As usual, you'll want to get in fast if you've been waiting for the roster of acts before buying tickets — the festival is already 95-percent sold out.
September in Sydney means hitting up 460-plus events, including immersive theatre, street parties, a Kate Bush tribute and more.
Organisers are promising that "some of the best artists in the world" will play one-off shindigs in "killer locations around Australia all year long".
There's nothing quite like a juicy, slow-cooked, gravy-drenched roast on a wintry Sydney weekend.
Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these potent westerns, horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, and expressive dance flicks.
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NewsThe Ten Best Hearty Roasts in Sydney
There's nothing quite like a juicy, slow-cooked, gravy-drenched roast on a wintry Sydney weekend.
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GuideThe 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.
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NewsTokyo Lamington and Pana Organic Have Created a Trio of Plant-Based Lamingtons, Featuring a Free Giveaway on World Chocolate Day
Mark your calendars, as this one-day-only giveaway offers vegan-friendly bites crafted by a pair of sweet-treat creative forces.
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NewsNow Open: For the First Time Ever in Australia, You Can Get Sipping, Snacking and Rollerskating at the Malibu Barbie Cafe
Let's go party: this two-storey spot has popped up in Melbourne with a roller rink and a Ken-themed bar slinging cocktails.
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NewsTastes of Taqueria: Eduardo Conde of El Primo Sanchez on the Authentic Flavour Pairings of a New Menu
Paddington’s local Mexican joint has introduced a street-style food menu that needs to be explored with every tastebud you’ve got to spare.
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NewsSheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Is Giving Away 500 Honey-Soaked Cronuts to Celebrate the Launch of Its New Cafe
Drenched in the hotel's own rooftop honey, score yourself a free sweet pastry for one day only.
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RestaurantHongdae Pocha
5 Central Park Avenue, Chippendale
Chippendale's new Korean hotspot has opened in a heritage brewery, from the team behind neighbouring bakery Buttered.
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RestaurantFelons Seafood
East Esplanade, Manly
The Queensland brewery has opened a sprawling 300-seat restaurant at Manly Wharf serving seafood platters, salt and vinegar martinis and a tap pouring Australia's coldest beer.
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RestaurantSippenham
282 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham
There's strong house party energy at this intimate 20-seater, which features natural wines, recipes inspired by old family classics and weekly rotating playlists.
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RestaurantTOKI Bistro & Bar
100 Miller Street, North Sydney
North Sydney's very own Parisian bistro dishes up a set menu worth crossing the bridge for.
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RestaurantBazaar & Bar
10 Orchard Road, Brookvale
This bold Brookvale hangout reimagines the neighbourhood wine bar through an Indian lens.
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RestaurantIzy.Aki
362 Oxford Street, Paddington
Take a seat at this relaxed, Oxford Street-style spin on elevated omakase dining.
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BarBar Planet
16 Enmore Road, Newtown
Martinis are the name of the game at this psychedelic Enmore Road cocktail bar from the Cantina OK! team.
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BarThe Newtown General Store
127 King Street, Newtown
King Street's wine bar, deli, grocer and cocktail den might just be Sydney's ultimate slashie.
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NewsStrawberry Fields' Packed 2025 Lineup Is Here with Detroit Love, Gilles Peterson, Chaos in the CBD and More
As usual, you'll want to get in fast if you've been waiting for the roster of acts before buying tickets — the festival is already 95-percent sold out.
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NewsPrime Video Is Hosting a Star-Filled Book Club Down Under to Celebrate Its Slate of Page-to-Screen Hits
Stars from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', plus author Jenny Han and the 'Culpable' trilogy scribe Mercedes Ron, are heading to Machine Hall in Sydney.
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NewsThe Full 'Wednesday' Season Two Trailer Promises Macabre Fun to Come — and So Does the IRL Plan to Take Over Sydney's Cockatoo Island
Another dose of creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky antics is on the way to your streaming queue — and to Sydney Harbour.
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NewsEric Bana Is Back in Murder-Mystery Mode (and in Scenic Surroundings) in the Trailer for New Netflix Series 'Untamed'
This show isn't about Aaron Falk, but it does star Eric Bana trying to solve a murder in the woods — this time in Yosemite National Park.
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NewsSydney Fringe Festival's Huge 2025 Program Includes the Reopening of Darlinghurst's Eternity Playhouse and a 'Stranger Things' Parody
September in Sydney means hitting up 460-plus events, including immersive theatre, street parties, a Kate Bush tribute and more.
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NewsListen Out Is Taking 2025 Off After "the Last Few Years Have Been Tough", Swapping Its Regular Festival for Curated Parties
Organisers are promising that "some of the best artists in the world" will play one-off shindigs in "killer locations around Australia all year long".
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EventMonte Fresco Cheese Workshop with Founder Sam Montalto
Thu, 10 Jul, 2025
Monte Fresco Cheese, Smithfield
Learn the art of Italian cheesemaking with the man whose father introduced ricotta to Australia.
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EventJazz Sessions at The Rocks
Thu, 10 Jul, 2025
The Rocks Square, The Rocks
Get down to The Rocks Square on Thursday nights to catch some of Sydney's best jazz musicians while sipping on gin-infused cocktails.
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Event'Cerith Wyn Evans .... in light of the visible' at MCA Australia
Tue, 10 Jun - Sun, 19 Oct 2025
MCA, Sydney
This large-scale exhibition of light, sound and sculpture at MCA Australia is one of the most talked-about art events this season.
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EventAlchemy 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.
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EventFrida Kahlo: In Her Own Image
Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo
This Frida Kahlo exhibition features items and artworks never seen before in Australia — and you can only catch it at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 11 Jul, 2025
170 Grammi, Surry Hills
You can get your fill of Roman cuisine every Friday lunchtime, including unlimited carbonara pizza and delectable maritozzi doughnuts.
