The Ten Best Things Happening in Sydney This Weekend

Whether it's gourmet coffee, old-school hamburgers, indie flicks or the very best Splendour in the Grass sideshows, Concrete Playground has you covered.
Tom Clift
Published on July 24, 2015
  • Event

    Huxtaburger x Harpoon Harry Pop-Up

    Sat, 25 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul 2015

    Harry's, Surry Hills

    Saturday, July 25 + Sunday, July 26 @ 5:00pm

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    Earl Sweatshirt

    Sat, 25 Jul, 2015

    Max Watt's Sydney, Moore Park

    Saturday, July 25 @ 8:30pm

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    Detroit - Darlinghurst Theatre Co

    Fri, 17 Jul - Sun, 16 Aug 2015

    Eternity Playhouse, Darlinghurst

    Friday, July 17 – Sunday, August 16

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    Mr. Holmes

    Thu, 23 Jul - Wed, 26 Aug 2015

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Thursday, July 23 – Wednesday, August 26

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    The Rocks Aroma Festival 2015

    Sun, 26 Jul, 2015

    The Rocks

    Sunday, July 26 @ 10:00am

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    24 Frames Per Second

    Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 2 Aug 2015

    Carriageworks, Eveleigh

    Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, August 2

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    Ant-Man

    Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug 2015

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Thursday, July 16 – Thursday, August 20

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    Ginger Meggs: Australia's Favourite Boy

    Sat, 25 Jul - Sun, 8 Nov 2015

    Museum of Sydney, Sydney

    Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, November 8

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    Azealia Banks

    Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

    Metro Theatre, Sydney

    Friday, July 24 @ 8:00pm

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    GLIMPSE by RAW Sydney

    Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

    Manning Bar, Camperdown

    Friday, July 24 @ 7:30pm

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    Rosé Bay at The Boathouse Rose Bay

    Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 10 Nov 2024

    The Boathouse Rose Bay, Rose Bay

    The iconic waterfront venue is transforming into a Whispering Angel Beach Club for spring.

  • News

    Getting Life Advice From Your Future Self, Who Happens to Be Aubrey Plaza: Megan Park and Maisy Stella Chat 'My Old Ass'

    You can also thank Margot Robbie for cinema's latest coming-of-age must-see — just like 'Saltburn' and 'Barbie', she produced it.

  • The Boathouse Rose Bay

    594 New South Head Road, Rose Bay

  • News

    It's Official: HBO Is Bringing Its Max Streaming Service to Australia in the First Half of 2025

    There's no exact launch date yet, but you'll soon have another streaming platform to sign up to if you want to watch HBO's shows.

  • Guide

    The Best Places to Eat and Drink Around the SXSW Sydney Precinct — For Every Budget

    Restaurants in the SXSW Sydney precinct that are just as impressive as the events you'll be running between.

  • News

    The First Teaser Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Catches Up with Joel and Ellie Five Years Later

    Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay are joined by new cast members Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Jeffrey Wright and Catherine O'Hara.

  • News

    Sigur Rós Are Returning to Australia in 2025 to Pair the Icelandic Band's Ethereal Tunes with Live Orchestras

    Jónsi and company will play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and more.

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    Messina SnackBar

    Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

    Gelato Messina Marrickville (HQ), Marrickville

    This weekly pop-up is serving up gourmet gelato, natural wines and delicious savoury snacks every Sunday.

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    Messina Eats: Cake

    Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

    Gelato Messina Marrickville (HQ), Marrickville

    A delicious collision of cake and gelato is headed to Marrickville for one day only.

  • News

    It's That Time Again: Golden Plains Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2025's Festival

    The beloved music festival is returning to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for three days next March, with the lineup still to come.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

    Sip your way through some of Sydney's best happy hours, get a delicious cakeover in Marrickville or embark on a fantastical adventure at Luna Park's latest immersive experience.

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    Coming Soon: The International Is the New Multi-Venue Dining Destination at 25 Martin Place From the Team Behind Shell House

    Point Group have big plans for the equally ample site of the former Botswana Butchery, with not one but three new venues incoming.

  • News

    'Padam Padam' Summer 2.0 Is Getting Bigger: Kylie Minogue Just Added More Shows to Her 2025 Australian Tour

    Due the huge presale demand for tickets, the Aussie superstar is now doing an extra gig in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Alchemy of a Rainforest

    Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - Sun, 30 Nov 2025

    The Calyx, Sydney

    Learn all about the little mysteries of nature's green biomes.

  • News

    Rhinos, Ships in the Colosseum and Paul Mescal Unshackling His Rage: They're All in the New 'Gladiator II' Trailer

    Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Connie Nielsen also star in Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winner.

  • News

    A First Nations Showcase Introduced by The Kid LAROI Has Just Joined SXSW Sydney 2024's Music Festival Lineup

    SXSW Sydney has dropped the latest details for its 2024 music festival, with ENNY, Moonchild Sanelly and The Lottery Winners also joining the bill.

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    Titanique

    Thu, 12 Sep - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    The Grand Electric Sydney, Surry Hills

    Set sail with Céline at the Australian debut of this outrageously funny homage to James Cameron's cinematic masterpiece and Canada's greatest musical export.

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    How to Have an Absolute Whale of a Time with a Weekend in Huskisson

    This tiny town in the heart of Jervis Bay is perfect for any weekend getaway.

