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 hibernation mode and wrap up warm to explore the wintry fun at these winter festivals in Sydney.
In 2026, most of Vivid Sydney is free. So don’t worry if you haven’t got a ticket to a blockbuster event – here’s your full guide to everything free at Vivid. You won’t have to spend a cent.
High tea has never looked so sweet as it does in Sydney for Mother’s Day this year
Planning to go out and eat in Darling Harbour, but not sure where? The area features a myriad of choices for every budget and taste, so we’ve compiled a guide of genuinely good restaurants to help you find your way across the precinct.
The Sydney International Boat Show has sailed back into Darling Harbour, showcasing over 150 luxury vessels for its 56th edition.
Ho Ho Ho Sydney! It looks like Premier Chris Minns is donning a Santa hat this year, as the Government unveils plans for the biggest Sydney Christmas celebrations ever.
The Sydney International On-Water Boat Show returns to Darling Harbour from November 13 to 16, and you can be there free with our ticket giveaway.
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
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 – here are some of the best.
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
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