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The Best Hot Cross Buns in Sydney

Seek out these spiced, chocolatey, crunchy and surprisingly scrumptious Easter treats all over Sydney.

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This 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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This Just In: Gelato Messina Is Opening Up Its Marrickville HQ for New Messinaville Factory Tours

The cult gelato brand is inviting fans onto the floor of its Marrickville production hub for a tasting-filled look at how its sweets are made from scratch.

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This Just In: Time Magazine Has Revealed Its 'World's Greatest Places' List for 2026 — with One Aussie Surf Stay Making the Cut

One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.

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Coming Soon: The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Luxe Upgrade, with Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Now Taking Bookings

With a grand opening just weeks away, this hotly anticipated stay promises contemporary design and a fresh take on coastal luxury.

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This Carolina Reaper Burger Is So Fiery It Comes with a Waiver — Thankfully, Milk and Cucumbers Are Standing By

With a waiver to sign and milk at the ready, this limited-time burger range pushes the Scoville scale, but swaps bravado for spice-fuelled fun.

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The Best Hot Cross Buns in Sydney

Seek out these spiced, chocolatey, crunchy and surprisingly scrumptious Easter treats all over Sydney.

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This Just In: Gelato Messina Is Opening Up Its Marrickville HQ for New Messinaville Factory Tours

The cult gelato brand is inviting fans onto the floor of its Marrickville production hub for a tasting-filled look at how its sweets are made from scratch.

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This Just In: The International Is Joining Vivid Sydney With a Wine Party Co-Hosted by the P&V Wine + Liquor Team

30 plus winemakers from across New South Wales are gathering in Martin Place to celebrate the state's flavours during Vivid Sydney.

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Live Music, Karaoke and a Surprise Driver Appearance: Inside Melbourne's Race Week Party Hub

Race week in Melbourne spilled well beyond the circuit this year, with the city buzzing thanks to watch parties, live music, and a surprise driver appearance.

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This Carolina Reaper Burger Is So Fiery It Comes with a Waiver — Thankfully, Milk and Cucumbers Are Standing By

With a waiver to sign and milk at the ready, this limited-time burger range pushes the Scoville scale, but swaps bravado for spice-fuelled fun.

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CP On: Since When Did Everyone Get So Good at Making Coffee at Home?

The office coffee run once doubled as social glue — now, thanks to #dalgona and better machines, the ritual has quietly moved inside the house.

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Latest Openings

Bar
Hotel Harry

40-44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills

The century-old Macquarie Hotel gets a new lease on life with the revamped Hotel Harry.

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Cafe
Salumerie Bondi

75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Salumerie's fourth outpost brings Neapolitan deli energy — and laneway aperitivo sessions — to Bondi.
Restaurant
Sahtein

18b Argyle Street, The Rocks

Sip a za'atar martini and feast on charcoal-grilled Lebanese favourites at this Beirut-inspired restaurant in The Rocks.
Cafe
TOUCH WOOD

1B Bridge Road, Glebe

Sydney Fish Market's sun-washed all-day spot reimagines brunch classics with a seafood focus.
Restaurant
Bronte Road Fish

280-282 Bronte Rd, Waverley

Bronte Road Bistro has traded the streak frites and duck à l'orange for tuna smash burgers, silky soft serve and margarita slushies.
Restaurant
Vitelli's Upstairs

Baptist Street, Redfern

Wunderlich Lane's New York-Italian-inspired restaurant serves house-made pasta, late-night cheeseburgers and plenty of milanese.
Bar
Hotel Harry

40-44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills

The century-old Macquarie Hotel gets a new lease on life with the revamped Hotel Harry.

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Bar
The Kurrajong Hotel

106-108 Swanson Street, Erskineville

The Erskineville pub has a new look and menu after too many years shuttered.
Bar
Aalia Wine Room

25 Martin Place, Sydney

This intimate, wine-first offshoot of the celebrated Middle Eastern fine diner is designed for casual glasses and small plates.
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Claret Club

77 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst

Two top Sydney sommeliers pour drops from their personal cellars at this cosy Darlinghurst wine bar.

