The Best New Year’s Eve Events Happening Around Sydney

Ring in the new year on the harbour, on a rooftop or at the bowlo.
Concrete Playground
Published on December 28, 2015
  • Event

    New Year's Eve at Henry Deane

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Hotel Palisade, Millers Point

    Take in those famous fireworks from Sydney's most panoramic new rooftop bar.

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    Rhythm of the Night '90s Dance NYE

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Goodgod Small Club, Sydney

    Spend the last hours of 2015 submerged in 1999.

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    New Year's Eve Above the Harbour

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Sydney

    Sydney Harbour's new NYE lawn party.

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    New Year's Eve at Opera Bar

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Opera Bar, Sydney

    Beach huts, roaming sharks and an astroturf dancefloor — with that fireworks view.

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    The Bearded Tit's '90s New Year's Eve

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    The Bearded Tit, Redfern

    If you're not at the Tit this NYE, you might as well be walkin' on the sun.

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    New Year's Eve at Barangaroo Reserve

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo

    Sydney's newest foreshore park is doing NYE for the first time (and affordably).

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    Young Turks x Siberia Records NYE Party

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Globe Lane, Wollongong

    One London label. One Aussie label. One heck of a party.

  • Event

    NYE at The Morrison

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room, Sydney

    Spend your last few hours of 2015 feasting on fresh seafood and gazing at the stars in the Conservatory.

  • Event

    Carol New Year's Eve Gala Preview

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Palace Norton Street, Leichhardt

    Catch the film that everybody will be talking about come Oscar time.

  • Event

    NYE Party at the House

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    The Opera House's big fancy NYE bash.

  • Event

    New Year's Eve at The Butler

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    The Butler, Potts Point

    One of the best seats in the house for a panoramic Sydney New Year's.

  • Event

    Mad Racket New Year's Eve

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Petersham Bowling Club, Petersham

    Get deep at Petersham Bowlo with Sydney's house music specialists.

  • Event

    New Year's Eve at Sweethearts Rooftop Barbecue

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Sweethearts Rooftop, Potts Point

    Celebrate the final hours of 2015 with smoked meats and smoked beats on the rooftop.

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    Parramatta Foreshore New Year's Eve

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    Parramatta Foreshore, Parramatta

    Pack a picnic for Parra's early fireworks.

  • Event

    The Bucket List's New Year's Eve Party

    Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

    The Bucket List, Bondi

    A free NYE party right on Bondi Beach.

  • Event

    Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel's Surf Lodge Pop-Up

    Fri, 1 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan 2016

    Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, Watsons Bay

    Do NYD like you're in the Hamptons.

  • Event

    Daniel San's Beach Please New Year's Day Party

    Fri, 1 Jan, 2016

    Daniel San, Manly

    Manly's Japanese rock and roll joint is taking NYD to the roof.

  • News

    This Handy New App Is Your Guide to New Year's Eve in Sydney

    It'll even send out your midnight messages.

  • Event

    CollectFest Sydney

    Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug 2025

    ICC Sydney, Sydney

    Marvel at some epic collections (or add to your own) at this huge convention.

  • News

    Sights of the Rising Sun: Where to Find Japan's Gorgeous Natural Gems

    From magical sakura groves to mountains that split the sky, Japan's natural beauty is unbeatable. Start exploring with this guide.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This August

    Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.

  • News

    Eight New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.

  • Guide

    Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far

    Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.

  • Event

    Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE

    Fri, 9 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2024

    The Calyx, Sydney

    15 fresh floral mannequins inspired by different international destinations are blooming in The Calyx this August.

  • Guide

    News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Sydney This Week

    Here's all of the restaurant openings, tour announcements and city news that caught our attention over the last seven days.

  • News

    The Eight Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia

    Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.

  • Event

    FFWD Festival

    Thu, 1 Aug - Sun, 4 Aug 2024

    Machine Hall Precinct, Sydney

    Fashion, food and festival vibes combine at this four-day event celebrating world-class clothing design and top-of-class Australian hospitality.

  • Event

    Chefs of the House

    Thu, 1 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug 2024

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    Let four of Australia's top chefs take you on an immersive journey into the culinary philosophies that underpin the hospitality offerings at the nation's most famous building.

  • News

    Now Open: Antica Is the Cosy Italian Diner in North Sydney That's Giving Classic Dishes a Culinary Glow Up

    Expect familiar flavours and show-stopping platings, plus a vast menu of Italian wines at this new venue from an award-winning team.

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    History of House — Sydney Fringe Festival

    Fri, 30 Aug - Sun, 29 Sep 2024

    Sydney Spiegeltent, Moore Park

    The world's leading gospel choir returns to Sydney with a toe-tapping tour through the history of dance music.

  • News

    China's Globally Renowned Tea Brand HEYTEA Has Just Opened Its First Flagship Sydney Store In the CBD

    This international tea brand with a focus on real ingredients has expanded its global reach to Sydney for the first time.

  • Event

    Now or Never

    Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug 2024

    Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

    Back for its second year, this huge arts festival is closing out winter in Melbourne with more than 100 events.

  • News

    We're Looking for a Roving Reporter to Join a Once-in-a-Lifetime Guided Tour Across Vietnam

    If you've got a nose for adventure and an eye for what makes a great video, this is the giveaway for you.

  • Event

    Korean Film Festival in Australia

    Thu, 22 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug 2024

    Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney

    Get your Korean cinema fix with six days of top-notch films at Event Cinemas George Street, including a serial-killer thriller, a couple of rom-coms and an ode to dogs.

  • News

    The Korean Film Festival in Australia's 2024 Cinema Celebration Is Focusing on Sydney, Then Introducing a Touring Program

    As well as the Harbour City, Canberra, Burnside, Benalla and Alice Springs will also welcome KOFFIA this year.

