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

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Your guide to a very merry Christmas in Sydney

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Ho Ho Ho Sydney! It looks like Lord Mayor Clover Moore is donning a Santa hat this year, as the Government unveils plans for Christmas in Sydney 2026.

The best places to see jacarandas in Sydney

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The blooming of the iconic purple jacaranda trees is a signal that Sydney's summer is just around the corner, as the striking petals transform the city's streets into distinctive purple dreamscapes.

The best theatre shows coming to Sydney in 2026 and 2027

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A strong lineup of productions will light up Sydney's stages over the coming months and well into 2027. Here's what's on.
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More than a feast for the eyes, David Hockney’s immersive exhibition is a lesson in living

More than a feast for the eyes, David Hockney’s immersive exhibition is a lesson in living

We enter the mind of David Hockney as his state-of-the-art, immersive exhibition makes its Australian debut at Carriageworks.
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…