After Dark
Being a culture vulture is part and parcel of living in Sydney. But when winter arrives, it can be mighty tempting to crawl into our blanket forts and not re-emerge until spring rolls around. Well, not on our watch.
Our city is brimming with experiences to be had every single day, and we want you to make the most of the cooler months. Because if there is one thing that winter wins at, it’s nighttime. The sun sets earlier, which we see as bonus hours for all the after-dark activities to be had.
We’ve partnered with Samsung to bring you the best things to do around the city when darkness falls. With the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ and their Super Low Light camera, you can capture the city in all its evening glory. This winter, turn off the TV, throw on some woolly clothes, head outside and get snap-happy. See a gig, learn a new skill, eat the best comfort food and visit a gallery. Let’s make it epic.
Food and Drink
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GuideThe 30 Best Underground Bars in Sydney Right Now
From secret speakeasies to low-lit cocktail lounges and even a viking-themed tavern, some of Sydney's best drinking can be found underground.
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NewsFive Bar Menus to Try in Sydney's CBD This Winter
Tuck into incredible bites without spending the time or money on a full sit-down meal.
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NewsFive Delicious Dishes in Sydney to Warm Your Belly This Winter
It's time to ditch the couch and dive into one of these culinary gems.
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EventGoldie's Music Hall
Transforming the northern foyer of the Opera House's concert hall into a glamorous pop-up bar.
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NewsThe Old Growler in Kings Cross Is Now an 80s-Themed Dive Bar Named Chachi's
It's filled with pink lights, old-school arcade games and canned spaghetti jaffles.
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NewsThe Ten Best Bars on Sydney's Lower North Shore
Where to find a great drink in this northern neighbourhood — whether you're after fine wine, a unique cocktail or some pints among mates.
Events and Entertainment
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NewsFive Late-Night Activities to Head to After Dinner This Winter
Resist the urge to crawl home to bed and head out to one of these.
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NewsFive Events That Will Actually Make You Want to Go Outside This Winter
Rather than letting the next few months pass by in a haze, let these tempt you away from the couch.
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EventThe Rocks Christmas in July Markets
The laneways of The Rocks will be transformed into a fairy-lit French-style winter market for four days this July.
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EventLea DeLaria
The 'Orange Is the New Black' star heads to Sydney for a one-night-only set of reimagined Bowie covers.
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EventPet Sounds
Pairing natural wines with Beach Boys-inspired sounds, all over a stacked grazing table.
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EventRamen X Burgers Winter Pop-Up
Bondi's Blanca Bar will be hawking a Japanese-inspired menu for winter.
Arts and Culture
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NewsFive Spots Where You Can Find Late-Night Arts and Culture in Sydney This Winter
Been to a gallery recently? These ones stay up late so you can do some after-work art adventures.
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NewsThree After-Dark Workshops in Redfern to Help You Upskill This Winter
Get out of the house and pick up a new hobby. It's a win-win.
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NewsTen Must-See Films at the 2018 Sydney Film Festival
Including a lesbian romance set in Nairobi, a compilation of previously censored clips and a stunning Japanese animation.
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NewsThis Sydney Exhibition Explores the Eye-Catching Architecture Behind Your Favourite Japanese Anime Films
Explore the process behind transforming hand-drawn cityscapes into big-screen backdrops.
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EventArchibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2018
See Yvette Coppersmith's winning portrait along with a slew of other notable works.
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NewsFive Places for Winter Camping Between Brisbane and Melbourne
The best campsites from Brisbane to Sydney to Melbourne for fires, wine tasting and most importantly, doggos.
VIVID
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NewsFive Bars with the Best Views of Vivid
Head to one of these top spots for epic vistas to enjoy, drink in hand.
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NewsHow to See the Most Popular Vivid Installations Without Fighting the Masses
See the big lights sans the big crowds.
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NewsFive Hidden Gems to Seek Out at Vivid 2018
Venture deeper into the light program to uncover some glowing treasures.
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EventThe Night. Reimagined.
This immersive Vivid Sydney installation lets you become the new face of Luna Park.
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EventX|Celerate
The City of Sydney is backing a heap of cheap and free gigs across the city during Vivid.
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NewsSixteen Glowing Installations Have Popped Up in the Royal Botanic Garden for Vivid Sydney 2018
Expect a forest of colour-changing trees and bars serving glow-in-the-dark cocktails when the lights turn on on Friday.
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NewsSydney's Taronga Zoo Has Been Spectacularly Illuminated for This Year's Vivid Festival
It's the first light installation of Vivid Sydney 2018 to be revealed.