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All the free things at Vivid Sydney (2026): Lights, music, food & more

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Sydney Opera House sails Opera Mundi Vivid 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.

Categories Vivid Sydney 2026, Things to do Tags Concerts, Darling Harbour, families, Festivals, restaurants, Sydney, Sydney CBD, sydney opera house, Vivid Sydney

24 things to do in Sydney this weekend (May 8-10)

May 5, 2026April 28, 2026 by Isabelle James
Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.

Categories Things to do Tags bars, Concerts, families, Festivals, restaurants, Sydney, Sydney CBD, Theatre, things to do

Up to 50 “shooting stars” an hour: Where, when and how to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in Sydney this May

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Naomi Toy
silhouette of a man watching a meteor shower

Wish upon a star – or several – this May when the Eta Aquariids meteor shower lights up the night sky above Sydney.

Categories Things to do, Nature & Wildlife Tags families, Sydney

The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney in 2026

April 29, 2026April 23, 2026 by Rose Kelly
High Tea is the only way to celebrate Mother's Day this year in Sydney

High tea has never looked so sweet as it does in Sydney for Mother’s Day this year

Categories Food & Drink Tags Darling Harbour, families, menu specials, Mother's Day, restaurants, Sydney, Sydney CBD

Anzac Day 2026: Your complete guide to dawn services, marches, two-up, and making it a meaningful day

April 23, 2026April 22, 2026 by Naomi Toy
A large group of service men and women in uniform march carrying Australian flags

Wondering how to make Anzac Day 2026 meaningful and memorable? Here’s your guide to dawn services, the Anzac Day March, and the best two-up spots.

Categories Things to do Tags Anzac Day, families, Sydney

31 things to do in Sydney in February

February 17, 2026January 29, 2026 by Isabelle James
Sydney Opera House

Sydney is buzzing this February, with a calendar full of festivals, gigs, exhibitions and events you don’t want to miss. Here’s our ultimate guide to making the most of the month.

Categories Things to do Tags bars, Concerts, families, february, Festivals, Sydney, things to do in february, things to do in sydney

The 21 best things to do when it rains in Sydney

January 16, 2026 by Amy Hughes
a bridge and a building

It’s not always blue skies and sunshine in the Harbour City. If you find yourself at a loose end on a rainy day in Sydney, these are the top things to see and so. Sydney is renowned for its outdoor lifestyle and culture, thanks to mild winters and warm summers. But when it rains, it

Categories Things to do, Sydney Guides, What to do Tags bars, families, restaurants, spas, Sydney, things to do, Tours, Wellness

Is Gateway the best place to eat in Circular Quay? Find out in our new Sydney Weekender segment

January 15, 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Hurricane's Bar and Grill

Introducing Gateway: Circular Quay’s ultimate dining hub offering up bites and sips from an array of incredible eateries, all under one roof.

Categories Food & Drink, Things to do Tags circular quay, dining hub, families, Gateway, Gelato Messina, restaurants

Sydney’s top events in 2026 that you won’t want to miss

March 27, 2026January 7, 2026 by Isabelle James
people having a picnic in Sydney

2026 promises to be a year of culture, sport, music and unforgettable spectacle across Sydney— here’s what’s on.

Categories Things to do Tags bars, Concerts, families, Festivals, Mardi Gras, Powerhouse Parramatta, Sydney, Sydney CBD, Sydney Fish Market, Theatre, Western Sydney, Western Sydney Airport

Meet Hari: The 1.8-ton Greater One-horned Rhino who just arrived at Taronga Zoo

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by Isabelle James
Hari the One-horned Greater Rhino

Taronga Zoo has announced the arrival of what they’re calling the “Fab Four” at the newly opened Rhino Reserve, welcoming a Greater One-Horned Rhino named Hari alongside a trio of stunning Asian Water Buffalo.

Categories News Tags families, school holidays, Taronga Zoo
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