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Don’t bag the Biennale! I just went for the first time and I loved it
Mixed reviews and harsh criticism have begun to plague the festival and Rose Kelly gives us her take on the 2026 Biennale.
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Review: The Prom, a musical based on a real life story, arrives at the Teatro
There is something quietly extraordinary unfolding in Leichhardt, in Sydney’s Inner West. Tucked within the Italian Forum, the Teatro, a 300-seat theatre, is setting out to become one of Sydney’s most compelling new arts hubs. The story behind Teatro is almost theatrical in itself. Co-founders Nathan M. Wright and Andrew Bevis, both deeply embedded in ...
We’re about to enter a new season of musicals: here’s what you should book
A new era of musicals is about to hit Sydney's biggest and best theatres. Here are the shows we think you should book.
Review: I saw Phantom of the Opera 40 years ago. This production is better than the original
Handa Opera on the Harbour's Phantom of the Opera has sold more tickets than any other production.
And on opening night, we found out why.
It's stunning, spectacular and wildly entertaining.
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Absolute nonsense! Why this misguided attack on Vivid should be pulled down
Vivid Sydney 2025, the Southern Hemisphere's largest multi-artform festival, opened last Friday – but snipers are already taking aim.
Biennale of Sydney 2026: we have the first wave of announcements
Mark your calendars for the return of Sydney’s most anticipated contemporary art event – next year, anyway. The first wave of artists and venues have been announced.
Luxury meets legacy in Sydney’s new ‘The Lands by Capella’
The former Department of Lands, located at the cross-sections of Circular Quay, Macquarie and George Streets, is about to become a bustling luxury lifestyle hub. Pontiac Land Group are “reawakening”…
British Chef Rick Stein to open a flagship restaurant in Coogee
British Celebrity Chef Rick Stein has announced plans to open his flagship Australian restaurant at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, bringing his signature Cornish-style fish and chips and classic fish pie to…
Vivid Sydney 2025: Trading Hours Extended to Midnight on Sundays
The NSW Government have today announced extended trading hours for businesses around the major precincts of Vivid Sydney. From Sunday, May 25 to June 8, eligible hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants,…
Vivid Fire Kitchen 2025 Review: Best Dishes, BBQ & Food Highlights
Vivid Food is fast becoming a major part of the annual festival. We went along to find out what's on the Vivid Fire Kitchen menu at The Goods Line this…
Where to Eat During Vivid Sydney 2025
Vivid Sydney 2025 is in full swing and has transformed the CBD with events, installations and heaps of activities. All the fun of the festival makes for hungry work and…
Vivid Sydney Light Walk 2025: Map, Zones & Walking Tips
Download the official Light Walk map here and plan your ideal route around the installations and projections that have already caught your eye.