  • News

    Triple J's One Night Stand Is Heading to Warrnambool in Victoria for Its Long-Awaited 2024 Return

    A huge 2087 towns around Australia were submitted to host this year's fest — but only this coastal spot emerged victorious.

  • News

    Timothée Chalamet Becomes (and Sings) Bob Dylan in the First Trailer for Music Biopic 'A Complete Unknown'

    Elle Fanning and Edward Norton also feature in this 60s-set recounting of the icon's rise to stardom from 'Walk the Line' director James Mangold.

  • Event

    $1 Ramen at Motto Motto Sydney Plaza

    Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

    Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Sydney Central Plaza, Sydney

    Head to Pitt Street Mall this weekend to score a cozzie-livs-defying deal from this rapidly growing Japanese chain.

  • News

    Coming Soon: BeerFest Is Sydney's New Drinks Festival That's Pouring Quality Tipples From Aussie Producers

    Following its previous editions in cities around the country, this celebration of local brews and makers will launch its first Sydney fest in 2024.

  • Event

    Queer Screen Film Fest Online

    Mon, 2 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep 2024

    Online

    Whether you're keen to see a film about female cable-car conductors expressing their emotions in the sky or a heap of LGBTQIA+ shorts, you can stream them at home.

  • Event

    Queer Screen Film Fest

    Wed, 28 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep 2024

    Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney

    This LGBTQIA+ film festival is back for 2024 with a five-day in-person program featuring flicjs with Elliot Page, Evan Rachel Wood and Keiynan Lonsdale.

  • News

    Queer Screen Film Fest Is Back for 2024 with a Five-Day Sydney Program and a Week of Movies to Stream Nationally

    This year's lineup includes films starring Elliot Page, Evan Rachel Wood, Lukas Gage and Keiynan Lonsdale.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

    Celebrate rum month at Sydney Harbour Marriott, hit up the west for a massive multicultural food festival or catch STC’s onstage version of a gothic classic.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Symmetry-Loving 'Accidentally Wes Anderson' Exhibition Is Making Its Australian Debut in Melbourne

    Leaping from Instagram to an IRL immersive art experience, this showcase features 200-plus photographs that spy the director's style around the globe.

  • Event

    Deadpool & Wolverine

    Thu, 25 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    If there’s a Marvel messiah in the MCU's 34th film — and the first to feature either Deadpool or Wolverine — it's Hugh Jackman back in the claws as Logan.

  • News

    Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga Sing, Dance and Cause Chaos in the Full 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Trailer

    Get ready for the Joker and Harley show, with Phoenix reprising his Oscar-winning role and Gaga following in Margot Robbie's footsteps.

  • Event

    Cream of the Crop

    Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

    The Lord Gladstone, Chippendale

    A collision of art and wrestling is taking over The Lord Gladstone for one pumping night of smackdowns, punk rock and creativity.

  • News

    The 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far

    These are the beloved small-screen favourites to say "yes chef!" to, sleuth along with and giggle with — and get catchy songs stuck in your head from, too.

  • Event

    'Home Alone' Live in Concert

    Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    A classic Christmas tale brought to the stage by Australia's leading orchestra.

  • News

    Here's When and Where You Can Watch the Matildas' Quest for Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics

    Set your alarms: the Tillies play Germany, Zambia and the United States in the group stage, all at 3am Australian time.

  • Event

    Sydney Fringe Festival

    Sun, 1 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Get ready to spend September hitting up four precincts, 12 hubs and 400-plus events when this arts festival takes over the city.

  • Event

    The Big Pineapple Festival

    Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

    The Big Pineapple, Nambour

    For the first time in three years, this Sunshine Coast music festival is back — and The Amity Affliction, Bliss n Eso and Peking Duk lead the lineup.

  • News

    Qantas' Midwinter Flight Sale Boasts Over One Million Discounted Domestic Fares — with 40-Plus Routes Under $160

    Start planning your next getaway, whether you want to head from Sydney to Byron Bay for $109, Melbourne to the Gold Coast from $129 or Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $119.

  • News

    Get Ready to Spend 2024's Sydney Fringe Festival Hitting Up Four Precincts, 12 Hubs and 400-Plus Events

    The Soweto Gospel Choir, a collaboration between Ngaiire and Anna Polyviou, the fest's first-ever Queer Hub and a 'Hunger Games' parody are among the highlights.

  • News

    G Flip, Ruel, What So Not and Thelma Plum Lead the Lineup for Triple J's 2024 One Night Stand

    As for where the music festival will take place when it returns for the first time since 2019, Triple J will reveal the location on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

  • Event

    Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image

    Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 13 Jul 2025

    Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo

    This Frida Kahlo exhibition features items and artworks never seen before in Australia — and you can only catch it at the Bendigo Art Gallery.

  • Event

    Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition

    Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    Start honking: this free world-premiere 'Untitled Goose Game' celebration at ACMI showcases everyone's favourite horrible goose.

  • News

    Start Honking: A Free 'Untitled Goose Game' Exhibition Is World-Premiering at ACMI This Spring

    'Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition' will feature different versions of the game that you can play, plus sketches, concept art and design material.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    Don your best retro get-up and join an 80s and 90s-themed race, sample your way through top-notch cheese, or score free tacos and beers at The Lansdowne.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Redfern's The Bat and Ball Hotel Is Opening Its Revamped Digs in August

    This Redfern stalwart will be reopening its doors in early August — and it'll host a huge party to celebrate its return to Cleveland Street.

  • Guide

    Five Inner West Pubs to Hit For Good Vibes and Great Feeds On a Night Out

    There's a feed for every group and occasion to be found at these Inner West gems.

  • News

    Coming Soon: This Frida Kahlo Exhibition with Items Never Seen Before in Australia Is on Its Way in 2025

    'Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image' features the artist's personal belongings alongside her self-portraits, plus other drawings and paintings.

