Sydney's Summer Cultural Calendar Is Packed — Lock In Tickets to These Must-See Shows and Exhibitions

Blockbuster musicals, bold new exhibitions and colourful citywide festivals are just some of the cultural highlights landing in Sydney this summer — here's how to make the most of them.

The 'Stranger Things' Travel Guide: Real-World Places in Australia That Look Straight Out of Hawkins

From eerie small towns to American-inspired city diners, here's your guide to Hawkins before Stranger Things 5 drops.

What to Do Beyond the Tunes at Spilt Milk 2025

Festival season is upon us. Consider this your guide to everything worth watching, drinking, and winning at this year's Spilt Milk.

CP Picks: The Best Gifts for Screen Addicts — From Projectors to Popcorn Makers

Put a smile on the faces of your favourite film lover with some high-end tech, exclusive memorabilia and charming activities.

Win VIP Tickets to Spilt Milk 2025 For You and a Mate

Summer is best enjoyed together, so why not surprise a mate with VIP tickets and even more prizes on ground?

On the Banks Will Bring The Streets, De La Soul, Marlon Williams and More to South Bank in March 2026

The Cultural Forecourt will play host to international and local stardom alike next autumn.

'Love Actually? The Musical Parody' Has Revealed Three Casts for Stints in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

A Christmas classic is getting parodied on stages across Australia this summer.

Spend an Evening in the Ozian Forest, as This Wicked Experience and Overnight Stay Features a Hollywood Hang with Cynthia Erivo

Hollywood star Cynthia Erivo is opening the doors to a magical forest hideaway, inviting fans to explore Oz up close through an immersive experience and overnight stay.

Ausify Your Summer Soundtrack: The Aussie Artists to Pair with Every Activity You Have Planned This Season

Aussie artists have launched a movement to Ausify our streaming this AusMusic month.

Adelaide's New Music Festival, A Day in the Gully, Is Making a Stacked Debut Featuring Headliners Chet Faker and Ball Park Music

Settle in beneath the gum trees, as this feel-good festival has unveiled an attention-grabbing debut lineup teeming with Aussie talent.

Moonlight Cinema Is Returning Across Australia for Its 30th Season — And This Time, Audiences Get to Pick the Flicks

Vote for your favourite flicks from a curated lineup to shape this year's program and score stellar discounts.

Become Australia's Next Big Influencer, as The Party Games House Invites Six Social Media Stars to Live in a Beachfront Mansion

Apply to join this luxe content house, then spend your days creating viral videos that skyrocket your global fame.

WOMADelaide Has Announced Its First 49 Artists for 2026, Including Yothu Yindi, Obongjayar and Marlon Williams

The 2026 WOMADelaide lineup has dropped, featuring Yothu Yindi, Obongjayar, Marlon Williams and more than 40 other global artists heading to Adelaide’s Botanic Park next March.

This Just In: Sass & Bide Founder Heidi Middleton Opens ARTCLUB, a Hybrid Gallery in Fortitude Valley

Browse original artworks from Heidi Middleton, alongside sustainable designs made from natural fabrics and recycled materials.

Kesha, Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy and Becky Hill Lead the Lineup for Mighty Hoopla's First Australian Festival

The UK’s glitter-soaked pop celebration is officially landing on Bondi Beach this summer, headlined by global icon Kesha and a star-studded mix of international and local talent.

How to Pick the Perfect Soundbar System (No Matter Your Listening Habits)

Forget tacky LED Kmart speakers and portable pills — a proper soundbar will make any and all soundscapes bless your eardrums.

Why Dance Music Is Australia's Soundtrack Right Now — and What It Says About Us

Spotify’s latest insights into the 2025 ARIA Awards reveal how dance and electronic artists like Dom Dolla, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Ninajirachi are turning our collective desire for escapism into a global sound.

This Just in: Kesha to Headline the First-Ever Mighty Hoopla Festival on Bondi Beach in 2026

Australia, get ready to glitter — Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s most colourful celebration of pop and queer culture, is coming to Sydney for the first time.

Ninajirachi and Dom Dolla Lead the 2025 ARIA Awards as Dance and Electronic Artists Dominate the Nominations

The 2025 ARIA Awards nominations are in — and Australia’s dance and electronic acts are leading the charge.

Counting Crows Are Bringing 'The Complete Sweets!' Tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2026

Counting Crows are returning to Australia and New Zealand in March 2026 for 'The Complete Sweets!' tour, with shows locked in for Auckland, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.