  • Guide

    The Best Multi-Venue Hospitality Hubs in Sydney

    Multi-venue one-stop shops for all your drinking and dining needs are popping up all over Sydney — and we’ve found the ones you need on your radar.

  • Restaurant

    Wunderlich Lane

    12 Baptist Street, Redfern

    Some of the city's best restaurateurs and hospitality groups are joining forces to deliver a huge new hospitality hotspot.

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    25 Martin Place

    25 Martin Place, Sydney

    From your morning coffee to your last-orders nightcap, this CBD hospitality hub has all bases covered.

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    Prefecture 48

    230 Sussex Street, Sydney

    This Sussex Street hospitality hub explores the culinary and cultural riches of Japan from every angle.

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    Walker Street Precinct

    168 Walker Street, North Sydney

    North Sydney's new dining destination delivers four stellar venues that will keep you fed and watered, morning, noon and night.

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    The Bristol

    81 Sussex Street, Sydney

    Whether you're looking for a casual drink, a refined dinner or a big night on the tiles, you'll find it all under one roof.

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    Arcade Bar & Club

    16-18 O'Connell Street, Sydney

    A multi-venue hospitality hub set in one of Central Sydney's most stunning buildings.

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    Roku Gin x Grandiflora at Bistro George

    Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

    Jacksons on George, Sydney

    Prepare your tastebuds for a gin-infused menu at this bustling spot in Circular Quay.

  • News

    The First Trailer for 'Thunderbolts*' Assembles the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Latest Ragtag Crew

    Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko and Hannah John-Kamen are back in the MCU.

  • News

    Coldplay Have Released Extra Tickets for Their 2024 Australian and New Zealand Shows

    The Chris Martin-led band are playing four gigs in Melbourne, another four in Sydney and three in Auckland.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney's Screen Festival Headliners for 2024 Include 'Saturday Night', 'Smile 2' and 'Nightbitch'

    Also on the lineup: the Brandy-starring 'The Front Room' from A24, directed by 'The Northman' helmer Robert Eggers' siblings Max and Sam.

  • News

    Eight Top Performances to Catch at SXSW Sydney's 2024 Music Festival

    Here are our must-see picks from this year's mammoth lineup of homegrown and international acts.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    Go on a virtual adventure to ancient Egypt, set sail with Celine at the hit comedy musical 'Titanique' or shake and stir your way through a martini festival in Barangaroo.

  • News

    Twelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland

    You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.

  • News

    Get Ready to Play: Netflix Has Dropped Its Next Sneak Peek at 'Squid Game' Season Two

    Lee Jung-jae is back in the green tracksuit as Seong Gi-hun — and there's new games and a new cash prize.

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    Sunday Shenanigans at The Taphouse

    Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

    The Taphouse, Darlinghurst

    Come along and try the famous Irish-Chinese spice bag at this popular Darlinghurst locale.

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    SIX the Musical

    Fri, 25 Oct - Sat, 28 Dec 2024

    Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney

    This West End hit stars Henry VIII's six spectacular wives — and it's coming back to Sydney.

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    The Weeknd: 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour

    Tue, 22 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct 2024

    Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

    After rescheduling his 2023 visit, Abel Tesfaye is finally bringing his massive world tour to Sydney.

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    Hadestown

    Mon, 10 Feb - Sun, 30 Mar 2025

    Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney

    This Tony- and Grammy-winning musical gives the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice a new spin featuring jazz and American folk tunes. 

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    Dua Lipa: 'Radical Optimism' Tour

    Fri, 28 Mar 2025 and Sat, 29 Mar 2025 

    Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

    Get ready to dance the night away when Dua Lipa hits Sydney in 2025 on her latest world tour.

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    Kylie Minogue: 'Tension' Tour 2025

    Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 3 Mar 2025

    Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

    Start spinning around: the Aussie pop superstar is kicking off her biggest world tour for 14 years in Australia.

  • News

    The Must-See Conference Events at SXSW Sydney 2024

    We've searched this year's sprawling program to pick out the eight unmissable events to catch at this year's fest.

  • News

    Dua Lipa Has Added Extra Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland Shows to Her 2025 Tour Down Under

    The Grammy-winner's 'Radical Optimism' tour just got bigger — but she's still only playing three cities on her trip to Australia and New Zealand.

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    Start Spinning Around: Kylie Minogue Is Kicking Off Her New 'Tension' World Tour in Australia in 2025

    It's about to be 'Padam Padam' summer all over again when the Australian star heads around the country on her biggest world tour in 14 years.

  • News

    Voicing Machines, Being Inspired by Miyazaki and Exploring Big Emotions: Lupita Nyong'o and Chris Sanders Talk 'The Wild Robot'

    Oscar-winning actor Nyong'o lends her vocals to this gorgeous movie adaption of the beloved book, with 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'How to Train Your Dragon' filmmaker Sanders directing.

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    You Can Win a Night in a Luxury Heritage Suite at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

    1 Martin Place, Sydney

    Enjoy a night of Victorian grandeur with this limited-time offering.

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    Bondiwood

    Thu, 26 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep 2024

    Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach

    This four-day film festival celebrates movies made by Bondi locals, including 'Chopper', 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' and 'Bran Nue Dae'.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Burgers in Sydney

    We've hit up burger joints, fine diners, food trucks and underground bars to bring you this complete guide.

