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NewsThis Just In: Bluesfest Announces 2026 Cancellation, with a Liquidator Appointed to Handle All Financial Matters
One of Australia's most iconic festivals has been cancelled just weeks before the event is set to take place.
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NewsOver 50 Artists Feature on Vivid LIVE's 2026 Lineup, Spanning Intimate Shows, One-Off Collabs and Trailblazer Takeovers
Transformed into a multi-stage playground, this iconic venue will host three weeks of eclectic performances, from Mitski and Matt Berninger to Jeff Mills and Flying Lotus.
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NewsThis Just In: Vivid Sydney Has Revealed Its Luminous 2026 Program, With Returning Favourites and New Daytime Events to Come
Sydney's annual festival of light, culture, flavour, sound and creativity is breaking new ground in a day-and-night timetable.
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NewsThis Just In: Former Prime Ministers, Wikipedia Founders and Acclaimed Authors Aplenty Lead Sydney Writers' Festival's 2026 Program
The annual creative event takes aim at everything from AI and misinformation to democracy and the fundamentals of the human race with its 200-plus event program.
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NewsThis Just In: A 'Harry Potter' Exhibition Is Conjuring the Wizarding World in Sydney This May
Wands at the ready, because you'll be able to immerse yourself in the beloved franchise when this exhibit is conjured down under.
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NewsThis Just In: NSW Government Is Accepting Proposals to Construct Australia's Next Film Production Hub in Western Sydney
Sydney will soon be home to Australia's first and second major film studios, with a new proposal open for a Western Sydney production hub.
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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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NewsA List of All of the Wes Anderson Films, Ranked
No one makes movies quite like Wes Anderson, so we've revisited and ranked them all — even though every single one is a gem.
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NewsIt's Eurovision Time: Here's When You Can Watch 2025's Song Contest (with Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act Hosting Australia's Coverage)
This year's Australian entry: Go-Jo with the song 'Milkshake Man', which is being performed with a four-metre-tall blender as part of the set.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsTen 2025 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
Your newly Oscars-approved viewing list includes movies about determined architects, whirlwind romances, catty cardinals, sandworms and more.
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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2025 Academy Awards
From 'Anora' and 'A Real Pain' to 'I'm Still Here' and 'No Other Land', here's what's likely to emerge victorious at the 2025 Oscars.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Watch 33 of 2025's Oscar-Nominated Movies in Australia Right Now
Massive musicals, monumental dramas, stunning animated gems, heartbreaking documentaries, two Timothée Chalamet movies: they're all Oscar contenders, and you can watch them all.
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NewsEleven 2025 Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows That You Can (and Should) Watch Right Now
Make a cinema or couch date with a freshly minted Golden Globe-winner — here's what you can watch right away, and where.
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NewsTwenty-Five Movies That You Can Stream This Christmas No Matter How You Feel About the Festive Season
Pour a glass of eggnog, find your comfiest spot on the couch, then enjoy everything from 'The Holdovers' and 'Die Hard' to 'Last Christmas' and 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
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GuideThe Best Free Events to Catch During Sydney Festival 2025
Sydney Festival is saving your wallet this summer with a cost-of-living defying program of free events throughout January.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: MECCA's Chief Purpose Officer Lisa Keenan on Empowerment and Enacting Structural Change
From post-apartheid South Africa to MECCA's leadership team, Lisa Keenan has built a career around one central question: who holds power — and how do we redistribute it?
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NewsThis Just In: Sydney Comedy Festival Releases Its Biggest-Ever Program of 400+ Shows for 2026
Debut events, international stars and returning favourites will get you chortling and chuckling all over Sydney this April and May.
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NewsCP On: WitchTok, Modern-Day Covens and Why Witchcraft Is Fourth-Wave Feminism's New Language
From Spotify spell playlists to TikTok tarot, modern witchcraft has resurfaced as a cultural shorthand for autonomy, intuition and collective female power.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in March You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsNow Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In March
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
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NewsThis Just In: Bad Bunny Has Landed in Sydney, Easing Into His First-Ever Aussie Tour with Breakfast at Darlinghurst's The Rusty Rabbit
Puerto Rico's global icon is officially in town, sitting down for breakfast with his team at this popular Darlinghurst cafe.
