Top things to do in Sydney this week (May 12-18)
Liven up your week with Sydney Travel Guide’s list of the best things to do this week, from Monday through to Sunday.
Sydney CBD
Best kids-friendly Vivid Sydney events in 2025
Vivid Sydney can be a magical place for kids, allowing them to explore art, music and food, all while being inspired by the bright lights around them. We’ve found the best kid-friendly activities and attractions on offer at Vivid 2025, to help your youngsters get the most out of their experience. This year, the festival … Read more
Is The Charles Brasserie & Bar the grand French restaurant Sydney deserves?
I wasn’t a fan of The Charles Brasserie & Bar when it first opened in October 2022. It’s not just because the food wasn’t nearly as good as it is right now, or because the cutting-teeth service was spotty and lacked that warm approachability so essential for such an imposing venue. The disconnect between the … Read more
The best things to do in Sydney in May 2025
Forget summer, Sydney is at its absolute best in May. Vivid lights up the city, the Sydney Comedy Festival keeps the laughs coming, and the Archibald Prize puts Australian talent in the spotlight. We’ve rounded up a list of the best things to do in Sydney in May, including French markets, new restaurant openings and … Read more
The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney
Sydney knows how to do high tea. The perfect treat for Mum, here are the best limited edition Mother’s Day high teas to help you plan an afternoon as special her. From 19th-century mansions in Vaucluse to Sydney harbour cruises and opera-themed lunches, Sydney is not short of incredible high tea experiences. Whether you take … Read more
There’s a free Easter scavenger hunt at Darling Square today
Plus a whole range of free Easter activities and food offers available over the next few weeks. This is everything you need to know.
Meet the Shangri-La Sydney beekeepers and try the new autumn menus
The rooftop at Shangri-La Sydney is a hive of activity. Literally. Find out why the hotel has beehives and how it uses the produce throughout its restaurants and bars.
13 Best New Restaurants in Sydney (April 2025 Update)
Sydney’s dynamic dining scene is constantly changing and never has this been more obvious than in the past few years. After a swift recovery from the pandemic, the city started demanding more luxurious, world-class restaurants and was given a big influx grand dining rooms as a result. Recent months have restored a gentle balance to … Read more
Things to do in Sydney in April 2025
April may be all about Easter and the Sydney Comedy Festival, but there are many things happening around town to help you string together a fun few weeks. Sydney Travel Guide has sifted through everything happening in Sydney during April and come up with a quick hitlist for you to get across, from high-profile laughs … Read more
Andrea Bocelli will perform with a 70-piece orchestra in Sydney
History’s most famous tenor is making his grand return to Sydney. The legendary Andrea Bocelli will perform one very special show at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday, April 3, backed by a staggering 70-piece orchestra and a 60-person choir. The ambitious performance follows Bocelli’s last time in Sydney, which was during a 2022 tour … Read more
