Darling Harbour introduces free weekly drone shows

drone show

Sydney was once a city obsessed with fireworks, but now we’re following the rest of the world and moving towards drone shows. Controversial? Sure. Drone shows have been contentious in the past. Vivid Sydney famously had to cancel their drone show this year after last year’s debacle led to safety concerns. And yet now we

The Sydney swimming spots that locals want to keep secret

Marrinawi Cove at Barangaroo

A swim in the glittering waters of Sydney Harbour may be appealing, but Marine Rescue NSW deal with hundreds of people in trouble and the Harbour’s ecosystems also need protecting. There are plenty of safe swimming spots though โ€“ here are some of the best.

Is Sydney getting a second IMAX screen thanks to Hoyts?

IMAX Sydney's biggest screen

It’s a mighty impressive fact that, out of the 1,800 screens owned and operated by IMAX across the world, IMAX Sydney is a top-performer. The supersized cinema was a major fixture for Sydney’s entertainment scene from 1996 to 2016, dominating the box office for 20 years before shuttering for renovations. Initial plans had IMAX Sydney

Best Indigenous experiences: our guide to NAIDOC Week 2025

NAIDOC week Sydney

The 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week kicks off this Sunday, July 6, with celebrations taking place across the city. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you plan your week, including details on the most popular NAIDOC Week events and some exciting newcomers and performance debuts. From fireworks to art fairs, there are plenty of

7 must-see winter festivals to warm up your weekends

Fire Pit Cinema at Christmas in July in The Rocks

Vivid was just the warm-up โ€“ Sydney’s winter festivals will turn up the heat through July, with events popping up across the city to take us through to spring. From ice skating, festive magic and outdoor movie nights with your family to snow cannons and thumping music, winter’s never looked so good. Get out of

Top Things to Do at Vivid Sydney This Weekend (May 31 – June 2)

a group of people on roller skates

Attention all Sydneysiders: clear skies are forecast this weekend, with no rain in sight! Time to fully embrace Vivid this weekend and head to some of the exciting events that are happening across Sydney. Despite Vivid Sydney having more free events than ever, as well as plenty of installations, projections, food hubs, and concerts, last