The Ten Best Things Happening in Sydney This Weekend

Everything that’s fit to see and do in Sydney this weekend.
Tom Clift
Published on July 31, 2015
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    MCA Artbar Curated by Renny Kodgers

    Friday, July 31, 2015

    MCA, Sydney

    Friday, July 31 @ 7:00pm

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    The Bleeding Tree - Griffin Theatre Co

    Friday, July 31 - Saturday, September 5, 2015

    Griffin Theatre Company, Darlinghurst

    Friday, July 31 – Saturday, September 5

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    Underbelly Arts Festival After Dark Art Party

    Saturday, August 1, 2015

    Cockatoo Island, Sydney

    Saturday, August 1 @ 5:00pm

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    Seventeen - Belvoir

    Saturday, August 1 - Sunday, September 13, 2015

    Belvoir St Theatre Upstairs, Surry Hills

    Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, September 13

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    Oxjam

    Saturday, August 1 - Monday, August 31, 2015

    Various locations across Sydney

    Saturday, August 1 – Monday, August 31

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    Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

    Thursday, July 30 - Wednesday, September 9, 2015

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Thursday, July 30 – Wednesday, September 2

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    Underbelly Arts Festival 2015

    Saturday, August 1 - Sunday, August 2, 2015

    Cockatoo Island, Sydney

    Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2

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    Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

    Saturday, August 1, 2015

    Metro Theatre, Sydney

    Saturday, August 1 @ 8:00pm

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    Aleks Danko: My Fellow Aus-Tra-Aliens

    Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, October 18, 2015

    Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks

    Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, October 18

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    Reclink Community Cup 2015

    Sunday, August 2, 2015

    Henson Park, Marrickville

    Sunday, August 2 @ 12:00pm

  • News

    Secolo Balmain Is Shutting Its Doors This Month — But the Crew Will Open Two New CBD Spots This Year

    While the time has come to bid arrivederci to this Italian gem in Balmain, you'll soon be saying ciao to a retro trattoria and a sambo-slinging joint in the CBD.

  • News

    Messina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone

    The limited-edition Oh Snap! flavour features vanilla custard gelato, passionfruit puree and caramelised puff pastry pieces.

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    GLOW at Sydney Zoo

    Friday, May 10 - Saturday, June 1, 2024

    Sydney Zoo, Bungarribee

    Over three weeks, Sydney Zoo will be lit up with stunning immersive activations, illuminated animals, glow-in-the-dark golf and a pop-up bar.

  • News

    Netflix Has Revealed Who Else Will Be Getting Mysterious and Spooky in 'Wednesday' Season Two

    The Jenna Ortega-starring hit has just started production on its next batch of episodes — and Christopher Lloyd, who played Uncle Fester in two 90s movies, is among the guest stars.

  • News

    From Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' to Indigenous Aussie Horror, Sydney Film Festival's 2024 Lineup Is Here

    This year's 197-title program also includes a Hunter Schafer-starring thriller, Sundance hit 'I Saw the TV Glow' and the latest from 2015 Sydney Film Prize-winner Miguel Gomes.

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    Sydney Film Festival

    Wednesday, June 5 - Sunday, June 16, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    From Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' to Indigenous Aussie horror, Sydney Film Festival's 197-title 2024 lineup is filled with highlights.

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    MCA Artbar: Tomorrow – 20 Minutes Into the Future

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    MCA, Sydney

    The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art returns for autumn.

  • News

    Now Open: Astro Is the New Barangaroo Restaurant That's Fusing Tokyo's Izakayas with Seoul's BBQ Joints

    Now open in SOOT's former digs, this new Asian restaurant is Matkim's cooler, younger sibling venue, starring a laidback approach to Japanese cuisine and groovy 80s tunes.

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    Two Sydney Cocktail Bars Have Been Named Among the World's Best in The Pinnacle Guide's First-Ever Picks

    El Primo Sanchez and Maybe Sammy are the only Australian bars to make the initial picks from this new bar recognition system, which gives pins — not stars — to top watering holes.

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    André 3000, Kim Gordon, Genesis Owusu and Tkay Maidza Are Headlining AGNSW's Volume Music Series for 2024

    The event's big names will play The Tank, a Second World War oil tank that’s been turned into a performance and art venue.

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    Winter Wardrobe, Sorted: Aldi's Massive Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2024 with Nothing Over $100

    Making a beeline to the middle aisle to rug up has become an Aussie tradition, and this year's sale includes everything from gloves to thermoboots.

  • Laycock Street Community Theatre

    5 Laycock Street, Wyoming

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    Free Katsu Sandos at Rekodo Katsu Kanteen

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Barangaroo House, Barangaroo

    Stop by to snag one of 100 sweet potato, prawn or chicken katsu sandos at Barangaroo House.

  • Gosford Regional Gallery

    36 Webb Street, East Gosford

  • News

    Coming Soon: Lune Croissanterie's Flagship Sydney Store Will Start Slinging Pastries in Rosebery in 2024

    Rosebery Engine Yards will welcome the main Harbour City outpost for the Melbourne-born bakery chain — and a Metro Martin Place venue is still on the way, too.

