Interstate chef collaborations are few and far between these days but Sydney’s latest culinary exchange could be its best yet. Brae, chef Dan Hunter’s highly acclaimed organic farm-restaurant in regional Victoria, is a constant presence on the World’s 50 Best restaurants list each year. Along with dining experiences like Adelaide’s Botanic, Geelong’s Igni and Hobart’s … Read more
Sydneysiders and locals will be able to kick the new year off with style as Laurent Pelly’s elegant staging of Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella) arrives at the Sydney Opera House’s Joan Sutherland Theatre for a whimsical run until March. From January 2, Opera Australia will stage a total of 20 performances for the acclaimed French opera, … Read more
It was billed as a way to give festival goers a cost-of-living break to ensure they didn’t make the January event part of their budget cuts. So when tickets for the 2025 Sydney Festival went on sale, some were priced at $49 until December 2, 2024. But organisers needn’t have worried. So many fans hit … Read more
Sydney already puts on one of the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve fireworks displays each year, but now Opera Australia and Sydney Opera House are stepping things up with a festive double-bill. Anyone who wants to spend NYE inside one of the world’s most iconic buildings have two options to choose from this year. … Read more
Sydney’s live music scene is picking up as we dig into the tail-end of 2024, bringing in a huge amount of big-ticket shows from musicians like Thom Yorke, Coldplay and Troy Sivan. While October was overflowing with sold-out performances from international stars like The Weeknd and Travis Scott, November will be even more a mixed … Read more
Some of the biggest musicals and theatre shows that have been running over the past few months are finally winding down at the tail-end of October, wiping the slate clean for a fresh batch of productions popping up in this year’s penultimate month. Hamilton, Sister Act and Sunset Boulevard are all on their way out, … Read more
With a trail of fans—and protestors—behind them, King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the midst of a whirlwind five-day tour that has seen them jump from Canberra to Sydney with a packed itinerary that includes the Australian War Memorial, Kirribilli, Parramatta and the Sydney Opera House. Supporters have been scrambling to trace the royal … Read more
Mario, Queen of the Circus, had it right. In a world where everyone was trying to be the first to post to Instagram, he wagged his finger and said: “It’s just for you, just for now!”
The spring NSW school holidays are here, beginning Monday, September 30 and ending on Friday, October 11. And as always, some of Sydney’s best experiences will be front and centre welcoming families with sunshine, entertainment and an irrepressible sense of fun. Sydney Travel Guide has trawled through the best school holidays activities in Sydney right … Read more
Our round-up of all the best free things to do in Sydney this October. Every month Sydney puts on a roster of festivals, shows, events and experiences to enjoy without spending a cent, you just need to know where to look. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there are unique cultural, artistic, and wellness … Read more
