Best of Sydney 2015: Best New Event
We feasted, we danced, we talked about Fight Club.
Sydney's event producers have found new ways to celebrate city life, reinvigorating dwindling or hidden spaces and taking us on wild adventures in our own home. At Concrete Playground we encourage exploration and showcase innovation in our city every day, so we are very pleased to announce our picks for Best New Event in Concrete Playground's Best of Sydney 2015 Awards. These six outstanding events have been handpicked by CP for a combination of their originality, innovation, kickass production and inclusivity — but it was Wine Island that made all our dreams come true. This brand new event activated an incredible location with incredible wines for an incredible three days. Nice work, guys — we love what you do.
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Event
Wine Island
Fri, 29 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec 2024
Sydney Harbour National Park Gap Bluff, Watsons Bay
Sydney's "Holiday on the Harbour" has a new landlubbing home for its annual celebration of top drops, delicious eats and good times in the summer sun.
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Cake Wines Community Feasts
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 19 Dec 2015
Various locations across Sydney
A series of one-off feasts in Sydney's community gardens.
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Popcorn Therapy - Curious Cartel
Sat, 9 May, 2015
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney
Let Curious Cartel entice you away from Netflix for a moment.
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Event
One Day Only
Sat, 21 Nov, 2015
Manning Bar, Camperdown
The One Day crew are throwing their biggest Sydney day party yet.
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Event
Lost Paradise
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 - Wed, 1 Jan 2025
Glenworth Valley, Glenworth Valley
Fisher, Tinashe, Royel Otis and Flight Facilities doing their Decades mix are all on the lineup at this end-of-year festival.
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Julie Mehrtu: 'A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory' at MCA Australia
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
MCA, Sydney
The first exhibition dedicated to Julie Mehretu to be shown in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to the MCA in November.
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News
Blur on Film: How Toby L Made Both a Documentary and a Concert Movie About the Britpop Greats (and the First Band He Ever Saw Live)
Loving the Damon Albarn-fronted group as a kid in the 90s has turned out well for the Transgressive record label co-founder and filmmaker — and Australia's British Film Festival also benefits.
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Farewell The Lume: Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery Is Closing Its Doors in 2026
The Melbourne venue will still bring back its Vincent van Gogh exhibition from Boxing Day into 2025, then say goodbye the following January.
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Diaries Out, Tents Ready: Grampian Plains Festival Pitch Music & Arts Has Locked in Its 2025 Dates
The fest's lineup is also on the way, complete with a bigger Pitch One stage — and the ticket ballot is now open.
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Get More to Your Door for Less with Free DashPass for Amazon Prime Members
Stay comfy on the couch this holiday season by shopping, feasting and streaming with a free two-year DashPass membership.
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Finding Inspiration in Ridley Scott's Colosseum: Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger Chat 'Gladiator II'
"Basically I want to be like Ridley when I grow up. That’s the root of it for me," Mescal told us about working with the iconic filmmaker on this epic sequel.
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Guide
The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.
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News
Now Open: Brisbane's New 'Bluey's World' Experience Lets You Step Inside the Heeler Home for Real Life
This custom-built 4000-square-metre attraction recreates the show's famous sets in the perfect place for it.
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Coming Soon: Bar Julius Is the Colourful Euro-Coded Bar and Diner at the New Luxe Boutique Stay The Eve
The team behind Sydney stalwarts The Gidley and Bistecca will be delivering multiple venues at the plush hotel at the Surry Hills Village development.
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A House-Within-a-House Labyrinth Has Popped Up in Melbourne to Get Everyone Thinking About Small-Scale Architecture
The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission 'Home Truth' is all about thinking about alternative ways of building houses in Australia.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
Explore a festive Christmas market, catch the final Australian season of a musical blockbuster or grab a free cocktail at a top Sydney bar.
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From Hiking Trails to Biking Paths, Here's How to See Another Side of Singapore for Free
Immersing yourself in Singapore's natural beauty won't cost you a thing.
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Save on Some High-End Power Tech with BLUETTI Black Friday Sale
Save ahead of summer adventures with some discounted portable power.
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Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia
For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.
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News
You Can Now Watch Season One of The Kates' Hilarious Morning TV Satire 'Get Krack!n' on YouTube
Still trying to fill the 'Deadloch'-shaped hole in your viewing until season two arrives? Whether or not you've seen this hit series before, it'll help.
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Restaurant
Madam Ji
13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst
Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.
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Tony- and Olivier-Winning Hit 'The Play That Goes Wrong' Is Making a Comeback on Australia's Stages in 2025
What happens when The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society tries to stage a murder-mystery? Chaos — and this onstage comedy.
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Event
The Sydney Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets
Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Stock up on Christmas gifts for all the foodies in your life at this massive seasonal market featuring stalls from more than 150 different local producers.
