22 Things to do in Sydney this weekend (October 31-November 2)
Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.
Sydney CBD
Are these the best new restaurants in Sydney right now?
A Spanish tapas gem overlooking Bondi Beach, Chinese food done differently, a local edition of one of London’s best eateries, and a long overdue sister to Melbourne’s famous Lee Ho Fook. This is a snapshot of Sydney’s new restaurant scene as of October 2025. Sydney’s dynamic dining scene is constantly changing, and that has never
Sydney Festival is about to kick off – here’s what to watch out for
January’s Sydney Festival for 2026 is going to be one of the biggest parties the city has ever seen – so stand by for a stunning array of things to do and see. Running from 8 to 26 January 2026, Sydney Festival’s golden year promises to transform the city into a playground of creativity, connection,
Would you try this beef, pigeon and foie gras wellington from The Charles?
After months of experimentation, Billy Hannigan, Executive Chef at the CBD’s big and beautiful The Charles Brasserie & Bar, has nailed the beef wellington with a unique recipe that refines the notoriously hard-to-cook classic. Just weeks ago, the chef posted a video on his Instagram of a beef wellington that was shaped to look a
25hours Hotel The Olympia: A lifestyle hotel designed for Paddington posers
25hours Hotel the Olympia is one of the new genre of hotels: all about design and nothing about hospitality.
Victor Liong opens Lee Ho Fook Sydney at Porter House Hotel
After raising his profile under the imposing shadow of Mark Best, Victor Liong set off to open Lee Ho Fook in Melbourne in 2013. Over a decade later and it’s consistently slotted in as one of the finest Chinese dining experiences you can have in the country, sporting two hats and a seemingly endless wait
Sydney’s award-winning Oktoberfest is selling fast – more tickets were just released
Out of all the many Oktoberfest celebrations that pop up around the world each year, Australia’s touring Oktoberfest in the Gardens is one of the best. In fact, it’s been named one of the top five Oktoberfest celebrations outside of the big one in Munich, with Australia’s springtime weather setting the perfect scene for a
Things to do at the Royal Botanic Garden: where to eat, drink and play
A lush oasis boasting stunning waterfront views and a rich array of native Australian flora, Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the city. One of Sydney’s most cherished green spaces, the Royal Botanic Garden is situated across 30 hectares on the edge of the iconic Sydney Harbour. Established in 1816,
Wake up, Sydney! Why going clubbing is good for your health
Pubs, clubs, theatres and restaurants are being revived as the State Government considers 55 recommendations to bring the life back into Sydney nights. Better transport, dumping outdated laws that mean it costs the same to get approval for a Taylor Swift concert as it does for a music venue, and more incentives are all on
The State Library of NSW plans massive $27 million expansion
Good news for anyone who loves books, public space, or just a peace of quiet in the city: our gorgeous State Library of NSW is getting a vastly overdue expansion valued at $27 million. Central to this, a new 3000-square-metre public plaza filled with trees, grass, seating and space for up to 1,500 people. That’s