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NewsThis Just In: Denzel Curry, Ninajirachi and Matt Corby Lead the 2026 Lineup for Groovin the Moo
After a few years off, GTM is back with a focused format and showstopping lineup.
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NewsA Sydney Mum Has Won the First Place Prize at the First Tropfest Film Festival Since 2019
Local filmmakers were the real stars of the grand return of a globally recognised short film festival.
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NewsThis Just In: Groovin the Moo Is Back — But as a One-Off Show in Regional NSW
After two years off the calendar, the beloved regional festival is returning with a scaled-back reboot in Lismore this May.
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News"The Prize Has Changed Everything": How This Indie Filmmaker Created a TV Ad That Won Them $70K
The Melbourne-based animator shares how they created their winning short film and what the career-changing prize means for their future.
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NewsThe Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LX in Sydney
Trade work for the Super Bowl, as America's most-watched broadcast of the year takes over these venues across Sydney.
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NewsThis Just In: Great Southern Nights Announces Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Baker Boy and More on a Statewide Festival Lineup for 2026
The statewide New South Wales music festival returns for its fifth year with its biggest lineup yet.
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EventPatricia Piccinini's 'Centrifugal Love Garden' at Passage Gallery
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 8 May 2026
Passage Gallery, Haymarket
On display around-the-clock, this acclaimed artist's latest work spins organoids, penguins and possibility into a vision of a symbiotic future.
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EventIngenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
With affordable tickets and a huge Easter egg hunt, the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show has your school holiday plans sorted.
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EventData Dreams: Art and AI at MCA Australia
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MCA, Sydney
Now on at MCA Australia, Data Dreams unites ten international artists in a major Sydney-only exhibition, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.
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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
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EventPOOL by Pier One and Business & Pleasure Co
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Live it up by Sydney Harbour, as this pop-up pontoon and swimming pool evokes the sun-drenched beach clubs of Europe.
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EventPeking Duk at Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 15 May, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
This roof-raising duo are gearing up for their biggest performance in seven years, complete with a debut live show and future-forward visuals.
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EventMitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Returning to Australia after seven long years, indie icon Mitski will take over our most legendary music venue for a run of four exclusive shows.
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EventDMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full — plus a stack of deep cuts.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival 2026
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventDomeFest at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 29 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Focused on the conversations that shape pop culture, identity and relationships for Gen Z and Millennial women, this Australian-first podcast fan festival makes listening a shared experience.
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NewsThe Melbourne Ton Held a Masquerade Makeover to Celebrate Season Four of 'Bridgerton'
Melbourne stepped into a Regency-era fantasy over the weekend to celebrate the fourth season of 'Bridgerton'.
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NewsWhere and When You Can Watch This Year's Oscar Nominations
Stay up to date on the best films of last year with our curated guide.
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NewsPalace Cinemas Is Making Trips to the Cinema More Affordable, Doubling Down on Cheap Tickets Every Week
Rolling out across cinemas nationwide, movie-lovers can soon catch more must-see flicks for a discounted price.
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NewsTriple J's Hottest 100 Countdown Is Almost Here — Find Your Nearest Listening Party Happening Right Around the Country
Settle in for a long day of singing, dancing and drinking, as these pubs and bars around the country host their own Hottest 100 listening parties.
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NewsEuropa! Europa Film Festival Releases Full Program, Expands to National and New Zealand Screenings for the First Time
The European-centric film festival returns for its biggest run yet, now in theatres nationwide.
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NewsLime Cordiale Have Announced a Climate Action Music Festival Coming to Adelaide With The Dreggs, aleksiah and More
"Come and hear some incredible Aussie music, but also come to see what a different future looks like."
