Andrea Bocelli will perform with a 70-piece orchestra in Sydney

Andrea Bocelli with an orchestra

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

Exclusive: Sydney’s nightlife tsar reveals plans as city comes alive with new venues 

phoenix central park space

Sydney is rapidly modernising and genuinely stepping up its lifestyle and hospitality offerings. Not since Carriageworks opened in 2007 has the city felt so profoundly different, willing and oh-so-able to fling us the into a new era for both locals and visitors. Nowhere is this more obvious than the frequently discussed “Night Time Economy,” as … Read more

A luxurious lounge bar is now hidden above Rockpool Bar & Grill

Rockpool Bar

Few things scream “special occasion” in Sydney as loud as walking into Rockpool Bar & Grill. Hunter St Hospitality’s world-famous steakhouse has long been regarded as one of the city’s most opulent dining experiences, anchored by its grand main dining room and, to the side, a New York-style bar. But there’s now a third element … Read more

The “power” of Sydney’s new ‘The Lord of the Rings’ musical lies in its themes

a group of people on a stage performing The Lord of the Rings

When J.R.R Tolkien’s iconic book trilogy was adapted for the big screen with 2001’s Fellowship of the Ring, the Lord of the Rings represented a seismic shift for pop culture. Having such an epic fantasy perfectly pocketed across two different mediums created legions of fans and stamped the LOTR trilogy as one of the most … Read more

New Openings Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Musicals & More

a courtyard with trees

2024 was a banner year for Sydney. Not only did we finally get the futuristic next phase of Sydney Metro and the revival of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, but we also got an exhaustingly long list of high-profile food and drink openings from Olympus Dining and Neptune’s Grotto to Joji and Letra House. Other big things … Read more

Things to do in Sydney on New Year’s Day 2025

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel in Sydney with the pier in the foreground.

Wondering what to do on New Years Day in Sydney? Not only are there several New Year’s Day events to get across but Sydney’s biggest attractions are also popping open to help you start 2025 right. It is, after all, the busiest season in Sydney for both locals and tourists so you’ve got plenty to … Read more

The best Christmas lights in Sydney for 2024

Martin Place Christmas tree in Sydney

Looking for Christmas lights in Sydney? We’ve rounded up the best Xmas displays in each of Sydney’s major areas, from the giant trees of Sydney CBD to the many homes dotted around suburban highlights like Kirawee and Quakers Hill. Read on for the best Sydney Christmas lights Sydney has to offer. As you’ll see, there’s … Read more

22 best Christmas markets in Sydney 2024

Le Jolly Christmas Market near Central Station in Sydney

The best Christmas markets Sydney has to offer are transportive. They’ve been curated to a specific atmosphere, feeling like festive time capsules that blanket you in holiday cheer. Sydney Travel Guide has done some due diligence and presents you with a handy list of the best Christmas markets in Sydney for 2024 so you can … Read more

Is Sydney’s new $65 sandwich worth the splurge?

Sandoitchi is now doing a $65 wagyu sandwich

Japanese-style sandwich purveyor Sandoitchi has teamed with stalwart butcher Anthony Puharich for a luxurious $65 sandwich that takes the fluffy creation to levels not previously seen in Sydney. While some of Sydney’s best sandwich shops like Malibu and City Edge Cafe are keeping the art of carb-loading work lunches afloat, Sandoitchi has clearly decided that … Read more