Hudson Brown, Author at Concrete Playground

News
From Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026

Get moving on this year's travel plans, with this collection of new openings spanning waterfront escapes and CBD stays.

{"id":1075479,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"From Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026","description":"Get moving on this year's travel plans, with this collection of new openings spanning waterfront escapes and CBD stays. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/InterContinentalSydneyCoogeeBeach-Room-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/InterContinentalSydneyCoogeeBeach-Room-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/travel-leisure\/ihg-hotels-australia-openings-2026","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/InterContinentalSydneyCoogeeBeach-Room-Supplied.jpg","alt":"From Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/InterContinentalSydneyCoogeeBeach-Pooldeck-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CrownePlazaMelbourneCarlton-Room-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Shutters-Coogee-Beach-05.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Petbarn Foundation Rescue Run Club Launch

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026
Rushcutters Bay Park, Edgecliff

Swap your usual post-run coffee for something better this Friday — helping rescue pets find their forever running buddy.

{"id":1074758,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 20 Feb, 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ERushcutters Bay Park, Edgecliff\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Petbarn\u202fFoundation Rescue Run Club Launch","description":"Swap your usual post-run coffee for something better this Friday \u2014 helping rescue pets find their forever running buddy.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PetbarnRunClub-NeddBrockmann-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PetbarnRunClub-NeddBrockmann-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/petbarn-foundation-rescue-run-club","latitude":"-33.8753082","longitude":"151.2314581","address":"2A New South Head Road, Edgecliff","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PetbarnRunClub-NeddBrockmann-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Petbarn\u202fFoundation Rescue Run Club Launch"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PetbarnRunClub-Dougie-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/RescueRestaurant_WaitingForDate_Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
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.

{"id":1074353,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EThu, 19 Feb - Thu, 30 Apr 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EPier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"POOL by Pier One and Business & Pleasure Co","description":"Live it up by Sydney Harbour, as this pop-up pontoon and swimming pool evokes the sun-drenched beach clubs of Europe.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pool-PierOne-Guest-2-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pool-PierOne-Guest-2-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/pool-by-pier-one-and-business-pleasure-co","latitude":"-33.8542286","longitude":"151.20809450000002","address":"11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pool-PierOne-Guest-2-Supplied.jpg","alt":"POOL by Pier One and Business & Pleasure Co"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pool-PierOne-Pontoon-2-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pool-PierOne-Drinks-Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Quit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country — Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator

Traversing the country non-stop for 12 months, this travel content creator gig comes up with all the equipment needed to inspire Australians to hit the road.

{"id":1074430,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Quit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country \u2014 Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator","description":"Traversing the country non-stop for 12 months, this travel content creator gig comes up with all the equipment needed to inspire Australians to hit the road.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Big4-Ford-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Big4-Ford-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/travel-leisure\/big4-holiday-parks-the-big-aussie-review","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Big4-Ford-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Quit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country \u2014 Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Big4-Reviewer-Caloundra-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Big4-Reviewer-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Big4-Reviewer-Tweed-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Big4-Reviewer-Tasmania-Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Mould x Pinot Palooza 2026

Fri, 22 May - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Various venues across Australia

Returning for a second expanded tour, this cheese-and-wine extravaganza features 100-plus bites and sips on the menu.

Buy Tickets

{"id":1073225,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 22 May - Sun, 30 Aug 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EVarious venues across Australia\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Mould x Pinot Palooza 2026","description":"Returning for a second expanded tour, this cheese-and-wine extravaganza features 100-plus bites and sips on the menu.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MouldxPinot-Floor-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MouldxPinot-Floor-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/mould-x-pinot-palooza-2026","latitude":"-25.306388815242546","longitude":"133.15334010094236","address":"","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/pinotpalooza.com.au\/buy-tickets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MouldxPinot-Floor-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Mould x Pinot Palooza 2026"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MouldxPinot-Food-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MouldxPinot-DJ-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MouldxPinot-Venue-Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
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.