  • News

    From Rotary Phones to MSN Messenger, Australia's Newest Museum Celebrates Communication Technologies

    The first new major museum in Melbourne for more than two decades is all about the tech that's helped humanity interact.

  • News

    Chef Nelly Robinson Has Launched Australia's First True Gastropub in a Glebe Hotel — and He's Got Big Plans for the Rest of the Venue

    Expect nostalgia-driven cuisine, extraordinary culinary finesse and an atmosphere that summons the very best of Blighty.

  • News

    Win the Ultimate Staycation with Dinner, Drinks and a Hotel Stay in the Sydney CBD

    Perfect for a romantic getaway or an epic night out with your mate.

  • Event

    Peter and the Starcatcher

    Fri, 31 Jan - Sun, 16 Feb 2025

    Capitol Theatre Sydney, Haymarket

    This Tony-winning and Neverland-set hit is finally making Its Australian debut, including a season in Sydney.

  • News

    Robert Pattinson Hates Dying Again and Again in the Full Trailer for Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17'

    The Oscar-winning director's first film since 'Parasite' is a sci-fi comedy co-starring Steven Yeun and Mark Ruffalo about a man who dies for a living.

  • News

    Sydney Streets Is Back and Taking Over Seven Inner-City Neighbourhoods with Free One-Day Celebrations

    Celebrate what makes Sydney great with seven free street celebrations all over the city.

  • News

    The World's Best 50 Hotels Has Named The Calile in Brisbane as Oceania and Australia's Top Spot for the Second Year in a Row

    Two Australian hotels made the prestigious list in its second year, with The Tasman in Hobart also earning some love.

  • News

    It's Time to Stare at the Sky: September's Big and Bright Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight 

    You won't be able to see the partial lunar eclipse Down Under, but the latest supermoon is still lighting up the sky.

  • News

    The Trailer for Prime Video's Australian Version of 'The Office' Introduces a New Chaotic Workplace — and Boss

    The 13th adaptation in the franchise moves Down Under, into a packaging company in Sydney, and hits streaming in October.

  • 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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    Happy Hours at Teddy

    Mon, 16 Sep - Tue, 31 Dec 2024

    Teddy, Potts Point

    This retro-inspired come-as-you-are neighbour venue in Kings Cross is helping you dine out for less with its range of discounts and happy hours.

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    Pasta Club at Otto Ristorante

    Mon, 16 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep 2024

    Otto Ristorante, Woolloomooloo

    One of the city's best Italian fine diners just got a whole lot more affordable.

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    Cho Cho San's Friday Ramen Bar

    Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

    Cho Cho San, Potts Point

    You can enjoy one of the best bowls of ramen in town for a bargain price, but only on Friday lunchtimes until the end of November.

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    Palm Tree Music Festival

    Fri, 6 Dec, 2024

    Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

    This impressive fest is returning Down Under for the second time with The Chainsmokers leading the lineup.

  • Guide

    Rescue Your Wallet with the Best Dining Deals in Sydney This Month

    If you're short on cash — and who isn't right now — these tasty offers are the fiscally responsible feeds you need to know about.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Spencer Tunick's First-Ever Australian Exhibition Is Debuting in Brisbane This Spring

    This is also the first time ever that the New York-based artist has displayed the photographs and video from his live nude installations to the public.

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    Friday Feasts at a'Mare

    Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

    a'Mare, Barangaroo

    Experience one of Sydney's best Italian menus with priceless harbourfront views and pay just half the usual price.

  • News

    It's Official: CBD Steakhouse The Gidley Is Serving Up Australia's Best Burger

    Ranked ninth in the world, no other Australian burger made it onto the annual Best Burgers list compiled by the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants panel.

  • News

    Nine 2024 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately

    Your new must-watch list of Emmy-winners includes 'Baby Reindeer' and its has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed tale, the history-making 'Shōgun' and, yes, 'The Bear'.

  • News

    From 'Shogun' and 'Baby Reindeer' to 'The Bear' and 'Hacks': Here's What Just Picked Up Awards at the 2024 Emmys

    No series has ever won as many Emmys for a single season as exceptional Japanese historical drama 'Shōgun' did this year.

  • Promotion

    Melbourne Airport Is Running a Spend and Save Discount on Duty-Free Shopping This Month

    Save dollars on duty free the next time you pass through Melbourne airport.

  • Guide

    Oat Dealer Network: Five Great Places Around Sydney for a Coffee That Ditches Dairy

    Sydney's cafe scene is bigger than ever — here are five places to get a cup of coffee with your milk of choice

  • News

    Now Open: QT's Lavish New Singapore Hotel Boasts 134 Rooms, a Rooftop Bar and Pool, and a Stellar Location

    For the first time ever, the accommodation chain has set up shop outside of Australia and New Zealand.

  • News

    The Taste Trend: A Retro Revival Is Restoring Kings Cross as Sydney's Go-To for All Things Nightlife

    With lockouts and lockdowns in the rearview mirror, The Cross is ready for a comeback thanks to the efforts of some pioneering new venues.

  • News

    Coming Soon: A New Restaurant and Nightclub Is Taking Over the Former Hugos Lounge Site in Kings Cross

    Double Bay’s Pelicano, which closed in 2019, is making a comeback but this time located on Bayswater Road.

