If you’re visiting Sydney in May and love books, stories, or big ideas, you won’t want to miss the Sydney Writers Festival. Returning from May 19 until May 25, it’s one of Australia’s largest literary festivals, bringing together world-famous authors for a range of thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops that take place across the
Sydney’s nightlife culture is undergoing a revolution and there’s a brand-new initiative that’s rewarding the city’s night owls: Taco Bell has launched Encore Hours which will see select outlets across Australia open ’til late. The grand opening, however, will take place at Sydney’s Haymarket branch which will stay open after 10pm. And that’s not even
There might be rain forecast but that never dampens Sydney’s spirits, especially when there’s a Sydney Streets party to attend. Tomorrow it’s Redfern’s turn to up the ante as Redfern St is pedestrianised for the day. It’s an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their offerings with special offers and pop-ups, along with live music,
Vivid Sydney is a highlight of New South Wales’s cultural calendar, attracting visitors from across NSW, Australia and beyond. The 2024 festival saw around 142,000 people attend the opening night—the largest attendance on record—while the last Sunday of last year’s event welcomed the most attendees ever recorded in a single night. That’s just one of
Hay St Market, the brand-new food hub at the historic Paddy’s Markets, opens today. This expansion has been in the works for three years now, with Sydneysiders pleased to see the space being given a new lease of life. Hay St Market is part of the larger Market City precinct, known for its vibrant shopping
She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world last year and her third studio album, Radical Optimism, earned her a number two spot here in Australia. Dua Lipa’s career has been marked by significant milestones, including winning a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for her collaboration with Silk
A themed Easter high tea brings a touch of elegance and imagination to your dining experiences in Sydney. High tea never goes out of style, whether you keep it traditional or mix things up with a themed spread. With towering tiers of sweet and savoury treats, it’s already an exciting experience. Especially for Easter, however,
Get ready to belt out your favourite country hits as the heartwarming and hilarious Dolly Parton musical makes its way to Sydney later this year. Here You Come Again is co-created and written by two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, songwriter, and actor Bruce Vilanch, director and choreographer Gabriel Barre and Tricia Paoluccio, who takes the
Vivid Sydney 2025 looks set to be bigger and better than ever. The first announcements have just landed and the arrival of Stranger Things: The Experience is among the events set to impress the crowds. Netflix’s Stranger Things is set to return for its fifth and final series later this year, and where better to
Looking for the best things to do in Sydney on St Patricks Day? We’ve scoured the city to find most exciting events happening around town. An estimated 12,600 Irish-born people moved from the Emerald Isle to Australia between April and December in 2024, according to NexVentur. And Sydney has one of the largest Irish-born populations
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