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Just 90 Minutes From Sydney, Aruna Estate Presents a Serene Nature-Led Escape Defined by Quiet Luxury

Beyond the city's orbit, this Southern Highlands retreat invites you to slow down, switch off and settle into refined seclusion.

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This Just In: Australian Funk Icons The Cat Empire Announce Another Sydney Opera House Stint With the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Say 'Hello' when The Cat Empire reunites with Sydney's best orchestra later this year.

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Now Open: Little Sista Is Leura's New Focaccia-First Cafe, Where Vinyl Records Soundtrack a Blue Mountains Pit Stop

Tucked into a tree-lined village strip, this Med-inspired mountain cafe has a seriously good soundtrack.

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Where You Can Watch This Year's Oscar Winners

Stay up to date on the best films of last year with our curated guide.

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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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Now Open: Little Sista Is Leura's New Focaccia-First Cafe, Where Vinyl Records Soundtrack a Blue Mountains Pit Stop

Tucked into a tree-lined village strip, this Med-inspired mountain cafe has a seriously good soundtrack.

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Heritage Multi-Level Eatery Shell House Is Hosting Two Seafood-Centric Events During Vivid Sydney 2026

Tuck into the freshest bounty of the sea under the guidance of the experts during Vivid Sydney.

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Calling All Coffee Fans: This is What's Happening at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo Including Barista Battles & DJs

Barista battles, roaster competitions, tastings and DJs are all brewing at the 2026 Melbourne International Coffee Expo this March.

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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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Latest Openings

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The Flynn

2A Bligh Street, Sydney

The Flynn aims to offer restaurant-level food and service without the hefty price tags.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Head to Bondi Junction This Weekend for Global Table, a Vibrant Celebration of Cultures, Flavours and Traditions

For one day only, Bondi Junction transforms into a vibrant celebration of cultures, cuisines and community.

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This Just In: Australian Funk Icons The Cat Empire Announce Another Sydney Opera House Stint With the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Say 'Hello' when The Cat Empire reunites with Sydney's best orchestra later this year.

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Where You Can Watch This Year's Oscar Winners

Stay up to date on the best films of last year with our curated guide.

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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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Featured Events

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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.
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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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The Griffin Theatre Company 2025 Season

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - Sun, 15 Nov 2026
All around Sydney, Sydney

We’ve officially called it, 2025 is the year of going to the theatre, non-drama kids included.

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Data 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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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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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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Carriageworks Farmers Market

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026
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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Markets at Glebe

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026
Glebe Public School, Glebe

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

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026
Daniel San, Manly

The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
Event
Girl Dinner with Katharina Lou

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
ArmsLength, Potts Point

Slow fashion designer Katharina Lou revives the art of dressing up for a gathering with the girls.

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DMA'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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DomeFest 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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$2 Tacos

Tue, 24 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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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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