  • News

    How to Make an Unforgettable Serial-Killer Thriller with Nicolas Cage: Maika Monroe and Osgood Perkins Chat 'Longlegs'

    The eeriest film of 2024 heads back to the 90s to follow a fledgling FBI agent connecting the dots between a spate of deaths — and it boasts a helluva pedigree.

  • News

    Sacrifices Must Be Made in the Latest Teaser Trailer for HBO's 'Dune' Prequel TV Series 'Prophecy'

    Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel and Mark Strong star in this six-episode spinoff from Denis Villeneuve's films.

  • News

    Australian Landscape-Inspired Lighting Will Help Fight Jetlag on Qantas' Direct East Coast Flights to London and NYC

    First announced in 2017, the Aussie airline's ultra long-haul Project Sunrise flights are set to launch from Sydney in mid-2026.

  • News

    Stock Your Camper and Meet the Artisans on the Central Coast Makers Trail This Winter

    Learn to shuck fresh oysters, join a cocktail-making workshop or try your hand at creating ceramics.

  • Promotion

    Treat Yourself to Gourmet Savings with the Betty's Burgers App Throughout July

    Save some dollars on your next lunch outing at the popular burger restaurant.

  • Event

    World Lamington Day at Tokyo Lamington and ONA Coffee

    Sun, 21 Jul, 2024

    ONA Coffee Sydney | Cafe Marrickville, Marrickville

    The sweetest lamington is a free lamington and you can claim yours — or a lamington latte — for one day only, courtesy of one of Sydney's top bakeries.

  • Event

    Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

    Sat, 29 Jun - Mon, 7 Oct 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Beloved by Beyoncé, Björk and Cate Blanchett, this Dutch fashion designer's stunning haute couture pieces are on display at GOMA.

  • News

    Now Open: Iris van Herpen's Stunning Couture Designs Have Arrived Down Under at GOMA's 'Sculpting the Senses' Exhibition

    Displaying in Brisbane after a season in Paris, the Australian-exclusive exhibition features 130 creations by the Dutch fashion designer.

  • News

    Tackling Your Own Arachnophobia by Making a Giant Spider Creature Feature: Kiah Roache-Turner Talks 'Sting'

    No, directing a movie about an eight-legged critter doesn't cure a fear of spiders — but the Australian 'Wyrmwood' filmmaker knew that it'd creep out his audience.

  • News

    Ace News If You Like Live Tunes and Parties: SXSW Sydney's 2024 Program Has Expanded Again

    An extra 40-plus artists have joined the lineup, including Jorja Smith — and new talks will dive into international music tours and the streaming landscape.

  • Event

    Rum Month in Sydney

    Mon, 1 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Winter's here, so warm up with a luscious rum-based cocktail at your favourite watering hole.

  • News

    Western Sydney's New Light Rail Route Is Getting Ready to Welcome Its First Passengers

    The new public transport system has entered its final phase of testing ahead of the 12-kilometre, 16-stop line coming online within weeks.

  • News

    Giving Food the 'Planet Earth' Treatment: René Redzepi and Australian Noma Alum Ben Liebmann Chat 'Omnivore'

    Fresh from popping up in 'The Bear', the acclaimed chef behind one of the world's best restaurants hosts a docuseries about key ingredients that've shaped humanity.

  • News

    The 2024 Emmy Nominations Are Here with a Heap of Love for 'Shogun', 'The Bear' and 'Only Murders in the Building'

    'The Bear' broke the record for the most amount of nominations by a comedy in a single year with 23, beating '30 Rock' with 22 nominations in 2009.

  • Restaurant

    Sal's Authentic New York Pizza — Darlinghurst

    314-318 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

    Experience pizza like a New Yorker at this small chain from a Big Apple stalwart that's been cooking up classic NYC slices for almost 50 years.

  • Restaurant

    Gitano

    53 Cross Street, Double Bay

    So you think you know Mexican food? This upmarket Double Bay fonda serving refined regional dishes prepared with traditional techniques begs to differ.

  • Event

    Free Tacos and Beers at The Happy Mexican

    Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

    The Happy Mexican, Chippendale

    If you missed out on the venue's freebies at its grand opening, you've got another shot to score a whole lot more at its massive celebration of Mexican culture.

  • News

    Book That Long Weekend Now: Meredith Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2024's Festival

    There's no lineup details yet, but Meredith will return in December for its 32nd festival — and it's time to try to nab tickets.

  • News

    Messina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On

    This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.

  • News

    New Episodes, Same Interplanetary Antics: The Shiny Trailer for 'Futurama' Season 12 Is Here

    It's back again, baby — this time with robot villages, a world dedicated to coffee and the survival of Earth under threat.

  • Event

    Suntory The Premium Malt's House at ICHOUME

    Fri, 26 Jul - Sun, 11 Aug 2024

    Ichoume, Sydney

    Exclusive divine brews, delicious Japanese snacks and bottomless good times in Darling Quarter.

  • News

    Tenacious D Have Cancelled the Rest of Their 2024 Tour of Australia and New Zealand

    Following comments during the band's Sydney show, which kicked off their Down Under tour, Jack Black has also advised that "all future creative plans are on hold".

  • News

    Led by a Gripping Jake Gyllenhaal, 'Presumed Innocent' Is Apple TV+'s Latest Compulsively Watchable Murder-Mystery

    After 'Big Little Lies', 'Nine Perfect Strangers' and 'The Undoing', David E Kelley brings another thriller from the page to the screen.

  • Event

    Mum Cha at Colombo Social

    Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

    Colombo Social, Enmore

    There will be a new mother-son takeover of the Sri Lankan diner's kitchen every month, serving up an intimate one-off eight-course lunch.

  • News

    First Look: RAFI Urbnsurf Is the Stylish Diner and Bar Overlooking Sydney's Manmade Surfing Lagoon

    The second of Applejack Hospitality's two eateries at NSW's only artificial surf park is bringing sophisticated seafood and sustainable cocktails to Homebush.