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Australia's Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts Is Returning in 2025 with a Jam-Packed Performance Lineup
Asia TOPA's performance program includes 33 shows, 18 of which will make their world premiere, all in Melbourne in February and March 2025.
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Guide
The Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney
Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.
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News
Here's Your First Look at 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Six and 'The Bear' Season Four Thanks to Disney+'s 2025 Trailer
Also featured: season two of 'Andor', new 'Alien' TV series 'Alien: Earth', the Glen Powell-starring 'Chad Powers' and 'Daredevil: Born Again'.
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Restaurant
Winstons
162 Saint Johns Road, Glebe
Sydney's degustation doyen Nelly Robinson makes British food great at Australia's first true gastropub.
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News
Sun's Out, Guns Out: Ten Essential Goodies to Grab This Summer
There is nothing quite like an Aussie summer, and we're here to help make it even better.
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Coming Soon: Mondrian Is Opening Its First Australian Hotel in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast in 2025
This Los Angeles-born chain's debut Aussie site will feature 208 hotel rooms — plus pools, restaurants, and both beach and hinterland views.
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News
Welcome to 'The White Lotus' in Thailand: HBO Has Dropped a New Teaser for Its 2024–2025 Lineup
You can also catch new sneak peeks of 'The Last of Us' season two,' 'IT' spinoff 'Welcome to Derry', 'The Rehearsal' season two and more.
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Event
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
Travel back in time with this exhibit at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
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Event
Cambridge Christmas Markets
Sat, 16 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get your wishlists ready, Santa's coming to town thanks to markets all over Sydney.
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News
This Never Happened's Phone- and Camera-Free Dance Parties Are Returning to Australia in 2025
After a successful debut Down Under in 2023, the Lane 8's record label's shindigs are returning to Melbourne and Sydney.
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News
The First Action-Packed Teaser Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' Is Here
After being delayed from 2024, Tom Cruise's latest stint in Ethan Hunt's shoes will hit cinemas Down Under in May 2025.
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Rockpool Has Unveiled a New-Look Bar with an Affordable Late-Night Menu Starring Fancy Toasties and Empanadas
Move over Maccas: this new after-dark dining option is raising the bar with elevated burgers, hot chips with brisket gravy and more.
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Sixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria
Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.
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Guide
Many of the Best Seats at Sydney Festival 2025's Headline Shows Are on Sale for Just $49 — Here's Why
As NSW's flagship arts fest prepares to celebrate its 49th birthday, affordability has been very much front of mind for Festival Director Olivia Ansell.
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Event
Multiple Bad Things
Wed, 8 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan 2025
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
This dynamic work of groundbreaking theatre explores the intersection between the physical and intellectual via a show that raises more questions than it answers.
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Converted!
Fri, 3 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan 2025
Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Road Walsh Bay NSW 2000, Walsh Bay
Expect big feels and even bigger tunes at this soul-hugging musical about teen angst, self-discovery and the battle to live truthfully.
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Antigone in the Amazon
Sat, 4 Jan - Wed, 8 Jan 2025
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay
An ancient story gets an urgent and innovative update in this fascinating production by one of contemporary theatre's most dynamic mavericks.
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Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera
Wed, 8 Jan 2025 - Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Wharf 1, Wharf Theatre, Sydney
This comedic musical biopic about the infamous magical duo with a dangerous penchant for big cats is ready to cast a spell on Sydney Festival.
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Yayoi Kusama's Five-Metre-Tall (and Dot-Covered) 'Dancing Pumpkin' Sculpture Is Now on Display in Australia
The yellow-and-black artwork has been unveiled at Melbourne's NGV International ahead of the gallery's summer 'Yayoi Kusama' exhibition.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Sip $5 martinis at a Potts Point fine diner, explore a huge collection of masterworks by one of art's greatest surrealists and tuck into an 11-course Christmas-themed degustation.
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Event
Heaps Gay 11th Birthday Party
Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
White Bay Power Station, Rozelle
Since its birth in 2013, Heaps Gay has created inclusive, safe, gloriously queer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, the party is getting dialled up to 11.
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News
Fifteen of the Best Places to Stay in the Blue Mountains
From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.
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Singapore is Made for More
World-class eats, diverse cultural experiences and lush greenery come together in the Lion City.
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News
Five Unexpected Ways to Experience Nature in Singapore
Take your pick from breathtaking wetlands with eagles, otters and crocodiles, a tour of a working farm, or a sustainable retreat in the middle of a renowned attraction.
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Diving Beneath Bondi Icebergs' Much-Photographed Surface in a Documentary Celebrating Community: Ian Darling Talks 'The Pool'
In this meditative film, there's far more to the iconic Sydney spot than being one of the Harbour City's most-famous locations — and the most-snapped pool in the world.