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    Biji x Lana Collab Dinner

    Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Lana, Sydney

    Two notable chefs will collaborate for this one-night-only, four-course dinner at elegant CBD restaurant Lana.

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    Meyhanes Nights at Baharat

    Saturday, May 4 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

    Baharat Bar - Food - Spices, Barangaroo

    Your next Saturday dinner is sorted with a $60 set menu packed with Turkish delights.

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    Mudgee Classic

    Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Mudgee

    Two days of epic all-terrain cycling in picture perfect NSW wine country.

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    Sydney Marathon

    Sunday, September 15, 2024

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    If you're going to conquer one of the world's toughest fitness challenges, do it in the prettiest city in the world.

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    World Time Attack Challenge

    Friday, August 30 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

    Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek

    High-octane, heavily modified motorsport racing that is sure to get your heart pumping.

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    GWM Sydney Surf Pro — Presented by Bonsoy

    Thursday, May 9 - Thursday, May 16, 2024

    North Narrabeen Beach, North Narrabeen

    The global surfing league is returning to North Narrabeen for the second year running.

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    International Rugby Union: Australia vs Wales

    Saturday, July 6, 2024

    Allianz Stadium, Moore Park

    After a heated game in 2023, the Winter Test is set to be one hell of a rematch.

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    NRL State of Origin Game 1

    Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

    NRL's biggest rivalry returns to pit state against state and mate against mate.

  • Guide

    Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar

    Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.

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    Mother's Day High Tea: Done A Little Different

    Sunday, May 12, 2024

    Unexpected Guest Distillery, Marrickville

    Spoil mum with an unconventional boozy high tea starring Bourke Street Bakery goods and Unexpected Guest gin-infused cocktails at the distillery's Marrickville locale.

  • Restaurant

    Bar Infinita

    10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon

    An Italian restaurant in Gordon churning out woodfired steaks, handmade pasta and next-level antipasti.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    Stretch your way through free yoga classes, catch an Oscar-nominated animated gem, or cosy up with some melted raclette and bold wines in Chippendale.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney Has Dropped the First Lineup of Speakers, Musicians, Films and Games for 2024's Festival

    Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, TikTok marketing head Sofia Hernandez, Courtney Act, Nakkiah Lui, Hamish Blake, 'Heartbreak High' star Ayesha Madon: they're all on the bill.

  • News

    'In the Heights' Is the Next Tony-Winning Hit Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda That's Coming to Australia

    Sydney Opera House will turn into Washington Heights to host a six-week season of the Broadway smash in July and August.

  • News

    The Jedi Are Under Threat in the New Trailer for 'Star Wars' Murder-Mystery Series 'The Acolyte' 

    A crime spree, a new masked villain, sinister forces all round: that's all in the latest small-screen effort from a galaxy far, far away.

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    The Bloody Full Trailer for 'The Boys' Season Four Is Here Ahead of the Superhero Satire's June Return

    The new sneak peek at the caped-crusader hit contemplates the reasons that its characters, good and evil, keep turning to violence.

  • Baharat Bar - Food - Spices

    100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

  • News

    Leading Australia's Latest Compelling Whodunnit with a Stunning Setting: Leah Purcell Chats 'High Country'

    This rural-noir standout sends one of the country's acting greats to Victoria's alpine region — and Purcell jumped at the chance to play a part specifically written for her.

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    South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite

    The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.

  • Feature

    This Is My Manly: Concrete Playground's Local Editor Shares Their Favourite Neighbourhood Gems

    Manly is the crowning jewel of Sydney's Northern Beaches. Here are my recommendations on where to eat on your next visit.

  • News

    Eurovision Alert: Here's When and Where 2024's Song Contest Is Unleashing Its Europop Marvels

    Electric Fields are representing Australia with 'One Milkali (One Blood)', which features the language Yankunytjatjara from the Anangu peoples.

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    Now Open: PIER Dining Is the New Seafood-Forward Spot Inside Iconic Harbourfront Hotel Pier One

    Pier One has revamped its dining offering, now boasting an approachable openair venue with stunning views and a seafood-starring selection.

  • News

    Here's the Plan for Powerhouse Ultimo's Redesign, Including Four Exhibition Halls and a 2000-Square-Metre Courtyard

    The Boiler House, Turbine Hall, Switch House and Ultimo Post Office buildings will be transformed to create a quartet of flexible spaces that can host huge exhibitions.

  • Guide

    News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Sydney This Week

    Here's all of the restaurant openings, tour announcements and city news that caught our attention over the last seven days.

  • News

    Butter Ramen Club Has Made Its Delicious Return for 2024 — and It's Here for a Six-Month Stint

    Attention all ramen lovers — Butter's 2024 ramen guest chef series stars hospo talent from RAFI, Rising Sun Workshop, Bella Brutta and more.

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    May the 4th — 'Star Wars' Rave

    Saturday, May 4, 2024

    Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst

    'Tis the right date to celebrate the sci-fi franchise on the dance floor while drinking Skywalker Spritzes and Jedi Juice.

  • News

    2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)

    This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.

