• News

    Sydney's Huge Tutankhamun Exhibition Has Been Cancelled Due to the Pandemic

    'Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh' was originally scheduled to display at the Australian Museum from February this year.

  • News

    The Cipher Room Is Expanding Its Escape Games and Puzzles to a Second Sydney Location

    It's launching this month with a new escape room set inside a haunted and abandoned toy shop.

  • News

    The Sydney Opera House Will Start Lighting Up Its Sails Nightly Again with First Nations Art

    Returning from April 23, the projection series will display its first all-female lineup.

  • News

    Sydney Writers' Festival Has Announced Its Jam-Packed Locally Focused 2021 Program

    More than 400 Australian-based speakers will take to the stage, all linked to this year's theme 'Within Reach'.

  • News

    A Lego Exhibition That Recreates 'Jurassic World' with Six Million-Plus Bricks Is Touring Australia

    Lego finds a way, with more than 50 dinosaurs, props and scenes from the movie built out of the popular plastic bricks.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Five Aussie Road Trip Videos That'll Make You Want to Quit Your Job and Holiday More

    Escape that sad desk lunch and watch these funny and dreamy road trip clips instead.

  • News

    Oxford Street's Mardi Gras Protest Is Set to Go Ahead After a Last-Minute NSW Health Exemption

    The march will take place on Saturday afternoon before the Mardi Gras Parade at the SCG.

  • News

    The Sugar Republic Team Is Bringing a Heart-Filled Pop-Up Museum of Love to Sydney

    It'll feature a confetti shower, a Las Vegas-style Chapel O' Love, a mirrored room so you can adore your own reflection and a heart-shaped ball pit.

  • News

    Five Things to Do at Australian Museum Once the Sun Goes Down

    Hang out with the king of the prehistoric predators, see cute pics of penguins and kick back to some live beats.

  • News

    Alice Springs' Luminous Parrtjima Festival Has Revealed Its Full 2021 Program

    The ten-day Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling festival is back with a lineup of large-scale light installations, live tunes, performances and more.

  • Guide

    Sydney Galleries and Museums Where You Can Get Your Culture Kicks After Work

    Clock off and kick on to something more exciting than your commute. 

  • News

    Concrete Playground Has Disappeared from Your Facebook Feed, But Here's Where You Can Find Us

    Just because Facebook is boring RN, doesn't mean you have to be.

  • News

    The NSW Government Has Given Powerhouse Museum's New Parramatta Site the Green Light

    The existing Ultimo venue is still sticking around — but the new location will spread across 18,000 square metres of museum exhibition and public space.

  • News

    Alice Springs' Dazzling Parrtjima Festival Will Light Up the Red Centre Again in April

    After COVID-19 delays in 2020, the Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling festival will return in its usual time slot in 2021.

  • News

    Lockout Laws Will Finally Be Scrapped in Kings Cross After Seven Years

    From next month, you'll be able enter clubs in the Cross after 1.30am and stay out drinking past 3am.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Paddo Night Out

    Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

    Paddington, Paddington

    This community-focused event will save your wallet with a bunch of generous deals, specials and free events while supporting local hospitality businesses at the same time.

  • Event

    Light Up the Cross

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Throughout November, Kings Cross is bringing back its glory days with a series of special deals, late-night events and novelty cocktails.

  • Event

    Lane Cove Food and Wine by the River

    Sun, 3 Nov, 2024

    Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview

    Taste the very best the Mudgee wine region has to offer at this annual festival of gourmet treats and top drops.

  • Event

    Cambridge Night Markets

    Sat, 2 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Enjoy longer evenings with local flavours and summery vibes across Sydney.

  • Event

    Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Bennelong, Sydney

    Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars nationwide.

  • Event

    The Story of Christmas Menu at NEL

    Tue, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024

    Nel Restaurant, Sydney

    Experience a meticulously crafted Christmas feast like no other, summing the flavours of the season with an Aussie twist.

  • Event

    Suntory Bar Takeover

    Wed, 13 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024

    Ito Restaurant, Surry Hills

    Check out this week-long takeover at Itō Japanese Restaurant in Surry Hills to grab yourself a signature Suntory highball.

  • Event

    Maroubra Beach Markets

    Multiple single dates

    Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra

    Head down to Maroubra Beach on the first Saturday of every month to peruse the beach markets.

  • Event

    Magritte

    Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - Sun, 9 Feb 2025

    Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

    Thanks to the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, you can explore a huge exhibition dedicated to Belgian surrealist René Magritte at AGNSW.

