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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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

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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 … Read more

Where to Eat During Vivid Sydney 2025

family enjoys Vivid Fire Kitchen where to eat at vivid

Vivid Sydney 2025 is in full swing and has transformed the CBD with events, installations and heaps of activities. All the fun of the festival makes for hungry work and tables will fill up fast, so you should plan where to eat at Vivid. Although Vivid Sydney is known to centre around art and light … Read more

22 Best Kid-Friendly Events at Vivid Sydney 2025

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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

Vivid Sydney 2025 Lineup: Sigur Ros, Portishead and More

The Vivid LIVE 2025 lineup has been revealed

Vivid Music, one of the four pillars of Vivid Sydney 2025, has today announced an extensive program of live music for the world-renowned festival. And once again, we’re looking at big international acts and a diverse roster of homegrown talents filing into Sydney’s best concert halls, including the Sydney Opera House, Carriageworks, and the first … Read more

The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney

Mother's Day High Tea

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