  • News

    'Hacks' Is Back and Better Than Ever in the Stellar Showbiz Comedy's Sharply Funny Third Season

    With Deborah Vance chasing a hosting gig on late-night television, this award-winning HBO series has ambitious new terrain to traverse.

  • Bar

    Kahii Kissaten

    364 Kent Street, Sydney

    Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.

  • Restaurant

    Santa Catarina

    152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney

    A Oaxacan restaurant with an outrageous mezcal collection hidden away in Sydney's YCK Laneway precinct.

  • Bar

    Now & Then

    222 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Pét-nats and sage-infused spritzes meet shandys and sherry cobblers at this intimate subterranean spot.

  • Unexpected Guest Distillery

    12 Cadogan Street, Marrickville

  • Lana

    5-7 Young Street, Sydney

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    Firelight Festival

    Friday, June 28 - Sunday, July 14, 2024

    Docklands Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

    Melbourne's after-dark arts festival is back for a fiery time at Docklands, complete with an underground light show and labyrinth beneath Marvel Stadium.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

    Hit up the final gigs at Paddington’s five-day live music fest, explore Maroubra’s beachside markets or catch your favourite slasher flicks on George Street.

  • News

    From the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays

    Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.

  • News

    Thoughtful and Charming Existential Dramedy 'The Big Door Prize' Unlocks Another Level of Potential in Season Two

    What would you do if a magical machine could tell you how you were meant to spend your life? That's still the question at the heart of this Apple TV+ series.

  • Things to Do

    Local Source Tours

    It's time you explored Sydney's sights a little differently — by getting on the sauce.

  • Hotel

    Little National Hotel Sydney

    26 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Positioned above Wynyard Walk, this sleek boutique hotel promises respite from the Harbour City's hustle and bustle.

  • News

    Now Open: The Chippendale Hotel Has Officially Relaunched with a Completely Vegan Offering

    This Sydney stalwart hopes to become a go-to for all members of the community, with a breakout space and breezy courtyard among its newest additions.

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    Barnardos Art Show

    Thursday, May 16, 2024

    Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Darlinghurst

    Barnardos Australia's inaugural art show is the exhibition that gives back, with all proceeds going towards bettering the lives of Aussie kids.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Matt Whiley's Sustainability-Forward Cocktail Bar Re Is Reopening at The Norfolk Hotel

    The new Re is bringing its sustainable cocktails and a revamped menu to the revitalised former site of La Salut on Cleveland Street.

  • News

    Aussie Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou Are Following Up 'Talk to Me' with a New A24 Horror Movie

    'Bring Her Back' will star 'The Shape of Water' Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins — but the film's plot hasn't yet been revealed.

  • News

    This World-First Australian Lego 'Star Wars' Exhibition Will Recreate a Galaxy Far, Far Away with Eight-Million Bricks

    The force is strong with this one — the Lego-building force, that is, with the largest collection of life-sized Lego 'Star Wars' models ever hitting Australia in 2025.

  • Guide

    Six of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R

    Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.

  • News

    Queensland's First Kimpton Hotel Is Opening in Brisbane with a Stunning Infinity Pool Overlooking the River

    Set to open in 2028, the Teneriffe spot will feature 155 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar that can seat at least 200, and an openair garden terrace bar.

  • Restaurant

    Kuro

    368 Kent Street, Sydney

    A hatted Japanese bar and restaurant inside a historic CBD sandstone building.

  • News

    Melbourne's Firelight Festival Is Returning for 2024 with an Underground Light Show and Labyrinth Beneath Marvel Stadium

    More than 144,000 lights will beam beneath the AFL stadium at this Docklands event, with the maze sticking around for over two weeks.

  • Promotion

    Betty's Burgers Is Offering You and Your Bestie Two-For-One Burgers For One Day Only

    , Sydney

    Celebrate the besties in your life with a day of discounted burgers.

  • News

    After-Dark Puppetry in the Zoo, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Gleaming Installations: Illuminate Adelaide 2024 Has Them All

    The annual winter arts festival in the South Australian capital will also feature 'Fire Gardens', Max Cooper's '3D AV', Dutch pianist Joep Beving and more.

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    Boy Kills World

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month

    Spend your couch time watching Andrew Scott step into Tom Ripley's shoes, a shattering docuseries about Nickelodeon's kids TV hits and Colin Farrell as a PI.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    Budget Airline Bonza Has Suspended Flights While It Assesses "the Ongoing Viability of the Business"

    CEO Tim Jordan says the move is temporary as the airline works "to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market".

  • News

    Jetstar Is Celebrating Its 20th Birthday with Free Fares Home From Japan, Thailand, Hawaii, Bali and More

    The airline's 'return for free' sale is back — so if you pay for your flight heading away, you can come home without paying a cent.

  • News

    It's the Circle of Cinema: The First Trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Steps Into the Story of Simba's Father

    Directed by 'Moonlight' filmmaker Barry Jenkins, the latest trip to the Pride Lands is a prequel to 2019's photorealistic remake of the animated hit.

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    In Conversation with Amy Poehler

    Monday, May 27, 2024

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    Amy Poehler is coming to Australia to chat about 'Inside Out 2' and her exceptional career at Vivid Sydney.