  • Event

    Green Day: 'The Saviors' Tour

    Mon, 3 Mar, 2025

    ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

    These 90s and 00s favourites are returning Down Under to play their iconic 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' Albums in full.

  • ENGIE Stadium

    Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic Park

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    The Killers: Live in Australia 2024

    Fri, 6 Dec - Sat, 7 Dec 2024

    Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

    You'll be doin' just fine when The Killers hit Sydney to celebrate 20 years of 'Hot Fuss'.

  • Event

    Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside!

    Fri, 7 Feb - Sat, 8 Feb 2025

    State Theatre, Sydney

    'RuPaul's Drag Race' icon Bianca Del Rio is returning Down Under in 2025 with her latest tour.

  • News

    Dance the Night: Dua Lipa Is Bringing Her 'Radical Optimism' Tour Down Under in 2025

    Announcing 40-plus new dates worldwide, the Grammy-winner has locked in two Australian shows, plus one in New Zealand.

  • News

    Social Discomfort, Toxic Masculinity and Holidays Turned Horrible: James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis Chat 'Speak No Evil'

    Remaking the Danish film of the same name, this horror flick has plenty to say amid its unease — and two powerful performances at its centre.

  • Event

    Garage Sale Trail

    Multiple single dates

    Various locations across Sydney

    Save your life's clutter from landfill or land yourself some bargains — more than 14,000 sales pop up each year.

  • News

    The Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand

    Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.

  • Bar

    Midtown Bar and Lounge

    81 Sussex Street, Sydney

    This sultry drinking den with an opulent, art deco fitout has a cocktail list from an award-winning mixologist.

  • Event

    High G&Tea with Roku Gin

    Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

    Reign at The QVB, Sydney

    Take your next high tea experience to the next level with a luxe gin twist.

  • News

    Where to Find the Upper Crust: The Nation's Best Pies Have Been Revealed

    As well as declaring Australia's best meat pie for 2024, the annual awards also gave out gongs for best sausage roll, best apple pie and more.

  • Guide

    The Best Sydney Restaurants to Make a Group Booking

    These sprawling Sydney spots are here for you when you're looking to book for a group of ten or more people.

  • News

    Coming Soon: 'Star Wars'-Worshipping Exhibition 'The Fans Strike Back' Is Making Its Australian Debut

    The force will be strong when one of the planet's largest private collections of replica 'Star Wars' memorabilia heads Down Under.

  • News

    Green Day Are Touring Australia in 2025 — and They'll Be Playing Their 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' Albums in Full

    Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool are bringing plenty of 90s and 00s nostalgia to stadiums in Sydney, Melbourne and on the Gold Coast.

  • Event

    CandyFest High Tea at Shangri-La Sydney

    Multiple single dates

    Shangri-La, Sydney, Sydney

    Satisfy your sweet tooth at this lolly-filled high tea.

  • News

    Bluesfest Has Added Hilltop Hoods, Budjerah and a Heap More Australian Acts to Its 2025 Lineup

    Plenty of well-known local names are set to hit the stage in Byron Bay to help the iconic festival say farewell.

  • Event

    Marrickville Music Festival

    Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

    Marrickville, Marrickville

    Discover a new artist or genre with a mix of free tunes across seven stages, food stalls and an artist market.

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    Sydney Underground Film Festival

    Thu, 12 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep 2024

    Dendy Newtown, Newtown

    Whether you love John Waters or Kristen Stewart — or Michel Gondry or Salvador Dalí — SUFF 2024 has a movie for you.

  • News

    Whether You Love John Waters or Kristen Stewart, 2024's Sydney Underground Film Festival Has a Movie for You

    Settling into Dendy Newtown for four days, this year's fest kicks off with a 50th-anniversary screening of 'Female Trouble' with scratch 'n' sniff cards.

  • News

    The Ten Best Walks In and Around Sydney

    Stretch your legs someplace new, whether that's through WWII batteries, over the Harbour Bridge or through the Royal National Park.

  • Promotion

    You Could Score a Free Cup of Coffee Any Day For a Week with Oatly's Oat Dealer Network

    Let's raise an oat latte to the shot-pouring, milk-frothing heroes around Sydney.

  • News

    You'll Be Able to Explore a House-Within-a-House Labyrinth When the NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission Pops Up

    First, you'll step inside the frame of an average Australian home — and then, drawing attention to alternative modes of housing, you'll enter a smaller-scale abode.

  • News

    Doin' Just Fine: The Killers Have Announced a Late 2024 Australian Tour to Celebrate 20 Years of 'Hot Fuss'

    On the Las Vegas-born band's Sydney and Melbourne stops, they're playing the iconic album in its entirety.

  • News

    "We've Heard You, We're Listening": Swillhouse Announces Changes to Its Business in Response to The SMH Exposé

    Founder and CEO Anton Forte has personally responded to the shocking allegations against his company in a new video statement.

  • News

    Feeling Seen Through 'Buffy', Then Making a New Obsession: Jane Schoenbrun and Brigette Lundy-Paine Talk 'I Saw the TV Glow'

    After 'We're All Going to the World's Fair', Jane Schoenbrun hops from online fixations to TV fandom to explore the ways we mediate our identities through screens — with Brigette Lundy-Paine for help.