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News
The Most Idyllic Island Accommodations You Can Book in Queensland
Treat yourself to a tropical Hamilton Island getaway, spend a few days lounging in the Whitsundays or make the most of Straddie when staying at these stunning accommodations.
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News
Always Live Has Added Air Playing 'Moon Safari' in Full to Its Already Jam-Packed 2024 Lineup
The French duo's celebration of their iconic 25-year-old album joins a program that already features Jack White, The Offspring, St Vincent and heaps more.
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When Australia's Past Haunts Its Present On- and Off-Screen: Shari Sebbens, Meyne Wyatt and Jon Bell Chat 'The Moogai'
Building upon the award-winning short film of the same name, this powerful First Nations horror film digs into Stolen Generations trauma.
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News
The 20 Best Things to Do in Sydney (That You've Probably Never Heard of)
Think you know Sydney? Think again — these surprising and under-the-radar activities let you experience the Harbour City from every angle.
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Fair Day, Pool Parties, Honey Dijon, Romy, Trixie Mattel: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025 Has Them All
More than 80 LGBTQIA+ events will take over the Harbour City — including the return of WorldPride 2023's 'Blak & Deadly' First Nations gala concert.
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'Stranger Things' Season Five Will Hit Netflix in 2025 to Take You Back to the Upside Down One Last Time
The streaming platform has also revealed the new season's eight episode titles — and that it's set in 1987.
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Moonlight Cinema Sydney
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Centennial Park, Centennial Park
Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'The Substance' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in Centennial Park.
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Moonlight Cinema's 2024–25 Dates Are Here — and So Is the Outdoor Picture Palace's First Program
Alongside Christmas movies, the openair cinema is screening everything from 'The Fall Guy' and 'Twisters' to 'Gladiator II'.
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Maybe Group Has Unveiled a New Dream-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Dean & Nancy on 22 — Including the Bar's First Interactive Drink
Step into a dream and explore alternate realities with the latest clutch of creative mingles from Sydney's masters of creative cocktails.
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Event
Polo in the City
Sat, 9 Nov, 2024
Centennial Park, Centennial Park
This horseback sport with a storied history is entering the 21st century, bringing spectators closer to the action than ever before.
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Obsession x Tom Thum by CUPRA
Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
CUPRA City Garage Sydney, Sydney
A ticketed (but free) night of cocktails, canapés and beatboxing brilliance.
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News
Sydney Opera House Is Giving 'In the Mood for Love' the Concert Treatment with a 39-Piece Orchestra
In the event's Australian premiere, Wong Kar-Wai's classic has a new date with the big screen, with Guy Noble conducting.
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'In the Mood for Love' in Concert
Sat, 22 Mar, 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Sydney Opera House is giving Wong Kar-Wai's swoonworthy masterpiece the concert treatment with a 39-piece orchestra.
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News
Gifting Made Simple: Ten Easy Presents You Can Buy Before the Christmas Rush
Amazon is here to help you avoid the chaos of last-minute shopping this silly season.
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DIY Season: Ten Products That Can Help You Complete Any Summer Project in Record Time
Just some cool stuff for those who are officially in our DIY era.
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This Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay
The winning designs showcase a range of interiors from the rustic and culturally rich to the modern and minimalist.
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News
Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals
Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.
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News
Westeros Is Heading to the Big Screen: It Looks Like a 'Game of Thrones' Movie Is Coming
A film inspired by George RR Martin's page-to-screen fantasy franchise is apparently in very early development.
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Event
Ministry of Sound: Testament
Fri, 4 Apr - Sat, 5 Apr 2025
White Bay Power Station, Rozelle
Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Sydney with Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Utah Saints and more.
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Get Ready to Party Like It's the 90s and 00s: Ministry of Sound's Huge Throwback Parties Are Coming Back in 2025
Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Graeme Park, Krafty Kuts, Plump DJs, Smokin Jo and Utah Saints are just some of the names on the lineup.
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Sydney's Westpac Openair Cinema Has Locked in Its 2025 Summer Dates and First Three Films
This harbourside spot to see a movie with a view will be screening 'Gladiator II', 'Wicked' and 'Anora', with the rest of the program still to come.
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Event
Paddo Night Out
Thu, 21 Nov, 2024
Paddington, Paddington
This community-focused event will save your wallet with a bunch of generous deals, specials and free events while supporting local hospitality businesses at the same time.
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Restaurant
Alegre Bar and Dining
21 Lime Street, Sydney
Discover the tastes of Tulum by Darling Harbour at this stylish Mexican diner from a seasoned team of Latin-American chefs.
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News
Mustering Up 'Succession' Meets 'Yellowstone' in the Outback: Michael Dorman, Philippa Northeast and Sam Corlett Talk 'Territory'
Netflix's new Australian hit follows multigenerational clashes over controlling the world's largest cattle station in the Top End.