{"id":1073125,"type":"design-style","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Get Festival-Ready for Mardi Gras \u2014 The Official App Now Includes Enhanced Safety, Inclusion and Social Features","description":"From instant check-ins to shareable rainbow moments, this updated app now has new features for safety, visibility and community.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MardiGras-App-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MardiGras-App-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/design-style\/mardi-gras-app-update","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MardiGras-App-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Get Festival-Ready for Mardi Gras \u2014 The Official App Now Includes Enhanced Safety, Inclusion and Social Features"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MardiGras-App-JesseMatheson-GlennHansen-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sydney-Mardi-Gras_ultra-violet_jess-gleeson_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KinselasHotel-Darlinghurst-Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Just in Time for Valentine's Day, Scoot Is Offering Discounted Flights to Multiple Dreamy Destinations Across Asia From $140

From steamy city breaks to island hideaways, these discounted fares are made for Valentine's daydreamers in need of a holiday.

{"id":1072799,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Just in Time for Valentine's Day, Scoot Is Offering Discounted Flights to Multiple Dreamy Destinations Across Asia From $140","description":"From steamy city breaks to island hideaways, these discounted fares are made for Valentine's daydreamers in need of a holiday.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/InterContinental-Hayman-Island-Resort_-Supplied-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/InterContinental-Hayman-Island-Resort_-Supplied-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/travel-leisure\/scoot-valentines-day-sale","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/InterContinental-Hayman-Island-Resort_-Supplied-2.jpg","alt":"Just in Time for Valentine's Day, Scoot Is Offering Discounted Flights to Multiple Dreamy Destinations Across Asia From $140"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FOUR-SEASONS-HOTEL-BANGKOK.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/four-seasons-hotel-koh-samui.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Scoot_A320_Supplied2.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Mardi Gras Closing Party at Kinselas Hotel, Featuring Keli Holiday

Sun, 1 Mar, 2026
Kinselas Hotel, Darlinghurst

Keep a little energy in reserve, as this free all-day party headlined by Keli Holiday sends out Mardi Gras in style.

{"id":1070943,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESun, 1 Mar, 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EKinselas Hotel, Darlinghurst\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Mardi Gras Closing Party at Kinselas Hotel, Featuring Keli Holiday","description":"Keep a little energy in reserve, as this free all-day party headlined by Keli Holiday sends out Mardi Gras in style. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KinselasHotel-Darlinghurst-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KinselasHotel-Darlinghurst-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/mardi-gras-closing-party-kineselas-hotel","latitude":"-33.880953","longitude":"151.216496","address":"383 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KinselasHotel-Darlinghurst-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Mardi Gras Closing Party at Kinselas Hotel, Featuring Keli Holiday"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1_keliholidaytour_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sydney-Gay-and-Lesbian-Mardi-Gras-Fair-Day-Jordan-Munns.jpeg","alt":""}]}
News
Michelin-Listed Taqueria El Vilsito Is Heading to Australia, Joining the Margarita Week Festivities in Brisbane and Sydney

Touching down for a two-weekend takeover in both Brisbane and Sydney, a pair of chefs from this acclaimed taqueria will serve up the flavours of CDMX.

{"id":1072209,"type":"food-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Michelin-Listed Taqueria El Vilsito Is Heading to Australia, Joining the Margarita Week Festivities in Brisbane and Sydney","description":"Touching down for a two-weekend takeover in both Brisbane and Sydney, a pair of chefs from this acclaimed taqueria will serve up the flavours of CDMX.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Taqueria-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Taqueria-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/food-drink\/el-vilsito-la-mexicana-pop-up","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Taqueria-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K.jpg","alt":"Michelin-Listed Taqueria El Vilsito Is Heading to Australia, Joining the Margarita Week Festivities in Brisbane and Sydney"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-L-6.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K-5.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Chefs-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K-2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K-3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K-4.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K-7.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/El-Vilsito-LaMexicana-Supplied-Andrea-Tejeda-K-8.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Date Night Studio Flower Bar Pop-Up at Bar Planet

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026
Bar Planet, Newtown

Shop flowers and sip martinis, as this one-day flower market sets the tone for the year's most romantic day.