  • Reign at The QVB

    455 George Street, Sydney

  • Restaurant

    Table Manners

    56-60 Macpherson Street, Bronte

    A savvy melding of sophisticated service with a casual edge — this Euro-centric bistro is redefining the neighbourhood restaurant.

  • Event

    The Kid LAROI: 'The First Time' Tour

    Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

    CommBank Stadium, Parramatta

    Catch the Aussie 'Stay' and 'Without You' talent's latest tour with Migos frontman Quavo and Sydney's own ONEFOUR in support.

  • Event

    Taronga Presents Harbour View Cinema

    Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 6 Oct 2024

    Taronga Zoo, Mosman

    Taronga Zoo is bringing back its very own pop-up openair cinema for a four-day run, pairing classic movies with harbour views.

  • Feature

    Your Perfect Somewhere — Ireland

    From rich culture and history to wild hinterlands and breathtaking coastlines, no matter what fills your heart, you're sure to find it in Ireland.

  • Feature

    Ireland's Hidden Heartlands — Ireland

    The midlands Ireland are home to valleys draped in forests, ancient bog lands and unreal scenery — all waiting to be uncovered.

  • Feature

    Ireland's Ancient East — Ireland

    Delve into the Emerald Isle's ancient history in a region framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea.

  • Event

    Public Enemy: 'On the Grid' 35th Anniversary Tour

    Wed, 9 Oct, 2024

    Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

    Do believe the hype: Public Enemy are bringing the noise Down Under on a spring tour with AB Original.

  • Event

    Spilt Milk House Party

    Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

    Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow

    Catch Troye Sivan, Glass Animals and G Flip when Spilt Milk's new House Party series hits Newcastle this spring.

  • Newcastle Entertainment Centre

    Brown Road, Broadmeadow

  • Promotion

    Betty's Burgers Has Launched New Pistachio Thick Shakes for Spring

    Celebrate the season with 2 for $12 thick shakes at you and your bestie's favourite spot.

  • News

    There's Going to Be Another Death in the Arconia: 'Only Murders in the Building' Has Been Renewed for Season Five

    It looks like Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short will have another case to solve — and chat about on a podcast.

  • News

    The Ten Best Secret Beaches in Sydney For a Secluded Spring Swim

    Beat the crowds this sunny season with a trip to these more secluded sands.

  • Bar

    Bobbie's

    28 Bay Street, Double Bay

    The latest addition to the celebrated chef's Double Bay empire brings together top bar talent, live music and a luxe seafood-centric menu, all under one roof.

  • News

    Troye Sivan, Glass Animals and G Flip Lead the Lineup for Spilt Milk's New Spring House Party Series

    The main festival might be on hold until 2025, but the beloved event is still throwing shindigs in Newcastle, Perth and on the Gold Coast.

  • News

    A Damning Investigation by the ABC Alleges a Culture of Sexual Abuse and Drug Use at Merivale Venues

    Sydney’s hospitality industry is rocked by a second bombshell exposé less than two weeks after similar reports broke about Swillhouse Group.

  • 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.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney Screen Festival's Latest 2024 Lineup Drop Includes Cults, Animated Cats and Christmas Carnage

    More than 20 features have joined the program, complete with Guy Pearce's latest Australian role, a rap mockumentary and Ilana Glazer-starring mom-com 'Babes'.

  • Feature

    Northern Ireland — Ireland

    Epic coastal routes, unbridled creativity and a giant spirit — Northern Ireland has something for everyone.

  • Feature

    Wild Atlantic Way — Ireland

    Journey along the world's longest coastal driving route: The Wild Atlantic Way.

  • News

    Splash-Hit Céline Dion-Fuelled Musical-Comedy 'Titanique' Is Making Its Australian Debut in Sydney This Month

    The laughs will go on at this off-Broadway award-winner, which is told through Dion's songs — and is finally making its maiden voyage Down Under.

  • News

    Here's Everything You'll Be Eating and Drinking at the New Sydney Fish Market When It Opens Next Year

    An Asian diner by a celebrity chef, an izakaya with a dedicated sake bar and an artisan gelato joint are just the start.

  • Restaurant

    Song Bird

    24 Bay Street, Double Bay

    This expansive, multi-level Cantonese fine diner boasts three separate kitchens and seating for 240 guests.

  • Guide

    The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

    Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.

  • News

    Live 'Dungeons & Dragons' Show 'The Twenty-Sided Tavern' Is Rolling Into Australia for Its Down Under Premiere

    You won't just watch this stage version of the tabletop roleplaying game — you play along, choosing the characters and helping shape the story.

  • News

    The Most Romantic Places to Stay in Bali When Proposals and Honeymoons Come Calling

    Perfect for those looking to honeymoon or just run away with their special someone.

  • Restaurant

    Teddy

    1 Kellett Street, Potts Point

    Two seasoned Potts Point restaurateurs are serving up an affordable menu of retro-fabulous food at their nostalgia-fuelled new diner.

  • Event

    Shell House Chef's Table Experience

    Thu, 5 Sep - Tue, 31 Dec 2024

    Shell House, Sydney

    Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the inner workings of a professional kitchen while dining on a menu curated by two top chefs.

  • Event

    'Batman' Live in Concert

    Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

    Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney

    Tim Burton's 'Batman' is celebrating its 35th anniversary on the big screen with a live orchestral score.