  • The Happy Mexican

    City Road, Chippendale

  • News

    Coming Soon: Australian-Premiere VR Experience 'Horizon of Khufu' Will Get You Wandering Around Ancient Egypt

    Who needs an overseas plane ticket, or a time machine, when you can journey 4500 years back into Egypt's history at this immersive virtual-reality experience?

  • Event

    Haku Vodka Special Set Menu at ORA

    Thu, 1 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug 2024

    Ora Restaurant, Waterloo

    This stylish omakase spot in Waterloo is serving up a special menu for the month of August only.

  • News

    'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' Author Mark Manson Is Returning Down Under to Give Brutally Honest Advice

    You've read the bestselling book. You might've also seen the movie. Now, hear author Mark Manson share tips and stories live.

  • Guide

    Hola Amigos: Five Latin American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates

    Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.

  • News

    Blowin' in the Wind in a Blockbuster Sequel: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos and Lee Isaac Chung Talk 'Twisters'

    "It's like being in a washing machine, really," Daisy Edgar-Jones explains about battling wild weather in 'Twisters'. "A great dirty washing machine," Glen Powell adds.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Song Bird, the Huge New Modern Cantonese Diner by Neil Perry, Is Opening in August

    The famed chef’s three-level Chinese eatery will be his third venue in Double Bay, with a new underground bar also on the way.

  • Event

    Dracula — Sydney Theatre Company

    Tue, 2 Jul - Sun, 4 Aug 2024

    Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay

    A bloodthirsty Zahra Newman wows in STC's final romp into director Kip Williams' innovative cine-theatre retellings of gothic masterworks.

  • News

    Harajuku Gyoza Has Given Its Coveted Japanese Air Cheesecakes a Super-Photogenic Mont Blanc Spin

    For its latest mashup, the chain has combined two viral desserts into one dish, which comes in strawberry and matcha flavours.

  • News

    Qantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Paris to Make Getting to Your Next French Holiday Even Quicker

    Taking 17 hours and 20 minutes from Perth, this brand-new route is the longest non-stop flight to France from anywhere across the globe.

  • Event

    Longlegs

    Thu, 18 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Featuring Nicolas Cage as its namesake and 'It Follows' star Maika Monroe as the FBI agent on his trail, this is horror at its most unshakeable.

  • News

    Now Open: Superfreak Is Marrickville's New All-Day Eatery From Two of the Minds Behind Soulmate and Splash Coffee

    This ambitious new venture centred around nourishing meals for health-conscious diners has set up shop in the heart of Marrickville.

  • News

    Huge News for Sydney's Hospitality Scene: The Maybe Group Has Ended Its Partnership with PUBLIC

    After just over a year spent working together, Vince Lombardo and Stefano Catino have officially parted ways with Jon Adgemis.

  • News

    'RuPaul's Drag Race' Icon Bianca Del Rio Is Returning Down Under in 2025 with Her 'Dead Inside' Tour

    Hurricane Bianca is back, this time breaking out her devilish snark and timing on an eight-city tour of Australia and New Zealand.

  • News

    Save the Date: Lost Paradise Is Returning to Wrap Up 2024 with Another Huge New Year's Party

    If you're keen to ring in 2025 with live tunes in Glenworth Valley on the New South Wales Central Coast, mark your diary.

  • Feature

    How to Sip and Sample Your Way Through Barangaroo House

    This ambitious three-tiered venue features a public bar, cosy vinyl bar and picturesque rooftop spot overlooking the harbour.

  • News

    Movie Lovers, Rejoice: The Full 250-Plus-Title 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival Program Is Here

    Whether you're keen to see Cannes and Sundance favourites, the latest from body-horror master David Cronenberg or an overnight 'Godzilla' marathon, MIFF has you covered.

  • Ichoume

    25 Harbour Street, Sydney

  • News

    Making the Most of the Coast: Where to Play and Eat in Noosa

    Roller coasters, swimming with whales and an intimate seasonal dining experience — discover a new side to Noosa.

  • News

    Beyond the Blowhole: Top Spots to Eat, Stay and Play in and Around Kiama for a Wonderful Winter Long Weekend

    At only a two-hour drive south of Sydney, Kiama combines idyllic landscapes with charming local flavour.

  • News

    Noosa Nights: Eight Accommodation Options for Every Kind of Traveller

    Sparkling water views, beachfront pools, deluxe spa treatments and private jetties — these stellar hotels and holiday homes have it all.

  • News

    It's Waffle Party Time: The First 'Severance' Season Two Trailer Is Here Ahead of Its January 2025 Return

    Clocking back in at Lumon Industries is finally on the cards, complete with an approach to work-life balance that's pure sci-fi nightmare fuel.

  • Event

    Twisters

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    No one usually wants a storm to strike twice, but this disaster franchise has swirled up a second must-see, this time directed by 'Minari' Oscar-nominee Lee Isaac Chung.

  • Event

    Fly Me to the Moon

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Scarlett Johansson is a delight in this space-race rom-com co-starring Channing Tatum, but the 60s-set film itself is just entertaining enough.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Olympus Is Surry Hills' New Greek Garden Diner From the Team Behind Potts Point's The Apollo

    The latest addition to Jonathan Barthelmess' restaurant portfolio will bring the hospitality of a Greek village to a major new hospo hub.

  • Event

    Free Schnitzel Rolls at Chargrill Charlie's

    Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

    Chargrill Charlie's Marrickville, Marrickville

    The charcoal chicken chain is landing in Marrickville, and is handing out 700 free schnitty rolls to celebrate.

  • Event

    Le Mulled Wine Cinema

    Thu, 11 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul 2024

    Cadmans Cottage, The Rocks

    Catch a French-themed flick while sipping mulled wine at this pop-up harbourside cinema during Sydney's annual Bastille Festival.