{"id":1072135,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 14 Feb, 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EBar Planet, Newtown\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Date Night Studio Flower Bar Pop-Up at Bar Planet","description":"Shop flowers and sip martinis, as this one-day flower market sets the tone for the year's most romantic day.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DateNightStudios_Flowers_Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DateNightStudios_Flowers_Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/date-night-studio-bar-planet-valentines-flower-bar","latitude":"-33.8982604","longitude":"151.1776339","address":"16 Enmore Road, Newtown","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DateNightStudios_Flowers_Supplied.jpg","alt":"Date Night Studio Flower Bar Pop-Up at Bar Planet"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BarPlanet_Venue_DexterKim.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bar-planet-Nikki-To.jpg","alt":"Bar Planet"}]}
News
This Just In: You Can Now Make Reservations Via Uber Eats — Including at the Country's Hottest Restaurants

Adding to the app's growing dining-centric features, now you can score sought-after restaurant reservations on the move.

{"id":1072033,"type":"food-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"This Just In: You Can Now Make Reservations Via Uber Eats \u2014 Including at the Country's Hottest Restaurants","description":"Adding to the app's growing dining-centric features, now you can score sought-after restaurant reservations on the move.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pellegrino-2000-italian-restaurant-sydney-supplied-3-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pellegrino-2000-italian-restaurant-sydney-supplied-3.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/food-drink\/uber-eats-opentable-reservations","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pellegrino-2000-italian-restaurant-sydney-supplied-3.jpg","alt":"This Just In: You Can Now Make Reservations Via Uber Eats \u2014 Including at the Country's Hottest Restaurants"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pellegrino-2000-sydney-supplied-.jpg","alt":"Pellegrino 2000 - best talian restaurant in sydney"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LEEHOFOOK_yumcha-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/LeeHoFook_VictorLiong_Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
The 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.

{"id":1070526,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LX in Sydney","description":"Trade work for the Super Bowl, as America's most-watched broadcast of the year takes over these venues across Sydney.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Forresters-SuperBowl-Supplied-3-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Forresters-SuperBowl-Supplied-3.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/arts-entertainment\/the-best-places-to-watch-super-bowl-lx-in-sydney","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Forresters-SuperBowl-Supplied-3.jpg","alt":"The Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LX in Sydney"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Forresters-SuperBowl-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Cargo2_credit-Anna_Kucera-1024x576.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dee-Why-Hotel-Mr-Bs-2-Trent-van-der-Jagt.jpeg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Coogee-Bay-Hotel-Australian-Open-supplied-1.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brewdog-south-eveleigh-credit-Renata-Aldana-6.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BrooklynBoyBagels_MapleSocialClub3_Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Peking 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.

Buy Tickets

{"id":1070803,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 15 May, 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EHordern Pavilion, Moore Park\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Peking Duk at Hordern Pavilion","description":"This roof-raising duo are gearing up for their biggest performance in seven years, complete with a debut live show and future-forward visuals. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PekingDuk-Press-Supplied-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PekingDuk-Press-Supplied-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/peking-duk-at-hordern-pavilion","latitude":"-33.8925","longitude":"151.223","address":"1 Driver Avenue, Moore Park","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.com.au\/shows\/Show.aspx?sh=DUKPEK26\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PekingDuk-Press-Supplied-2.jpg","alt":"Peking Duk at Hordern Pavilion"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PekingDuk-Press-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/snow-machine-peking-duk-pat-stevenson-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Mitski 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.

Buy Tickets

{"id":1069847,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ESydney Opera House, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Mitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House","description":"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.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mitski-VividLive-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mitski-VividLive-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/mitski-for-vivid-live-at-sydney-opera-house","latitude":"-33.8565361","longitude":"151.2149964","address":" Bennelong point, Sydney","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneyoperahouse.com\/vivid-live\/mitski\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mitski-VividLive-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Mitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mitski-VividLive-Supplied-5.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mitski-VividLive-Supplied-2.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
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.

