Sydney Opera Host to host sing-a-long showtunes version of ‘Rent’

Rent being performed on stage

Dress up in your finest bohemian garb, strut your cultured-self down to Sydney Opera House and belt out some of the most iconic showtunes in Broadway history with hundreds of other musical fanatics. That’s what the scene will be when the Joan Sutherland Theatre plays host to a special one-night-only sing-a-long performance of Jonathan Larson’s

Another blow to NIMBYs as The Squire’s Landing gets 24-hour licence

The Squire's Landing now trades 24/7.

The NSW Government’s honourable attempt to make Sydney a genuine 24/7 city just had a major win as Squire’s Landing in The Rocks begins trading ’round the clock. One of the world’s most picturesque gastropubs, glass-fronted with dreamy, panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, will now trade continuously throughout the

Sydney Opera House: things to do and see

the exterior of the Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is not just a venue for performance, it’s an international cultural icon, a piece of architectural brilliance, and a symbol of Australiaโ€™s vibrant identity. Located at Bennelong Point on the edge of Sydney Harbour, the buildingโ€™s dramatic design, set against the sparkling waters and surrounded by the Royal Botanic Garden, captures

You can now buy a Sydney Opera House Single Malt Whisky

A bottle of whisky sitting on the Sydney Opera House steps

Sydney Opera House, Australia’s most recognised cultural institution and an endearing icon for Sydney, has been officially liquified. It’s legacy at least, inspiring two special edition single malt whiskies from Sydney’s beloved Archie Rose Distilling Co: the Classical Whisky and the Contemporary Whisky. The simple, limited-edition collection was released at the tail-end of last year,

New Openings Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Musicals & More

a courtyard with trees

2024 was a banner year for Sydney. Not only did we finally get the futuristic next phase of Sydney Metro and the revival of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, but we also got an exhaustingly long list of high-profile food and drink openings from Olympus Dining and Neptune’s Grotto to Joji and Letra House. Other big things

Australia Day Live 2025 lineup confirmed for Sydney Opera House

a large crowd of people at a concert

With Australia Day coming up, thousands of Sydneysiders and visitors are expected to turn up at the Sydney Opera House for the annual Australia Day Live concert. Happening each year, Australia Day Live is a free ticketed concert staged on both land and water with the main stage being the Sydney Opera House forecourt. Live

Australia’s most awarded restaurant, Brae, is coming to Sydney

Brae in Victoria

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

Massenet’s elegant Cinderella is coming to Sydney Opera House

Cinderella in Sydney

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,

2025 Sydney Festival ticketing computer crashes as demand soars – here is all you need to know

Dark Noon Sydney Festival

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