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Here’s your guide to dawn services, the Anzac Day March, and the best two-up spots.

Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026: Free events to suit everyone

May 12, 2026 by Naomi Toy
An overhead shot of people shopping for books at several tables

There’s something for everyone at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, which runs from May 17-24, and so much of it is free. Here’s a guide to the best of the festival that won’t cost a cent.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment, Free Activities Tags Art, Carriageworks, culture, families, Family Friendly, Festivals, Sydney

All the free things at Vivid Sydney (2026): Lights, music, food & more

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Sydney Opera House sails Opera Mundi Vivid Sydney

In 2026, most of Vivid Sydney is free. So don’t worry if you haven’t got a ticket to a blockbuster event – here’s your full guide to everything free at Vivid. You won’t have to spend a cent.

Categories Vivid Sydney 2026, Things to do Tags Concerts, Darling Harbour, families, Festivals, restaurants, Sydney, Sydney CBD, sydney opera house, Vivid Sydney

Our breakdown of the official Sydney Film Festival program and the top films on our radar

May 7, 2026 by Isabelle James
Sydney Film Festival hero

The 73rd edition of the Sydney Film Festival is just around the corner. Here’s what you should go and see.

Categories Entertainment, Things to do Tags cinema, Sydney, Sydney CBD, Sydney Film Festival

We’re about to enter a new season of musicals: here’s what you should book

May 5, 2026May 2, 2026 by Isabelle James
Anastasia Musical Sydney

A new era of musicals is about to hit Sydney’s biggest and best theatres. Here are the shows we think you should book.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera Tags musicals, Sydney, Theatre

Admission prices are rising in Sydney: What you’ll pay at the city’s top attractions

May 7, 2026May 1, 2026 by Naomi Toy
A compilaton of three images of the Art Gallery of NSW, the sydney opera house and the MCA

A day out at Sydney’s top visitor attractions is more expensive than ever as price hikes are quietly added.

Categories Things to do, News Tags Sydney, things to do

First look: The Archibald Prize 2026 Finalists and Packing Room Prize Winner have been announced

April 30, 2026 by Naomi Toy
packing room prize winner Sean Layh

The Art Gallery of NSW has unveiled the 2026 Archibald finalists, with Sean Layh taking out the coveted Packing Room Prize with his first ever entry.

Categories Things to do, News Tags art gallery of nsw, Sydney

Up to 50 “shooting stars” an hour: Where, when and how to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in Sydney this May

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Naomi Toy
silhouette of a man watching a meteor shower

Wish upon a star – or several – this May when the Eta Aquariids meteor shower lights up the night sky above Sydney.

Categories Things to do, Nature & Wildlife Tags families, Sydney

The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney in 2026

April 29, 2026April 23, 2026 by Rose Kelly
High Tea is the only way to celebrate Mother's Day this year in Sydney

High tea has never looked so sweet as it does in Sydney for Mother’s Day this year

Categories Food & Drink Tags Darling Harbour, families, menu specials, Mother's Day, restaurants, Sydney, Sydney CBD

Anzac Day 2026: Your complete guide to dawn services, marches, two-up, and making it a meaningful day

April 23, 2026April 22, 2026 by Naomi Toy
A large group of service men and women in uniform march carrying Australian flags

Wondering how to make Anzac Day 2026 meaningful and memorable? Here’s your guide to dawn services, the Anzac Day March, and the best two-up spots.

Categories Things to do Tags Anzac Day, families, Sydney

Best restaurants near Capitol Theatre: pre-show dining guide

March 26, 2026March 24, 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Pumphouse Sydney

Check out our top recommendations for the best pre-show dining options around the Capitol Theatre.

Categories Food & Drink, Cafes and Bakeries Tags Capitol Theatre, Haymarket, Pre-Show Dining Guide, Sydney
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