-
NewsFrom Air, Budjerah and Yasiin Bey to 40-Kilometre-Long Laser Beams: Vivid Sydney's Packed 2024 Program Is Here
Celebrating its 14th year, the festival's 23-night lineup will fill the Harbour City with music, lights and openair art, food events and conversation.
-
News'Lessons in Chemistry' Author Bonnie Garmus Is Headlining 2024's Huge Sydney Writers' Festival Lineup
The literary love-in's full program spans 223 events with nearly 300 speakers, including 35 international guests.
-
NewsCalling All 'Normal People' Obsessives: Sally Rooney's New Book 'Intermezzo' Will Hit Shelves This Spring
You'll be able to read the acclaimed Irish author's fourth novel, which focuses on two grieving brothers, in September.
-
NewsA Six-Metre-Tall Puppet Will Tower Over the Red Centre at 2024's 'Parrtjima — A Festival in Light'
The program also includes a three-night marketplace for the first time in the festival's history, featuring food and other products from local Aboriginal businesses.
-
NewsTen Upcoming Indie Games That Are Wishlist Worthy
If your gaming wishlist is looking a little weedy, we've assembled ten indie titles set to release this year that are sure to be bangers.
-
GuideEight Unmissable Events to Add to Your Schedule for Mardi Gras 2024
Free dance parties, a side-splitting comedy fest, the southern hemisphere's biggest vogue ball and 'Murder on the Dancefloor' on Bondi Beach — they're all part of the 2024 Mardi Gras lineup.
-
NewsTwenty-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'.
-
GuideThe 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.
-
GuideMany of the Best Seats at Sydney Festival 2025's Headline Shows Are on Sale for Just $49 — Here's Why
As NSW's flagship arts fest prepares to celebrate its 49th birthday, affordability has been very much front of mind for Festival Director Olivia Ansell.
-
NewsNine 2024 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately
Your new must-watch list of Emmy-winners includes 'Baby Reindeer' and its has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed tale, the history-making 'Shōgun' and, yes, 'The Bear'.
-
NewsNine New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Austin Butler's latest brooding role, serial-killer chiller 'Longlegs' and the animated antics of 'Inside Out 2'.
-
NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Rashida Jones navigate a sci-fi mystery in Japan, Nicolas Cage face a post-apocalyptic future and a gripping Australian romance-scam thriller.
-
NewsThe 15 Best Straight-to-Streaming Movies of 2024 So Far
From 2024's first half, you need to be catching an Oscar-winning documentary, Glen Powell as a fake assassin and plenty of horror shocks from your couch.
-
NewsEight New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
-
GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
-
NewsThe 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far
These are the beloved small-screen favourites to say "yes chef!" to, sleuth along with and giggle with — and get catchy songs stuck in your head from, too.
-
NewsSmiles, Sparks and Secrets of the Universe: Eight Brisbane Events That No Science Fan Should Miss
From insightful panels of industry experts to after-dark parties, it's all happening for World Science Festival Brisbane 2024.
-
NewsShop and Slay: Broadway is Celebrating Sydney Mardi Gras with Drag Bingo and More
Break out the glitter and raise money for LGBTQIA+ charities at Broadway’s Mardi Gras celebrations.
-
NewsWhite Bay Power Station's Restoration Is Officially Complete Before It Reopens as an Arts Venue in March
The historic power station will open to visitors for the first time in 40 years as an artistic, cultural and community hub.
-
NewsYou Better Not Kill the Groove: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Is Headlining Mardi Gras 2024's 15,000-Person Bondi Beach Party
Not content with making one trip to Australia this year, the 'Murder on the Dancefloor' singer is heading here twice — starting with Mardi Gras.
-
NewsFair Day at Mardi Gras 2024 Has Been Cancelled Due to Asbestos in Victoria Park's Mulch
"This is an incredibly disappointing decision, as Fair Day is a pivotal part of the Mardi Gras calendar. But we have to put the safety of our community first," said Lord Mayor Clover Moore.
