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.
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
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,
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
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
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
According to The Financial Review, the artistic director of Opera Australia quit the august arts body because of this production of Sunset Boulevard. And after attending the opening night in Sydney, we can see why it has proved to be controversial. The star, who plays ageing silent movie icon Norma Desmond, is Sarah Brightman, a
Theatre in Sydney is coming out swinging this September, with excellent stage shows featuring heavy-hitters like Andrew Loyd Webber, Shaun Tan and Kip Williams. From psychological thrillers to sing-a-long cabarets, Sydney’s stages are curtain-to-cutrain with killer performances and twisty storylines. Here are our top six shows in Sydney this September. 1. Gaslight Before it was
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony-winning musical, Sunset Boulevard, will begin its debut season at the Sydney Opera House this month. From Wednesday, August 28, Sydney’s most iconic venue will welcome the dazzling production for the first time. Transforming the Joan Sutherland Theatre into a glamorous ode to the Golden Age of Hollywood, Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of
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