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Stepping Into Lorne Michaels' Shoes After Playing Steven Spielberg: Gabriel LaBelle Chats 'Saturday Night'
Two of Gabriel LaBelle's first major movie roles have seen him bring entertainment icons to the screen — and help establish his acting career in a dream fashion.
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Dark Mofo Is Back: After Taking a Break in 2024, Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Has Locked in Its Full Return for 2025
While the Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim still took place this year, next year they'll be joined by a complete festival lineup.
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Event
Light Up the Cross
Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Throughout November, Kings Cross is bringing back its glory days with a series of special deals, late-night events and novelty cocktails.
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We Like to Party: Vengaboys Are Headlining a New 90s-Loving Tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2025
Heading Down Under in January, the '90's Mania' shows also feature DJ SASH!, Alex Party and Livin’ Joy.
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Guide
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney
Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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News
If You Didn't Think 'Squid Game' Could Get Any More Brutal, Season Two's Latest Teaser Trailer Has News for You
Netflix's killer game doesn't stop in this sneak peek at the hit thriller's second season, despite Seong Gi-hun's warnings to new players.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This November
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.
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Lane Cove Food and Wine by the River
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview
Taste the very best the Mudgee wine region has to offer at this annual festival of gourmet treats and top drops.
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Restaurant
Ela Ela
81 Sussex St, Sydney
Chef Peter Consistis' latest venture reimagines Greek cuisine with a modern twist at the former pub turned five-venue hospitality hub, The Bristol.
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Score a Private Masterclass and a $600 Tab at Toko
Sharpen your sushi skills at a private masterclass with a head chef.
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Betty's Burgers Has Launched a New Betty's Bites Menu
Perfect for when you and your bestie want to add a little something extra to your next Betty's fix.
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Cambridge Night Markets
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Enjoy longer evenings with local flavours and summery vibes across Sydney.
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Live and Local Central Coast
Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 2 Nov 2024
Various venues across Gosford
Every building with a stage in Gosford is hosting live music for this two-day festival.
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Lakes Festival
Fri, 8 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024
Various Central Coast Locations
An 11-day festival that's all about celebrating and protecting the waterways we hold dear.
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News
Sydney Festival Is Celebrating Its 49th Year with a Wild West Takeover of Town Hall, True Crime and James Cameron
Boasting more than 130 shows and events on its lineup, 2025's fest is also doing $49 early-bird tickets across the entire program until early December.
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Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week
Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Bennelong, Sydney
Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars nationwide.
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The Story of Christmas Menu at NEL
Tue, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
Experience a meticulously crafted Christmas feast like no other, summing the flavours of the season with an Aussie twist.
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Suntory Bar Takeover
Wed, 13 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024
Ito Restaurant, Surry Hills
Check out this week-long takeover at Itō Japanese Restaurant in Surry Hills to grab yourself a signature Suntory highball.
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News
Ten of the Most Luxurious Stays You Can Book on the Mornington Peninsula
Need to start planning a getaway from Melbourne? Escape the city for a luxe stay in the Mornington Peninsula at one of these amazing Airbnb's.
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News
A New Bombshell Report Has Alleged Widespread Misconduct and Abuse at Merivale
The exposé by 'The Sydney Morning Herald', 'The Age' and 'Good Food' has made claims of drug use, failures of management and an oppressive culture of silence.
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Guide
Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney
Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.
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Jetstar's Latest Japan-Only Sale Is Here with 25,000-Plus Discounted Flights to Tokyo and Osaka
Book that leave and pack your suitcases: prices start at $249 one-way for travel from late-November 2024.
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Don's Katsu Pop-Up
Thu, 17 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Don's Katsu, Rushcutters Bay
Get your fill of Japanese comfort food and ice cream floats at this small yet perfectly formed pop-up from the Bones Ramen team.
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Bar
Frankie Cadillac
87 Albion Street, Surry Hills
Surry Hills has a new "home of the negroni", where you can take an unconventional cocktail journey into a world of house-made vermouth.
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Event
Maroubra Beach Markets
Multiple single dates
Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra
Head down to Maroubra Beach on the first Saturday of every month to peruse the beach markets.
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News
Coming Soon: Australia's Third IMAX Cinema Is Opening on the Gold Coast Before 2024 Is Out
Event Cinemas Pacific Fair will become home to Queensland's only IMAX experience just in time for Christmas and Boxing Day.
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News
Brisbane's Story Bridge Swapped Traffic for Naked Bodies for Spencer Tunick's Latest Nude Photography Installation
The 'RISING TIDE' installation featured 5500 participants sans clothes as part of the River City's annual queer arts and culture festival.