Buy Tickets

{"id":1068599,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 27 Mar, 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EMetro Theatre, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"DMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre","description":"Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full \u2014 plus a stack of deep cuts.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DMAS-Press-McleanStephenson-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DMAS-Press-McleanStephenson-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/dmas-hills-end-metro-theatre","latitude":"-33.8757","longitude":"151.206","address":"624 George Street, Sydney","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/laylo.com\/dmas\/m\/t0KJAE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DMAS-Press-McleanStephenson-Supplied.jpg","alt":"DMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DMAs.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/DMAs1-1024x464.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Europa! 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.

Buy Tickets

{"id":1068276,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EThu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EVarious locations, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Europa! Europa Film Festival 2026","description":"Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EuropaEuropa-Festival-Supplied-scaled-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EuropaEuropa-Festival-Supplied-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/europa-europa-film-festival-2026","latitude":"-33.8471","longitude":"151.172","address":", Sydney","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europafilmfestival.com.au\/festival-passes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EuropaEuropa-Festival-Supplied-scaled.jpg","alt":"Europa! Europa Film Festival 2026"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EuropaEuropa-Wunderschoner-Supplied-scaled.jpg","alt":""}]}
Restaurant
Fortune of War

137 George Street, The Rocks

Fortune of War might be Sydney's oldest pub, but its 2025 reopening has set it up for a bright next chapter in its story.

{"id":1068272,"type":"restaurant","icon":"hamburger","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E137 George Street, The Rocks\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Fortune of War","description":"Fortune of War might be Sydney's oldest pub, but its 2025 reopening has set it up for a bright next chapter in its story.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FortuneOfWar_Hotel2_Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FortuneOfWar_Hotel2_Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants\/fortune-of-war","latitude":"-33.8603744","longitude":"151.2084656","address":"137 George Street, The Rocks","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Restaurant","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_DiningRoom3_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_DiningRoom4_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_MarkWilliamson_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_Pasta_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_Steak_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_Pudding_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_Breakfast2_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_Breakfast_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_Dining_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_DiningRoom_KittiGould.jpg","alt":"Fortune of War"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_Bar3_KittiGould.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FortuneOfWar_Bistro1828_Stew_KittiGould.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2026

Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

From Australian premieres to Werner Herzog treks into the wilderness, this long-running documentary film festival is set to screen over 50 non-fiction flicks.

Buy Tickets

{"id":1068230,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EThu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ESelect cinemas in Sydney, Various locations\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2026","description":"From Australian premieres to Werner Herzog treks into the wilderness, this long-running documentary film festival is set to screen over 50 non-fiction flicks.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Antenna-The-Last-Guest-of-Holloway-Hotel-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Antenna-The-Last-Guest-of-Holloway-Hotel-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/antenna-documentary-film-festival-2026","latitude":"-33.8826","longitude":"151.22","address":", Various locations","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/antennafestival.org\/buy-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Antenna-The-Last-Guest-of-Holloway-Hotel-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2026"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Antenna-ClownOfGaza-Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
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.

{"id":1068167,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESun, 29 Mar, 2026\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EHordern Pavilion, Moore Park\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"DomeFest at Hordern Pavilion","description":"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.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Abbie-Chatfield-podcast-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Abbie-Chatfield-podcast-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/domefest-at-hordern-pavilion","latitude":"-33.8925","longitude":"151.223","address":"1 Driver Avenue, Moore Park","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Abbie-Chatfield-podcast-supplied.jpg","alt":"DomeFest at Hordern Pavilion"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DomeFest-HannahFerguson-SJAdams-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DomeFest-MiloHartill-Supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Palace 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.

{"id":1067756,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Palace Cinemas Is Making Trips to the Cinema More Affordable, Doubling Down on Cheap Tickets Every Week","description":"Rolling out across cinemas nationwide, movie-lovers can soon catch more must-see flicks for a discounted price.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PalaceCinemas-Press-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PalaceCinemas-Press-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/arts-entertainment\/palace-cinemas-royal-discount","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PalaceCinemas-Press-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Palace Cinemas Is Making Trips to the Cinema More Affordable, Doubling Down on Cheap Tickets Every Week"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PalaceCinemas-Press-Supplied-2.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PalaceCinemas-Press-Supplied-6.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PalaceCinemas-Press-Supplied-3.jpg","alt":""}]}