-
-
NewsBrisbane's First-Ever River Pride Parade Will Float Through the City During 2024's Inaugural Melt Open
The Queensland capital's new major queer art and culture festival has also announced Courtney Act as its first ambassador.
-
NewsHannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Show 'Woof!' Will Premiere in Australia This Autumn
After 'Nanette', 'Douglas' and 'Body of Work' comes the Australian comedian's latest show, which has locked in dates in Sydney and Melbourne.
-
NewsFive Romantic Sydney Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout
Here are your date night ideas for the week, including free galleries, standout screenings under the stars and an after-hours concert at the zoo.
-
NewsThe Full 2024 Mardi Gras Lineup Is Here with Adam Lambert, Ultra Naté, CeCe Peniston and Slayyyter
More than 150 performers will feature across the 17-day event, including Cub Sport, MAY-A, Keiynan Lonsdale, Melissa Tkautz and the cast of '& Juliet'.
-
NewsMark Your Diary: Winter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Night Shift and the Mona Gala Are All Returning in 2024
Dark Mofo is sitting this year out, but some of its key events will still be enticing everyone to Tasmania in June.
-
-
EventDUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Sat, 8 Mar 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
This live 'Dungeons & Dragons' show has finally rolled into Australia for its Down Under premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
-
EventWhat We Leave Behind
Sat, 4 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
This evolving sculpture weaves together our collective hopes for the future of our environment.
-
EventTelly Tuita: The Ta and Va of Tongpop
Sat, 4 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
Eye-popping colour, a bold mix of cultural and urban symbolism, and a playful irreverence are the trademarks of this Tongan artist.
-
EventArt Up Late: Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Thu, 9 Jan, 2025
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Take a deep dive into an exhibition exploring the wonders of water while enjoying live music, artists talks and a glass of wine.
-
EventEnigma: Immersive Sound and Video Art
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
This avant-garde revue showcasing some of Australia's most innovative artists combines video installations, sound sculptures and more.
-
EventFlickerfest Sydney 2025
Fri, 17 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Sydney's only Academy® qualifying short film festival returns for the 34th year running.
-
EventSydney Symphony Under the Stars
Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Parramatta Park, Parramatta
At this free event, you can enjoy a rousing evening of classical hits and new Australian masterworks while sitting under the summer stars.
-
EventThe FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney
Sat, 5 Oct 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Sydney
Way better than rewatching all 236 episodes, again.
-
EventSquid Game: The Experience
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Luna Park, Milsons Point
This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.
-
EventThe Thunder Sydney Smash
Sat, 21 Dec, 2024
ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Soak up an early Christmas treat as Sydney’s fiercest rivals go head-to-head in the Thunder Derby.
-
NewsBeyond the Fringe: Eight Ways to Discover Adelaide During and After the Festival
Adelaide continues far beyond the Fringe. Here's where to get out and about while you're in town for the festival.
-
News
Don't Miss Out: Experience Sydney Mardi Gras 2024 in Style with These Exclusive Packages
Live and breathe the spectacle of Sydney's 46th Mardi Gras with two unique stay-and-view packages that guarantee a dazzling weekend in Sydney.
-
NewsAll About Women's Full 2024 Lineup of Talks at Sydney Opera House and Online Is Here
Grace Tame and Barkaa join a lineup featuring 40-plus artists at Sydney Opera House's gender-, justice- and equality-focused festival.
-
NewsSeven Spots Where You Can Get Your Arts and Culture Fix in Parramatta
See large-scale sculptures, enjoy dinner and a show, or upskill your craft.
-
NewsAn All-Ages Guide to Adelaide Fringe
Let your little one's creative imagination run wild with music, dance, comedy, circus and stage performances for the whole family.
-
FeatureA Guide to Parramatta
The neighbourhood of Parramatta is a land of heritage-listed sandstone architecture, beautiful parks and cosmopolitan restaurants, all built around the centuries-old Parramatta River.