  • Cadmans Cottage

    110 George Street, The Rocks

  • News

    Paul Mescal Battles Pedro Pascal in the First Trailer for 'Gladiator II' — and Are You Not Entertained?

    Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winner also stars Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn — with Connie Nielsen returning from the first film.

  • News

    Rashida Jones and a Robot Make for Thrilling Company in Addictive 'Black Mirror'-Esque Mystery Series 'Sunny'

    The ‘Parks and Recreation’ star has never been better than in this page-to-screen Apple TV+ dramedy, which is set in a near-future Kyoto.

  • News

    The First Trailer for 'Agatha All Along' Unveils a Coven of Chaos with Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza

    Arriving on Disney+ from September 2024, the 'WandaVision' spinoff also stars 'Heartstopper' favourite Joe Locke and stage icon Patti LuPone.

  • News

    The Official Opening Date of Sydney Metro's New City and Southwest Line Has Been Announced

    It's taken years of construction, but one of the most ambitious transport infrastructure projects in the city’s history is finally ready to welcome passengers.

  • News

    Now Open: Tokyo Lamington Has Quietly Opened a Brand-New Bakery Concept in the Heart of Marrickville

    The new location has the delicious cubes with surprising flavours you know and love, plus a whole new range of baked delights.

  • News

    Now Open: Tommy Panini Is Brookvale's New Italian Sandwich Bar From Mariah Carey's Former Private Chef

    If a generously loaded sandwich made from folded pizza dough sounds like your idea of a good time, Brookvale is beckoning.

  • News

    Cutting Loose in the 80s-Set Finale to a Cinema-Adoring Slasher Trilogy: Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth Debicki Chat 'MaXXXine'

    Following 'X' and 'Pearl', Ti West and Mia Goth's stardom-obsessed horror saga wraps up with help from a big-name cast.

  • Chargrill Charlie's Marrickville

    Wicks Place, Marrickville

  • News

    The 15 Best Films of 2024 So Far

    The best movies from 2024's first half include a meditative trip to Tokyo, a scorching neo-noir thriller, multiple Oscar-winners and a stunning robot story.

  • News

    The 15 Best New TV Shows of 2024 So Far

    From gloriously surreal comedies and unforgettable true tales to stunning remakes and savvy sci-fi mysteries, 2024 has been filled with new small-screen highlights.

  • News

    Calling All 'Deadloch' Fans: The Kates' Mystery-Comedy Has Been Renewed for a Top End-Set Second Season

    Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner will all be back when the Prime Video series from Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan returns.

  • News

    Good Times Abound with the Arrival of Comedor — a Love Letter to Mexican Cuisine in Newtown

    This Australia Street newcomer dishes up modern Mexican fare that draws from chef Alejandro Huerta's roots and experience working at some of the world's best restaurants.

  • News

    Yours and Owls Isn't Hosting Its Next Festival Until 2025 — But It's Throwing a 2024 Pre-Party First

    Golden Features, Peking Duk, Alice Ivy, Anna Lunoe and more will hit up the University of Wollongong in October, then the fest will celebrate its tenth birthday next year.

  • News

    First Look: The Four-Venue Hospitality Precinct in Sofitel Sydney Wentworth's Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Has Been Revealed

    Two bars and two restaurants will make the reimagined hotel one of the hottest dining destinations in the city when it opens later this year.

  • News

    Dance to This: Troye Sivan Is Bringing His 'Something to Give Each Other' Tour to Australia and NZ

    Fresh from selling out arenas across Europe, the Perth-raised pop star has locked in gigs in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney Has Announced Its First 2024 Keynote Speakers and Added a Stack of New Sessions to Its Growing Lineup

    Human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson and author Johann Hari will get chatting at the festival's second event Down Under in October 2024.

  • Event

    MaXXXine

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Mia Goth mesmerises again in this follow-up to 'X' and 'Pearl', which is the stylish, witty and gory 80s-set third effort that this horror franchise firmly deserves.

  • Event

    Kinds of Kindness

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    After 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things', Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are three from three with this spiky triptych with an award-winning trio of performances by Jesse Plemons.

  • News

    Turning Your Directing Dream Into a Reality When You Love Being a Supporting Actor: Rachel House Talks 'The Mountain'

    One of New Zealand's hardest-working talents is happy letting someone else lead the show on-screen — but now she's calling the shots on her first movie behind the lens.

  • Guide

    The Most-Viewed Bars in Sydney for 2024 So Far

    Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.

  • Guide

    The Most-Viewed Restaurants in Sydney for 2024 So Far

    These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning harbourside restaurants to hidden Inner West eateries — and lots of pasta, of course.

  • Guide

    The Most-Viewed Cafes in Sydney for 2024 So Far

    Revamped inner-city favourites, new spots from local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made the list of your most clicked-on cafes for 2024.

  • Ora Restaurant

    8 Danks Street, Waterloo

  • News

    Strawberry Fields Has Dropped Its 2024 Lineup — But If You Want Tickets, This Year's Fest Is Already 95-Percent Sold Out

    DJ EZ, KiNK, Daddy G from Massive Attack and Seun Keuti & Egypt 80 are among the acts helping to celebrate the fest's 15th anniversary.

  • Restaurant

    Balcon by Tapavino

    17 Bligh Street, Sydney

    Imbibe in Spanish wine and tapas in the heart of the Harbour City.

  • Restaurant

    Paripé

    26 Kensington Street, Chippendale

    Experience a slice of Spain in Chippendale's bustling international culinary hub.

  • News

    Herbie Hancock Is Headlining the 2024 Melbourne International Jazz Festival — and Touring Australia

    The 14-time Grammy-winning music icon has announced a string of Aussie dates, including a MIJF show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

  • News

    The Big Pineapple Festival's 2024 Lineup Is Here with The Amity Affliction, Bliss n Eso, Peking Duk and More

    The only music fest that takes place next to Queensland's most-famous big thing, this event is back in a huge way for its first run in three years.