  • News

    Tim Burton's 'Batman' Is Celebrating Its 35th Anniversary on Australia's Big Screens with a Live Orchestral Score

    As well as marking three-and-a-half decades since the classic Michael Keaton-starring superhero movie debuted, these concert screenings commemorate 85 years of the caped crusader.

  • Event

    Stoli Martini and Movie Mondays

    Mon, 23 Sep 2024 and Mon, 30 Sep 2024 

    Golden Age Cinema & Bar, Surry Hills

    'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' is turning 30 so sashay your way to the cinema this September for sequins, songs and sass on the big screen.

  • Event

    Martini Moments with Haku Vodka

    Sun, 1 Sep - Thu, 31 Oct 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Enjoy a complimentary martini with your meal at these top omakase restaurants in the Harbour City this spring.

  • Event

    UNICEF Dusk to Dawn

    Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

    St Leonards Park, North Sydney

    Join Sydney's newest (and biggest) night walk to raise money for a great cause.

  • News

    The Week's Tastiest Trend: Why Sydney Has Gone Mad for Martinis

    What do strong coffees, adult entertainment and Italian scooters have in common? They've all lent their names to varieties of martini, and right now, Sydneysiders can't get enough of them.

  • News

    The Top Seven Experiences You Can Find in the Great Outdoors of Asia

    Check your comfort zone at the door with these adventurous escapades.

  • News

    Taste Your Way Around Asia on These Incredible Food Tours

    Step it up from neighbourhood takeaway and take your tastebuds global with these curated adventures.

  • News

    How Belfast Rappers Kneecap Made a Blast of a Music Biopic by Playing Themselves — and Championing the Irish Language

    Co-starring Michael Fassbender and taking cues from 'Trainspotting', this lively Sundance award-winner features the hip-hop trio in the roles they were born to play.

  • Bar

    The Rooftop at The Bristol

    81 Sussex Street, Sydney

    A little slice of the Med has landed in the CBD at this sunny bar with no less than three sun-drenched al fresco terraces.

  • Event

    Mark Manson: 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' Live

    Mon, 4 Nov, 2024

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' author Mark Manson is coming to Sydney to give brutally honest advice.

  • Guide

    The Best Rooftop Bars in Sydney Right Now

    The only way is up at these sky-bound bars, where crisp drinks and yummy snacks come with a generous pour of fun in the sun.

  • Event

    House of Martinis

    Sun, 1 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep 2024

    Barangaroo House, Barangaroo

    A month-long celebration of the classic cocktail is shaking and stirring its way across all three levels of Barangaroo House throughout September.

  • Bar

    Dry Martini

    Level 1, 44 Kensington Street, Chippendale

    With influences from London behind the bar and Spain in the kitchen, this new cocktail lounge is bringing international flare to Chippendale.

  • News

    The Kid LAROI Has Joined SXSW Sydney's 2024 Lineup as the Festival's Music Keynote Speaker

    Before he heads around the country on his latest tour, the Australian singer-songwriter will chat about his career at SXSW Sydney.

  • News

    The 2024 Japanese Film Festival Program Is Here with Animation From a Studio Ghibli Alum and Chaotic Karaoke Antics

    This is the 28th year that the event has brought Japanese cinema's latest and greatest to Australia, with its 2024 lineup featuring ten new films and a free retrospective.

  • Event

    Japanese Film Festival

    Wed, 9 Oct - Sun, 10 Nov 2024

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    This year's festival includes a gorgeous animation from a Studio Ghibli alum, chaotic karaoke antics and an ode to a samurai stuntman.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney's Latest Round of 2024 Speakers Includes Lucy Lawless, Grace Tame and Tim Minchin

    Sports stars Nick Kyrgios and Noémie Fox, playwright Suzie Miller and former Bangarra Dance Theatre Artistic Director Stephen Page have also joined the festival's lineup.

  • Event

    Paralympics Live at Palm Grove

    Thu, 29 Aug - Sun, 8 Sep 2024

    Darling Harbour, Sydney

    The 2024 Paris Olympic Games craze is not over yet, thanks to Darling Harbour’s live showings of the Paralympic Games.

  • News

    Sydney's Mini Winter Heatwave Has Set Up a Scorching Start to Spring as Temperature Records Tumble

    The mercury will continue to soar in the coming weeks as climate change calls time on winter a week early.

  • Restaurant

    Bistro Grenier

    266 King Street, Newtown

    This relaxed yet sophisticated diner is serving up twists on traditional dishes and a wine cellar of rare and vintage bottles in a space where any Parisian would be proud to dine.

  • Event

    Monster Jump 2024

    Sat, 28 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct 2024

    The Showring, Moore Park

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

  • News

    Coming Soon: Neil Perry's Chic Double Bay Martini Lounge Is Helmed by a New York Bar Legend

    The latest addition to the celebrated chef's Double Bay empire will bring together top bar talent, live music and a luxe seafood-centric menu, all under one roof.

  • Event

    National Cinema Days at Reading Cinemas

    Sat, 31 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep 2024

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    Head to the movies this Saturday and Sunday from just $5 at any of the chain's cinemas across the country.

