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Sydney Fringe Festival kicks off this Saturday with a huge street party
The 2026 Sydney Fringe Festival is coming in hot this Saturday, with a huge free street party set to take over Stanley Street this Saturday.
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The Sydney pubs we’d visit for the food alone
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Sydney's pubs have been seriously upping their food game recently, giving us even more reason to grab a schooner and settle in for a scotch egg.
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We've used our local knowledge to create the perfect five-day itinerary to help you plan your holiday.
Sculpture by the Sea turns 30 this year: here’s your ultimate guide
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Sculpture by the Sea is one of Sydney's premier springtime activities, turning the iconic Bondi to Tamarama cliff walk into a string of site-specific art installations.
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Sydney Fringe Festival kicks off this Saturday with a huge street party
The 2026 Sydney Fringe Festival is coming in hot this Saturday, with a huge free street party set to take over Stanley Street this Saturday.
“A space for art that breaks all the rules”: Inside Sydney’s best free art gallery
As admission prices rise across Sydney's biggest cultural institutions, one independent gallery refuses to charge an entry fee. We chatted with the White Rabbit Gallery team about accessibility, exhibitions and…
The Cutaway at Barangaroo will open with a weekend of free music, art and culture
The final weekend of May will see Barangaroo’s newest venue, The Cutaway, come alive with a program of live music, performances, workshops and family-friendly activities.
Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026: Free events to suit everyone
There's something for everyone at the Sydney Writers' Festival, which runs from May 17-24, and so much of it is free. Here's a guide to the best of the festival…
These are the best things to do at the Sydney Royal Easter Show (and they won’t cost you a cent)
The best things in life are free, and nowhere is this more true than at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
The Biennale of Sydney opens on Saturday – here’s what to expect
The Sydney Travel Guide was invited on a full-day preview tour ahead of the Biennale’s official opening this weekend. We think Sydney is in for a spectacular experience.
Tropfest is back: your complete guide to the world’s biggest short film festival
It’s been seven years since Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, last championed homegrown filmmakers in Sydney, so we’re thrilled to see it finally return after a long hiatus.
9 best spots to watch sunrise & sunset in Sydney
From panoramic ocean views to harbour vistas, these are the best places to watch sunrise and sunset in Sydney. Sydney, with its sparkling harbour, iconic landmarks, and stunning coastal walks,…