  • News

    Amy Poehler Is Coming to Australia to Chat About 'Inside Out 2' and Her Exceptional Career at Vivid Sydney

    The 'Parks and Recreation' and 'SNL' star will get talking at Sydney Opera House at a one-night-only in-conversation session.

  • News

    Billie Eilish Is Bringing Her 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' Tour to Australian Arenas in 2025

    The Grammy- and Oscar-winning sensation will hit the country for three weeks, playing four shows in each of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

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    Free Yoga Classes at Sorry Thanks I Love You

    Wednesday, May 8 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024

    Sorry Thanks I Love You, Sydney

    Stretch away your stresses with a free evening yoga class and herbal tea at the innovative retail space.

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    Good Food & Wine Show 2024

    Friday, June 21 - Sunday, June 23, 2024

    ICC Sydney, Sydney

    Expand your gastronomic horizons with a star-studded lineup of chefs and over 300 exhibitors at this annual event.

  • News

    This Palm Cove Hotel Has Been Named the Best Place to Stay in the South Pacific (and Australia) for 2024

    Hotels in Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Orange also made Tripadvisor's Best of the Best list for South Pacific stays.

  • Event

    Sunset Session at Saint Cloche

    Thursday, May 2, 2024

    Saint Cloche, Paddington

    The Paddington art gallery is teaming up with local eatery Omeio for a casual evening of outdoor live music, deli snacks and BYO drinks.

  • News

    Margarita Mayhem: Surry Hills Locale Tio's Cerveceria Has Launched a New Marg-Focused Drinks Menu

    From huge fishbowl-style 'ritas to spicy margs spanning five levels of heat, the updated menu at the Foster Street bar is sure to spice up your night.

  • News

    Delightful Aussie Rom-Com Sitcom 'Colin From Accounts' Is Returning for Season Two in May

    This time, Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall's AACTA-winning series will drop its episodes weekly — and Celeste Barber has joined the cast.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Whipped Up Handmade Chocolate Bars for Mother's Day If You Want to Be Your Mum's Favourite

    This eight-bar box includes passionfruit yuzu caramel, tea and biscuits, and cannoli and hazelnut flavours.

  • Event

    Raclette Supper at Handpicked Wines

    Wednesday, April 10 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

    Handpicked Cellar Door, Sydney

    Cosy up with some melted cheese and bold wines this winter.

  • Event

    Paws n Paintz

    Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28, 2024

    Rosebery

    Australia's first painting workshop with pups is popping up in Sydney for one weekend for all your cheap therapy needs.

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    The Shoalhaven Gourmet Getaway

    Friday, May 31 - Monday, June 3, 2024

    Shoalhaven

    Embark on an all-inclusive tour across the Shoalhaven for a long weekend filled with food, wine and culture.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Josh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is Moving Into The Grand National Hotel in July

    As first announced in 2022, the seafood restaurant is shifting to Underwood Street — seating 40 in its main area, 30 in the bar and 15 in its private dining room.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This May

    Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.

  • News

    Now Open: Australian Roaster Single O Now Boasts Two Tokyo Cafes — and a Shibuya Coffee Bar Is on the Way

    Ryogoku Roastworks features a cafe and a roastery, while the brand's upcoming Shibuya venue will debut a new coffee bar concept.

  • News

    Colin Farrell Is a Private Detective Worth Following in Intriguing Los Angeles-Set Mystery Series 'Sugar'

    This Apple TV+ series splashes its love of film noir and LA movies gone by across its frames, but it's never afraid to be its own thing.

  • Bar

    Vinabar

    332 Kent Street, Sydney

    This intimate microbar on Kent Street specialises in Asian-inspired cocktails and is hidden behind a door disguised as a banh mi cart.

  • News

    Bar Lettera Is North Sydney's New Dining Spot Dedicated to Celebrating Top Produce and Local Art

    North Sydney has scored a brand-new Italo-Australian restaurant celebrating the area's artistic heritage and top Australian produce.

  • Restaurant

    Luna Lu

    7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks

    Experience elevated Asian fusion farm-to-table at this modern restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.

  • News

    Raise a Glass to Mum: Champagne-Fuelled Experiences to Spoil your Mum this Mother's Day

    Our round-up of Sydney’s most elevated Mother’s Day celebrations.

  • News

    Making a Love Letter to Stunts with Sydney as a Backdrop: David Leitch and Kelly McCormick Talk 'The Fall Guy'

    For former stunt performer-turned-filmmaker Leitch, his Ryan Gosling- and Emily Blunt-starring remake of the 80s TV show is a dream come true.

  • News

    Save Your Annual Leave: Plan a Remote Work Escape to Port Macquarie Instead

    This buzzing city on NSW's mid-north coast is the perfect place to get away without using a minute of precious holiday time.

  • Guide

    Must-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 standout shows that you need to see.

  • Event

    ANZAC Day at The Fiddler

    Thursday, April 25, 2024

    The Fiddler Hotel, Rouse Hill

    Whether you're keen for a lively two-up game or to party late into the night, this Rouse Hill pub has you covered. 

