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NewsHijinks' Next After-Hours Party Is at Madame Tussauds
The Festivalists have ditched the dugongs for a night with the stars.
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NewsWhen Do the World's Best Cities Go to Sleep?
24-hour transport, late shopping and bars without lockouts are key to a global city. But some of the best don't have their nightlife sorted the way you'd expect.
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NewsMeet Seadeck, Sydney Harbour's New, Permanent Floating Venue
All aboard the good party ship, Seadeck.
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GuideSydney's Best Bottomless Brunches
Swap your morning muesli for a mimosa and that sunrise coffee for an espresso martini at the best bottomless brunch spots in Sydney.
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GuideThe Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit
Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.
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GuideThe 28 Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney for When You're on a Budget (or Want to Bring Your Favourite Drop)
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Sydney restaurants.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
Ring in the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year at one of these stellar Sydney restaurants.
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GuideThe 25 Best Pubs in Sydney
From century-old locals to new and reimagined favourites, these are the venues that define Sydney's pub culture.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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GuideSip, Snack and Savour: These Sydney Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Steak in Sydney
From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the leading lady in your life with a memorable Mother's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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NewsTen Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Sydney
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns and Easter eggs.
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NewsSydney's New Late-Night 'Safe Space' Will Help You Get Home in One Piece
A place to go when you need help.
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NewsSydney Lockouts Will Be Lifted for New Year’s Eve
In other words, you'll be treated like some kind of responsible adult for one glorious evening. Now, don't screw it up.
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NewsCarriageworks Announces Epic 2015 Program
Burning Buddhas, giant plesiosaurs, robot operas, Samoan Viennese Waltzes and ten thousand tigers.
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NewsYour Guide to the Sydney Long Weekend
Spend three glorious days feasting, partying and wining; long weekend ho!
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RestaurantMeadow Music Room
6 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
At the heart of the venue is the music program, which spans spinning vinyl to live jazz duos kick late-night DJ sets.
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RestaurantBar Bruno
18-20 York Street, Sydney
"We see 'neighbourhood' as less about geography and more about connection. Bar Bruno will always offer guests...the same, consistent experience of thoughtful food and genuine hospitality."
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RestaurantAngelica Mexican
42 Solent Circuit, Norwest
A considered menu features familiar flavours with a signature twist like duck mole and wagyu tacos.
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RestaurantPizzeria Sotto
24 Bay Street, Double Bay
This casual, neighbourhood-focused eatery showcases Roman-style thin-crust pizza, great drinks, and easygoing vibes.
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RestaurantShaffa
80 Albion Street, Surry Hills
The flavours of the Levantine have a Sydney home at this Albion Street eatery.
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RestaurantArre
182-184 Australia Street, Newtown
Australia Street has welcomed an ambitious Mexican-Australian restaurant where crickets and cocktails are the order of the day.
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RestaurantBenetti's
2 Princess Street, Brighton-Le-Sands
Brighton-Le-Sands has a new home of woodfire pizza, aperitivo, long lunches and coastal views over lazy sunsets.
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RestaurantGrappa The Rocks
107-109 George Street, The Rocks
They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it, so the menu at the new spot will stay true to the Leichhardt offering of classic Italian dishes.
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RestaurantFranca
81 Macleay Street, Potts Point
An ice-cold mini martini with an oyster and caviar, is the ultimate way to start an meal at Franca, setting the tone for an elegant yet relaxed evening out.
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RestaurantThe James
89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point
Tableside Beef Wellington brings a sense of theatre to the evening, as do showstopping desserts such as sticky toffee soufflé.
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NewsRave Before Work at Morning Gloryville, the Dance Party for Early Risers
Early morning breakfast rave anyone?
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NewsVivid Pop-Up at Cruise Bar Lets You Get Among the Lights
Why settle for watching the lights from afar, when you could be getting among them?
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NewsJonti Buries Himself Under an Avalanche of Tunes for Vivid LIVE
Ahead of his Vivid performance at the Opera House, Jonti took time out to discuss his love for The Avalanches and what to expect from the future.
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NewsAstral People’s Top Five Tunes to Start Your Weekend
Crank up a spot o' Rainbow Chan, Phuture and The Avalanches this weekend.
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NewsThe Ten Best Vivid Gigs You Should Have Tickets To By Now
Don't attend Vivid through your smartphone, get amongst the tunes.
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NewsSydney’s The Rook and Melbourne’s Black Pearl Are Swapping Bars
Because you should never be too old to go on exchange.
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EventUncontained Arts Festival 2026
Fri, 26 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Belgrave Street, Kogarah
From inflatable creatures to LED drum shows, this kaleidoscopic after-dark experience returns with creativity and wonder inspired by nature and sustainability.
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EventSouth African Film Festival
Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventHSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival
Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Various Palace Cinemas around Australia, Moore Park
The annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American filmmaking returns to Australian screens this winter.
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EventThe Music of the Lord of the Rings
Thu, 16 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Explore the music of The Lord of the Rings like never before, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Art of the Score.
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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventBastille Festival
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Circular Quay, Sydney
Warm up this winter — this four-day soirée is taking over Circular Quay and The Rocks with French food, wine and entertainment.
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EventSheltering at the Sydney Opera House
Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.
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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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EventHayu FanFest
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney
Bringing reality TV into the real world, this streaming platform's landmark event is headed to Sydney for the first time.
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NewsThe Standard Switching It Up with the Addition of Standard Bowl
Strikes, spares and free live music.
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NewsParramatta Road: The New New Orleans?
The desolate stretch from Sydney University to Lewisham is set to become a hub of live music and nightlife.