  • Event

    MCA Artbar: Romance

    Fri, 8 Nov, 2024

    MCA, Sydney

    The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia returns in November.

  • News

    Five Things to Do in Chatswood When You Want to Try Something New to You

    Shake up your usual weekend routine with live music, riverside walks and street food eats.

  • News

    'The Whole Table' Is NITV's New Three-Part Series Exploring Indigenous Issues in the Arts

    It's co-produced by Sydney Theatre Company, and guests include Taika Waititi, Miranda Tapsell, Adam Briggs and Meyne Wyatt.

  • News

    Five Ways to Get Your Cultural Kicks in The Rocks This Summer

    Swap the surf for a jam-packed day of art tours, outdoor sweat sessions and Aussie-themed high teas.

  • News

    All About Women Is Back for 2021 with Another Jam-Packed Day of Talks, Panels and Workshops

    This year's one-day lineup covers everything from the evolution of the feminism movement to coping with doomscrolling.

  • Guide

    Seven Summertime Events That'll Help You Beat the Back-to-Work Blues

    The summer break may be over, but there are heaps of fun things to do before winter arrives.

  • News

    Sally Rooney's First Novel Since 'Normal People' Will Hit Bookstores This Year

    You'll be able to read the Irish author's first book in three years this September.

  • Guide

    Ten Sydney Festival Highlights to Have on Your Radar This Summer

    Sit courtside at Sydney Town Hall, watch a clown eat himself and celebrate what it means to be human at this year’s Syd Fest.

  • Guide

    Nine Sydney Festival Experiences You Can Have for Less Than $30

    You don't have to pay top dollar to see these Syd Fest highlights.

  • Guide

    All the Big Events to Look Forward to Across Australia in 2021

    From jam-packed music festivals to world-class light shows, you can pop these huge, bright and exciting events in your calendar.

  • News

    This Is What You Can and Can't Do on New Year's Eve in Sydney

    We've broken down all the rules about gatherings, outdoor events and how you can watch the fireworks.

  • News

    The NSW Government Has Unveiled the New Year's Eve Restrictions for Greater Sydney

    The midnight fireworks display will go ahead, but you're encouraged to watch from home — or a COVID-safe venue.

  • News

    Five Unexpected Items You Can Find at the New Chau Chak Wing Museum

    Each curio has a story — and can tell us a lot about ourselves.

  • News

    Margaret and David Have Reunited On-Screen to Review (and Argue About) 2020

    In this comedic segment for 'The Shovel, of course they disagreed about this hectic year.

  • News

    Six Gifts to Buy the Culture Vulture in Your Life This Christmas

    Fill their stocking with wearable art and an unforgettable Sydney theatre experience.

  • News

    Five Sydney Tours You Can Take to View Your City From Another Perspective

    Taste finger limes, forage for dandelions and discover the history behind Sydney’s famous landmarks.

  • Feature

    What to Expect at the New Chau Chak Wing Museum

    Humanity is the thread that connects all objects of art, science and ancient history at the University of Sydney’s new free museum.

  • News

    The ABC Is Bringing Back 'Spicks and Specks' in 2021 for a Full New Season

    The beloved music quiz show has been dropping specials over the past year — but now it's returning for a whole new series.

  • News

    How to Spend One Perfect Sunday in The Rocks

    See out the weekend with live music, free art exhibitions, yoga and al fresco cocktails.

  • News

    Archaic Sydney Liquor Licence Laws Governing Live Music Are Set to Be Scrapped Next Month

    A new amendment will remove restrictions on the genres of music that can be played in certain venues, and also make it easier for venues to apply for their licenses.

  • News

    'Spicks and Specks' Will Explore Tunes From the Past Decade In Its Latest Music Quiz Special

    Relive the decade we all just lived through — including the bangers, one hit wonders and songs you'd rather forget.

  • News

    Australia Is Getting a New National Centre for Photography in Regional Victoria

    It'll sit inside a 1860s-era heritage-listed building in Ballarat.

  • News

    Mona Foma's 2021 Festival Will Fill Launceston's Cataract Gorge with a Light and Laser Show

    It'll also fill an entire Hobart warehouse with video installations, art and sculptures by local and international artists, too.

  • News

    Outdoor Events of Up to 3000 People Will Be Allowed in NSW for NYE

    But, you'll need a special permit to enter parts of the CBD on the last day of 2020.

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