  • Event

    Creatures of Australia

    Fri, 5 Jul - Fri, 23 Aug 2024

    Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

    Get up-close and personal to some Australia's wonderful wildlife in this multi-sensory exhibition.

  • Event

    First Nations Film Festival — NAIDOC Week

    Sun, 7 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul 2024

    Online

    FanForce TV's Indigenous Australian online film fest returns for the second time in 2024 with Warwick Thornton's 'The New Boy' and four powerful documentaries.

  • News

    Noel Fielding's Highwayman Comedy 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' Is Returning for Season Two

    Apple TV+ is standing and delivering a second season of this British comedy led by 'The Mighty Boosh' star, which riffs on an IRL figure.

  • News

    Ocean Alley, ONEFOUR, King Stingray, Cub Sport and Bag Raiders Lead Ability Fest's 2024 Lineup

    Dylan Alcott's inclusive and fully accessible music festival returns to Melbourne and expands to Brisbane in October.

  • News

    The Best Advice Ever: Rosheen Kaul on Supporting Young Chefs, the Future of Australian Cuisine and Being a Sponge for Knowledge

    We spoke with Rosheen Kaul about writing her next cookbook, collaborating with other chefs and judging 2024's upcoming S.Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year Academy competition.

  • News

    Palm Tree Music Festival Is Returning to Australia in 2024 with The Chainsmokers Leading the Lineup

    After debuting Down Under in 2023, the fest has locked in a second Aussie run in December 2024, with Alesso, Gryffin, Austin Millz and Daya also on the bill.

  • Event

    'The Lord of the Rings' Marathon — Extended Edition

    Sat, 24 Aug 2024 

    Dendy Newtown, Newtown

    Stock up on lembas bread to make it through all three films, back to back and in their extended forms, on the big screen.

  • News

    Australian Romance-Scam Thriller 'Fake' Features One of the Best Episodes of TV You'll See in 2024

    Starring Asher Keddie and David Wenham, this is the kind of love- and lies-fuelled saga that's impossible to stop binge-watching.

  • Bar

    Brooksy Bar

    19 Jamison Street, Sydney

    Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties at this speakeasy-style bar with eccentric cocktails, a luxury fitout and Gatsby-level suave.

  • Restaurant

    170 Grammi

    428 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    The latest venue by Sydney's godfather of Neapolitan pizza is an ode to the cuisine of his wife's home city of Rome.

  • Event

    Madam Ji Grand Opening

    Fri, 5 Jul, 2024

    Madam Ji Indian Restaurant, Darlinghurst

    Raise a glass — or a pani puri shot — to the latest addition to Darlinghurst's thriving dining scene as you enjoy bargain beverages and snacks all night long.

  • News

    Now Open: Madam Ji Is the Contemporary Indian Joint Adding Spice to Darlinghurst's Dining Scene

    Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.

  • News

    You Can No Longer Cuddle a Koala at Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary — But a New Close-Up Experience Is Coming

    Patron feedback has indicated that visitors are "wishing to spend longer with the sanctuary's koalas and their passionate wildlife care team, without necessarily holding them".

  • News

    Celebrating Eccentricity and Recognising Existence's Chaos, 'Fantasmas' Is a Must-See Serving of Surreal Brilliance

    After 'Los Espookys', ex-'Saturday Night Live' writer Julio Torres has created, penned and directed — and also stars in — another wonder that only he could've made.

  • News

    Palm Beach Headland Has Been Officially Named Australia's First Urban Dark Sky Place

    Calling all Sydney stargazers: head to the Northern Beaches for the city's clearest views of the universe.

  • Event

    National Pina Colada Day Giveaway at The Lansdowne Hotel

    Wed, 10 Jul - Fri, 12 Jul 2024

    The Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale

    Thousands of free cocktails are up for grabs, as well as bargain tacos from The Lansdowne's in-house eatery, The Happy Mexican.

  • Event

    The Hits at Menzies Bar and Bistro

    Mon, 1 Jul - Sun, 25 Aug 2024

    The Menzies Bar and Bistro, Sydney

    A new crowd-pleasing pasta dish takes the spotlight each week for two months during this affordable dining series at Shell House.

  • News

    The Best Advice Ever: Tarts Anon's Gareth Whitton and Koko Black's Remco Brigou on the Value of Collaboration

    When a top chocolatier and pastry chef come together, magic happens — and this pair told us all about it.

  • News

    Now Open: The Largest and Most-Complete Tyrannosaurus Rex Fossil Ever Seen in Australia Is on Display in Melbourne

    You've got until October to check out the skeleton of a T. rex fittingly called Victoria, which features 199 bones and measures more than 12 metres in length, at Melbourne Museum.

  • News

    Cool Characters, Outsider Communities and Wild Career Successes: Austin Butler Chats 'The Bikeriders' 

    He's slipped into Elvis' blue-suede shoes. He battled Timothée Chalamet in 'Dune: Part Two'. And when the part of Benny in this motorcycle drama came his way, Butler “just felt that I had to play him”.

  • News

    First Look: North Sydney's Vibrant Hospo Hub Is Ready to Welcome Its First Guests at Four All-New Venues

    The four flagship venues of the newly minted dining destination will be overseen by top Sydney chef Rhys Connell.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Celebrity Chef Manu Feildel Is Launching a New Bistro in a Historic Inner West Pub

    At the TV personality's charming new bistro, guests can expect rustic French fare in a dining room that could have been plucked from the streets of Paris.

  • News

    Starting a Rom-Com Sitcom with a Nipple Flash and a Dog on Wheels: Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall Talk 'Colin From Accounts'

    Before this Aussie hit started picking up AACTA, Logie and Gotham TV awards — and scored a second season — it began as a fun idea between the IRL couple and 'No Activity' co-stars.