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Club Rose Bay

1 Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay

The historic venue has received the Merivale treatment, and now boasts a Totti's-style eatery, a '50s jet-age record bar and a sprawling, dog-friendly courtyard.
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FOLIO

22 Hickson Road, Millers Point

This dramatic bar and supper club brings buzzy late-night energy — and tableside martinis — to Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

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Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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This 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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Over 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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This 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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This 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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This 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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This 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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Featured Events

Event
Carriageworks Farmers Market

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

This weekly event is a Sydney institution showcasing the freshest seasonal produce from growers and producers from across NSW.
Event
Markets at Glebe

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026
Glebe Public School, Glebe

Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
Event
All-You-Can-Eat Wings

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026
Daniel San, Manly

The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
Event
EQ Market

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026
The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Head to The Entertainment Quarter every Wednesday and Saturday to shop, eat and meet a variety of makers.

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Event
POOL 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.
Event
Kings 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.
Event
Marrickville Organic Food and Farmers Market

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026
Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville

This popular market has it all, from organic produce and yummy street eats to vintage fashions and pre-loved homewares.
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Mov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo

Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.

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Sammy Virji at the Sydney Opera House

Mon, 9 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Catch one of UKG's biggest stars, as he debuts his live show at Australia's most iconic music venue.

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Suite Sessions at Crown Sydney Featuring Melanie C

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026
Crown Sydney, Barangaroo

Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, opens Crown Sydney's 2026 suite sessions with an intimate gig inside Sydney's most expensive hotel room.

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra Presents 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026, Sat, 7 Feb 2026 and
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Catch pop culture soundtracks like you've never heard them before, as this renowned orchestra returns with a brand-new season of imaginative and unexpected performances.

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Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2026

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026
Auckland Domain, Auckland

Dance acts including Faithless and Peking Duk are performing at Auckland's stacked one-day music festival.

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Leave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026
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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Bombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026
Harbord Beach Hotel, Freshwater

Sit back, enjoy the salty sea breeze and leave it up to the chefs at Bombie's to pair your dinner with Doom Juice's wild wines.

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$2 Tacos

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026
El Camino Cantina The Rocks and Manly, Manly

Sydney's Tex-Mex bars are slinging cheap tacos one night a week.

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Now Open: Love Isabelle's New Manly Boutique Turns Vintage Cues and Italian eBay Finds into a Personal Jewellery Box

With the unveiling of this new flagship location, this Sydney-born brand offers a vintage-leaning haven complete with Italian lighting, eBay finds and a lounge-like jewellery bar.

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Women Who Inspire Us: The Sisters Behind TWOOBS Platforms on the Fashion Blogger Cult of 2016, Skyhigh Flops and Sustainable-r Efforts

From Tumblr-era fashion bloggers to the founders of the iconic platform label TWOOBS, Jess and Stef Dadon have front-row views on how style and sustainability have evolved over the past decade.

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The Best Vintage Stores in Sydney

From the Northern Beaches to Newtown, Sydney has no shortage of vintage shopping greats.

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Get Festival-Ready for Mardi Gras — The Official App Now Includes Enhanced Safety, Inclusion and Social Features

From instant check-ins to shareable rainbow moments, this updated app now has new features for safety, visibility and community.

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Women Who Inspire Us: Mesa Collections Founder Trishia Mariano on Hosting, Heritage and the Art of Setting the Table

Before Mesa Collections existed, there were dinner parties with strangers, borrowed tables and Trishia Mariano's love of bringing people together.

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Meet Grumpi: The Melbourne Startup Making Shockingly Luxe (and Affordable) Vacuum-Compressed Furniture

The Melbourne-founded brand is making furniture shopping fun again — no long wait times, no delivery dramas, just style and comfort (in a box).

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This Just In: The Western Sydney Airport Metro Line Is Stuck in a $12 Billion Limbo

Seven months ahead of Sydney's new international airport opening, its only rail connection is nowhere near complete.

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This Just In: Time Magazine Has Revealed Its 'World's Greatest Places' List for 2026 — with One Aussie Surf Stay Making the Cut

One Australian stay has landed on this landmark annual list, bringing acclaim to a tiny NSW surf community.

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Coming Soon: The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Luxe Upgrade, with Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Now Taking Bookings

With a grand opening just weeks away, this hotly anticipated stay promises contemporary design and a fresh take on coastal luxury.

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This Just In: Jetstar Is Slinging One-Way Flights to Tasmania for as Little as $45 for the Next Week

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The Nike After Dark Tour Returns to Sydney, Inviting Women to Celebrate the Local Running Community Under the Stars

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