  • Event

    Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

    Thursday, August 15 - Sunday, August 25, 2024

    Glen Street Theatre, Belrose

    Initially premiering in London's West End in 1952, the world's longest-running play is coming to Sydney — again.

  • Glen Street Theatre

    Blackbutts Road, Belrose

  • Event

    Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

    Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Enmore Theatre, Newtown

    Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

  • Event

    The Warehouse Project

    Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26, 2024

    Munro Warehouse, Sydney Olympic Park

    Manchester's rave scene is heading Down Under, with The Warehouse Project making its first Australian visit.

  • Munro Warehouse

    Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic Park

  • Event

    Universal Everything: Beings

    Wednesday, May 22 - Sunday, September 29, 2024

    ACMI, Melbourne

    This world-premiere exhibition at ACMI features installations that respond differently to every visitor.

  • Event

    Ali Wong: Live 2024

    Thursday, July 18 - Saturday, July 20, 2024

    Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney

    The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.

  • Event

    Yayoi Kusama

    Sunday, December 15, 2024 - Monday, April 21, 2025

    NGV International, Melbourne

    Australia's biggest-ever Yayoi Kusama retrospective is coming to the NGV in Melbourne with a brand-new infinity mirror room.

  • News

    You Won't Feel It Coming: The Weeknd's Australian and New Zealand Tour Has Been Cancelled

    First, the singer and 'The Idol' star postponed his 2023 gigs indefinitely. Now, tickets are being refunded.

  • Event

    The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience

    Friday, May 24 - Sunday, June 23, 2024

    Fever Exhibition Hall, Brunswick

    You're invited: Netflix's official 'Bridgerton' ball experience is finally making Its Australian debut, bringing it regency-themed fun to Melbourne.

  • News

    You're Invited: Netflix's Official 'Bridgerton' Ball Experience Is Finally Making Its Australian Debut

    Calling all dukes and duchesses: this immersive event will take you back to the regency era with live performances, tunes, themed cocktails and a visit with the queen.

  • News

    Sydney Film Festival 2024 Will Open with the World Premiere of Midnight Oil Documentary 'The Hardest Line'

    There'll be no shortage of power and passion to kick off this year's SFF, with the film stepping through the band's story from their 70s beginnings onwards.

  • Event

    The Fall Guy

    Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

  • News

    A24 Co-Produced British Sitcom 'Such Brave Girls' Is Such Brilliant (and Candid, Complex and Darkly Hilarious) Viewing

    If this acerbic new series seems close to reality, that's because it is, with sisters Kat Sadler and Lizzie Davidson starring and taking inspiration from their lives.

  • The Fiddler Hotel

    Commercial Road, Rouse Hill

  • News

    Quay Restaurant Is Bringing Back Its Limited-Edition Snow Egg for a Nostalgic Ten-Day Stint

    Acclaimed chef Peter Gilmore's renowned dessert is making its way back onto Quay Restaurant's menu in May — but only for ten days.

  • Event

    Million Paws Walk

    Sunday, May 26, 2024

    Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park

    Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

  • Event

    Caper Byron Bay Food and Culture Festival

    Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 26, 2024

    Various locations around Byron Bay, Byron Bay

    This culinary festival is back for its second run with a jam-packed ten-day program curated by chef Louis Tikaram from Brisbane restaurant Stanley.

  • News

    Byron Bay's Caper Food and Culture Festival Is Back for 2024 with a Ten-Day Program Curated by Louis Tikaram

    The chef from Brisbane's Stanley has put together a lineup filled with fellow culinary stars, long lunches, a yakitori party and a five-course smoke-fuelled feast.

  • Guide

    Dazzle All Five of Your Senses with These Unmissable Outdoor Events

    Whether you're looking to take part in a challenge or explore regional NSW, we have the perfect outdoor festivals for you.

  • North Narrabeen Beach

    , North Narrabeen

  • News

    The Light Brigade Hotel in Woollahra Is Up for Sale After Ten Years of Operating Under the Bayfield Family

    This iconic Sydney pub, which dates back to the 1880s and relaunched in 2015 after a big revamp, is on the market.

  • News

    Seven New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with Sydney Sweeney as a nun, Timothée Chalamet's return to Arrakis and a Bob Marley biopic.

  • News

    The Full 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer Brings Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Together in the MCU

    What happens when the Merc with a Mouth joins forces with "the X-Man"? You're about to find out.

  • News

    The Best Things to Do This ANZAC Day in Sydney

    Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.

  • Event

    Lunch with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa

    Saturday, May 4, 2024

    Nobu Sydney, Barangaroo

    Book in for an unforgettable dining experience with the pioneering chef when he visits Sydney in May.

  • News

    Sydney Theatre Company's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Might Be Making the Stage-to-Screen Leap

    Cate Blanchett's production company Dirty Films has picked up the film rights for the one-performer Aussie stage smash.

  • News

    Young Gun of Wine Has Announced Its 2024 Top 50 If You're Looking for an Ace New Vino to Sip

    “These awards are as much about vision and leadership as they are about the quality of wine in the glass.”