  • Event

    The Bikeriders

    Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 24 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy rev up this intimate and absorbing biker saga, which draws from a 60s photojournalism book of the same name.

  • News

    First Look: Transport for NSW Has Revealed Several New Metro Stations as the New Rail Fleet Begins Testing

    Following 11,000 hours of trials, the first phase of Sydney Metro's City and Southwest line will open in August.

  • News

    Dylan Alcott's Inclusive and Accessible Music Festival Ability Fest Is Returning in October and Expanding to Brisbane

    This is the first time that the fest will take place outside of Melbourne — and it's locked in its dates in both the Victorian and Queensland capitals.

  • News

    Donald Glover Plays a Star Musician Fleeing Giant Animals in the Trailer for 'Bando Stone & the New World'

    As well as starring in this new dystopian movie, Glover directs — and provides the soundtrack as Childish Gambino.

  • News

    Richard Gadd Is Following Up 'Baby Reindeer' with HBO and BBC Drama 'Lions' About Another Complicated Relationship

    There's no word yet who'll be starring in the series, which will hop between the 80s and now — or if any emails will be sent from from a iPhone.

  • News

    Virgin Is Kicking Off July with a Flight Sale on One Million-Plus International and Domestic Fares Starting at $49

    Start booking your getaways for the next year, including to Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Hamilton Island, Hobart and more.

  • News

    Save the Date: Triple J's One Night Stand Will Return for Its First Festival in Five Years in September 2024

    You'll find out by the end of July where the regional music fest is headed this year — and who'll be on the lineup.

  • Bar

    Iberica

    251 Bondi Road, Bondi

    Get a taste of Mediterranean cuisine at this tapas and wine bar in Bondi.

  • News

    KFC's Latest Pop-Up Will Get You Celebrating a Chicken-Filled Midyear Christmas in the Blue Mountains

    At the Colonel's Lodge, you'll spend two nights in a wood-panelled mansion with unlimited KFC Christmas spreads to feast on.

  • Event

    Immersive Dining at Bar Lulu

    Thu, 27 Jun - Sun, 29 Dec 2024

    Luna Lu, The Rocks

    At this harbourfront diner in Campbells Cove, you can experience a blend of gourmet Asian-fusion cuisine, magical projections and iconic views.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Monopole Is Relaunching as a Fine French Restaurant with a New-Look Dining Room

    After 12 years in the upper echelons of Sydney's dining scene, Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt's CBD fine-diner is entering a new era.

  • News

    Public Transport Fares Across New South Wales Are Increasing From July 1, 2024

    While the average price of a rail, bus and ferry journey is set to rise, the weekly fare cap, reduced rates on Fridays and transfer discounts will remain unchanged.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month

    Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.

  • News

    'The Bear' Season Three Puts Another Superb Feast of Hospitality Industry-Related Ups and Downs on the Menu

    Saying "yes chef!" to this Jeremy Allen White- and Ayo Edebiri-starring, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning hit's third serving remains a delicious choice.

  • Event

    A Quiet Place: Day One

    Thu, 27 Jun - Wed, 17 Jul 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    The always-excellent Lupita Nyong'o and 'Pig' writer/director Michael Sarnoski take this hit horror franchise back to the alien invasion's beginning in a thoughtful Big Apple-set spinoff.

  • News

    Dreamskape Is Melbourne's Huge New Augmented-Reality Entertainment Complex — and More Australian Sites Are on the Way

    At this Aussie first, you can play your way through six activity zones across 770 square metres, featuring 100-plus games and 50 immersive experiences.

  • Promotion

    Timezone and Zone Bowling Are Giving Away a Brand-New Car

    The runner-up prizes are just as enticing with six dream holidays up for grabs.

  • News

    Dua Lipa and Coldplay's Glastonbury 2024 Sets Are Being Livestreamed Globally in a First for the Festival

    When two of the British music festival's headliners take to the Pyramid Stage, you can catch them from your couch via BBC.com.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Lavish New Marina Mirage Gold Coast Hotel with a Rooftop Bar and Pool Will Open in 2027

    Marriott International's first-ever Luxury Collection resort on Australia's mainland will boast 122 rooms, a signature restaurant and a day spa.

  • Guide

    The Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Sydney

    Warm up over fireside beers, whisky cocktails and gravy-covered roasts.

  • News

    Coming Soon: This New Four-Day Halloween Festival Is Set to Turn The Rocks Into the Spookiest Spot in Sydney

    When you're not watching scary movies, you'll be able to hit up a haunted house, play along with a murder-mystery party and dance at a zombie-themed disco.

  • Event

    Palace Cinemas' $8 Movie Weekend

    Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun 2024

    Palace Cinemas Sydney, Sydney

    This cinema chain is treating cinephiles to two days of super-cheap tickets, including sessions of 'Furiosa', 'A Quiet Place: Day One' and 'Inside Out 2'.

  • News

    David Sedaris Is Bringing His Latest Tour to Australia and New Zealand to Delight NPR Obsessives in 2025

    Two years on from his last round of 'An Evening with David Sedaris' shows Down Under, the NPR humorist and bestselling author is returning.

  • News

    Public Enemy Are Bringing the Noise Down Under on a Huge Spring 2024 Tour with AB Original

    Do believe the hype about these hip hop legends, with Chuck D and Flavor Flav locking in six shows across Australia.

  • Promotion

    This Luxury Wine Estate Is Offering a Bunch of Sweet Perks on Overnight Stays for a Limited Time Only

    58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla

    Treat your special someone to the ultimate wine and dine escape on the NSW South Coast.

  • News

    The Jamie Lee Curtis- and Lindsay Lohan-Starring 'Freaky Friday' Sequel Is Set to Hit Cinemas in 2025

    The 2003 version of this body-swap classic wasn't the first — and thanks to this 22-years-late follow-up, it won't be the last.