  • News

    The Ten Best Ocean Pools in Sydney for a Dip This Spring

    Head to these stunning ocean pools to enjoy Sydney's best beaches, safe from rips and sharks.

  • Guide

    The Best French Restaurants in Sydney Right Now

    Skip the flight to Paris and visit these top Sydney bistros, brasseries and fine-diners, where a stroll along the Seine is just a mouthful away.

  • News

    Canadian Dramedy 'Universal Language' Has Won Melbourne International Film Festival's 2024 Bright Horizons Award

    What if Winnipeg resembled Iran in the 80s? That's just part of the absurdist film that's taken out MIFF's major award in the prize's third year.

  • Event

    The Macallan x Park Hyatt: A Journey Through Time

    Mon, 1 Jul - Fri, 30 Aug 2024

    Park Hyatt Sydney, The Rocks

    Come experience the past, present and future of the world-renowned whisky at this luxe spot on the harbour.

  • Event

    Roku Gin Sakura Bloom Edition Launch at Botanic House

    Thu, 26 Sep 2024 

    Palm House, Sydney

    Celebrate the change of the season at this bespoke floral and dining experience with Luke Nguyen in the Royal Botanic Garden.

  • Palm House

    Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney

  • News

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

    Get comfy on the couch with Austin Butler's latest brooding role, serial-killer chiller 'Longlegs' and the animated antics of 'Inside Out 2'.

  • News

    Cherishing a Different Type of Icelandic Filmmaking in Cinemas: Baltasar Kormákur Chats Romantic Drama 'Touch'

    There isn't a trace of Nordic Noir to be found in this tender love story, which hops between Iceland, the UK and Japan.

  • News

    Swillhouse Group Has Issued a Public Apology in Response to Damning Reports of Misconduct

    A day after an explosive report in ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’ exposed allegations of sexual abuse, drug use and management failures, Swillhouse Group has responded.

  • Event

    Italian Film Festival

    Wed, 18 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct 2024

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    This year's feast of Italian cinema in Sydney is filled with award-winners, iconic directors and famous faces.

  • News

    The Italian Film Festival's 2024 Program Is Filled with Award-Winners, Iconic Directors and Famous Faces

    Highlights include SFF prizewinner 'There's Still Tomorrow', the latest from 'The Great Beauty' filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, and Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci as Cardinals electing a new Pope.

  • Restaurant

    Roast Republic

    174 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Succulent barbecue ribs and spicy buffalo wings are singing out for your dining pleasure at this Clarence Street locale.

  • Event

    $35 Lunch Deal at Brasserie 1930

    Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

    Brasserie 1930, Sydney

    Where else can you enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the city's fanciest fine diners and still have change from $50?

  • Hotel

    Rydges North Sydney

    54 McLaren Street, North Sydney

    The North Sydney mainstay has reopened with a fresh new look.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Surry Hills' New Luxury Hotel The Eve Will Feature a Rooftop Restaurant by The Gidley Team

    Liquid & Larder will curate multiple spaces in the new boutique stay, adding to the collection of venues soon to open at the Surry Hills Village development.

  • News

    The Huge 2024 Good Things Lineup Is Here with Korn, Sum 41, Violent Femmes and Billy Corgan

    There's no shortage of big names hitting the stage in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane when this music fest returns in December 2024.

  • Event

    Good Things

    Sat, 7 Dec, 2024

    Centennial Park, Centennial Park

    Korn, Sum 41, Violent Femmes and Billy Corgan lead the 2024 lineup at this big alternative, metal and punk music fest.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Pizza in Sydney

    From pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, if it's pizza you're craving, we've got you covered.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney 2024 Has Added a Heap of New Acts to Its 25-Stage Music Lineup — and New Speakers, Too

    More than 25 new talents have joined the bill — and Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman will get chatting.

  • Event

    Rosé All Day 2024

    Fri, 6 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep 2024

    Opera Bar, Sydney

    The Opera Bar is turning pink to welcome spring with its annual rosé festival, starring blushing bottles, pretty cocktails and stunning harbour views.

  • Event

    Sydney Cat Lovers Festival 2024

    Sat, 24 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug 2024

    Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

    This dedicated cat show is returning to Sydney for two feline-filled days including pedigree breed displays, adoption opportunities and plenty more.

  • News

    Jetstar's Latest Big Sale Is Slinging Domestic Fares From $34 — Plus Cheap Overseas Flights to Bali, Japan and Hawaii

    Whether you're keen to head to Byron Bay, Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bangkok, Seoul or Vanuatu, there's a discounted fare on offer.

  • News

    Choppy Seas Ahead: How to Make the Most of a Cruise with No Destination

    Cruising is the one holiday model where a cancelled stop doesn't mean you've lost the whole day.

  • News

    Break Out Your Summer Wardrobe: Sydney Is Getting a Mini-Heatwave Next Week

    Spring has not yet sprung but apparently, summer just can't wait its turn to gift Sydneysiders some time in the sun.

  • Promotion

    Attention Online Shoppers: Amazon Is Launching a Speedy Same-Day Delivery Service in Sydney with Daily Discount Codes to Get You Started

    Knock knock. Who's there? It's the package you ordered this morning, or one of the country's best fast bowlers with a bunch of free stuff just for you.

  • 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.