-
NewsThe Ten Best Indie Games of 2023
It's been a big year for small games, so here's a wrap up of the ten indie titles that shone brightest during 2023.
-
NewsUnconventional and Unmissable Delights During Adelaide Fringe
The largest annual arts event in the Southern Hemisphere is back with a whopping lineup for 2024.
-
NewsUnmissable Events and Festivals Coming to Parramatta This Summer
Jump into summer with fireworks, cultural celebrations, theatre performances and music festivals in Parramatta.
-
NewsSave the Date: SXSW Sydney Will Return for a Second Massive Year in October 2024
After a huge debut event Down Under, the tech, innovation, screen, music, games and culture festival has locked in its return.
-
News'Yellowface' Author Rebecca F Kuang and Roman Empire Scholar Mary Beard Are All About Women's First 2024 Headliners
The Sydney Opera House festival will return for a packed day of talks about gender, justice and equality in March.
-
NewsDr Jane Goodall Is Returning Down Under in 2024 to Chat About Her Career and Share Good News Stories
The world-famous chimpanzee expert and activist is making her first trip to Australia and New Zealand since 2019.
-
NewsMona Foma's 2024 Lineup Includes Courtney Barnett, TISM in Cataract Gorge and an Exhibition with Its Own Gin
MONA's summer festival also features Paul Kelly, Mogwai, Shonen Knife, and Cash Savage and The Last Drinks — plus performances on lawns and in boats.
-
NewsTen Hidden and Not-So-Hidden Historical Gems to Check Out This Summer in Sydney
From immersive tours of Ancient Egypt to hidden heritage bars and floating shipwrecks, go back in time with a tour of these sites across Sydney.
-
News
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras' 2024 Program Will Feature 100-Plus LGBTQIA+ Events Across the City
After proving a huge hit at Sydney WorldPride, the 15,000-person Bondi Beach Party will return for Mardi Gras.
-
FeatureSXSW Sydney Wrap-Up: Insights and Inspiration from the Eye-Opening Festival
Creativity, kindness and AI — the future is looking pretty bright.
-
NewsOpera on a Lightship, Courtney Barnett, a New Music Fest and a Giant Octopus: Sydney Festival's 2024 Program Is Here
More than 150 events will take over the Harbour City, featuring 1000-plus artists, including a waterside Walsh Bay Arts Precinct takeover, a Kate Bush cabaret and a huge Blak Out lineup.
-
NewsSix Spooky Indie Games to Get You in the Mood for Halloween
If your favourite facet of Halloween is getting into some spine-tingling horror, we've assemble a list of spooky indie games guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
-
NewsSix Ways to Get Your Gaming Fix at the First-Ever SXSW Sydney
SXSW is loading up a whole week of gaming events — here are our top picks, from a celebration of crab games to a chance to flex your voice-acting skills.
-
NewsTen of Our Most-Anticipated Games to Check Out at SXSW Sydney's Gaming Festival
With over 150 games to check out at SXSW Sydney, we're taking out the stress of choosing with 10 recommendations.
-
NewsTen Must-Catch Talks and Panels That You Don't Want to Miss at the Inaugural SXSW Sydney
What does the executive producer of 'Bluey' think of horror movies? What's the future of Chinatown? How do you communicate the magic of music? All these and more will be answered at SXSW Sydney.
-
FeatureYour Good Times Guide to SXSW Sydney 2023
Here's everything you need to know about SXSW Sydney 2023.
-
FeatureSXSW Survival Guide: Unmissable Highlights During the Week-Long Festival
Don't know where to start? Experience the full breadth of SXSW Sydney with our list of standout music, film, gaming and conference events.
-
GuideSXSW Guide: Where to Go for Live Tunes and Late-Night Grooves Around the Festival Precinct
Limber up for electrifying nights of genre-crossing tunes from homegrown stars and international acts.
