The best things to do in Sydney in May 2025

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Forget summer, Sydney is at its absolute best in May. Vivid lights up the city, the Sydney Comedy Festival keeps the laughs coming, and the Archibald Prize puts Australian talent in the spotlight. We’ve rounded up a list of the best things to do in Sydney in May, including French markets, new restaurant openings and … 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

Things to do in Sydney in April 2025

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour confirms Guys & Dolls for 2025 season

April may be all about Easter and the Sydney Comedy Festival, but there are many things happening around town to help you string together a fun few weeks. Sydney Travel Guide has sifted through everything happening in Sydney during April and come up with a quick hitlist for you to get across, from high-profile laughs … Read more

Andrea Bocelli will perform with a 70-piece orchestra in Sydney

Andrea Bocelli with an orchestra

History’s most famous tenor is making his grand return to Sydney. The legendary Andrea Bocelli will perform one very special show at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday, April 3, backed by a staggering 70-piece orchestra and a 60-person choir. The ambitious performance follows Bocelli’s last time in Sydney, which was during a 2022 tour … Read more

Exclusive: Sydney’s nightlifeย tsar reveals plans as city comes alive with new venuesย 

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Sydney is rapidly modernising and genuinely stepping up its lifestyle and hospitality offerings. Not since Carriageworks opened in 2007 has the city felt so profoundly different, willing and oh-so-able to fling us the into a new era for both locals and visitors. Nowhere is this more obvious than the frequently discussed “Night Time Economy,” as … Read more

A luxurious lounge bar is now hidden above Rockpool Bar & Grill

Rockpool Bar

Few things scream “special occasion” in Sydney as loud as walking into Rockpool Bar & Grill. Hunter St Hospitality’s world-famous steakhouse has long been regarded as one of the city’s most opulent dining experiences, anchored by its grand main dining room and, to the side, a New York-style bar. But there’s now a third element … Read more