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GuideUnconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.
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GuideTheatre and Live Performances to Build a Whole Night Out Around
Theatres, cabaret rooms and live-music stages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from new Australian drama to West End-scale musicals — plus where to eat before curtain.
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GuideRoad Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out
Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.
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NewsSpanning Three Weekends, Surf + Sound Festival Celebrates Manly Coastal Culture Through Live Music, Public Art, Dining and Barrels
This debut festival will capture Manly at its best, pairing big-name bands with old-school surf action.
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GuideLate-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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GuideKid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together
Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.
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Guide
Unconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.
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Guide
Theatre and Live Performances to Build a Whole Night Out Around
Theatres, cabaret rooms and live-music stages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from new Australian drama to West End-scale musicals — plus where to eat before curtain.
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Guide
Late-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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Guide
Kid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together
Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.
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GuideJazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In
The jazz bars across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney drawing crowds with world-class acts, great drinks and a distinct lack of signage out the front.
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GuideIndependent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings
Characterful independent cinemas across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne where the room, the bar and the backstory matter just as much as the film.
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GuideGalleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around
Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by — made for filling a slow, rainy afternoon.
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NewsThe Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August
A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.
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NewsTwenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these potent westerns, horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, and expressive dance flicks.
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NewsA List of All of the Wes Anderson Films, Ranked
No one makes movies quite like Wes Anderson, so we've revisited and ranked them all — even though every single one is a gem.
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Guide
Jazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In
The jazz bars across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney drawing crowds with world-class acts, great drinks and a distinct lack of signage out the front.
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NewsTony Albert Is Taking on Australia's Souvenir Culture With His Largest Exhibition Yet
More than 150 works are showing at the MCA for Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, alongside 2500 objects from the artist's personal collection of Aboriginalia.
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NewsThis Just In: Sydney Writers' Festival Debuts Homegrown Program With 25-Plus Free Events Celebrating Australian Writing This Spring
Add two weekends of workshops and talks by local literary legends to your free events list.
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Guide
Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings
Characterful independent cinemas across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne where the room, the bar and the backstory matter just as much as the film.
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Guide
Galleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around
Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by — made for filling a slow, rainy afternoon.
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News
The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August
A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.
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NewsThis Just In: New Queer-Led Arts Venue, Formerly Known as 'Unholy Playhouse,' Is at Risk of Eviction After Religious Groups Protest
Sydney's newest LGBTQ+ performing arts venue could be evicted after Christian Australian groups say they've been insulted and mocked.
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NewsPride Month's Lineup Has Dropped, Headlined by a Glitter-Fuelled Après-Ski Party, Queer Trivia and Ladyhawke on the Decks
Get cosy and chaotic, as this annual celebration brings guest stars and winter vibes to uplift the queer community and raise essential funds.
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NewsThis Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics
The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.
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NewsCoolangatta Is Turning Back the Clocks to the Golden Oldies for a Festival of Music, Motors and Misty-Eyed Nostalgia This June
Tune your radio to the good ol' days when Australia's biggest nostalgia festival returns for 2026.
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NewsAn Astrologer on Decoding Your Dreams, Not Micromanaging the Universe and Why Things Not Going Your Way Is Exactly the Point
Journalist-turned-dream guru Matt Galea wants you to listen to what your nightmares are trying to tell you.
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NewsThe Best Independent and Pre-Loved Bookshops in Sydney
Visit these Sydney bookshops when you're looking for a literary wonderland or your next page-turning escape from the ordinary.
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Event
UNHOLY / DIVINE at Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 and Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
This arts venue may have been evicted, but it refuses to stay dead and returns with three nights of art, drag and debauchery.
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EventBenson Boone Wanted Man Tour Australia 2026
Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
After demand prompted venue upgrades on his last Australian tour, Benson Boone is coming back for nine arena shows across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
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EventBoyz II Men Australia and New Zealand Tour
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Prepare for a crash course in 90s music history as Boyz II Men, Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv DeVoe tour Australia and New Zealand.
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EventWild Things at Sydney Opera House
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
From towering swings to circus premieres, this inaugural international festival is set to delight kids and grown-ups alike.
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EventCassian: Day-to-Night Australia Tour 2026
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
This Grammy Award-winning producer is headed home this spring, transforming parks and club grounds into euphoric openair dance parties.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
Step back in time to the beginning of an iconic franchise, brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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EventSURPLUS by Supply Store and Nike
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Various Darlinghurst venues, Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst is getting another streetwear takeover, as this stacked community-led event returns for three days of fashion, food, music and culture.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Following the unexpected cancellation of her two-show Australian tour, new dates are locked in for this Belgian techno superstar's return to Sydney.
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EventThe 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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NewsCP Picks: Breaking Down the Must-Do Moments From the Dark Mofo 2026 Lineup
From groundbreaking global artists to renowned after-dark events, winter solstice festival Dark Mofo returns this June in a celebration of rebirth and renewal.
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NewsThis Just In: NSW Government to Split Almost $3 Million in Grant Funding Between NSW Venues to Support Smaller Gig Spaces
The multi-million funds injection is being split among 30+ venues in suburbs from Albury all the way to Byron Bay.
