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NewsSydney Opera House Announces Ambitious New Ideas Festival, ANTIDOTE
It will replace the Festival of Dangerous Ideas in 2017.
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NewsThe Best, Weirdest and Most Unexpected Films of Sydney Film Festival 2017
Our critics needed a good night's sleep and a home-cooked meal after sifting through 250-plus movies.
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NewsPreview Artbank's Latest Exhibit 'Good Neighbours' Before It Opens
A new show embracing fun, family, connection and the rich potential of the artistic community.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Tickets to See Baby Driver
See the highly anticipated SXSW Audience Award winner about a talented getaway driver with a killer personal soundtrack.
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NewsBarangaroo Has Announced Its Largest Commissioned Public Artwork Yet
German artist Sabine Hornig's work will be installed across a 170-metre walkway.
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NewsHungarian Film On Body and Soul Wins 2017 Sydney Film Festival Official Competition
It is the first film that's been directed by a female filmmaker to win the Sydney Film Prize.
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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.
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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'.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NewsThe 15 Best Films of 2024 So Far
The best movies from 2024's first half include a meditative trip to Tokyo, a scorching neo-noir thriller, multiple Oscar-winners and a stunning robot story.
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NewsThe 15 Best New TV Shows of 2024 So Far
From gloriously surreal comedies and unforgettable true tales to stunning remakes and savvy sci-fi mysteries, 2024 has been filled with new small-screen highlights.
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NewsMore Australian Content Might Be Coming to Netflix and Stan
The Australian government are considering enforcing local content quotas.
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NewsA Look Inside the Resurrected Lansdowne Hotel
Expect rock 'n' roll pinball machines, an entire floor dedicated to gigs and Mary's burger pizza.
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NewsThe Art Gallery of New South Wales Is Getting a Massive New $224 Million Extension
The 'Sydney Modern' extension will include eight low lying pavilions — some of which will allow the gallery to display its large collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
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NewsAustralia's Scandinavian Film Festival Announces Full 2017 Program
See 20 features from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland — including the winner of the Silver Bear for best director at this year's Berlinale.
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NewsSydney Film Festival Adds Three Days of Bonus Screenings to Their 2017 Lineup
The Back by Popular Demand program gives you one last chance to see the most popular films of the festival.
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NewsArtisan Brunch Is the Photo Series Turning Your Favourite Meal Into Famous Works of Art
Giving iconic artworks the food-focused makeover no one ever realised they needed — until now.
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NewsWhite Rabbit Gallery Has Announced Its New Spring/Summer Exhibition
One of Sydney's most prolific galleries will collate 20 artists from China and Taiwan in a brand new exhibition.
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NewsBreaking Bad Is Coming Back as a Virtual Reality Experience
Prepare to follow in Walter White's footsteps.
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NewsLorde Announces 2017 Australian Tour of Outdoor Venues
She'll play the Opera House Forecourt, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens.
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NewsA Peek Inside the New Lansdowne Hotel
Sydney artist Jessica Cochrane has brought her own unique vision (read: defaced Playboy magazine covers) to the iconic two-storey space.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Double Passes to Kilter's Upcoming National Tour
Celebrate the release of Kilter's debut album, 'Through The Distortion', with tickets to his upcoming show.
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NewsSydney Film Festival Adds Seven Cannes Titles to Their 2017 Program
Hope you've got some room on your flexipass.
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EventSouth Eveleigh Summer Club
Sat, 7 Dec and Sat, 14 Dec 2024
Innovation Plaza, Eveleigh
Sydney may have plenty of breachfront, but this inner-city oasis is bringing all the seaside fun, minus the hassle of salt and sand.
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EventHomegrown Christmas Decorations in The Rocks
Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 25 Dec 2024
The Rocks
Experience Christmas the Aussie way, featuring locally made decorations throughout The Rocks.
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EventThe Rocks Markets Christmas Edition
Sat, 30 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec 2024
The Rocks
Find handcrafted gifts from local artisans and gourmet treats plus a festive vibe perfect for connecting with loved ones.
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EventA Darling Harbour Christmas
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
Darling Harbour's epic lineup of free and festive activities will put even the most grinchy of mates in the holiday mood.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025
Enmore Theatre, Newtown
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Sydney.
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EventThe Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale
Tue, 7 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb 2025
State Theatre, Sydney
The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Sydney's State Theatre.
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EventThis Never Happened Presents
Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Liberty Hall, Moore Park
Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Sydney party that won't allow phones.
