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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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RestaurantRipples Rose Bay
594 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Ripples Rose Bay is designed to be a local staple, whether for morning coffees, leisurely lunches, or laidback dinners.
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RestaurantTera Bar
255 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
The vibrant venue showcases seasonal, contemporary dishes alongside a specially selected list of sake and wines
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RestaurantManzo Bisteccheria
50 Bridge Street, Sydney
Decadent and deluxe dishes include roasted bone marrow with brioche, and a slow-cooked, crumbed, and deep-fried wagyu lasagna.
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RestaurantThree Blue Ducks Burradoo
6 Railway Road, Burradoo
Five- or seven-course menus showcase the hyper-local produce across refined dishes, set in a heritage farmhouse.
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RestaurantElliott's
79 Elliott Street, Balmain
With a fresh design, an energised team and a dedicated live music program, Elliott’s has all the makings to become a neighbourhood favourite.
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RestaurantCà Phê Mai
Kiaora Lane, Double Bay
The star of the show is the nourishing and comforting signature pho gà, developed around a family recipe passed down through generations.
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RestaurantArthur
544 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
One of Surry Hills' most loved restaurants reopens with a new look, menu and feel.
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RestaurantThe Oriana Sydney
Circular Quay West, The Rocks
With many levels and different offerings, The Oriana allows its customers to explore the space to find their place.
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RestaurantTam Jiak
1 Bridge Road, Glebe
Tam Jiak, which translates to gluttony, is built around the joy of indulgence, offering diners a generous, playful, and memorable dining experience.
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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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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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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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EventBistro Guillaume x Baker Bleu Takeover
Thu, 6 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug 2026
Baker Bleu - Double Bay, Double Bay
A spot at this exclusive experience will be the hottest ticket in town, with only nine tables available per service.
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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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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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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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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.