  • News

    Fisher, Tinashe, Royel Otis and Flight Facilities Doing Their Decades Mix Are All on the 2024 Lost Paradise Lineup

    The Glenworth Valley event also features Marlon Hoffstadt, Sammy Virji, SG Lewis, Confidence Man, DJ Boring, Kita Alexander and more.

  • News

    Bluesfest's First Lineup Drop for Its Farewell 2025 Festival Includes Crowded House, Ocean Alley and Vance Joy

    This Byron Bay event is saying goodbye with help from some big Down Under names, with more announcements to come.

  • News

    All Eight of the New City and Southwest Metro Line Stations — Ranked

    From art-filled pavilions and tranquil waterfront gardens to mighty architectural triumphs buried beneath the city — there's more to Sydney's new Metro line than riding the rails.

  • Botanic House

    1 Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney

  • Carriageworks and online

    245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

  • Event

    Beyond The Valley

    Sat, 28 Dec 2024 - Wed, 1 Jan 2025

    Barunah Plains, Hesse

    See out 2024 and welcome 2025 with Fisher, Ice Spice, Tinashe, Sugababes, Natasha Bedingfield and more.

  • News

    Beyond The Valley Is Seeing Out 2024 with Fisher, Ice Spice, Tinashe, Sugababes and Natasha Bedingfield

    If this is your NYE plans taken care of, you'll also be catching Chase & Status, Marlon Hoffstadt, Royel Otis, Sammy Virji, AJ Tracey, Denis Sulta and more.

  • Event

    Northern Beaches Market

    Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

    James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why

    The best growers, makers and artisans north of the bridge are assembling in Dee Why for one day only.

  • News

    The Stage Musical Version of Festive Big-Screen Favourite 'Elf' Is Finally Making Its Australian Premiere

    The film-to-theatre Broadway hit is heading Down Under, debuting in Sydney, so that you can catch the Christmas classic onstage.

  • Event

    Elf: The Musical

    Thu, 19 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec 2024

    Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    The stage musical version this festive big-screen favourite is finally making its Australian premiere.

  • Restaurant

    Arms Length

    7 Kellett Street, Potts Point

    One of Sydney's most affordable bottomless brunches, a steal of a happy hour and a late-night jaffle menu until 2am make this day-to-night venue a winner no matter what time you visit.

  • News

    The Old Fitz Has Had Its Outdoor Dining Licence Slashed to 8pm — And Clover Moore Isn't Happy About It

    The popular Woolloomooloo pub has been unexpectedly slapped with a reduction to its right to serve customers outdoors which could take weeks to restore.

  • Event

    Meredith Music Festival

    Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Nolan Farm, Meredith

    This year's massive 2024 lineup will get you dancing to Jamie xx, Waxahatchee and Genesis Owusu in regional Victoria.

  • Event

    Listen Out

    Sun, 6 Oct, 2024

    Centennial Park, Centennial Park

    21 Savage, Skepta, Tyla, Flo Milli, John Summit and Sub Focus lead the lineup at this electronic-meets-hip hop fest for 2024.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Archie Moore's Venice Golden Lion-Winning 'Kith and Kin' Will Display at QAGOMA From August 2025

    The Australian Government has acquired the First Nations talent's award-winning exhibition, gifting it to the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art.

  • Event

    Always Live

    Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    Various venues across Victoria

    17 days of leading live music on stages all over Victoria.

  • News

    A Blue Supermoon (and the Last Blue Moon Until 2026) Will Be Visible in Australia This Week

    Skygazers, it's time to look up — and this lunar sight is called a sturgeon moon, too.

  • News

    The Weeknd Has Rescheduled His Australian Tour for October 2024 — But He's Only Playing Sydney and Melbourne

    The singer's 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour was initially meant to head Down Under in 2023, but was postponed, then cancelled — and now it's back on again.

  • News

    The Australian Version of 'The Office' Will Hit Your Streaming Queue in October — and Here's Your First Look

    As the Managing Director of Flinley Craddick, comedian Felicity Ward stars in the sitcom franchise's first series with a female lead.

  • News

    Getting Cracking in a Killer Mystery-Comedy (and Getting Excited About Season Two): Kate Box Talks 'Deadloch'

    Just like everyone who watched the first season of the ace Aussie series from The Kates, the award-winning 'Rake' and 'Wentworth' star can't wait for more.

  • News

    The New Sydney Metro Line Is Finally Opening on Monday, August 19 2024

    The original opening date on August 4 was postponed following an accident during the line's final tests.

  • Restaurant

    Frango Kent Street

    332 Kent Street, Sydney

    Cult-favourite Portuguese joint Frango is dishing up its crowd-pleasing bites from its first-ever CBD locale.

  • Event

    Happy Hour at RAFI

    Mon, 19 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug 2024

    RAFI North Sydney, North Sydney

    You can dine and drink for a fraction of the usual cost at both of RAFI's Sydney venues this month.

  • Event

    Spring Cooking Series at Sydney Seafood School

    Sun, 1 Sep - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Sydney Seafood School, Pyrmont

    Advance your seafood skills with a visit to this leading cookery academy.

  • News

    The Best Coastal Walks in Sydney to Try This Spring

    Spring has sprung, so isn't it about time you got off of the couch and onto the coast? These blissful seaside strolls deliver stunning ocean views, native flora and fauna, and even the occasional beachside cafe.

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