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Moulding Life's Ups and Downs Into Moving Stop-Motion Animation Masterpieces: Adam Elliot Talks 'Memoir of a Snail'
No one makes movies like this Australian filmmaker, who returns to cinemas with his second feature-length clayography 15 years after 'Mary and Max'.
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Frank Camorra of MoVida on Spanish Flavours, Cutting-Edge Cooking and Obsessing Over the Details
With a restaurant named after what's hot and happening, Frank Camorra has it all figured out.
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Paul Kelly Is Hitting Arenas in 2025 to Play His Biggest-Ever Live Shows in Australia and New Zealand
The Aussie icon will be celebrating his new album 'Fever Longing Still' and playing through beloved tracks from his 40-year-plus career.
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Van Gogh at The Lume
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf
Sunflowers, stars and a sublime multi-sensory experience: you'll find them all at this immersive and stunning exhibition.
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French Impressionism
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.
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Sunflowers, Stars and a Sublime Multi-Sensory Experience: The Lume's Vincent van Gogh Exhibition Is Returning
Immerse yourself in Vincent van Gogh's iconic artworks, including 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers', at this spectacular experience.
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News
Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway
Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.
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Coming Soon: Popular Queensland Spa Brand Soak Bathhouse Is Launching Two New Wellness Retreats in the Heart of Sydney
Located in Bondi Junction and Alexandria, these luxe temples of self-care will feature magnesium pools, cold plunges, saunas and massage therapists.
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Vacation Like the Ghost with the Most: Airbnb Is Letting You Visit (and Haunt) the 'Beetlejuice' House
It's showtime at the accommodation-sharing platform's latest pop culture-themed listing, complete with a portal to the afterlife.
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Coming Soon: A New 80s-Inspired Boutique Motel Is Opening on Tamborine Mountain in Queensland's Scenic Rim
Featuring 23 rooms, plus a heated mineral pool and spa, this new spot to stay in leafy surroundings is opening in December 2024.
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Event
MCA Artbar: Romance
Fri, 8 Nov, 2024
MCA, Sydney
The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia returns in November.
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News
Coming Soon: The NGV's Huge French Impressionism Exhibition Is Returning with 100-Plus Iconic Paintings
Works by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot will be on display in Australia — again.
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Yours and Owls
Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls lead the "Gong Christmas" lineup for 2025.
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News
Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar
While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.
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News
Tyler, The Creator's New 'Chromakopia' World Tour Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand in 2025
Returning Down Under for the first time since 2022, the genre-bending rapper will have Lil Yachty and Paris Texas in support.
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News
'Severance' Returns to the Office and Unveils a New Twist in the Teaser Trailer for Season Two
Even something as simple as heading back to the office isn't straightforward in this Apple TV+ sci-fi series, which returns in January 2025.
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News
Where to Find the Best Oyster Happy Hours in Sydney Right Now
They may be considered a fancy delicacy, but oysters can be a cheap and cheerful feed when you visit these Sydney venues.
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Sydney's Hospitality Sector Is in the Throes of Its Most Challenging Era Ever — Here's How the Industry Is Fighting Back
We spoke to some of the biggest names in Sydney's dining scene — including Neil Perry, David Spanton, and Nick and Kirk Mathews-Bowden — to find out how they're rising to meet this moment.
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First Look: The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Entered a New Era Following a Mammoth $70-Million Makeover
Australia's OG five-star stay has had a top-to-bottom makeover, combining old-world luxury with 21st-century amenities.
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Pier One X East 33 Oyster Deals
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Pier One and East 33 are teaming up this summer to bring the Sydney Rock Oyster to Darling Harbour in fresh and exciting ways.
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News
After Their 2020 Tour Was Cut Short Due to the Pandemic, Music Icons New Order Are Returning to Australia in 2025
'Blue Monday', 'Temptation', 'Bizarre Love Triangle' — more than four decades after forming in Manchester, the group will play them all.
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From 'Indiana Jones' to an 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Oscar and Leading an Action Movie: Ke Huy Quan Chats 'Love Hurts'
Second chances keep proving the theme of Ke Huy Quan's career resurgence on-and off-screen — this time playing a real-estate agent who used to be an assassin.
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News
Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls Lead the 2025 Yours and Owls Lineup
Orville Peck, Hockey Dad, The Jungle Giants, Peach PRC and The Veronicas are also heading to Wollongong in March.
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News
'Beef' Is Returning for a Second Season with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Leading the Cast
Isaac and Mulligan have already co-starred in 'Drive' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis' together — and now they're stepping into Netflix's feuding anthology series.
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Event
The REESE'S-taurant at Grana Privato
Tue, 29 Oct, 2024
Hinchcliff House, Sydney
Book tickets to Grana Privato on Tuesday, October 29 to indulge in REESE'S-taurant — a dining experience inspired by the iconic chocolates.