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NewsYou Could Be in the Running For $1k by Helping Flickerfest Judge Five Short Films
Support the Australian film industry and be in with a chance of winning $1k thanks to Specsavers' Flickerfest short film competition.
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NewsThe Best Boutique Cinemas Where You Can Watch an Indie Film in Sydney
Cinema is meant to be watched in cinemas, so do your part and go catch a screening at these boutique theatres scattered across Sydney.
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NewsFair Day 2026 Will Bring Janice Robinson, Blusher, Courtney Act and More to Victoria Park
Mark your calendars, the all-ages Mardi Gras headliner event is back for 2026.
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NewsPalace Cinemas Announces Paddington's Beloved Chauvel Cinema Is Closing for Much-Needed Renovations
One of Sydney's oldest cinemas is getting some much needed work done, with Palace Cinemas 20 year lease coming to an end this January.
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NewsThis Just In: SXSW Sydney Has Reached Its Closing Chapter, Ending a Three-Year Run Filled with Creative Events and Experiences
Marked as the iconic Austin festival's first international foray, SXSW Sydney has come to an end after launching in 2023.
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NewsOcean Alley Is Embarking on a Massive National Tour, Bringing Their Psychedelic Surf Rock to Regional Towns and Capital Cities
Take your summer vibes to even greater heights, as one of Australia's most beloved surf-rock bands tours the country.
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NewsIMAX Melbourne Will Screen 'Interstellar', 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners' and More for BBIFF 2026
Christopher Nolan classics, 2025 award season darlings and Hollywood classics on the biggest screen this side of the equator.
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NewsA Psychologist Explains Why We Are So Drawn to Crime and Comedy TV Shows
A psychologist has revealed why the crime and comedy genres can be a go-to when you're looking to destress.
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NewsStan's New Dark Comedy 'Sunny Nights' Is The Boxing Day Binge You're Looking For
SNL’s Will Forte and D’Arcy Garden of ‘The Good Place’ lead the Sydney-set comedic crime caper.
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NewsBiennale of Sydney 2026 Explores Hidden Histories With 53 Artists and a Stellar Performance Lineup – Here's What We Know (So Far)
Expect a weekly after-dark arts festival at a former industrial site, creative workshops and walking tours in Redfern and installations at four major cultural venues.
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NewsChampion the Tunes Shaping a Sustainable Culture by Voting for the Next Winner of the $20,000 Environmental Music Prize
Get behind the artists pushing climatic conversations forward, with tracks from King Stingray, Angie McMahon and DOBBY making the final cut.
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NewsDrinks on Us: We're Giving Away 100 Tickets to an Exclusive Pre-Festival Party in a Laneway
Yourself and three mates could be in with a chance to win a festival pre-party experience at Since I Left You.
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NewsSpotify Is Taking Over Four Locations in Sydney With Giveaways and Artist Celebrations for Wrapped Day 2025
Once you've posted your listening habits onto social media, go check out one of these events to celebrate Wrapped Day in person.
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NewsSydney's Summer Cultural Calendar Is Packed — Lock In Tickets to These Must-See Shows and Exhibitions
Blockbuster musicals, bold new exhibitions and colourful citywide festivals are just some of the cultural highlights landing in Sydney this summer — here's how to make the most of them.
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NewsThe 'Stranger Things' Travel Guide: Real-World Places in Australia That Look Straight Out of Hawkins
From eerie small towns to American-inspired city diners, here's your guide to Hawkins before Stranger Things 5 drops.
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NewsWhat to Do Beyond the Tunes at Spilt Milk 2025
Festival season is upon us. Consider this your guide to everything worth watching, drinking, and winning at this year's Spilt Milk.
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NewsThe Upside Down Is Taking Over Sydney Harbour Tonight and Tomorrow Ahead of 'Stranger Things' Season Five
There's a dark force reaching into our world, and this is your best chance to see him in the scarred flesh.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for Screen Addicts — From Projectors to Popcorn Makers
Put a smile on the faces of your favourite film lover with some high-end tech, exclusive memorabilia and charming activities.