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EventEnchanted Christmas Markets at Westfield Bondi
Thu, 28 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi Junction
Pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at this festive market.
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EventDouble Bay Christmas Festival
Sat, 30 Nov, 2024
Steyne Park, Double Bay
Bring the whole family along for 100-plus stalls, live music, carnival rides and fireworks by the water.
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EventPaddo Collective Walking Tour
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Paddington, Paddington
Uncover the vibrant cultural heritage of this Sydney suburb through local sites and thrilling unsolved mysteries.
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NewsSydney's Inner West Is Getting a New Community Cinema
The independent screening space will host sessions by local community groups and indie film festivals.
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NewsA Look Inside GOMA's Massive Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe Exhibition
Take a walk through GOMA's blockbuster exhibition, featuring over 600 Marvel costumes, props and artefacts.
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NewsStudio Ghibli Is Building Its Very Own Theme Park
The Totoro-themed park is scheduled to open in 2020 — and if it doesn't feature a catbus, we'll eat this susuwatari.
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NewsA Giant, Inflatable Sad Kanye Is Coming to Splendour in the Grass
The next SITG project from Hungry Castle, the folks behind the 'Nicholas Cage in a Cage' jumping castle.
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NewsKeep Sydney Open Is Putting on a Precinct-Wide Kings Cross Festival
Hop between seven venues hosting some of Sydney's best record labels and party crews — until 3am.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Brisbane During BIGSOUND
Where to stay, eat, drink and party around Brissie during this epic music festival.
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NewsFive Queer-Friendly Spaces and Party Crews to Follow in Sydney
From secret warehouse parties to revamped Oxford Street pubs.
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GuideTen New Sydney Art Exhibitions to Jump-Start Your June
An eclectic smorgasbord of exhibitions open this month featuring dystopian cityscapes, warrior roosters and seven Turner Prize winners.
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NewsSydney's Silent Disco Ice Skating Festival Returns for Vivid
The frostiest, quietest event in the Vivid lineup is back.
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NewsA Handy Guide to Vivid Sydney's Light Precincts
A comprehensive overview to help you to effectively traverse the city to find all of the lights, all of the lights.
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NewsTen Must-See Films at the 2017 Sydney Film Festival
Aubrey Plaza and Alison Brie as nuns, Netflix-produced monster movies and the debut full-length feature from Afghanistan's first female filmmaker.
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NewsSydney's New Immersive Heist Game Lets You Casually Steal an Artwork
Live out your Thomas Crown Affair fantasies. Just don't get caught.
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NewsSydney-Based Artist Nikolaus Dolman on Making Art from Social Media
He's taken on the selfie, clickbait and what he calls 'the Western lifestyle economy'.
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NewsVictoria Is Getting a New Coastal After-Dark Winter Arts Festival
Headed for Apollo Bay in the Otways, WinterWild is made up of four Saturdays of music, film and storytelling themed around the elements.
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NewsPlacebo Are Coming to Australia for a National 20th Anniversary Tour
And yes, they'll play old songs like 'Pure Morning’ and 'Nancy Boy’.
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NewsS-Town Creator Brian Reed Is Coming to Sydney and Melbourne
The creator of Serial and This American Life's latest podcast will be doing two talks on his visit.
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NewsAn Interactive Performance Art Bar Is Popping Up at Carriageworks
La Rosa Social Club will come from LA to Sydney's Semi Permanent this month.
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NewsFive Films from Cannes 2017 We Can't Wait to See in Australia
Now showing in French Riviera cinemas between May 17 and 28, and hopefully coming soon to a screen near you.
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NewsThis Short Film Competition Gives Filmmakers the Chance to Work With Dominic West
Write a killer seven-page script and The Wire's Jimmy McNulty could star in it.
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NewsNetflix Is Finally Making an Original Australian Series
Tidelands' ten episodes, each running for 50 minutes, will be shot in Queensland in 2018.
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NewsSession Time: What's On in Sydney Cinemas This Week
These are the just-released films you should spend your pocket money on this week.
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NewsA National Geographic Animal Photography Exhibition Is Coming to Melbourne Zoo
It will be the first time Photo Ark has visited the southern hemisphere.
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NewsSydney Fringe Is Launching a Massive New Warehouse Festival Hub
The festival's announced a 7000 square metre space for exhibitions, installations and immersive art experiences.
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NewsSydney Film Festival Announces Stacked 2017 Program
See Sofia Coppola's new Civil War thriller, Ben Mendelsohn play a convicted sex offender and a slew of stars in an Austin music scene-set love story.