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News
Discover Longreach: A Guide to Queensland's Outback Oasis
Uncover the rich history, vibrant art and rugged beauty of this quintessential outback town.
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News
Awkward Workplace Antics, Chaotic Colleagues and Cringey Bosses, Australian-Style: Felicity Ward Talks 'The Office'
It might've taken 23 years, but this comedy franchise has now set up shop Down Under, starring Ward as Hannah Howard.
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Spring and Summer Events Onboard The Jackson
Thu, 3 Oct 2024 - Sat, 5 Apr 2025
The Jackson Sydney, Sydney
Nothing says Sydney summer like flowing glasses of sparkling and a chef-curated menu aboard a three-storey superyacht.
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Restaurant
Spicetown Leichhardt
95 Norton Street, Leichhardt
More than 20 vendors are serving up international street eats at this vibrant food court in the Inner West.
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Book That Annual Leave: Virgin Has Dropped One Million-Plus Discounted International and Domestic Fares From $49
Keen for a Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Darwin or Hobart getaway? You've got seven days to nab cheap flights.
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Event
POOL by PIER Bar
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Lounge on the waters of Walsh Harbour with a summer cocktail in hand with the PIER Bar pop-up pool pontoon.
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Sunset Cinema Bondi Beach
Thu, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
This outdoor picture palace is returning to Bondi Beach with 'The Pool', big-name recent releases and a stack of Christmas movies.
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Outdoor Movie Season Is Back: Sunset Cinema Has Announced Its 2024–25 Dates and Bondi Beach Film Lineup
Get ready to roll out your picnic blanket and watch movies under the stars — including at North Sydney, Abbotsford and St Kilda.
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First Look: The Newly Renovated Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Welcomed Two More Venues to Its Hospitality Offering
The arrival of Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar brings the complement of diners at the iconic hotel to four.
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Restaurant
Rowlee Wines
19 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale
Experience the ultimate wine-lovers' escape at this winery outside Orange.
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First Look: Darling Harbour Stalwart Bungalow 8 Has Unveiled a Stunning Top-to-Bottom $3-Million Renovation
And it's not just the decor that has had a glow-up — there's a new bar and dining offering too.
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Jetstar's Latest Two-Day Member-Only Sale Has 26,000 Flights on Offer with Prices From $26
This bargain will get you from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Brisbane to Hobart — or you can head from Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $49.
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Restaurant
Printhie Wines
208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale
Experience wine with altitude paired with oysters farmed on site.
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Event
Obsession x Frank Camorra by CUPRA
Thu, 31 Oct, 2024
CUPRA City Garage Sydney, Sydney
Spice up your post-work Thursday with a free Spanish tapas feast.
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News
Creepy Grins, Mega Pop Stars and Jumping From a SXSW-Screening Short to a Hit Horror Franchise: Parker Finn Chats 'Smile 2'
In four short years, this writer/director has gone from an unnerving short film to the highest-grossing horror movie of 2022, and now a sequel.
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Sandworms, Scheming and Subterfuge: They're All in the Full Trailer for HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy' TV Series
Inspired by the novel 'Sisterhood of Dune', this TV prequel to Denis Villeneuve's films is set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' ascension.
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Bottomless Bubbles and Oysters at The Hook
Sat, 26 Oct, 2024
The Hook, Potts Point
Cost of living crisis be damned, thanks to this generous new deal delivering all the bubbles you can drink plus a hearty helping of bargain bivalves prepared to your taste.
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Inner West Creative Weekend
Sat, 2 Nov - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
Various locations across Sydney's inner west
Things are getting creative over in the Inner West during the first weekend in November.
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Eurovision on Tour
Sun, 17 Nov, 2024
The Enmore, Newtown
Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Sydney — for the first time ever.
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Eurovision on Tour Is Bringing Its Live Europop Concerts to Australia for the First Time
This is the first time in the song contest's nearly 70-year history that it is going on tour with a heap of talents who have graced the competition's stages.
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News
Do You Hear the People Sing?: The 'Les Misérables' Arena Spectacular Is Coming to Australia in 2025
The music of the people, plus the songs of angry men, will echo thanks to a stacked cast and a 65-plus-piece orchestra.
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Event
Kitchen Table at Sailmaker
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - Thu, 30 Jan 2025
Sailmaker Restaurant, Sydney
Calling all seafood lovers — this is the chef's table you shouldn't miss.
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News
Sound and Vision: How Jed Kurzel Found the Right Score for 'Snowtown', 'The Babadook', 'Macbeth', 'Monkey Man' and More
The founding member of The Mess Hall has scored his filmmaker brother Justin's features and plenty beyond, fellow Australian masterpieces and big-budget Hollywood fare included.