  • News

    Indigenous Artist Archie Moore Just Became the First Australian to Win the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale

    The First Nations talent's winning exhibition 'kith and kin' is a hand-drawn genealogical chart that spans back 65,000 years.

  • News

    Now Open: The White Horse Has Reopened with Top Hospitality Talent at the Helm

    Following a complete overhaul, this Surry Hills stalwart now boasts an intimate restaurant and airy garden bar with elevated dining menus that highlight local flavours.

  • News

    R&B and Hip Hop Festival Juicy Is Returning Down Under in 2025 with Ludacris, Keyshia Cole, SWV and Blackstreet

    Akon, Tyga, Omarion, Fat Joe and Jacquees will also be on the lineup when this fest returns for its third year.

  • News

    Tony-Winning Smash-Hit Musical 'The Book of Mormon' Is Coming Back to Australia in 2025

    Sydney will host the return of this crass magnum opus from 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone from July 2025.

  • News

    'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' Is Getting a Three-Decades-Later Sequel Starring the Original Cast

    Thirty years after the hit Aussie comedy about drag queens driving a bus across the outback, director Stephan Elliott is making a follow-up.

  • News

    'Challengers' in Australia: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on Making a Sexy Must-See Tennis Drama

    "The tennis is the sex", explained the three stars of Luca Guadagnino's new film when they hit Sydney to chat about love triangles, getting competitive and more.

  • News

    Goodbye Raja: Potts Point's Vibrant Indian Fine-Diner Is Shutting Its Doors for Good in May

    The Raja crew announced the news via the restaurant's Instagram, with its final service on Saturday, May 4.

  • Event

    Inner West Hop Harvest Fest

    Wednesday, April 24 - Sunday, April 28, 2024

    Various locations across Sydney's inner west

    Look no further for an excuse to hop on a beer crawl as ten local breweries whip up limited-edition brews for this five-day festival.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Urbnsurf's First Sydney Surf Park Has Started Pumping Out Waves Ahead of Its May Opening

    The 3.6-hectare site is the brand's second in the country, and features a lagoon about the same size as the Sydney Cricket Ground.

  • Event

    Tokyo Confidential Takeover at Rekodo

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar, Barangaroo

    The one-night-only pop-up brings classy house party vibes and elegant Japanese cocktails to one of the city's stellar listening bars.

  • News

    From Tyler, The Creator to Kid Cudi, Here's the Set Times for Coachella's Second 2024 Livestream

    Missed Coachella's first 2024 weekend? Stream along from home across its second three-day run, which is jam-packed with must-see sets.

  • Event

    Happy Endings Hour at Hey Chú

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - Thursday, January 1, 1970

    Hey Chu, Sydney

    Drop in for a pre-payday meal with dishes and cocktails under $10 at the late-night Southeast Asian joint.

  • News

    Now Open: JAM Is Merivale's New Tokyo-Inspired Record Bar on George Street That's Home to 15,000 Vinyls

    Taking cues from Tokyo's listening bars, this George Street newcomer boasts a wide-spanning collection of records with Japanese snacks to pair. 

  • News

    The 'Fallout' TV Series Is Such a Smash That Prime Video Has Already Renewed It for Season Two

    After becoming the platform's most-watched season of TV since its 'Lord of the Rings' series, this video game-to-streaming adaptation will return.

  • News

    Vivid Food's 2024 Lineup Features Top International Chefs, Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line and a Messina Milk Bar

    Manoella Buffara of Brazil's Manu Restaurant will get cooking in Sydney — and Michelin-starred chefs Max Coen, Sally Abé and Ivan Brehm are on their way, too.

  • News

    Now Open: Melbourne's The Happy Mexican Has Launched Its First Sydney Outpost Inside a Chippendale Stalwart

    Sydneysiders no longer need to trek to Melbourne to enjoy some of Australia's best Mexican — now, you'll find it inside the beloved Lansdowne Hotel.

  • News

    'The Witcher' Has Locked in Season Five Before Season Four Even Arrives — But That's Where It's Ending

    Liam Hemsworth is taking over from Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy hit's final two seasons.

  • News

    You Won't Be Able to Stop Thinking About Heart-Wrenching Stalker Thriller 'Baby Reindeer' From the Moment You Press Play

    Scottish comedian Richard Gadd brings his one-man show to TV — and both tell a stunning, gripping and unforgettable true tale.

  • News

    Park Chan-wook's Iconic Thriller 'Oldboy' Is Being Turned Into an English-Language TV Series

    After writing and directing the original South Korean movie, which was based on a Japanese manga, the filmmaker will produce the new TV version.

  • News

    Now Open: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Has Arrived in Australia

    The Briars Community Forest on the Mornington Peninsula has been turned into a 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' haven.

  • Hey Chu

    249 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

  • Event

    Ousmane Sembène — A Revolutionary with a Camera

    Wednesday, June 5 - Sunday, June 16, 2024

    Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

    Sydney Film Festival's 2024 retrospective pays tribute to the father of African cinema, screening nine of the Senegalese filmmaker's features and three shorts.

