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Sydney Fringe Festival 2026 program includes a free street party
New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival returns this August, bringing more than a month of theatre, comedy, music, dance, cabaret, circus and more to Sydney.
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Padel takes over Sydney! How to join the sport and where to book
Padel lands on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House this weekend (August 15 & 16) and if you're one of the many keen to take up this sport, here's 9 places you can play padel and everything you need to know.
The Shawshank Redemption stage play: meet the trio heading up the cast
The Shawshank Redemption stage play is coming to Sydney in 2027 direct from its acclaimed UK tour
Review: Les Femmes at The Grand Electric – Girls Just Wanna Have … Anthems
Three powerhouse women, a catalogue of songs made famous by men, and one of Sydney’s most atmospheric little theatres. Les Femmes at The Grand Electric is an irresistible afternoon of nostalgia, glamour and seriously big voices.
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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.
The Lion King Musical roars back to Sydney with full cast revealed
If you’re a theatre fan, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the news that six-time Tony-winning musical The Lion King is coming to Sydney this April. The blockbuster musical is set…
Michael Paynter to channel the legendary John Farnham in world-premiere musical
Australian singer-songwriter Michael Paynter has been cast as music legend John Farnham in Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical.
How to celebrate Indigenous culture in Sydney this Australia Day
When celebrating Australia Day, it’s important to acknowledge that the date holds profound and complex significance for First Nations Australians. For the traditional custodians of the land, Australia Day marks…
The new Sydney Fish Market has officially opened its doors
The long-anticipated Sydney Fish Market officially opened this morning after five years of construction and extensive delays. The new $836 million Fish Market, located at Blackwattle Bay, was officially opened…
Sydney Festival is back: here’s your first look, plus the Director’s “don’t miss” event
We attended the official opening and got a first look at two exciting acts, along with insight from Director Kris Nelson, who highlighted one 2026 Sydney Festival event you absolutely…
Meet Hari: The 1.8-ton Greater One-horned Rhino who just arrived at Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo has announced the arrival of what they're calling the "Fab Four" at the newly opened Rhino Reserve, welcoming a Greater One-Horned Rhino named Hari alongside a trio of…
Ron Mueck’s Encounter is Sydney’s new must-see exhibition
We got a first look at Encounter by Ron Mueck, which features the Australian debut of many of his striking, hyperreal sculptures, plus a never-before-seen commission, made especially for Sydney.