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Coming Soon: Acclaimed Brisbane Hotel The Calile Is Expanding to Noosa with a Luxe New Resort
First announced in 2022, final plans for 2.4-hectare site with 153 rooms, 29 suites and four villas have now been approved by Noosa Shire Council.
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Restaurant
The Eight
13 Hay Street, Haymarket
One of the largest yum cha restaurants in town is also one of the best.
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News
The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Australia
Wake up to the sound of waves at these incredible beachside campsites across Australia.
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News
Save the Date: Beloved Wollongong Music Festival Yours and Owls Is Returning in March 2025
After throwing a birthday pre-party in 2024 instead, the festival will be back to kick off autumn 2025.
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Guide
Where to Find the Best Yum Cha in Sydney
It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.
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Event
Funlab's Halloween Takeover
Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Alexandria, Alexandria
Frightful fun awaits if you dare the brave the spooky shenanigans taking over Funlab's collection of venues in Alexandria.
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News
Look Up, Again: The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies Tonight
For the third month in a row, the moon is putting on a show — and you'll want to head outside to see it.
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News
'Cats' Is Returning to the Stage Down Under to Celebrate Its 40th Australian Anniversary
The movie mightn't have hit the mark, but you can see why this feline-fancying musical has been a huge theatre hit when it makes its Aussie stage comeback.
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Guide
The Most Blood-Curdling Halloween Events in Sydney
Celebrate the spooky season in style at these spine-chilling happenings across the Harbour City.
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Event
Golden Plains
Sat, 8 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Nolan Farm, Meredith
Catch PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and more at Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre this autumn.
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News
The 2025 Golden Plains Lineup Is Here with PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and More
Wet Kiss, Durand Jones & The Indications, Magdalena Bay, Osees and Thelma Plum will also hit the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre stage in March 2024.
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Horrorween Festival
Sat, 26 Oct, 2024
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
This huge LGBTQIA+ party is conjuring a night of frightful fun including pumping sets from top international DJs, roaming performances, devilishly delicious eats and more.
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Event
Suntory Minus 196 EXTREME Vending Machine
Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Tumbalong Park, Sydney
Explore three levels of refreshing Japanese-inspired fun at this super-sized activation from the popular hard seltzer wizards.
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News
'The Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale' Has Added More Cities to Its Precious 2025 Australian Tour
This hit Middle-earth musical is not only taking the hobbits to Sydney, but to Melbourne and Perth as well.
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News
Laneway Festival Has Added 'Stranger Things' Star Joe Keery, AKA Djo, to Its 2025 Lineup
As well as including the 'End of the Beginning' talent on the bill, Sydney's festival has also moved venues and will now take place at Centennial Park.
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Sydney's Nightlife Is Getting a Boost Thanks to New Vibrancy Reforms That Will Deter Residents From Making Noise Complaints
The creation of Special Entertainment Precincts across Sydney is the centrepiece of the NSW government's plans to reinvigorate Sydney's nightlife.
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Event
Woolworths Home Burgers Pop-Up on Crown Street
Thu, 17 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct 2024
118 Crown Street, Darlinghurst
Burger lovers, lunch is on Woolies this week.
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Event
Halloscream at Luna Park
Fri, 25 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Luna Park, Milsons Point
Delight in the frights of this annual thrill fest, where killer clowns, spooky rave caves and ominous games will make your blood run cold.
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News
More Than the Yellow Brick Road: Production Designer Nathan Crowley Talks Bringing 'Wicked' to the Big Screen
How do you recreate Oz? If you're Nathan Crowley, you plant nine-million tulips and build a mechanical version of Jeff Goldblum's head.
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Event
Ghost in The Rocks
Thu, 31 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
The Rocks
One of Sydney's most haunted neighbourhoods will play host to four days of frightful Halloween fun.
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Event
Halloween House of Horror
Mon, 14 Oct, 2024
Dendy Newtown, Newtown
How does a cinema celebrate the spookiest day of the year? With a big-screen scary-movie takeover.
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Event
Fear Island Tunnels of Terror
Fri, 13 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun 2025
Cockatoo Island, Sydney
Get into the swing of the spooky season with a nail-biting journey to Cockatoo Island's immersive horror experience featuring live actors.
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Promotion
Power Up Your Next Camping Adventure with BLUETTI's Spring Competition
The premium portable generator purveyor is holding a giveaway to amplify your springtime escapades.
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News
First Look: You'll Soon Be Able to Step Inside the Heeler Home at Brisbane's 'Bluey's World' Experience
Explore the hit animated series for real life when this 4000-square-metre experience with recreations of the show's famous sets opens in the Queensland capital.
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News
Melbourne's Oasis Reunion Gigs Have Been Declared a Major Event by the Victorian Government to Stop Scalping
Just like with Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour and this year's Meredith Music Festival, there'll be huge penalties for anyone reselling tickets for inflated prices.
