100, including those by award-winning artists.
Be the first in Sydney to see sixth-century sculptures at this major new exhibition

Be the first in Sydney to see sixth-century sculptures at this major new exhibition

A major new exhibition opens at the Art Gallery of NSW this Saturday, marking the gallery's largest presentation of South and Southeast Asian art in more than two decades.
Sydney’s best free historical attraction? A visit to Government House is certainly a right royal contender

Sydney’s best free historical attraction? A visit to Government House is certainly a right royal contender

In a city blessed with world-famous landmarks, Government House remains one of Sydney's most underrated attractions.
The best art exhibitions and events happening in Sydney this winter

The best art exhibitions and events happening in Sydney this winter

It's winter in Sydney, and suddenly that beach day out is looking a little less appealing. Luckily for us, a new wave of art exhibitions, studio openings and art fairs…
You can now have sunset drinks and canapés atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge for just

You can now have sunset drinks and canapés atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge for just $80

The reimagined BridgeMuseum has officially opened, bringing together immersive experiences, storytelling and sweeping 360-degree views.