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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Fri, 11 Jul, 2025
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventSkyCube Experience at Above 319
Fri, 11 Jul, 2025
Above 319, Sydney
Host a private igloo party above the CBD this cold season, complete with cosy furnishings, stacked grazing boards and winter-themed cocktails.
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EventKeys Gone Wild at Bungalow 8
Fri, 11 Jul, 2025
Bungalow 8, Sydney
Relish unfiltered chaos at this weekly Friday-night session, which is filled with piano-powered sing-alongs and non-stop song requests.
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EventHunter Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2025
Sat, 12 Jul, 2025
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, Lovedale
A weekend filled with local wine, beer, delicious food and good vibes.
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EventThe Moment Club: An Immersive Day Club Experience
Sat, 12 Jul, 2025
Baptist Street Rec. Club, Redfern
Join Alex Hayes and a crew of creators for an exclusive hands-on experience with Fujifilm’s new X half camera in Redfern, Sydney.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 12 Jul, 2025
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
This weekly event is a Sydney institution showcasing the freshest seasonal produce from growers and producers from across NSW.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 12 Jul, 2025
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventKings Cross Weekend Markets
Multiple single dates
Kings Cross Organic Food Market, Potts Point
A weekend morning cornucopia of organic veggies, fruit, cheese and international dishes, plus fashion, homewares, books and more.
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EventTarot & Tannins at the Paddo Inn
Mon, 14 Jul, 2025
Paddo Inn, Paddington
Transcend your typical Monday night as tarot card readings, fine wine and Italian bites shape this ethereal experience.
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EventBottomless Bao at Easy Tiger
Wed, 16 Jul, 2025
Easy Tiger Bondi Beach, Bondi Beach
How many bao can you eat in one sitting? For just $25, you'll get as many as you can handle in 90 minutes.
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EventHalf-Price Curries at Island Radio
Mon, 14 Jul, 2025
Island Radio, Redfern
Feast on wagyu rendang with toasted coconut, yellow rock flathead curry with crispy shallot, or pork and prawn wonton laksa at a wallet-friendly price.
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EventBottomless Dumplings at Little Pearl
Wed, 16 Jul, 2025
Little Pearl, Manly
Find out how many dumplings you can handle in 90 minutes while overlooking Manly Beach.
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EventMusic Trivia at Baptist Street Rec Club
Tue, 15 Jul, 2025
Baptist Street Rec. Club, Redfern
Test your knowledge on everyone from Beethoven to Barney while feasting on $15 pad thai.
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NewsComing Soon: A Spectacular Fashion Exhibition Celebrating Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Is Making Its World Premiere in Australia
More than 140 designs will be on display at the NGV across summer 2025–26, covering threads donned by Rihanna, Kate Moss, The Sex Pistols and more.
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NewsThis Moody, Underground Restaurant in Brisbane Has Claimed Australia's Top Interior Design Prize
The 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards have been announced — and Central by J.AR Office has been crowned the country's best-designed space.
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NewsThis Glowing Vivid Installation is Part Car Show, Part Skeleton Dance Party
The installation offers an electrifying glimpse into the next generation of EV vehicles.
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NewsNow Open: Savers Has Opened a Huge New Thrift Store in Auburn — and Most Items Cost Under $10
For its third new NSW site in a year, Savers remains committed as ever to sustainability, community and affordability.
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NewsFrank Green's Latest Limited-Edition Drink Bottle Collection Glows in the Dark So You'll Never Lose It Again
Spanning two sizes, three colours and multiple accessories, this radiant collection is primed for on-the-move and after-dark sipping.
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NewsPier Pavilion Is Barangaroo's New Permanent Public Events and Leisure Space — and It's Made from Recycled Oyster Shells
This vital new piece of Barangaroo's ongoing revitalisation features uninterrupted harbour views, a seven-metre-wide rooftop oculus and a structure made with over half a million Sydney rock oyster shells.
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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.
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NewsTwenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these potent westerns, horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, and expressive dance flicks.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
This week, go to an anime takeover in Darling Square, dance and dine at disco yum cha or watch French New Wave cinema at AGNSW.
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GuideEnjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure
From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.
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NewsRediscover Sydney: 11 New Experiences and Hidden Gems Across the Harbour City to Explore Now
From revamped beach kiosks and surf parks to bathhouses and late-night party bars, Sydney always meets the brief.
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NewsWhy You Should Ditch Your Dining Table for a Coworking Space This New Financial Year
Here's how to swap your WFH setup for a serious upgrade.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
This week, go to an anime takeover in Darling Square, dance and dine at disco yum cha or watch French New Wave cinema at AGNSW.
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NewsEleven Activities to Feed Kids' Passions (and Beat the Boredom) These School Holidays
There's plenty to do for any type of kid these school holidays, from magic shows to sports workshops and more.
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Enjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure
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Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Sippenham
282 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham
There's strong house party energy at this intimate 20-seater, which features natural wines, recipes inspired by old family classics and weekly rotating playlists.
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Restaurant
Felons Seafood
East Esplanade, Manly
The Queensland brewery has opened a sprawling 300-seat restaurant at Manly Wharf serving seafood platters, salt and vinegar martinis and a tap pouring Australia's coldest beer.
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RestaurantEtte Sydney
10 Bridge Street, Sydney
This sleek Bridge Street spot boldly reimagines fine dining, with creative snacks for less than a tenner and a seasonal menu of hearty mains all priced at $39.
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Bazaar & Bar
10 Orchard Road, Brookvale
This bold Brookvale hangout reimagines the neighbourhood wine bar through an Indian lens.
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