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Event
SXSW Sydney
Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get ready for more than 1000 speakers, 60-plus tech exhibitors, over 200 artists, 120-plus games and more than 75 screenings.
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Event
Primeville Sweet Spot at SXSW Sydney
Tue, 15 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour, Sydney
Visit The Forge from 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and the offices of Flinley Craddick from 'The Office Australia' and Lily Bloom's flower shop, complete with sweet treats and prizes.
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Crafting a Potent Portrait of Chasing Power Starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump: Ali Abbasi Chats 'The Apprentice'
"I think we've been quite restrained … if we wanted to be controversial, we have ample, ample opportunities to be so."
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News
Definitely, Not Maybe: Oasis Have Added Two Extra Shows to the Australian Leg of Their 2025 Reunion Tour
The British band are now playing four shows Down Under on their massive world tour, but still only in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Event
Fatboy Slim: Australian Tour 2025
Sat, 15 Mar, 2025
Centennial Vineyards, Bowral
The UK dance music legend is playing outdoor digs in wineries on his latest Australian tour, including at Centennial Vineyards in Bowral.
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Praise This: Fatboy Slim Is Touring Australia in 2025 for a Run of Outdoor Dance Music Gigs
On four of his five stops, the UK DJ is hitting up wineries — with DJ Seinfeld, CC:DISCO! and Jennifer Loveless for company.
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Event
$8 Movie Tickets for Hoyts' 115th Birthday
Sat, 12 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct 2024
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
For two days, this cinema chain is celebrating its latest birthday with cheap seats to see 'Joker: Folie à Deux', 'The Apprentice', 'The Wild Robot' and more.
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News
Jack Daniel's Is Doing a Sweet Takeover of The Hollywood Quarter This October
Score buzzworthy cocktails paired with delicious bites in this bustling precinct.
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Event
Roku Gin Spring Series
Tue, 1 Oct - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
The Japanese craft gin is launching a series of cocktail offers across Sydney to celebrate its new Roku Gin Sakura Bloom Edition.
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Event
Funlab Day of Fun
Tue, 22 Oct, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get putting, go bowling, mash buttons or work your way through a challenge-room hotel for $8 per activity — and help a great cause.
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Event
British Film Festival
Thu, 7 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
This year's showcase of UK cinema features Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance 'We Live in Time', not one but two Saoirse Ronan movies and Barry Keoghan's latest.
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2024's British Film Festival Lineup Includes 'We Live in Time', Two Saoirse Ronan Movies and Barry Keoghan's Latest
Australia's annual showcase of British cinema is opening with Steve McQueen's 'Blitz', then closing with Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance.
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SXSW Sydney Screen Festival
Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
From opening night's disaster comedy 'Y2K' to films starring Amy Adams and Brandy — plus small-screen highlights as well — this year's festival is packed with must-sees.
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News
SXSW Sydney's 2024 Screen Festival Lineup Just Got Even Bigger — Including Opening with 90s-Set Disaster Comedy 'Y2K'
A panel discussion about the Australian version of 'The Office', Jennifer Lopez's latest movie and a sneak peek at 'Shrinking' season two are also on the program.
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Mov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Watch movies on mattresses on the sand and by the water at Barangaroo — 'Gladiator II', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and 'Love Actually' are on the lineup.
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News
Movies on Mattresses Are Back: Mov'In Bed's Barangaroo Beach Cinema Is Returning for Summer 2024-25
Catch 'Gladiator II', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Joker: Folie à Deux', 'Love Actually' and more on the sand — this time on bigger beds.
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The New Australian Christmas Movie Based on Paul Kelly's 'How to Make Gravy' Has Served Up Its Trailer
Hugo Weaving, Daniel Henshall, Damon Herriman and Kate Mulvany star — and the film arrives on Binge in December.
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News
New Boutique Heritage Hotel Collection Launches in Sydney and Brisbane
Ode Hotels is a new hotel group promises to deliver "something beyond the ordinary" to its guests.
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Event
Laneway Festival
Sun, 9 Feb, 2025
Centennial Parklands, Paddington
'Brat' summer is coming Down Under: Charli XCX is headlining Laneway Festival 2025, with Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim for company.
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'Brat' Summer Is Coming Down Under: Charli XCX Is Headlining Laneway Festival 2025
Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim: they're also on the bill when St Jerome's Laneway Festival returns in February.
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News
Timothée Chalamet Goes Folk, Then Electric: The Full Trailer for Bob Dylan Biopic 'A Complete Unknown' Is Here
After playing Willy Wonka and Paul Atreides, Timothée Chalamet steps into a music icon's shoes.
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Event
Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024
Various locations across Sydney
Donate your old clothes to a worthy cause without leaving the house.