What’s on in Sydney this August: City2Surf, Drag Bingo, Cherry Blossom Festival and more

Things to do in Sydney this August

From iconic fun runs to hilarious musicals, foodie experiences and community street festivals, Sydney is buzzing with activities this August. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, craving some family fun, or simply looking for exciting ways to fill your weekends, there’s no shortage of things to do. Culture lovers can catch internationally-acclaimed artists and French-inspired markets, while

The Fullerton’s luxurious truffle tasting menu leads a season of indulgence in Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney truffle tasting menu

You can visit the farm where The Fullerton Hotel Sydney sources the coveted ingredient for its Truffle Tasting Menu โ€“ and we’ve sniffed out more truffle dishes, menus and hunting experiences in and around Sydney this winter. Now is the time to book in, dig deep and savour every earthy, aromatic bite.

A Newtown Renaissance: Where to eat, sip and party on King Street

Pleasure Club on King Street

Step aside, Oxford Streetโ€”King Street is now ruling Sydney’s high street scene. Now a solid entry on Sydney’s annual calendar, the riotous King Street Crawl took place last Sunday, and social media videos showed packed out bars with live music, flowing drinks and a vibrant, energetic atmosphere. The return of this free full day of

Paddington restaurant’s viral closure sparks debate about big venue dominance of Sydney food

Zafferano Trattoria is closing down

Sicilian restaurant Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea in Paddington has gone viral this week, after posting a reel to their Instagram announcing their closure. In the candid video, owner Isobel Galloway, who runs the restaurant with her partner, Sicilian-born chef Simone Crivello, opened up to her followers about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on their restaurant.

Vivid Sydney 2026 dates announced โ€“ and why 2025 was the biggest yet

Vivid Sydney 2025

The bulbs have barely cooled on this year’s festival, but we’re already looking ahead to the next year’s Vivid celebrations. As dates for the 2026 festival have been announce, we’ve taken a look back at this year’s festival which was bigger and brighter than ever.