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NewsRAC Arena Has a Huge 2026 Lineup — Here Are the Gigs and Shows Worth Planning a Perth Trip Around
From big-name comedy to hot-ticket pop and arena-sized live entertainment, these are the RAC Arena dates worth building a Perth escape around.
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NewsHead 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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NewsThis 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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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: MECCA's Chief Purpose Officer Lisa Keenan on Empowerment and Enacting Structural Change
From post-apartheid South Africa to MECCA's leadership team, Lisa Keenan has built a career around one central question: who holds power — and how do we redistribute it?
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NewsThis Just In: Sydney Comedy Festival Releases Its Biggest-Ever Program of 400+ Shows for 2026
Debut events, international stars and returning favourites will get you chortling and chuckling all over Sydney this April and May.
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NewsCP On: WitchTok, Modern-Day Covens and Why Witchcraft Is Fourth-Wave Feminism's New Language
From Spotify spell playlists to TikTok tarot, modern witchcraft has resurfaced as a cultural shorthand for autonomy, intuition and collective female power.
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NewsFair Day 2026 Will Bring Janice Robinson, Blusher, Courtney Act and More to Victoria Park
Mark your calendars, the all-ages Mardi Gras headliner event is back for 2026.
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NewsThis Just In: SXSW Sydney Has Reached Its Closing Chapter, Ending a Three-Year Run Filled with Creative Events and Experiences
Marked as the iconic Austin festival's first international foray, SXSW Sydney has come to an end after launching in 2023.
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NewsBiennale of Sydney 2026 Explores Hidden Histories With 53 Artists and a Stellar Performance Lineup – Here's What We Know (So Far)
Expect a weekly after-dark arts festival at a former industrial site, creative workshops and walking tours in Redfern and installations at four major cultural venues.
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NewsSydney's Summer Cultural Calendar Is Packed — Lock In Tickets to These Must-See Shows and Exhibitions
Blockbuster musicals, bold new exhibitions and colourful citywide festivals are just some of the cultural highlights landing in Sydney this summer — here's how to make the most of them.
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NewsThe Top Page-Turning Titles of 2025 and Who to Gift Them to This Christmas
We've gathered together the year's best books from cooking to manga, just in time for Christmas.
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NewsBecome Australia's Next Big Influencer, as The Party Games House Invites Six Social Media Stars to Live in a Beachfront Mansion
Apply to join this luxe content house, then spend your days creating viral videos that skyrocket your global fame.
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NewsThese Are the SXSW Sydney 2025 Highlights Every Culture Lover Should Have on Their Radar
From next-gen stars to Hollywood premieres, these are the gigs and screenings turning Sydney into a live festival of discovery this October.
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NewsMelt's Full 2025 Lineup Is Here with Hundreds of Performances and Events Across 18 Jam-Packed Days
Brisbane's annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ art, identity and pride is taking over more than 60 venues.
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NewsSXSW Sydney Has Unveiled Its Free Tumbalong Park Program for 2025, Including Live Tunes and Films Across 85-Plus Hours of Events
If you're keen to hit up SXSW Sydney and you're on a budget, this is where to head — Indonesian hip hop, First Nations short films, a space-themed hub and more await.
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NewsMelbourne's Art-Meets-Mini Golf Experience with Courses Designed by Miranda July and Soda Jerk Has Extended Its Season Due to Demand
You've now got three more weeks, until mid-September, to take to the greens at 'Swingers — The Art of Mini Golf' at Flinders Street Station.
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NewsOprah Winfrey Is Getting Chatting in Australia and NZ in 2025 on Her First Down Under Tour in a Decade
"One of the things I have always enjoyed is sitting down for real, honest, enlightening conversations, and this experience is all about that."
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NewsSydney Fringe Festival's Huge 2025 Program Includes the Reopening of Darlinghurst's Eternity Playhouse and a 'Stranger Things' Parody
September in Sydney means hitting up 460-plus events, including immersive theatre, street parties, a Kate Bush tribute and more.
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NewsFrom Bush Tucker to Remote Community Art: What Not to Miss at NAIDOC Week's 50th Anniversary
Themed around 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy', the 50th NAIDOC Week celebrates the achievements of the past while honouring its young leaders shaping the future.
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NewsFrom Live Shows Inside a Breathing Pink Bubble to Cinema Mixed with Real-Time Performance, Now or Never's 2025 Program Is Jam-Packed
In its third year, this Melbourne arts, ideas, sound and technology festival features more than 140 free and ticketed events across 11 big days.
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NewsRISING Might Be Over for 2025, But You Can Still Hit Up the Festival's Mini-Golf Experience, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' and More
S Shakthidharan's 'The Wrong Gods' is also enjoying an extended season — and so are 'Legends (of the Golden Arches)' and 'Heartbreak Hotel'.
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NewsBrisbane Festival Is Turning Three of the City's Pedestrian Bridges Into Art Installations — and That's Just the Start of 2025's Program
This year's lineup spans 106 productions and 1069 performances, including a world-premiere dance work from choreographer Benjamin Millepied and LA Dance Project.
