The best things to do in Sydney this weekend (Dec 6-8)

December what to do in Sydney

Looking for the best things to do in Sydney this weekend? We’ve got you covered with our weekly guide to the most exciting events happening around town.

SXSW Sydney adds a big First Nations showcase to its free program

The Kid Laroi at SXSW Sydney

With SXSW Sydney fast approaching, the festival has locked in a major showcase of First Nations talent, playing right into the heart of the event’s overarching purpose. Much like the Austin original, SXSW Sydney lives and thrives on its adventurous spirit. As much as the festival is all about networking and fascinating keynotes, the event … Read more

Your ultimate guide to all the free events at SXSW Sydney for 2024

SXSW Sydney is hosting plenty of free events in Sydney in October.

With Sydney on the cusp of some big changes, it’s only right that the city keeps growing one of its major wins over the past few years. That being the enviable position as the hub of SXSW in the Southern Hemisphere with SXSW Sydney. Sydney is the first-ever city to host the iconic festival outside … Read more

Darling Harbour’s historic vintage carousel reopens after eight years

Darling Harbour's vintage carousel has reopened after eight years.

Although it sat gathering dust for nearly a decade, Darling Harbour’s iconic vintage carousel—only the second-oldest in Australia—has reopened with the harbourside area’s Olympics live site. The highly ornate fairground carousel is a small piece of heritage-listed beauty in that part of Sydney, adding a tremendous amount of character to the site, which is set … Read more

The best things to do Sydney this July

Darling Harbour Winterfest

Whales begin their migration, Darling Harbour gets a magical winter makeover, and an ice-rink pops up at Bondi Beach. These are the best things to do in Sydney this July. NAIDOC Week A week is hardly long enough to celebrate the culture, achievements and history of Australia’s First Nations people – but it’s a start. … Read more

How to explore Vivid Sydney in 2024

How to explore Vivid Sydney 2024

Vivid Sydney has unveiled its 2024 program which promises 23 nights of unforgettable experiences, exploring the theme of ‘Humanity’ through Light, Music, Ideas and Food. This year the Southern Hemisphere’s largest multi-artform festival will take place from May 24  to June 15, and will transform Sydney with dozens of mesmerising light installations and 3D projections … Read more

Barangaroo & Darling Harbour

It’s all about good times by the water in these buzzy suburbs, tucked just inside the inner harbour to the west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney’s newest harbourside precinct, Barangaroo, is known for its glittering skyscrapers, stylish restaurants and leafy parkland. Formerly an industrial area and shipping terminal, the huge redevelopment began in 2012 … Read more