  • News

    'High Country' Is Australian TV's Latest Addictive Rural-Set Mystery — and Leah Purcell Is Superb at Its Centre

    Victoria's alpine region provides the setting for this twisty detective tale, which pairs excellent performances with a compelling whodunnit.

  • Event

    Abigail

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    The directors of 'Ready or Not' turn their attention to monster movies in this deliciously entertaining heist-meets-vampire flick.

  • Narrabeen Beach

    Ocean Street, Narrabeen

  • News

    Riffing on 70s TV to Create Aussie Horror's Next Hit: Cameron and Colin Cairnes Chat 'Late Night with the Devil'

    Stephen King couldn't take his eyes off Australia's latest horror sensation. 'Gremlins' director Joe Dante is a fan. The filmmakers behind it talk us through their unnerving hit.

  • News

    Meet Naala Badu: The Art Gallery of NSW Has Finally Named Its $344-Million Extension That Opened in Late 2022

    AGNSW's original building, which boasts a sandstone facade dating back to the 19th century, also has a new moniker: Naala Nura.

  • News

    'Bridgerton' in Bowral: This NSW Town Is Enjoying a Week-Long Regency-Themed Transformation

    You can feel like you're stepping inside 'Bridgerton' just by travelling to the Southern Highlands — and if you can't make it, this is what it looks like.

  • Event

    Challengers

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.

  • Event

    Strathfield Festival

    Thursday, May 2 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

    Strathfield Square, Strathfield

    Celebrate the diverse community of Western Sydney with three nights of multicultural food and entertainment in Strathfield this May.

  • News

    'Dune: Part Two' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Digital While It's Still Unleashing Sandworms in Cinemas

    Journey to Arrakis from your couch with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler — and oh-so-much sand.

  • News

    Now Open: Kirra Point Holiday Apartments Is Your Sleek New Gold Coast Place to Stay with Stunning Beach Views

    This coastal precinct has already scored a pub, and an oceanfront dining and drinking spot with cabanas — and now it boasts accommodation, too.

  • News

    Concrete Playground Has Submitted Two Panels for SXSW Sydney 2024 — and You Can Help Make Them Happen

    We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.

  • News

    UpTown Is the New Sydney Precinct That's Been Established Behind Circular Quay to Help Revitalise CBD Life

    The part of town in the CBD's north now has a new name as part of a $38-billion renewal, which is transforming the area into a thriving cultural hub.

  • Event

    The Woman in Black

    Tuesday, July 30 - Sunday, August 18, 2024

    Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney

    This spooky page-to-stage ghost story is back to haunt Sydney, as starring Australian actors John Waters and Daniel MacPherson.

  • News

    'The Woman in Black' Is Bringing Its Spooky Onstage Ghost Story (and Its 2024 Australian Season) to Sydney

    Catch Australian actors John Waters and Daniel MacPherson take on the page-to-stage adaption at Theatre Royale Sydney this winter.

  • News

    Three Exclusive Travel Packages to Book If You Want to Experience the Best of Melbourne's RISING Festival

    We've teamed up with RISING to create these one-of-a-kind travel packages to Melbourne's epic winter festival.

  • News

    Now Open: Fabbrica Pasta Bar Has Returned with an 80-Seater Venue in A Tavola's Old Darlinghurst Digs

    The new Fabbrica Pasta Bar maintains its famed pasta, top tipples and elegant charm, while also carrying on its predecessor's legacy.

  • Event

    PADDO(collective) Live Music Week

    Wednesday, May 1 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Various Paddington venues

    For five days you'll find live music and dining deals across some of Paddington's most popular venues.

  • News

    Australia's Biggest-Ever Yayoi Kusama Retrospective Is Coming to the NGV with a Brand-New Infinity Mirror Room

    Summer 2024–25 in Melbourne means dots, pumpkins, a world-premiere mirror room and 180-plus Yayoi Kusama works.

  • News

    'Parrtjima — A Festival in Light' Is Back in the Red Centre for 2024 — and This Is What It Looks Like

    If you haven't already put this dazzling First Nations festival in the Northern Territory on your must-attend list, this is what you're missing out on.

  • News

    Sarah Snook Just Won Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for Sydney Theatre Company's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' 

    Shiv Roy isn't the only part that the 'Succession' star is winning awards for — here, she plays 26.

  • Event

    Maroubra Beach Markets

    Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra

    A new market is launching in Maroubra and will happen on the first Sunday of every month.

  • News

    Navigating the Wasteland to Bring a Gaming Smash to TV: Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell and Aaron Moten Chat 'Fallout'

    Prime Video's long-awaited take on the hit post-apocalyptic game is finally here — and its three leads told us all about it.

  • Event

    Heirloom Pop-Up

    Monday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    Arthur Surry Hills, Surry Hills

    Chef Connor Denton is serving up a seven-course menu inspired by moments and memories at Arthur in Surry Hills.

  • Event

    Bottomless Bao at TIVA

    Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    Tiva, Sydney

    This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.

  • Feature

    A Beginner's Guide to the Greek Islands

    Salty swims in turquoise waters, halloumi cooked to perfection (no squeaks here, thanks) and seemingly eternal sunshine? Welcome to your next Greek Island holiday.