  • News

    Iconic Australian Thriller 'Wake in Fright' Is the Next Film That's Scoring the Hear My Eyes Treatment

    At this year's Melbourne International Film Festival, the 4K restoration of the movie will premiere with Surprise Chef providing a new soundtrack.

  • News

    BIGSOUND 2024 Has Unveiled the First 70 Acts That'll Be Playing Brisbane When September Hits

    Peking Duk side projects Keli Holiday and Y.O.G.A., Alex the Astronaut, Gretta Ray, Sly Withers: they're all on the lineup.

  • News

    Eight New Movies You Can Watch in June That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with the Sydney-shot action antics of 'The Fall Guy', a heartbreaking Oscar-nominated animated gem and the love-triangle games of 'Challengers'.

  • News

    "My Dreams Grow Darker": Bill Skarsgård Haunts Lily-Rose Depp in the First 'Nosferatu' Teaser Trailer

    A famous vampire gets the Robert Eggers treatment in the latest film from the director of 'The Witch', 'The Lighthouse' and 'The Northman'.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney Has Added More Than 500 Speakers, Screenings, Artists, Workshops and Games to Its 2024 Lineup

    If this year's festival already sounds huge — and it does — less than a third of the full program has been revealed so far.

  • News

    From the Smartphone Backlash to Taking on the One Percent, 2024's Festival of Dangerous Ideas Program Is Here

    Roxane Gay, Jean Twenge, Masha Gessen and David Runciman lead the lineup at Sydney's deep dive into crucial and complex topics, which will also be livestreaming some of its sessions.

  • Event

    Belles Hot Chicken 50-Percent Discount Vouchers and Hot Honey Chicken Winter Special

    Fri, 14 Jun - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various

    The cult-fave chicken chain is coming in hot this winter with a wallet-saving deal and a sweet-heat sanga inspired by the latest food craze to sweep the United States.

  • News

    Sammy Junior Is the Latest Venue to Close in Sydney as the City's Hospitality Crisis Continues to Deepen

    A string of hospitality closures in recent months has claimed major Sydney stalwarts, recent openings and celeb-backed ventures alike.

  • Event

    Monster Jump 2024

    Sat, 6 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul 2024

    The Showring, Moore Park

    Get ready to slide, climb and jump your way through this 280-metre-long interactive obstacle course during the school holidays.

  • News

    How Bangarra Dance Theatre Is Looking Beyond Australia with Its First Mainstage Cross-Cultural Collaboration 'Horizon'

    “I really want to make sure that you, as the audience, will leave the theatre with a bit of the Torres Strait with you.”

  • Frango Kent Street

    332 Kent Street, Sydney

  • Event

    Horizon — Bangarra Dance Theatre

    Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 13 Jul 2024

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    The iconic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company's first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration tells tales from across Oceania.

  • Event

    Scandinavian Film Festival

    Wed, 24 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2024

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    Whether you're after the latest 'Department Q' mystery or a documentary about the Norwegian wilderness, this film festival has something for you.

  • News

    Australia's Scandinavian Film Festival Is Marking Ten Years of Showcasing Nordic Cinema with a Packed 2024 Lineup

    Spend winter watching movies from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, including a retrospective dedicated to Liv Ullmann and Ingmar Bergman.

  • News

    Qantas Has Dropped One Million Discounted Fares — Including 30-Plus Domestic Routes for Under $150

    Get from Sydney to the Gold Coast for $109, Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $129 and Melbourne to Hobart from $149.

  • News

    The First-Ever Australian Season of 'Dear Evan Hansen' Will Tour the Country After Its Sydney Debut

    Sydney Theatre Company's production of the Tony-winning musical has locked in dates in Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide.

  • News

    "If These Walls Could Talk...": We Chatted to the Owner of VASCO to Hear the Secret to Controlling Chaos For Over a Decade

    Sydneysiders love a venue with character — Sid Chand shares what makes his Surry Hills joint and its brand new Newtown sibling so special.

  • Feature

    Lost In The Laneways

    Uncover unique watering holes and eateries tucked down some of Sydney's best laneways.

  • Event

    Bastille Festival

    Thu, 11 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul 2024

    Circular Quay, Sydney

    Sydney’s annual Bastille-inspired celebration returns with mulled wine, French eats, a 1.4-kilometre vino-tasting tour and and a six-metre-tall model of the Eiffel Tower.

  • Event

    50-Percent Off Winter Dining at Ripples, Summer Salt, Manta, The Fenwick and Noi

    Mon, 1 Jul - Sat, 31 Aug 2024

    Various

    You can slash the bill of your next fancy feed by half when you book a table at six of Sydney Restaurant Group's top venues between July and August.

  • News

    Sour and Sweet: Everything You Need to Know about Amaretto Sour

    Celebrate golden hour with a classic cocktail made best with an Italian liqueur.

  • Event

    Disaronno at Palace Cinemas in Sydney

    Mon, 27 May - Wed, 31 Jul 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Where to enjoy an authentic amaretto sour across Sydney.

  • Event

    Vintage Kilo Sale Tour

    Fri, 28 Jun - Sat, 29 Jun 2024

    29 Smith Street, Marrickville, Marrickville

    This European-style sale is popping up in Marrickville to promote sustainable shopping by slinging a ton of pre-loved clothing items to spruce up your wardrobe.

  • News

    Roxane Gay Will Get Chatting at Sydney's Festival of Dangerous Ideas and Melbourne's Now or Never

    On the tenth anniversary of 'Bad Feminist', the writer and social commentator's 2024 trip to Australia will span two cities.

  • News

    Now or Never's Second Huge Year Will Close Out Winter 2024 in Melbourne with More Than 100 Events

    From live music in the Royal Exhibition Building to an audiovisual installation above the Yarra, this year's lineup is full of highlights.

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