Ben Hansen

$1 Ramen

Head to Brookfield Place's Tenkomori Ramen House for a bowl of ramen for just $1 on the opening night of Vivid.

An LGBTQIA+ Museum Is Set to Open in Sydney in Partnership with Local Not-for-Profit Qtopia

The City of Sydney has just committed almost $300,000 worth of funding for an LGBTQIA+ museum, alongside increased support for next year's WorldPride event.

Bondi Festival Is Returning with a Theatre, Ice Rink and Ferris Wheel Overlooking the Beach

This three-week festival will have you soaring above the idyllic streets of Bondi, before you hit the ice rink or head to a secret location for a supernatural magic show.

The City of Sydney Has Announced $3 Million Worth of Funding for 14 New Cultural Events

Expect a Redfern street party, a Circular Quay farmers market, festivals in Kensington and South Eveleigh, and public art in Haymarket.

Coffee Supreme Brookvale

11 Mitchell Road, Brookvale

This fan-favourite New Zealand coffee roaster has just opened its first Sydney cafe and roastery.

The Lansdowne Hotel Has Been Saved with the Oxford Art Factory Team Taking Over the Reins

The OAF team are keeping the Chippendale favourite as a live music venue — and throwing a free 12-hour party in June to celebrate.

Benched — Darlinghurst Theatre Company

This intimate and immersive theatre piece reflects on the relationship between athleticism and disability.

Uncanny

349 King Street, Newtown

This family-run King Street bar is serving up za'atar margaritas, lamb mince hummus and an array of Mediterranean eats.

Sydney's Underground Dance Haven Club 77 Has Been Revamped as a Late-Night Dive Bar

Now open until 4am every night of the week, the iconic venue has enlisted help from the Odd Culture team to give its drinks menu a makeover.

Wild Lights at Taronga Zoo

Discover luminous animal installations and take in Sydney Harbour during Vivid from a sky-high cable car at Taronga Zoo.

Nour x Olio: A Taste of Siqilliya

Nour's Gianluca Lonati and Olio's Lino Sauro are coming together for a night dedicated to exploring Arabic and Sicilian cuisine.

Greyt Masters Art and Ales

Yulli's Brews is raising money for Greyhound Rescue by hosting an art auction for paintings created by the rescued greyhounds.

Century-Old Darlinghurst Pub The Strand Is Transforming into a Four-Storey Hotel, Bistro and Rooftop Bar

The luxurious French bistro takes cues from turn-of-the-century Paris, and it's now open on the ground floor.

Long-Awaited Circular Quay Dining Precinct Quay Quarter Lanes Has Officially Opened

Twelve new bars and restaurants have opened in this inner-city dining precinct — including a luxe French bistro, two omakase restaurants and a new Marrickville Pork Roll outpost.

Going Under

This series of immersive midweek gigs curated by GLO, Deepa and Ayebatonye is taking over Mary's Underground during Vivid Sydney.

Bottomless Wings

This Darling Square wing joint is serving up two-hours of all-you-can-eat chicken or cauliflower, plus free-flowing drinks Friday–Sunday.

Topikos

180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

Head to The Point Group's expansive Greek restaurant for souvlaki and a baklava old fashioned by the beach.

Yulli's Psych Fest

Yulli's is throwing a huge night of psych rock with free beers for those that get down early.

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Is Closing This Week for Refurbishments Over Winter

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Icebergs is getting a facelift.

Glow

Over three weeks, Sydney Zoo will become home to a heap of light activations, luminescent animals, an ice rink, glow-in-the-dark golf and a pop-up bar from 4 Pines.