  • Event

    Snack Kitchen Pop-Up

    Saturday, April 13, 2024

    Snack Kitchen, Elizabeth Bay

    Icebergs is coming to Potts Point this weekend.

  • News

    Godzilla Alert: A Second Season of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Is on the Way — and So Are Multiple Spinoffs

    Because there's no such thing as too many Godzilla TV shows, the 'Monsterverse' is beefing up its small-screen output.

  • Event

    Free Margaritas by Flecha Azul at The Dolphin

    Saturday, April 13, 2024

    The Dolphin Hotel, Surry Hills

    Marking the premium tequila brand's arrival in Sydney.

  • News

    Coachella's 2024 Set Times Are Here So You Can Livestream Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and No Doubt

    Without leaving the house, let alone travelling to California, you can catch Tyler, The Creator, Blur, J Balvin, Ice Spice, Reneé Rapp, Dom Dolla and more.

  • Event

    Inner West Film Fest

    Thursday, April 11 - Sunday, April 21, 2024

    Various locations across Sydney's inner west

    Back for its second year — and bigger — this Sydney film festival features flicks starring Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Rachel Sennott and Jacob Elordi.

  • News

    Sydney's Inner West Film Fest Is Back for Its Second Year in 2024 with a Longer Run and Star-Studded Lineup

    Catch new movies starring Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Jacob Elordi — and a free outdoor session of 'Napoleon Dynamite'.

  • Event

    Dopamine Land

    Tuesday, May 28 - Sunday, July 21, 2024

    Uptown, Brisbane City

    This interactive multi-sensory experience that's all about making you feel happy is making its Australian premiere in Brisbane.

  • News

    Winter Feast, the Nude Solstice Swim, Genesis Owusu, Marlon Williams: Dark Mofo's 2024 Gap Year Has Them All

    The Mona Gala, a new exhibition, a multi-storey nightclub and late-night tunes are all happening in Hobart this winter, too.

  • Guide

    Coastal Culture: Five Central Coast Events to Hit on a Weekend Adventure This May

    Bookmark these family-friendly events for any upcoming trips up north.

  • Event

    Origami — Folding Light and Sound

    Saturday, April 13, 2024

    Edogawa Commemorative Garden, East Gosford

    A night of experimental light, sounds and art performances is coming to Gosford Regional Gallery.

  • Event

    Central Coast Creative Spaces — Grace Agnes Art

    Monday, April 1 - Friday, June 28, 2024

    The Village Green, Toukley

    This Central Coast native artist is setting up in a gallery space for three months of workshops and events for all kinds of creativity.

  • Event

    Outdoor Movie Nights — 'Lilo & Stitch'

    Friday, April 12, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024, Friday, April 19, 2024 and Saturday, April 20, 2024 

    Various locations around the Central Coast

    One of Disney's all-time greats is touring the parks of the Central Coast with four outdoor screenings this April.

  • News

    Melbourne's Citywide Winter Festival Now or Never Is Returning for Its Second Year in 2024

    Mark your diary: after 2023's debut fest proved a success, this event is bringing back its music, performances, installations and talks in August.

  • News

    Sun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos

    Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.

  • Event

    Antique and Collectors Fair

    Sunday, June 16, 2024, Sunday, August 18, 2024 and Sunday, October 20, 2024 

    Wentworth Park Greyhounds, Glebe

    Check out this collectors market for a unique find.

  • News

    Acclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only

    Famous chef Ferran Adrià is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free — but you do have to make your own way there.

  • Event

    The Kana Club Pop-Up

    Saturday, April 13, 2024

    Deus Cafe, Camperdown

    'My Kitchen Rules' alum Arrnott Olssen is hosting Kana Club, a one-night pop-up at Camperdown's Deus Cafe featuring a Fijian feast.

  • News

    An IRL 'Fallout' Vault Has Popped Up in Sydney and You Can Visit It — But Only for One Day 

    Experience life underground, away from the wasteland, at this one-day-only pop-up to coincide with the 'Fallout' TV series hitting Prime Video.

  • News

    High School Mightn't Be Easy, But Binge-Watching Your Way Through 'Heartbreak High' Season Two Is

    Netflix's revival of the hit 90s Aussie TV series is back for a second spin — and this new whirlwind of teen chaos is just as engaging.

  • Event

    Back to Black

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.

  • Event

    Civil War

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Author-turned-filmmaker Alex Garland adds another unforgettable movie to his directorial resume, diving into a divided America with Kirsten Dunst playing a war photojournalist.

  • News

    Get Ready for an Absolute Blast: 'Fallout' Is the Latest Superb Small-Screen Adaptation of a Hit Video Game

    Whether you’re an avid fan or a newcomer, this is a trip to the wasteland worth taking — and boasts an exceptional cast.

  • Event

    Late Night with the Devil

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.

  • Event

    Robot Dreams

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.

  • Event

    Pyrmont Festival

    Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    Pirrama Park, Pyrmont

    The two-day food and wine event is returning to showcase the best of NSW produce.

  • Event

    Sydney Spirits Festival

    Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12, 2024

    Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks

    Industry experts are coming together to celebrate our favourite spirits.

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