This Just In: Yungblud Is Bringing His 'Idols' World Tour to Australia in 2026

Yungblud will bring his 'Idols' world tour to Australia in January 2026, with massive shows locked in for Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth.

Good Charlotte are Touring Australia and New Zealand with Yellowcard and Kisschasy in 2026

The headline tour will be the band's first trip to their "home away from home" since Download Festival in 2018.

A Marvel Hero's Guide to the Harbour City

The definitive guide to Sydney's nightlife for fans of Iron Man, Captain America and Thor.

Here's Where to Watch Live Music In Brisbane and Grab a Pint Beforehand

Enjoy a pint and a performance in the country's northern gig capital.

Broadway Hit 'Waitress' Is Making Its Australian Debut at Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2026

Pie tins at the ready for a Broadway classic finally ready to make its debut Down Under.

Boy & Bear, Vera Blue, Playlunch and Local Stars to Headline QLD Music Trails: The Scenic Rim

Brisbane's hybrid food, wine and music festival is back with a lineup of Australia's best rising talents.

AO Live 2026 Expands to Five Nights with The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou and More

The Australian Open’s live music series is back and bigger than ever, expanding to five nights in 2026 with The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou, Spacey Jane, The Veronicas and Sofi Tukker headlining the John Cain Arena stage.

'The Book of Mormon' Is Making Its Long-Awaited Return to Melbourne and Brisbane in 2026

After its blockbuster Sydney season, 'The Book of Mormon' will return to Melbourne and Brisbane in 2026 with a new cast and the same irreverent humour that made it a hit.

Let's Go: Alex G, BENEE, Wet Leg and More Announce Laneway 2026 Sideshows

Laneway 2026 has revealed its official sideshow lineup, with Alex G, BENEE, Wet Leg, Lucy Dacus and more playing headline shows around Australia and New Zealand this February.

Here's Where You Can Watch Taylor Swift's 'Party of a Showgirl' Film in Australia This Weekend

Taylor Swift’s ‘Party of a Showgirl’ film hits Australian cinemas this weekend, screening nationwide from Saturday, October 4 to Monday, October 6.

Sydney Actress and Model Sarah Stephens on Style, Storytelling and Starting Over

The Sydney-based model and actress talks returning home, evolving creatively, and finding herself in fashion and film after early career success.

The 2025 AFL Grand Final Was Australia's Most-Watched Program of the Year So Far

The Brisbane Lions' Premiership win over Geelong drew more than 6.1 million viewers, cementing the AFL Grand Final as the year’s most-watched program.

Olivia Dean Joins the 2025 ARIA Awards Lineup With a Performance at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion

The London-born artist will perform at the Hordern Pavilion on November 19, just a day before her one-off Sydney headline show.

Breaking: Spilt Milk Organisers Confirm D4vd Has Been Removed From the Lineup in a Statement Online

After fans noticed the lineup change on the weekend, the festival has confirmed the removal of one of their headline acts.

ICYMI: The Jonas Brothers and The Veronicas Just Reunited On Stage for the First Time Since 2008

The nostalgic pop acts shared the stage in Seattle to perform The Veronicas’ hit ‘4ever’, nearly two decades after touring together during the height of their fame.

Coming Soon: Mark Ronson's Memoir 'Night People' Is Officially Being Adapted Into a Feature Film

Brad Pitt’s Plan B will bring Ronson’s story of 1990s New York nightlife to the big screen — and the producer joked he’ll only sign off if Timothée Chalamet stars.

Five Easy Upgrades That'll Transform Your Living Room into a Home Theatre

Turn your next movie night at home into a proper viewing event with these simple, smart upgrades.

This Just In: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Will Wrap Up With a Feature Film

Prime Video has confirmed Jenny Han’s hit trilogy adaptation will conclude on the big screen, less than 24 hours after the series finale aired.

Laneway Festival 2026 Will Return in February With a Huge 21st Anniversary Lineup

The milestone edition will see the festival expand to new venues across Australia and New Zealand, with a massive roster of international and local acts.

Peking Duk's Adam Hyde — AKA Keli Holiday — Is Bringing His Euphoric New Single 'DANCING2' to Life with Two Intimate Headline Gigs in Melbourne and Sydney This November

Love Actually? The Musical Parody Is Coming Back — With Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Dates

The cheeky stage send-up of the 2003 Christmas rom-com is returning to Australia this spring, with three city stops locked in.

Hoyts Is Slinging $8 Movie Tickets all Weekend to Celebrate Its 116th Birthday

Head to the big screen for way, way less this weekend only, nationwide.