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Tricks, Trysts and Tigers: How the Lives of Infamous Illusionists Siegfried and Roy Became an (Unauthorised) Opera

The headline show of Sydney Festival 2025 immortalises two of the most famous magicians of all time — and the big cat who ended their careers.

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These are the spots you went looking for this year, from dazzling hawker markets to Japanese dining hubs — and lots of pasta, of course.

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The 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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Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.

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Aunty Donna Are Unleashing Their Brand-New Live Sketch Show 'Drem' on a Huge 2025 Global Tour

This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.

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The Ten Best Beaches for Learning How to Surf Around Sydney

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The Most Popular Restaurants in Sydney for 2024

These are the spots you went looking for this year, from dazzling hawker markets to Japanese dining hubs — and lots of pasta, of course.

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The Most Popular Bars in Sydney for 2024

Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.

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Which Lune Croissant Tastes the Best? We Tried Them All to Find Out

Melbourne's celebrated croissanterie has finally landed in Sydney. Here's how to make the most of your visit.

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The 50 Best Bars in Sydney Right Now — Ranked

Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive mezcal collection, an intimate date-night spot or the best bar snacks around, these are our picks for the best bars in Sydney.

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Coming Soon: Lottie Is the Poolside Mexican Diner Bringing House-Made Tortillas and Rare Agave Spirits to The EVE

Sip signature cocktails or settle in for an al fresco evening of elevated Central American dining at this lush rooftop restaurant and bar at a luxury boutique stay in Surry Hills.

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Seafood Savants Josh and Julie Niland Have Announced That Their North Shore Restaurant Petermen Is Closing

The highly-lauded fine diner in St Leonards is the latest victim of the unprecedented closure crisis hammering Sydney's hospitality sector.

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Margaret

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Culinary icon Neil Perry shares the most intimate and personal menu of his career at this award-winning restaurant in Double Bay.

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Island Radio

Baptist Street, Redfern

A dazzling fitout, an affordable bar menu and a killer location make this Southeast Asian hawker-inspired diner a colourful newcomer to Surry Hills' dining scene.
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Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.
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Neptune's Grotto

Bridge Street, Sydney

Indulge in the hand-crafted pasta dishes and a to-shelf wine list at this newly opened venue from the team behind Clam Bar.
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The Light Brigade

2A Oxford St, Woollahra

Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.

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The International

25 Martin Place, Sydney

A trio of stylish venues from one of Sydney's top restaurant groups have brought a new level of refinement to 25 Martin Place's hospitality precinct.
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Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.
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Kasippu

414 Kent Street, Sydney

A love letter to the cuisine and culture of Sri Lanka with an authentic food offering, a hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge and a party atmosphere.
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Mountain Culture Brewery Redfern

158 Regent Street , Redfern

Enjoy fan favourites and rotating new brews at Australia's fastest-growing craft brewer's third outpost — and its first in the inner city.
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The Light Brigade

2A Oxford St, Woollahra

Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.

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Wentworth Bar

101 Phillip Street, Sydney

This leafy rooftop retreat is an oasis of fun where you can kick back with friends as you sip oversized cocktails and bop to pumping DJ sets.
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JOJI

388 George Street, Sydney

This sophisticated Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and diner in the heart of Sydney's CBD has skyline views and Tokyo vibes.

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

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'Squid Game' at Bondi Icebergs: The Netflix Hit's Latest Pop-Up Just Took Over Sydney's Iconic Beachside Pool

Here's what happened when a game of 'Red Light, Green Light' took place at one of Australia's most-photographed spots.

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Tricks, Trysts and Tigers: How the Lives of Infamous Illusionists Siegfried and Roy Became an (Unauthorised) Opera

The headline show of Sydney Festival 2025 immortalises two of the most famous magicians of all time — and the big cat who ended their careers.

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2025's AACTA Festival Has Added Leigh Whannell and Paul Kelly to Its Already-Packed Program

Colin and Cameron Cairnes will also chat about 'Late Night with the Devil', and Michael Gracey will unpack 'Better Man'.

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Twenty-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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The 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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Aunty Donna Are Unleashing Their Brand-New Live Sketch Show 'Drem' on a Huge 2025 Global Tour

This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.

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The Best Coastal Camping Spots in NSW for 2025

Pitch your tent, then into the surf with you.

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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

Brave the death-defying challenges of Luna Park's new 'Squid Game' attraction, cheer on your favourite cricket team at The Thunder Derby and nail your Christmas shopping at Carriageworks' mammoth markets.

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